Audition Online

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Audition Online is a multiplayer action game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by T3 Entertainment and was released on June 3, 2015. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Audition Online (Korean: 오디션 온라인), also known as X-BEAT in Japan, popularly called AyoDance in Indonesia, is a downloadable multiplayer online casual rhythm game produced by T3 Entertainment. It was originally released in South Korea in 2004, but it has been localized by various publishers around the world. Audition Online is free to play but it earns its revenue by selling virtual items such as c…

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Audience ScoreBased on 1,168 reviews

music77 positive mentions

graphics32 negative mentions

The game offers a nostalgic experience for long-time players, with a variety of game modes and a friendly community.
Players can customize their characters with a wide range of clothing options, both free and paid, enhancing the social aspect of the game.
The gameplay is challenging and rewarding, with a steep learning curve that keeps players engaged and striving to improve.

The game suffers from outdated graphics and a lack of settings, making it difficult for new players to enjoy the experience.
The community can be toxic, with many players being unwelcoming to newcomers and often locking rooms to prevent new players from joining.
Frequent crashes and bugs, along with a limited song selection, detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.

music
335 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music aspect of the game receives mixed reviews, with many players expressing disappointment over the limited and outdated song selection, which often lacks mainstream hits and features a significant amount of foreign music, primarily K-pop. While some users appreciate the variety of genres and the inclusion of catchy tracks, others criticize the frequent removal of popular songs and the presence of explicit content. Overall, while the game offers a fun rhythm experience, it struggles to keep its music library fresh and relevant, leading to frustration among long-time players.
- “The variety of songs and dance moves cater to all tastes, ensuring there's something for everyone.”
- “Great game to relax and listen to music.”
- “Overall, an amazing game with good music, fun to play!”
- “A poor rhythm game MMO with lousy music choices.”
- “The music list isn't enough and isn't what I expected.”
- “The song collection is crappy, the community is filled with rude people and I've run into some disgusting perverts here and there.”
graphics
96 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
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The graphics of the game are widely criticized for being outdated, with many reviewers noting that they resemble those from the early 2000s, specifically around 2007. Players express a desire for graphical updates and customization options, as the current resolution is locked and lacks modern settings, leading to a subpar visual experience. Despite these shortcomings, some users still find enjoyment in the gameplay and community aspects, suggesting that graphics are not the primary focus for all players.
- “The first thing that struck me was the vibrant visuals and stylish character designs.”
- “This game is very aesthetically pleasing and has a great variety of people to interact with.”
- “Although more updates to the game regarding patches (songs, items, etc) would be nice, I believe the current graphics and modes are one of the positive aspects about audition.”
- “The graphics are too low quality; looks like they are from the 90s.”
- “Dated rhythm game; its age really shows in its graphics and how the game seemingly struggles sometimes even with a modern PC.”
- “The game runs at a low resolution with no resolution slider, and the graphics overall look terrible.”
gameplay
65 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of Audition Online is generally praised for its fun and addictive mechanics, offering a variety of modes that cater to both newcomers and experienced players. However, many users note that the game suffers from an outdated graphics engine and a dwindling player community, which can detract from the overall experience. While the gameplay is engaging and provides a social atmosphere, it can be challenging for new players, and some feel it lacks the polish of more modern rhythm games.
- “The gameplay mechanics are intuitive and easy to grasp, making it accessible for both newcomers and experienced rhythm game enthusiasts.”
- “Audition Online is a thrilling dance game that will sweep you off your feet with its mesmerizing gameplay and energetic atmosphere.”
- “The gameplay is fun and rewarding, but only if you have practiced enough to play with the rest of the population of this game.”
- “The character creations are extremely limited and the gameplay is buggy at best.”
- “The game is unforgiving to new players, however, and I can see how some can get frustrated with the gameplay (as most DJs play songs higher than 100 BPM, which new players can't keep up with).”
- “Unfortunately, I felt that this game has lost its luster due to its outdated graphics and gameplay compared to modern games.”
story
46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
7%
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The game's story mode has faced significant criticism, with many players noting that it is broken or has been removed entirely, leading to a lack of direction and engagement. While there are various modes available, including story missions that can earn players in-game currency and experience, the overall execution and accessibility of the story elements have left much to be desired. Players express a desire for improvements and a revival of the story mode to enhance the gaming experience.
- “There are many interesting modes one can explore such as rush mode or story mode.”
- “A good part of the game is for sure the variety of modes, more than 20 unique modes from team modes to single modes to story mode, even a guitar mode ala Guitar Hero is available.”
- “Story modes create a sense of togetherness by having other players play together and help one another out.”
- “Story mode doesn't work and hasn't been fixed in many months.”
- “For real, they removed a lot of features in the game, including story mode, which now I can't help people with.”
