I'm surprised another pop artist hasn't done something like this? A playable album is an amazing idea and it works really well here.
only music album that also happens to be a video game
The best acid trip ever
Sayonara Wild Hearts is simultaneously dreamlike and exhilarating, blending deeply satisfying, high-speed arcade-rhythm gameplay; a brilliant soundtrack that's bursting at the seams with excitement; beautiful, stylish neon art; fluid, emotive animations; and insane camera work that made me feel like I was flying through a movie.
The game is ultimately an exploration of post-breakup grief. Despite being frequently abstract and symbolic, Sayonara Wild Hearts' narrative seamlessly weaves between the game's stunning sights and sounds to push you to feel the deep pain that accompanies heartbreak — but also, the amazing, exhilarating joy of coming out the other side alive and brimming with more love for yourself and others than you thought was possible.
The game does all of this while remaining unusually accessible for those of us who are less skilled. Sayonara Wild Hearts autosaves progress frequently throughout each level, allowing players to replay sections after a hiccup instead of forcing a hard restart. Whenever I'd fail a section a few times, it nonjudgmentally empowered me to skip that section, should I so choose. Through these key design choices and the game's intentionally simple controls, I felt like the developers were encouraging me to to be curious, put faith in my intuition, and take risks.
A powerfully evocative game. I highly recommend it.
The game is ultimately an exploration of post-breakup grief. Despite being frequently abstract and symbolic, Sayonara Wild Hearts' narrative seamlessly weaves between the game's stunning sights and sounds to push you to feel the deep pain that accompanies heartbreak — but also, the amazing, exhilarating joy of coming out the other side alive and brimming with more love for yourself and others than you thought was possible.
The game does all of this while remaining unusually accessible for those of us who are less skilled. Sayonara Wild Hearts autosaves progress frequently throughout each level, allowing players to replay sections after a hiccup instead of forcing a hard restart. Whenever I'd fail a section a few times, it nonjudgmentally empowered me to skip that section, should I so choose. Through these key design choices and the game's intentionally simple controls, I felt like the developers were encouraging me to to be curious, put faith in my intuition, and take risks.
A powerfully evocative game. I highly recommend it.
Um ótimo game com uma trilha muito boa, estilo visual bacana e variedade de gameplay no ponto, infelizmente é bem curto mas é dahora
Amazing style.
This game really is something else.
The soundtrack, art style, and fluid gameplay will keep me coming back and playing it through again and again. Highly, highly recommended. Play with headphones and, if possible, play through in a single sitting.
The soundtrack, art style, and fluid gameplay will keep me coming back and playing it through again and again. Highly, highly recommended. Play with headphones and, if possible, play through in a single sitting.
WILD HEARTS NEVER DIE WILD HEARTS NEVER DIE
What Sayonara Wild Hearts lacks in length, it more than makes up for in spectacle. It's quick to grasp, but hard to master, has a truly incredibly soundtrack, and gorgeous visuals.
I've only played through it once so far, but I have no doubt I'll replay it for years and years to come. Its immensely satisfying, and feels like it rewards you for learning it.
It's the only game I can think of that's comparable to Rez, and I really do wish I could say that about more games.
I've only played through it once so far, but I have no doubt I'll replay it for years and years to come. Its immensely satisfying, and feels like it rewards you for learning it.
It's the only game I can think of that's comparable to Rez, and I really do wish I could say that about more games.
Un cortito viaje musical visualmente impactante con una banda sonora cojonuda. Lo más cercano a un álbum de música jugable. Muy recomendado si tenéis un ratito.
If Annapurna is the A24 of video games, this is their Everything Everywhere All at Once.
PERFECT VIDEOGAME ALBUM EXPERIENCE
This game is the definition of a "Playable Music Album." Don't get me wrong, the gameplay is fun, however, the soundtrack in this game is the absolute centerpiece of the game and will captivate you the whole way through.
I FUCKING LOVE LESBIANS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Was für ein Ritt!
+ Sehr kreatives Leveldesign
+ Toller Soundtrack
+ NEON!
+ Schwere stellen einfach skipbar <3
+ Sehr kreatives Leveldesign
+ Toller Soundtrack
+ NEON!
+ Schwere stellen einfach skipbar <3
Amazing soundtrack and the gample plays like an album unfolding a story before your eyes.
One of the prettiest games that gets the "best vibes" award as well. Very enjoyable from start to finish but too short :( I wanted more!
What a dazzling game. Best album I've ever played.
It's a catchy pop album fused with a video game with fantastic style, direction, and pacing. You can easily beat this in a single sitting, and you won't regret it one bit.
It's a catchy pop album fused with a video game with fantastic style, direction, and pacing. You can easily beat this in a single sitting, and you won't regret it one bit.
I am flabbergasted.
This playthrough marks the tenth time I've played through Sayonara Wild Hearts (fifth time logged). Year after year, time after time I think, going in, that this is going to be the time the game doesn't fill me with the euphoric feeling it usually does and yet year after year, time after time, Sayonara Wild Hearts has proven me wrong. This is now the tenth time I have lost it during the final few minutes of the game.
