Duet

About

"Duet" is a rhythm-based action game where players control two vessels in sync to avoid a variety of obstacles. The game features a minimalistic art style and a calming soundtrack that complement the fast-paced gameplay. Players must utilize quick reflexes and strategic thinking to navigate through increasingly challenging levels.

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Play Modes

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

94%

Audience ScoreBased on 9,995 reviews

music757 positive mentions

monetization408 negative mentions

The game offers a unique and challenging gameplay experience that keeps players engaged.
The soundtrack and narration are beautifully crafted, enhancing the overall atmosphere of the game.
The game effectively combines simplicity with depth, making it both relaxing and thought-provoking.

Many players find the difficulty level to be excessively high, leading to frustration.
The presence of frequent ads can disrupt the gameplay experience, especially in the free version.
Some users report issues with controls, including lag and unresponsiveness during gameplay.

music
1,154 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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34%
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The music in the game has received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many players praising its immersive and calming qualities that enhance the overall gameplay experience. The soundtrack, often described as beautiful and mesmerizing, is noted for its ability to evoke emotions and maintain player engagement, even during challenging levels. Additionally, the voice narration complements the music, creating a unique atmosphere that players find both relaxing and motivating, although some have reported occasional issues with music playback.
- “The soundtrack fits perfectly, the whole game concept is simple and easy to learn yet challenging, and the animations are so smooth.”
- “The music is electrifying and sets the mood for different aspects of the game.”
- “The music just enhances the entire experience to a whole new level.”
- “The music is bad and the narrator is annoying.”
- “The music gets better after the 'guilt' stages.”
- “The recent update removed all the music which I was fascinated of... the music is the heart of this game... please fix it... otherwise 5 stars!”
monetization
447 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization model of the game primarily relies on ads, which players report as being frequent and sometimes intrusive, particularly after completing levels or failing attempts. While many users find the ads manageable and appreciate the option to purchase a premium version to remove them, others express frustration over the length and frequency of the ads, suggesting that they detract from the overall gameplay experience. Overall, the game offers a balance between free access with ads and a paid option for an ad-free experience, but opinions on the ad frequency vary widely among players.
- “Overall good game with close-to-no ads and a lot of hard work put into it 😁”
- “This game is worth buying in-game purchases if you loved the story mode.”
- “It's definitely worth buying the paid version; no ads, so many more levels, daily challenges.”
- “The gameplay is alright, but the constant begging for money and advertisements that require you to go to the play store are obnoxious, so it only gets one star.”
- “The game is awesome and I would give it 5 stars, but the ads make it impossible to play.”
- “I understand that ads make money, but could you just not use as many video ads?”
gameplay
376 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is widely praised for its simplicity and challenge, offering a unique and addictive experience that evolves with each level. Players appreciate the smooth mechanics, engaging soundtrack, and the balance between being easy to learn yet difficult to master. While some find the gameplay occasionally repetitive or frustrating, the overall consensus is that it provides a satisfying and immersive experience.
- “It's a simple concept turned into a fun and challenging gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is simple but very challenging, and demands practice and patience to master.”
- “The gameplay flows so well that your mistakes are only minor setbacks without detracting from the satisfaction of completing a level.”
- “The gameplay is alright, but the constant begging for money and advertisements that require you to go to the play store are obnoxious, so it only gets one star.”
- “But the gameplay is tough, repetitive, and precise.”
- “Forgot about it, reinstalled and found there's ads interrupting the gameplay...the whole point is to have an immersive experience with the music.”
story
277 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is a standout feature, weaving a touching narrative about grief and resilience through simple messages, voice acting, and a beautiful soundtrack. Players appreciate the emotional depth and philosophical themes, particularly the exploration of the stages of grief, which adds a layer of meaning to the gameplay. While the story is engaging and thought-provoking, some users express a desire for more content and levels, as the main story can be completed relatively quickly.
- “I wasn't expecting any story from this game and I was gladly surprised with a touching narrative of grief and overcoming hardship, all communicated through simple written messages and voice acting, along with beautiful music.”
- “The story is amazing and a rollercoaster of emotions.”
- “The story has the stages of grief and you have to beat acceptance to win the game.”
- “The downside is that you need to buy the premium version to play more levels, which means the players can only play the level of the main story and the endless version.”
- “Do not expect much from the 'story', though - it is essentially equivalent to searching Pinterest or Tumblr for 'inspirational quotes' and hiring a female voice on Fiverr to read them in an emotionless manner.”
- “My issue with it is, in only a few hours of playing time, I already beat the story mode, and in order to play more, I have to pay again for the 'encore' mode.”
graphics
240 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their simplicity and beauty, creating a visually appealing experience that complements the gameplay and soundtrack. Many users appreciate the minimalist design, which is described as both smooth and captivating, enhancing the overall atmosphere of the game. Overall, the combination of stunning visuals and engaging audio contributes to a unique and immersive gaming experience.
- “The graphics are amazing, the simplicity works so well with the gameplay.”
- “The graphics are smooth, and the music is amazing.”
- “The visuals are stunning and the audio is too.”