- “You can't do any story!”
monetization
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game has been heavily criticized for being exploitative, with many players labeling the cosmetic system as a cash grab and expressing frustration over the prevalence of microtransactions. Users report that instead of addressing existing bugs and issues, the developers focus on profit-driven events, leading to a negative experience for the player base. While some acknowledge that in-game purchases are not mandatory, the overall sentiment is that the monetization approach detracts from the game's enjoyment.
- “In-game purchases (not required!)”
- “If for a moment you forgot the trash community, the in-game purchases, and lag spikes, you've got a great game.”
- “All MMOs have in-game purchases that are overpriced; get over it.”
- “There are way too many unfixed bugs, cheaters, and the cosmetics are just a cash grab.”
- “The graphics have aged poorly, and the whole cosmetic system has always been a cash grab.”
- “Instead of fixing the game, they try to milk money from the dying player base with cash grab trash events.”
stability
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs and glitches that significantly impact gameplay. Many players note the limited character creation options and outdated graphics, alongside persistent issues like stiff animations and lack of resolution settings. While some still find enjoyment in the game, the overall consensus is that it is not suitable for newcomers due to its unstable performance.
- “The character creations are extremely limited and the gameplay is buggy at best.”
- “There are tons of bugs and glitches that have been around for years, and nothing is done about them.”
- “It is buggy as all hell and runs on only 1024x768 in 16-bit color.”
humor
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is highly praised, with players noting that it becomes particularly entertaining when played with friends, leading to memorable and hilarious moments. While some newcomers may struggle to enjoy the humor due to the game's complexity, the community's comedic interactions and funny costumes contribute to an overall lighthearted experience. However, there are concerns about certain negative aspects of the community's humor, which can detract from the fun for some players.
- “So all in all, I still like and hate the game at the same time, but I always come back to it because if you find a decent group of people to hang with, the game is a very entertaining time, forgetting and funny.”
- “The difference between now and then is that I now have all these people I've met, and whilst a lot of them are no longer there, they still made me laugh like a madman at 3 AM in the morning, and that is what counts.”
- “This game was the most hilarious thing I've ever played.”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat tedious, particularly when it comes to earning in-game currency for cosmetic items and experience points, which can be frustrating due to changes in the game's mechanics and player base. While the game offers variety to mitigate boredom, the grind for outfits and experience can still feel excessive.
- “Give it a shot if you like playing Friday Night Funkin' for hours - just bear in mind that cosmetic items can be a bit grindy, as it was easier to earn beats in the past with a fuller player base and story mode.”
- “Which gets annoying when grinding for in-game currency for outfits and such, and experience points are based on the rank.”
- “Meaning you aren’t constantly having to play one mode, which can get tedious and boring.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, players express frustration with the game's optimization, noting that despite its long history, performance issues and poor graphics persist. Many users find themselves needing to manually adjust their video card settings to improve resolution and performance, indicating a lack of built-in optimization features.
- “I have liked this game for a long time now; I just wish it would get a good redo to improve performance and graphics, but all the way back to my original point, it is an all-around fun game.”
- “If you thought this game would be optimized after 10+ years, think again, because tabbing out is still annoying and the resolution is still poor.”
- “Most players who wish to change their resolution, optimization, and performance may have to manually adjust their video card settings.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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33%
The atmosphere of Audition Online is characterized by its energetic and engaging gameplay, fostering a friendly and social environment for players to interact globally. While some users suggest improvements like enhanced graphics settings, the overall experience remains captivating and enjoyable.
- “Audition Online is a thrilling dance game that will sweep you off your feet with its mesmerizing gameplay and energetic atmosphere.”
- “I just started playing Audition for about 3 months and the game is quite interesting. I joined a fam and get to interact with new people across the world in a friendly atmosphere.”
- “Although the game could be easily improved with such things as adding graphic settings in-game or black maps to reduce lag, the gameplay is still decent and provides a social atmosphere.”
- “Although the game could be easily improved with such things as adding graphic settings in game or black maps to reduce lag, the gameplay is still decent and provides a social atmosphere.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express a deep emotional connection to the game, highlighting a range of feelings from joy and friendship to disappointment and loss. Despite frustrations with account issues, the overall experience fosters significant personal growth and emotional investment in relationships formed within the game.
- “I laughed, I cried, I smiled, I made new friends, I lost others, I was happy, I was disappointed, I learned how to care and to have feelings for persons I have never met.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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While the visuals and character designs are noted for their vibrancy and style, there is no specific mention of character development in the provided text, suggesting that this aspect may not be a focal point in the reviews.