Disaster Band

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Disaster Band is a single player and multiplayer action game with a kids theme. It was developed by PRODUKTIVKELLER Studios and was released on December 20, 2022. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Let's get the party started! Play solo or connect with your friends, pick a track, choose your instrument and start playing. The fun never stops: Import your own tracks and prove that you and your buddies are not going down in history as the ultimate Disaster Band. With the creative freedom to play any note at any time, you can practice and improvise in absolutely every song while you explore the…

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79%

Audience ScoreBased on 127 reviews

humor18 positive mentions

music8 negative mentions

Disaster Band offers a unique and entertaining take on rhythm games, focusing on fun and spontaneity rather than technical perfection, making it accessible for players of all skill levels.
The multiplayer experience shines, allowing up to four players to collaborate and create hilariously chaotic performances, enhancing the game's social and party-friendly appeal.
The integration with mod.io for custom MIDI tracks significantly expands the song variety, encouraging community engagement and creativity.

The base game features a limited selection of songs, which may leave players wanting more content and relying heavily on user-generated tracks.
The game lacks local co-op options, which disappoints players looking for a more traditional multiplayer experience with friends in the same room.
Some instruments sound poorly sampled, and the overall presentation and user interface could use significant improvement to enhance the gameplay experience.

music
65 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in "Disaster Band" is characterized by its chaotic and humorous approach, prioritizing fun over technical precision, which allows missed notes to blend into the overall performance. However, the game suffers from a limited built-in soundtrack, relying heavily on user-generated content from the Steam Workshop, which is currently sparse. While the game offers a unique and amusing multiplayer experience, players may find the note placements and song selection lacking, potentially diminishing long-term engagement.
- “Disaster Band, developed by Produktivkeller Studios and published by Toplitz Productions alongside Sundust, is a rhythm game that deliberately shifts the genre’s focus away from technical perfection and toward shared fun, spontaneity, and musical chaos.”
- “While there's a very little amount of songs in-game by default, it's worth noting that the game has Steam Workshop support and there's a handful of songs ready to be downloaded and played too.”
- “Very amusing in multiplayer mode, listening to the absolute butchery of well-known songs that results.”
- “However, this reliance on user-generated content also underscores one of the game’s limitations, as the base soundtrack alone may feel sparse for players who prefer a large built-in song library.”
- “The selection of songs out of the box is rather small; this game feels like it is relying on there being a lot of songs being created from the Steam Workshop, and there really aren't that many songs available there either.”
- “The musical arrangement/scoring is often slightly off.”
humor
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is a mixed bag; while some players find it genuinely hilarious, particularly during multiplayer sessions with friends, others feel it falls short compared to similar titles like Trombone Champ. The game features cheesy jokes and amusing animations that can lead to moments of laughter, especially when played in a casual setting, but it lacks the charm and energy that would elevate its comedic appeal. Overall, it can be funny and entertaining, especially in a group, but it may not resonate with everyone.
- “Super well done, super hilarious and new instruments being added, animated, creative and everything quite often.”
- “I got this game with two other friends and we have cried many times laughing so hard.”
- “The game made me laugh so hard until my stomach hurt.”
gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is centered around a traditional rhythm-game format, where players hit notes in sync with music, but it suffers from limited content and mechanics, which may deter some players. While the chaotic and humorous elements can enhance the experience for those who appreciate them, many find the gameplay repetitive and lacking depth, especially given the small song selection. Overall, it offers a fun, albeit shallow, rhythm experience that may appeal to fans of similar games but leaves others wanting more.
- “At its core, the gameplay follows a familiar rhythm-game structure, with notes scrolling across the screen that players must hit in time with the music.”
- “While its limited built-in content and light mechanics may restrict its appeal for some, those who embrace its chaotic spirit will find a rhythm game that turns musical 'mistakes' into the heart of the fun.”
- “It's cheap price-wise, but the jokes, the presentation, and - of course - the gameplay is hilarious.”
- “The gameplay is extremely boring with a controller (which as far as I can tell, is what the game is designed for) and there's basically no content in the base game.”
- “Not bad, but not good either... way too similar to Trombone Champ (which I definitely recommend) and not only because of the mechanics, but also other details... not many songs (even the dev acknowledges that) and mod.”
- “Con: after 30 minutes of gameplay, I've covered all 9 songs + 2 of the 9 workshop items and I'm not sure I still *want* to hear my badly rendered Gymnopédie No. 1 on the trombone.”
optimization
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is notably lacking, with one user describing it as the "most unoptimized" experience on their machine. However, the design encourages a playful approach to gameplay, where mistakes are embraced and contribute to the overall enjoyment, shifting the focus from strict performance to experimentation and fun. Players are invited to engage in short, lighthearted sessions rather than striving for perfect scores.
- “Instead of focusing solely on score optimization, players are encouraged to experiment, laugh at mistakes, and enjoy the unpredictable results of imperfect timing.”
- “Missed notes are not harshly punished or silenced; instead, they are woven into the music, often producing off-key or unexpected sounds that add to the performance rather than stopping it.”
- “The enjoyment often comes in bursts—short sessions filled with laughter and experimentation—rather than marathon attempts to perfect performance.”
- “The only downside is the optimization.”
- “This is the most unoptimized game I've ever played on my machine.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics have been criticized for lacking charm and quality, with some users noting a minimalistic stick figure aesthetic that fails to impress. While there are mentions of better visuals compared to similar games, the overall presentation is marred by poor sound and a subpar user interface, leading to a perception that the developer is compensating for the game's deficiencies with superficial features.
- “It has better visuals, better notes in sync, just overall better.”
- “It has zero of the charm from Trombone Champ, poor sound and graphics, and a terrible UI.”
- “Developer tries to hide bad game quality behind silly settings: music, graphics, and there are even jokes on long loading screens to mask the poor quality.”
- “This is not a critique of the minimal stick figure aesthetic, or a complaint about copying Trombone Simulator.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express that the grinding aspect of the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring a significant investment of effort akin to having a second life to fully engage with it.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it still feels like I'm nowhere.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers a decent level of replayability, primarily due to its unique track structure that features four distinct positions, encouraging players to experiment with different roles and notes. This design enhances cooperative gameplay, making each session feel fresh and engaging.
- “Each track has 4 'positions' (named after MOBA roles), so depending on what you choose, you will have to play different notes in the song. It's a neat feature that actually makes co-op feel like a band and also adds a bit of replayability.”
- “A simple enough construct, with a fair amount of replayability.”
- “Each track has 4 'positions' (named after MOBA roles, lmao), so depending on what you choose, you will have to play different notes in the song. It's a neat feature that actually makes co-op feel like a band and also adds a tiny bit of replayability.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game lacks a narrative component, with users noting that there is no story present.
- “No story.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express a strong emotional connection to the game, highlighting how it immerses them in the experience of being a professional recorder player, resulting in a perfect score of 10/10.