DISHARMONY

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"DISHARMONY is a Horror Role Playing game with a single-player mode and a great soundtrack. Explore musical dreams and help characters confront their nightmares in this game with a classic 80s aesthetic. Experience turn-based rhythm combat and enjoy lighthearted humor filled with puns as you uncover the world's secrets."

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Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

79%

Audience ScoreBased on 19 reviews

music6 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features unique and impressive visuals, with varying art styles that enhance the dream sequences and overall experience.
The combination of RPG and rhythm game mechanics is an interesting concept that appeals to fans of both genres.
The soundtrack has some standout tracks that fit well with the game's atmosphere, contributing to the overall enjoyment for players who appreciate music.

The rhythm gameplay feels poorly executed, with issues like lack of audio offset and uncomfortable mapping that detracts from the experience.
The story is criticized for being rushed and lacking depth, with underdeveloped characters and predictable plot twists.
Many players found the difficulty level to be unbalanced, with a steep learning curve that may frustrate those unfamiliar with rhythm games.

music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players initially finding it disappointing but later recognizing its quality, describing it as "super duper good" and "amazing." While many appreciate the soundtrack's charm, particularly those fond of midi and sample tracker tunes, there are criticisms regarding audio balance, lack of volume control options, and some unresponsive gameplay elements that detract from the overall experience. Overall, the music is seen as a strong point that enhances the game's narrative and gameplay, despite some technical shortcomings.
- “First of all: the music was super duper good 10/10.”
- “The music, story, and gameplay were great and fun to experience.”
- “It's a great game with a lot of heart, sweet music, and some fun things to uncover for yourself.”
- “I may be subjective, but I remember being really disappointed in the music.”
- “In my initial draft, I criticized how the soundtrack itself sounds kind of samey, without being able to figure out why that is.”
- “There are no audio sliders, character dialogue noises are unpleasant and annoying, the volume of the music tracks feels inconsistent, and the overall volume of the game is much lower than everything else on my PC (which could have been remedied with a simple master volume slider).”
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the rhythm mechanics and artistic expression, while others criticize the execution, citing issues like unresponsive controls, lack of music synchronization, and poorly introduced mechanics. Many found the experience frustrating due to repetitive tracks and inadequate tutorials, leading to a sense of disorganization in the gameplay design. Overall, while the game offers enjoyable moments, its gameplay execution leaves much to be desired.
- “The music, story, and gameplay were great and fun to experience.”
- “Game took five hours to beat with baby mode activated.”
- “The rhythm gameplay was why I purchased this in the first place, but I remember it feeling quite poorly done.”
- “Gameplay scratches a 'difficult rhythm game itch' despite the difficulty stemming from unresponsive and cramped controls, and no music sync.”
- “Gameplay has little tutorial, tossing you into its awkward baseless puzzle solving and rhythm content that feels not very planned.”
story
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story received mixed reviews, with some players finding it engaging and well-integrated with the gameplay, while others criticized it for lacking depth and coherence, particularly in character development and plot resolution. Notably, the game draws inspiration from Undertale, but some felt it did not fully capitalize on its potential, leaving several plot threads unresolved. Overall, the music and humor were praised, but the narrative's execution left room for improvement.
- “The music, story, and gameplay were great and fun to experience.”
- “Great story, funny jokes, and the music... the music is amazing.”
- “Story was interesting enough and carried through the game, and attention to small details is intensive.”
- “I thought the story was bad with no reason for all the characters to even want to help near the end.”
- “Don't do this 'it's all a game' schtick halfway into your story.”
- “The four girls you meet throughout the story are barely characters.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics receive mixed feedback, with some players praising the unique and striking art styles that effectively convey the narrative's themes, while others criticize the flat, dimensionless perspective and lack of detail in the artwork, particularly in relation to the expansive maps. Overall, the visuals are seen as a notable aspect, but their execution leaves room for improvement.
- “While abstract in nature, they retell the trauma of the people he helps through various changing art styles, small puzzles, and fights.”
- “And these art styles in particular are what is most impressive about this game.”
- “Visuals are low on my list of things to care about, but almost all of the art in the game is in this head-on perspective that makes everything feel flat and dimensionless. The lack of detail in the artwork is made to stick out even more by the maps being unnecessarily large and spread out.”
- “I found the battles challenging but fair, the music enjoyable (mostly because I'm fond of MIDI and sample tracker tunes), some of the visuals striking, and some of the narrative ideas quite compelling.”
- “Each enemy seems to have unique visuals for their dodge minigame, but I wouldn't know, as I was relegated to baby stick mode near instantly.”
humor
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized by charming details and entertaining writing, particularly in its characters and jokes, though some users note that it features excessive dialogue and lacks the depth of humor found in titles like Undertale. Overall, it is considered funny and enjoyable, complemented by a great story and impressive music.
- “It is truly very charming with so many details to a lot of things that may have inspired it or are just very funny to experience yourself, while also having quite some depth in general, even with its rather rough edges.”
- “I found the writing, especially the characters and jokes funny and entertaining.”
- “Great story, funny jokes and the music... the music is amazing.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features engaging object interactions, charming cutscenes, and heartfelt moments, but struggles with emotional depth due to underdeveloped characters. While it attempts to deliver impactful emotional scenes, the lack of character development undermines their effectiveness, resulting in a mix of enjoyable gameplay and missed emotional resonance.
- “There are amazing object interactions, easter eggs, stylized cutscenes sprinkled around the map and heartwarming moments. The puzzles and platforming are a lot of fun.”
- “There are a lot of heartfelt exchanges and dark reveals, and painfully saccharine exchanges of reaffirmed friendships and emotional support.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere in the game is highly praised, with each track perfectly complementing its respective area, creating an immersive and engaging experience for players.
- “Each track is very well suited for the area it plays in and creates a highly atmospheric experience.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report significant stability issues, highlighting numerous glitches that detract from the overall experience.
- “The code is going crazy; there are so many glitches!”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
- “I experience constant lag and instability, which ruins the experience.”