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Cruel Bands Career

If this is what rock and roll life is really like then I’m not interested.
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59%Game Brain Score
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gameplay
86% User Score Based on 14 reviews
Critic Score 67%Based on 3 reviews

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Cruel Bands Career is a single player tactical simulation game. It was developed by heran&99 and was released on August 5, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

The Glass Heart Band face challenges brought on by a cruel world! They are on a secret mission and must face varied audiences and bosses to complete their quest.

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86%
Audience ScoreBased on 14 reviews
graphics3 positive mentions

  • Unique and original gameplay mechanics that combine real-time tactics with roguelike elements.
  • Cool, charming art style and a fun soundtrack that enhance the game's atmosphere.
  • Addictive and rewarding gameplay that encourages repeated runs and mastering the mechanics.
  • Extremely difficult with punishing mechanics that may frustrate some players.
  • Translation is rough and sometimes unclear, which can add confusion.
  • Lacks detailed in-game information or encyclopedia to fully explain mechanics and enemies.
  • gameplay
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay offers a challenging, original roguelike experience that requires mastering mechanics, quick reflexes, and strategic thinking to progress, with limited lives adding to the difficulty. Players appreciate the satisfaction of learning and improving through repeated attempts, though some suggest an easier mode or in-depth guide would enhance accessibility.

    • “You can unlock more stuff through multiple plays with an in-game currency, but you will have to master the mechanics to progress through the game and unlock characters.”
    • “There's tips for new players and a tutorial, but you really have to learn the mechanics and effectively use them to make any progress.”
    • “Gameplay is challenging with only 3 lives and requires fast reaction and strategic thinking since everything happens in real time; losing a band member means restarting the stage.”
    • “You can unlock more stuff through multiple plays with an in-game currency, but you will have to master the mechanics to progress and unlock characters.”
    • “There's tips for new players and a tutorial, but you really have to learn and effectively use the mechanics to make any progress.”
    • “Gameplay is not as easy as you think; you get only 3 lives to get as far as you can, and every time one of your band members dies, you have to start the stage over. The game also requires fast reaction and strategic thinking since everything happens in real time.”
  • graphics
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are praised for their unique and charming art style, with a dark and fun aesthetic that stands out. However, while the visual detail is appreciated, some users feel that the difficulty overshadows the overall experience despite updates.

    • “Full of incredible detail, it has a really charming dark/fun aesthetic and it's not easy to master, believe me.”
    • “Cool art style!”
    • “The idea and artwork have their charm.”
    • “Had high hopes, but it's bad because it's too hard, so it sucks. The art style is all it has going for it, and that's only after an update with an easy mode.”
  • music
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's music is well-received, featuring a fun and fitting soundtrack that avoids overwhelming rock elements. The menu song is notably catchy, contributing to the overall positive audio experience. Users find the music complements the game’s tone and is a great value given the price.

    • “Art and music are also amazing; for a price this low, it's a free grab.”
    • “The soundtrack is fun and isn't some over-the-top rock soundtrack, which I thought it was, which is nice.”
    • “The menu song bops too.”
  • humor
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor is enhanced by the quirky characters and the charmingly imperfect English translation, which adds a layer of amusement and curiosity as players decipher in-game text.

  • optimization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game features appealing and tasteful art with excellent performance optimization, ensuring smooth gameplay. However, the translation quality is only average.

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Cruel Bands Career is a tactical simulation game.

Cruel Bands Career is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, Mac OS and Windows.

Cruel Bands Career was released on August 5, 2020.

Cruel Bands Career was developed by heran&99.

Cruel Bands Career has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked Cruel Bands Career for its graphics but disliked it for its gameplay.

Cruel Bands Career is a single player game.

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