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MandU · Published by Digital-Touch Co., Ltd. · Official site ↗
Positive — 100% positive (20 reviews) · 21 achievements
Last updated 28 Sept 2026
APods — AI-powered earbuds that read your emotions and generate music. Drawn to these songs, five ordinary people find themselves moved to action.
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Indie, Casual · 2026 · More under £5 games
Experience the journey of five ordinary individuals transformed by AI-generated melodies through Noise Canceler, an indie casual adventure from MandU. Dive into a world where emotion meets technology in this unique 2026 release.
About this game
An overtech AI earphone rhythm game that saves your heart.
Story
One day, "Milo" is chosen as a closed beta tester for the latest earbuds, "APods."
With AI that generates songs based on the wearer’s emotions,
the "APods" captivate "Milo," leading him to finally decide to confess to "Sierra"...
Gameplay
The rhythm game and its controls are very standard (ESC, Space Bar, Enter, Arrow Keys). However, for directional input or movement, we recommend placing your index fingers on the F and J keys for left and right, respectively. (This helps synchronize the sense of direction between your hands and ears.)
Content
(Early Access) The game is composed of 4 chapters, with 3-4 episodes per chapter.
Each chapter is an omnibus-style story centered around a different character.
Each episode features a single rhythm game track.
Soundtrack
The soundtrack for each chapter is composed of genres that align with the main character's preferences.
Chapter 1: EDM Rock
Chapter 2: Rock EDM
Chapter 3: Hip-hop
Chapter 4: J-POP
Chapter 5: Epic Orchestral
Features
A slice-of-life youth drama that uses a wireless earphone with "Noise Canceling" as its central theme. Experience realistic soundscapes as if you were actually wearing wireless earphones and using features like "Noise Canceling."
Firmware Upgrade Complete
Your APods have been upgraded to 99.b.
Hello!
Your APods are currently running the "Closed Beta" firmware. Performance may be unstable, and unexpected bugs may occur frequently.
New features in this version
APods now recognize the wearer's emotions.
Shiri generates and plays songs in real time to match the wearer's emotions.
Currently Reported Issues
1. Noise Canceling and Ambient Sound modes may switch on and off intermittently depending on the wearer's emotions.
2. The more intense the wearer's emotions, the more frequently problems may occur.
3. Depending on the wearer's emotional range, the audio range may narrow or widen.
4. As the wearer's focus decreases, more power is consumed for emotion recognition.
5. If emotional deficiency is detected from the wearer, the connection may temporarily become unstable.
Try it now
Tap "F" and "J" to the rhythm of the music playing in both ears.
Experience the wonder of music that moves hearts and brings salvation.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- OS: Windows 10 or later
- Processor: Intel Core i3-4th
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: Intel Graphics 4000, 2GB VRAM
- Storage: 1 GB available space
Supported Languages
Latest news
Patch NotesOfficial
v1.0.1.1 Patch Notes
Firmware Upgrade Complete Your APods has been upgraded to v1.0.1.1. Bug Fixes Fixed an issue where the Backlog UI did not display. Fixed an issue where Backlog did not work in Hidden Episodes. Fixed an issue where Backlog controls did not work. Fixed an issue where some notes appeared transparent in Ch3 Ep3.Read full article on Community Announcements (킹머핀)Patch NotesOfficial
v1.0.1 Patch Notes
Firmware Upgrade Complete Your APods has been upgraded to v1.0.1. New Features Backlog Added Backlog, allowing you to review multiple lines of dialogue at a glance and easily revisit previous lines and their context Improved visibility so Backlog is easier to find and use during episodes Enhancements Combo Effects Improved combo UI visibility and added new visual effects to provide a stronger sense of rhythm and impact Changes Hidden Episodes Lowered chapter-specific unlock requirements to make Hidden Episodes easier to access Text Presentation Refined some text and presentation to communicate the intent of scenes more clearly Bug Fixes Fixed an issue in 5-5 where some text did not display correctlyRead full article on Community Announcements (킹머핀)Patch NotesOfficial
v1.0.0.3 Patch Notes
Firmware Upgrade Complete Your APods has been upgraded to v1.0.0.3. ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Improvements Changed the unlock conditions for some achievements Added SFX to Chapter 4 Episode 1 and the Chapter 5 Hidden Episode Changed the battery display on the rhythm game results screen Bug Fixes Fixed an issue in Chapter 5 Episode 1 where the tutorial text was misaligned Fixed an issue in Chapter 3 Episode 3 where dialogue could not be advanced after the rhythm game under certain conditionsRead full article on Community Announcements (킹머핀)Patch NotesOfficial
v1.0.0.2 Patch Notes
Firmware Upgrade Complete Your APods has been upgraded to v1.0.0.1. Presentation Fixes Fixed an issue where the direction in did not perfectly match the beat of the music.Read full article on Community Announcements (킹머핀)Patch NotesOfficial
v1.0.0.1 Patch Notes
Firmware Upgrade Complete Your APods has been upgraded to v1.0.0.1. Achievements Changed unlock conditions for some achievements Presentation Fixes DevMode MiniGame Sound 5-5 SoundArchive Bug Fixes Fixed an issue where certain notes were not registering in Chapter 5Read full article on Community Announcements (킹머핀)
