Beat.School: DJ Simulator
- December 12, 2019
- NonLinear Educating Inc.
Get on Steam"Beat.School: DJ Simulator" is a game that allows you to step into the world of DJing, offering a chance to learn and practice skills in a user-friendly environment. Compatible with 64-bit Macs released mid-2015 or later, the game is designed for continual improvement and performance optimization. Ideal for beginners intimidated by DJ gear, this game provides an accessible and entertaining introduction to the art of DJing.
Reviews
- The game offers a good way for beginners to learn basic DJ skills like beat matching and fading.
- The graphics are impressive and comparable to other simulation games, enhancing the overall experience.
- There is potential for the game to improve with future updates, and it allows users to import their own music.
- Many features are disabled or non-functional, leading to a limited gameplay experience.
- The game appears to be abandoned by the developers, with no updates or support since its release.
- There is a lack of tutorials and guidance, making it difficult for new players to understand the game mechanics.
- music10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The music aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with users appreciating the ability to import their own tracks and engage in basic DJing functions like beat matching and mixing. However, many have criticized the clunky controls, buggy interface, and limitations in features such as BPM indicators and playlist management, suggesting that the game feels incomplete and could benefit from further development. Overall, while it offers a fun way to experiment with music, it currently lacks the polish and functionality expected from a more mature DJing experience.
“This game is great for someone wanting to learn some basics in DJing, like beat matching and fading. The controls are a bit clunky, but the ability to load my own tracks in multiple playlists, beatmatch, mix, and use cutoff filtering makes it enjoyable.”
“I was able to load my own tracks in multiple playlists, beatmatch, mix, use cutoff filtering, listen to cues, and entertain crowds of people who react to the music by dancing at different speeds, joining the dance floor as the music gets more dynamic.”
“The biggest feature currently in the app for me is that you can import your very own music, which adds a personal touch to the experience.”
“However, the UI is buggy, loading songs is buggy, and it's very difficult to recreate the perfect mix due to one of the most basic functions of the CDJ - a BPM indicator.”
“I know this is early access, but I have a funny feeling the reviews are not real. You can't use your own music; it's so limited in this so-called game that you really have nothing to do apart from mix a couple of terrible copyright-free sound bits. Save some money and get Virtual DJ instead, which doesn't need access to your email. I can see what the developer is trying to do and I love it, but this needed 3 more years and 15% off the price.”
“My next request would be more SFX/color/loops, larger playlists, knowing which songs will not play (it's annoying to put a track in your playlist and go to play it and have it queue up forever without ever loading), and bug fixes of the equipment.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally praised, with users noting that they are visually appealing and of high quality.
“The graphics are pretty good.”
“The graphics look great.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users report significant stability issues, including a buggy user interface and problems with loading songs, which hinder the ability to create seamless mixes, particularly due to unreliable BPM indicators.
“However, the UI is buggy, loading songs is buggy, and it's very difficult to recreate the perfect mix due to one of the most basic functions of the CDJ - a BPM indicator.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game appears to be lacking, with users expressing disappointment over limited features and a feeling that the game does not deliver on its comedic potential. While some appreciate the developer's intentions, the overall sentiment suggests that the game falls short in providing an engaging or funny experience.
