‘A Musical Story’ is a rhythm game set against a 70s backdrop. A Musical Story is the debut game from independent French developer, Glee-Cheese Studio.
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It works for the first like 15-20 minutes, and then it slowly unravels. I like to think I'm pretty good at rhythm games, but this one is just straight-up unfair in some cases. The ring already isn't interesting enough to last a whole game, but when the distance between notes is inconsistent, and they start slapping them in random spots, it feels like the game's trying to trick you. Also, not a very interesting story, which is the main appeal of the game. Just pretty weak overall
A class on how to tell a story in a video game in a simple way and at the same time being playful, intimate and at times even abstract.
Every now and then it feels good to play something that doesn't claim to be GOTY.
Every now and then it feels good to play something that doesn't claim to be GOTY.
Played from – to: (2023-10-25 – 2023-10-25) – PC controller.
‣ 4/10 – Sponsored by bean bird.
‣ Thoughts: When it comes to rhythm games, I tend to be pretty good at them. And that’s why I enjoy most of them. Hitting required buttons at the right time makes me feel like I am participating in the music I hear, however this game flips it all upside down and suffocates you.
Story wise the game isn’t anything phenomenal or even memorable but for the time being it was alright. I enjoyed the slow start and the dramatic turn of events, but I was more bored than invested.
At the start I was really vibing with both the gameplay and the songs that would play throughout the chapters. Sadly, the deeper I went the worse it got. I might not be musically gifted, but I think most of the later songs in this game suck ass. They go from moody jazz to synthesizer ear rape. I feel like rhythm games should have rhythms you can easily get into the rhythm of replicating, however here I feel like they start strong but then slap random keys around and call it a day. There’s a reason assisted mode is the intended way to play this, because the developers themselves knew they made unfair random musical crap.
Overall, A Musical Story is something I really thought I could enjoy, but that quickly flipped on its head. Gameplay wise, this is a pathetic rhythm game that asks you to replicate random improve note soups and do all that while four different background beats are played to distract you. It is in every aspect a mess and just an overall infuriating experience. If you’re looking for a good rhythm game, check elsewhere.
‣ 4/10 – Sponsored by bean bird.
‣ Thoughts: When it comes to rhythm games, I tend to be pretty good at them. And that’s why I enjoy most of them. Hitting required buttons at the right time makes me feel like I am participating in the music I hear, however this game flips it all upside down and suffocates you.
Story wise the game isn’t anything phenomenal or even memorable but for the time being it was alright. I enjoyed the slow start and the dramatic turn of events, but I was more bored than invested.
At the start I was really vibing with both the gameplay and the songs that would play throughout the chapters. Sadly, the deeper I went the worse it got. I might not be musically gifted, but I think most of the later songs in this game suck ass. They go from moody jazz to synthesizer ear rape. I feel like rhythm games should have rhythms you can easily get into the rhythm of replicating, however here I feel like they start strong but then slap random keys around and call it a day. There’s a reason assisted mode is the intended way to play this, because the developers themselves knew they made unfair random musical crap.
Overall, A Musical Story is something I really thought I could enjoy, but that quickly flipped on its head. Gameplay wise, this is a pathetic rhythm game that asks you to replicate random improve note soups and do all that while four different background beats are played to distract you. It is in every aspect a mess and just an overall infuriating experience. If you’re looking for a good rhythm game, check elsewhere.
J'ai beaucoup aimé son histoire, ses visuels, son gameplay et surtout sa musique, ça m'a transporté et baladé dans les années 70 pendant à peu près 3 heures, ce qui est regrettable dû au fait que putain, le jeu est excellents.
Artes e musicas MUITO bonitas
No começo e bem divertido de jogar mas nas ultimas fases tinha hora que eu queria morrer.
No começo e bem divertido de jogar mas nas ultimas fases tinha hora que eu queria morrer.
Not fun.