Fantasia: Music Evolved is a music and rhythm game that requires the Kinect peripheral to play. It is based on the animated films Fantasia (1940) and Fantasia 2000 (1999). The realms of Fantasia have been corrupted by Noise. As the sorcerer's newest apprentice, a reference to a segment of the first film, the player is tasked with fighting back the noise with the magic of music and light.
The gameplay involves sweeping, punching, and tracing hands along prompts on screen, creating unique mixes of songs in real-time. Players switch between three versions of a song: the original, two remixes, often in different genres. This affects which prompts are shown during a song.
As players explore each realm and earn fragments, they unlock Composition Spells. These appear during songs, requiring players to hit certain numbers of prompts before activating. Activated spells allow players to create and record their own solos using unique interfaces for each spell.
The game features a track list including classical pieces as well as pop, rock, and hip-hop tunes. It also offers a cooperative/competitive two-player mode: two players cooperate or compete to score the most points by choosing different instruments.