DISHARMONY

51%
Game Brain Score Based on 15 reviews
  • music
  • gameplay
  • story
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Disharmony is a turn-based role-playing game with elements typically found in rhythm games. It is currently being developed for Windows, and possibly other platforms in the future. In this game, You take control of Tay, as you travel through a fantasy-world/sci-fi world based on music. It's filled with music-related puzzles, characters, references to tons of bands/musical groups, and more. You als…

  • Windows
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51%
Audience ScoreBased on 15 reviews
music4 positive mentions
graphics1 negative mentions
  • The game features a unique blend of turn-based RPG mechanics and rhythm game elements, providing a fresh gameplay experience.
  • The artistic expression is impressive, with varying art styles and atmospheric music that enhance the emotional depth of the story.
  • The narrative, while flawed, contains interesting ideas and character interactions that can be engaging for players who appreciate indie storytelling.
  • The rhythm-based battle system suffers from poor execution, with issues like lack of audio/visual sync and overly precise timing requirements that can frustrate players.
  • Character development is weak, with many characters feeling underdeveloped and their emotional arcs lacking depth, making it hard for players to connect with them.
  • The game lacks sufficient difficulty customization and a proper tutorial, leading to a steep learning curve that may alienate casual gamers.
  • music9 mentions

    The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some praising its quality and enjoyment, particularly in the context of the rhythm-based gameplay. However, criticisms include a lack of variety in the soundtrack, inconsistent audio levels, and the absence of audio sliders, which detracts from the overall experience. Despite these issues, many players found the music engaging and integral to their enjoyment of the game.

    • “Well, after actually listening to the soundtrack on the devs' Bandcamp, I realized how wrong I was to even think that.”
    • “First of all: the music was super duper good 10/10.”
    • “I enjoyed getting good at it, I enjoyed the music, and I enjoyed some of its narrative twists.”
    • “In my initial draft, I criticized how the soundtrack itself sounds kind of samey, without being able to figure out why that is.”
    • “Gameplay scratches a 'difficult rhythm game itch' despite the difficulty stemming from unresponsive and cramped controls, and no music sync.”
    • “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).”
  • gameplay8 mentions

    The gameplay is characterized by a mix of creative ideas and artistic expression, but suffers from execution issues such as unresponsive controls, lack of music synchronization, and minimal tutorials. While some players find it enjoyable and fun, others criticize its awkward mechanics and poorly integrated combat systems, which detract from the overall experience.

    • “The music, story, and gameplay were great and fun to experience.”
    • “Gameplay scratches a 'difficult rhythm game itch' despite the difficulty stemming from unresponsive and cramped controls, and no music sync.”
    • “Game took five hours to beat with baby mode activated.”
    • “Great artistic expression and ideas, undermined by its gameplay execution.”
    • “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.”
  • story8 mentions

    The story is engaging and well-integrated with the gameplay, featuring a strong attention to detail, though some players feel it lacks depth and coherence, particularly in character development and plot resolution. While the game draws inspiration from Undertale, it may rely too heavily on this influence without establishing a compelling narrative of its own. Overall, the experience is enjoyable, but some plot threads remain unresolved.

    • “The music, story, and gameplay were great and fun to experience.”
    • “Story was interesting enough and carried through the game, and attention to small details is intensive.”
    • “I have finished the main storyline, and now I'm trying to do all the behind-the-scenes stuff.”
    • “Don't do this 'it's all a game' schtick halfway into your story.”
    • “That said, it is very much an Undertale-inspired game, perhaps too inspired without much driving plot as to why.”
    • “The four girls you meet throughout the story are barely characters.”
  • graphics6 mentions

    The game's graphics are noted for their impressive and varied art styles that reflect the trauma of the characters, with unique visuals for enemy encounters. However, some players criticize the overall presentation as flat and dimensionless, particularly due to the simplistic artwork and expansive, underdetailed maps. While the visuals may not be a priority for all players, they evoke mixed feelings regarding their effectiveness in enhancing the gameplay experience.

    • “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.”
    • “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.”
    • “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 made to stick out even more by the maps being unnecessarily large and spread out.”
    • “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 made to stick out even more by the maps being unnecessarily large and spread out.”
  • humor4 mentions

    The humor in the game is described as charming and entertaining, with a mix of depth and amusing details, though it features some pointless dialogue. While it is generally funny, it may not reach the comedic heights of titles like Undertale. Overall, the writing and character interactions contribute positively to the humor experience.

    • “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.”
  • emotional3 mentions

    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 heartfelt exchanges and superficial emotionality.

    • “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, along with painfully saccharine moments of reaffirmed friendships and emotional support.”
    • “The game attempts emotional moments that resonate, even if some characters feel underdeveloped.”
  • atmosphere1 mentions

    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.”
  • stability1 mentions

    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.”
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