Cannonfire Concerto

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Cannonfire Concerto is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Choice of Games and was released on December 8, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Your symphony of intrigue begins an overture to war! But who holds the strings?

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79%

Audience ScoreBased on 19 reviews

story6 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features a well-written and engaging story with colorful characters and interesting choices that lead to meaningful outcomes.
The unique setting and themes, such as being a musician on tour amidst political intrigue, provide a charming and immersive experience.
There is good replay value, allowing players to explore different endings and relationships, making each playthrough feel distinct.

The game can be difficult to get into, with some players finding the initial confusion and complexity of names and factions overwhelming.
The romance options are limited and basic, which may disappoint players looking for deeper relationship mechanics.
Some players felt that the game suffers from an overemphasis on stats and clothing, which can detract from the overall experience and make it frustrating for those seeking specific outcomes.

story
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is characterized by a well-written, engaging narrative that unfolds across various towns, allowing players to make choices that influence interactions and outcomes. While some players appreciate the distinctiveness of each location and the road-trip feel, others find it difficult to connect with the story. Overall, the narrative offers intriguing possibilities, including multiple endings and a unique fantasy-historical backdrop, though opinions on its execution vary.
- “It's a nice, short, and well-written choice of game's story.”
- “I think the real joy in the story is in its road-trip feel, each place you visit feeling distinct and unique, and the descriptions of music throughout the game were enjoyably well written as well.”
- “One notable thing about this story is that you can truly have any ending you want - this nation, that one, set yourself up as governor, relationships, whatever.”
- “The story mainly consists of your character in a new town every chapter, and you have a few choices within each town to interact with various characters, get involved in some political schemes, or how to appeal to the audience during the concert within that town.”
- “Perhaps you will like the story anyway, and it's not an expensive game, but I can't recommend it.”
- “Comes over a bit inappropriate with quite an overhang over the story.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music aspect of the game is praised for its imaginative and charming portrayal of a musician's journey through distinct city-states on the brink of war, with well-written descriptions that enhance the experience. Players enjoy engaging in musical duels and customizing their characters, adding a fun and creative layer to the gameplay. Overall, the game offers a delightful exploration of music, particularly appealing to fans of classical music and aspiring musicians.
- “I think the real joy in the story is in its road-trip feel, each place you visit feeling distinct and unique, and the descriptions of music throughout the game were enjoyably well written as well.”
- “Throughout the game, you are a musician on tour, traveling through various city-states as the land teeters on the edge of war between the Scelerians and Bonaventure.”
- “Despite its flaws, this game is an imaginative and charming journey of music, and well worth the four bucks.”
- “You play a musician on tour.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users generally agree that the game offers good replay value, suggesting that players will find reasons to return to it despite any initial concerns.
- “That being said, I still think there's good replay value.”
- “The game offers multiple endings and choices that make each playthrough feel unique.”
- “With various character builds and strategies, I find myself coming back for more.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the gameplay mechanics confusing and lacking clarity, leading to a frustrating experience that detracts from overall enjoyment.
- “I have no idea what the mechanics are; common sense fails at that part, in my opinion.”
- “The gameplay feels clunky and unresponsive, making it frustrating to enjoy.”
- “There are too many bugs that disrupt the flow of the game, making it hard to stay engaged.”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics are praised for their beauty, surpassing many current triple-A titles in quality.
- “The descriptions are beautiful, and in that sense, it has better graphics than most AAA titles today.”