I am absolutely flabbergasted.
This is the videogame equivalent of a rollercoaster ride. For just a fleeting moment, it transports you somewhere else entirely. Music. Colors. Voices. Sounds. Feelings. And then it ends. No game has ever made me feel like Sayonara Wild Hearts makes me feel. Euphoria truly is the only way to describe it. It is fucking enchanting.
Wild hearts never die <3
This playthrough marks the tenth time I've played through Sayonara Wild Hearts (fifth time logged). Year after year, time after time I think, going in, that this is going to be the time the game doesn't fill me with the euphoric feeling it usually does and yet year after year, time after time, Sayonara Wild Hearts has proven me wrong. This is now the tenth time I have lost it during the final few minutes of the game.
I am absolutely flabbergasted.
This is the videogame equivalent of a rollercoaster ride. For just a fleeting moment, it transports you somewhere else entirely. Music. Colors. Voices. Sounds. Feelings. And then it ends. No game has ever made me feel like Sayonara Wild Hearts makes me feel. Euphoria truly is the only way to describe it. It is fucking enchanting.
Wild hearts never die <3
future landmark of new-sincerity (and also so much freakin fun)
This is a complete masterpiece and so underrated, this is not completely a game, this is a whole experience, and i must say that this was one of the best experiences i ever had in my life. Im writing this after beating the game and this game left me so mentally exhausted that made me think of the rating, but it was completelly worth it, you must play this, just put your headphones on a high volume and enjoy this one hour magnific creation.
I swear i started levitating during "Begin again" on my first playtrough
Sayonara Wild Hearts is a pretty game in such an unconventional way. In comparison to a music video, the idea of making a game to compliment an album (or vice versa) is such a fun gimmick and it visualises the themes of the record in a cool way.
LOVE THIS!!! Immersive, a lot of fun, and both the songs and the graphics have electropop vibes!
A damn fine game. Music is perfect, game play feels amazing and it proves to the video game indusrty that you can make a great 2 hour long game with insane replayability.
This game is like being invited to an awesome dance party that you don't know any of the moves to. It's exciting and there's a lot of beautiful crazy stuff going on - but damn if you don't feel like an ass bumbling your way through the routines like your first day at a dancercise class.
The whole game is dripping with style, drawing on a mix of 60's style combined with a surreal dreamy glittering space theme. It works really well and the visuals are a treat from start to finish. It's a shame then that some of the levels are super short, it's a real mixed bag of song lengths.
Every stage gives you a certain level of freedom to move around, but has an expected path based on the strings of collectibles that are hard to follow and appear abruptly. The game does nothing to guide you it just kinda expects you to figure it out so you're sure to crash and ruin the songs multiple times.
Everything is scored to a space pop opera that never fails to be enjoyable while it lasts and levels have you zipping at high speed around dreamy scenes fending off against tarot card inspired antagonists. Once you've played it a few times you'll be dancing along with the music and scoring points but until then expect your first run through to be a sort of practice for the real thing.
Creative, stylish, and great sound track, but maybe a bit too much style over substance here? There's just a level of accessibility missing.
The whole game is dripping with style, drawing on a mix of 60's style combined with a surreal dreamy glittering space theme. It works really well and the visuals are a treat from start to finish. It's a shame then that some of the levels are super short, it's a real mixed bag of song lengths.
Every stage gives you a certain level of freedom to move around, but has an expected path based on the strings of collectibles that are hard to follow and appear abruptly. The game does nothing to guide you it just kinda expects you to figure it out so you're sure to crash and ruin the songs multiple times.
Everything is scored to a space pop opera that never fails to be enjoyable while it lasts and levels have you zipping at high speed around dreamy scenes fending off against tarot card inspired antagonists. Once you've played it a few times you'll be dancing along with the music and scoring points but until then expect your first run through to be a sort of practice for the real thing.
Creative, stylish, and great sound track, but maybe a bit too much style over substance here? There's just a level of accessibility missing.
It's amazing, I love it with my entire heart. I've never played a game that made me feel quite like this one and it manages to do it within one hour and using little to no dialogue. The music and gameplay just speak for themselves
best headache generator ever
Jogo doido, Musicão do início ao fim.
Bom passa tempo.
Bom passa tempo.
Though short, Sayonara Wild Hearts, is an experience full of creativity, style and impact. It’s an audiovisual feast of a game, its unique visual style combining perfectly with its pop-py, electronic music to create a unique, frenetic and unforgettable ride.
The rhythm gameplay of Sayonara is simple, but changes enough from stage to stage to never become stagnant. It's also very lenient, allowing anyone to experience it regardless of being good at rhythm games.
Overall, 1-2 hours of wonderful music and art and a fun ride? Yes please.
7.7/10
The rhythm gameplay of Sayonara is simple, but changes enough from stage to stage to never become stagnant. It's also very lenient, allowing anyone to experience it regardless of being good at rhythm games.
Overall, 1-2 hours of wonderful music and art and a fun ride? Yes please.
7.7/10