- “Graphic too simplistic --> less replay value; gameplay didn't match the music. Epilogue, however, introduces elements that are frustrating at times (yes, I am talking about you, expanding and extracting squares). It is designed for masochistic gamers or aspiring monks.”
- “A challenging game, different from any other, with a reasonable amount of ads and graphically simple.”
- “But one thing I've noticed is that there's graphical lag on certain levels, particularly when movements are coming up.”
emotional
39 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is widely praised for its touching narrative that explores themes of grief, hardship, and personal growth, often leading players to tears. The combination of heartfelt voice acting, beautiful music, and meaningful quotes creates a deeply resonant experience that many describe as both inspiring and cathartic. Players appreciate how the game effectively communicates complex emotions through simple yet impactful storytelling, making it a memorable and rewarding journey.
- “I wasn't expecting any story from this game and I was gladly surprised with a touching narrative of grief and overcoming hardship, all communicated through simple written messages and voice acting, along with beautiful music.”
- “The game deals with emotional themes, based on the 7 stages of grief.”
- “Great concept, beautiful visuals, phenomenal soundtrack, sensationally soothing narrator voice, and the most heart touching lines that the voice reads each level that literally made me shed some tears when I completed it and heard the final line.”
replayability
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game is praised for its high replayability, with many users highlighting addictive gameplay, daily challenges, and various modes that enhance the experience. While some mention limited replay value for non-completionists, the majority find it rewarding and engaging, making it a compelling choice for players seeking ongoing enjoyment. The combination of beautiful graphics, smooth gameplay, and a captivating soundtrack further contributes to its replayability appeal.
- “It's addictive, it's replayable, and it's so incredibly rewarding.”
- “An absolute gem of a game with a lot of replayability.”
- “This game is beautiful, compelling and addictive, and thankfully contains infinite replay value thanks to daily challenges, endless modes, and speedruns.”
- “You can burn through this game rather quickly, and duet offers very little replayability if you aren't a completionist, but it's well worth the price.”
- “No much replay value though.”
- “Would have preferred if buying the game unlocked everything, but you have to buy more to get higher replay value.”
atmosphere
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its depth and emotional resonance, creating a unique psychological journey that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the combination of relaxing music, engaging dialogue, and immersive gameplay, which together foster a captivating and sometimes challenging environment. Many reviewers highlight the game's ability to balance atmosphere with skill, making it both enjoyable and memorable.
- “I personally feel that it is a very deep and atmospheric game, something more akin to a psychological journey than your typical video game, and I found it to be a deeply moving experience.”
- “The atmosphere in this game is absolutely amazing; the gameplay, music, and narrator combine wonderfully.”
- “Immersive and dripping with atmosphere.”
- “The atmosphere reminds me of the game Smash Hit.”
- “The atmosphere is mind-blowing!”
- “I really like the calm atmosphere.”
stability
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the stability of the game is mixed among users. While some report no glitches or technical issues, others experience significant problems such as freezing, buggy controls, and issues with ads that disrupt gameplay. The split-screen mode and certain features also seem to contribute to instability for some players.
- “There are no glitches or any lagging.”
- “No glitches or technical problems.”
- “There are no glitches, it downloaded fine, it doesn't crash, and the ads aren't a nuisance like in other games.”
- “I had this game a while ago and I was so obsessed it was so fun, I recently got it again and I can't get into the app at all, it freezes my phone and I can't do anything.”
- “It constantly freezes when loading an advertisement, and I end up having to restart my phone.”
- “The balls freeze while rotating, causing me to lose a life, which is really irritating.”
optimization
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's optimization is praised for its smooth performance and excellent graphics, with many users noting that it runs well on various devices. However, some players experience significant stuttering and lag, which can hinder gameplay, particularly on older devices. The game is generally well-optimized for its difficulty level and features a polished interface, contributing to a positive user experience.
- “Crazy game runs smoothly, excellent graphics.”
- “This game is a polished diamond of well thought out interfaces, good performance, and even a pretty reasonable ad-based monetization model (oh, and the music is awesome).”
- “A thoroughly beautiful game based on a basic aspect of psychology (grief) that runs smoothly, with a beautiful narrative to boot.”
- “When you hit something, it starts from the beginning. The game is adequately optimized for difficulty level, but it starts from all the way to the bottom.”
- “Keeps stuttering and lagging heavily, making it unplayable on my OnePlus One.”
humor
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the humor in the game to be a mix of entertaining and absurd, often laughing off their frustrations after challenging levels. The comedic elements, including quirky character interactions and amusing scenarios, contribute to the game's addictive nature, making the experience enjoyable despite moments of rage. Overall, the humor enhances the gameplay, providing a lighthearted contrast to the challenges faced.
- “If you like challenging games, this is what you're looking for. I raged so many times but always came back for more just to get to the ending. And you know what? It was satisfying, trust me! Once you beat it and look back through every level you conquered, you're going to be laughing it off like crazy. This is my honest opinion and experience with this game.”
- “The music is great, but the rage that you get is actually funny until that one stage with all the levels.”
- “Very addictive, simple, and funny game.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate that the game minimizes ads, enhancing the overall experience and reducing the feeling of being forced to grind for money. Many find it refreshing that the game offers a challenging experience without excessive, tedious tasks, although some still note that the ads can be lengthy and disruptive.
- “I like it, but the ads are tedious and long.”
- “This is the only challenging game I could find on mobile that doesn't require you to do a bunch of tedious and time-consuming things.”