It's been almost five years since Guitar Hero first brought plastic guitars into our living rooms, but we still haven't seen the peripherals make their debut outside of a rhythm game. Sure, we can all dream up a scenario where its awkward button placement would lend itself perfectly to a puzzle game or shmup, but it takes a team like Tecmo and Pieces Interactive to create a platformer that fits the bill. Their latest title, Fret Nice, is just that: a musically-charged platforming game that turns your dusty guitar into a death machine.

But this downloadable title is so far removed from the rhythm genre that you'll probably be taken aback by its unique control system. Even though it's (sadly) best played with a traditional controller, it's still a sweet concept that will appeal to platforming fans looking for something quirky.