Ephemerid: A Musical Adventure

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Ephemerid: A Musical Adventure is a single player action game. It was developed by SuperChop Games and was released on February 3, 2015. It received very positive reviews from players.

"Ephemerid: A Musical Adventure" is a rhythm game and point-and-click adventure that tells the story of a paper mayfly, set to a rock guitar soundtrack with classical elements. The game features handcrafted paper, glass, and paint visuals and challenges that harmonize with the music. It has been recognized with numerous awards and nominations, including the 2015 IGF Award for Excellence in Audio. Lean back, relax, and enjoy this musical fairy tale.

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music66 positive mentions

The game features a beautiful soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
The visuals are charming and unique, resembling a papercraft style that adds to the game's aesthetic appeal.
It's a relaxing and simple game that tells a touching story without the need for dialogue.

The gameplay is repetitive and lacks depth, making it feel more like an interactive experience than a traditional game.
The game is quite short, with many players finishing it in under an hour, which may not justify the price for some.
Mouse controls can be frustrating, as the game seems better suited for touchscreens, leading to a less enjoyable experience on PC.

music
149 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in "Ephemerid: A Musical Adventure" is widely praised for its beautiful, catchy, and emotionally resonant soundtrack, which enhances the overall experience of the game. Many players find the music to be a standout feature, often describing it as innovative and fitting perfectly with the game's visuals and story. While some critiques mention repetitiveness or a lack of challenge, the majority agree that the soundtrack alone makes the game worth playing, with many recommending purchasing it alongside the game for a complete experience.
- “The music is full of emotion and fits the mood of what is happening.”
- “This game is a fantastic journey with an incredible soundtrack.”
- “The music conveys all the meaning in this one.”
- “I found the music lackluster for a game titled 'A Musical Adventure'.”
- “My only complaint aside from the touchscreen issue, is that the music itself is kinda lackluster.”
- “The gameplay itself isn't really anything special, but the music and pace of the whole thing are so amazing you won't even notice, but for the sake of comparison, it's a little like osu!”
story
47 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of the game is widely praised for its emotional depth and simplicity, effectively conveyed without dialogue through beautiful visuals and a captivating soundtrack. Players find it heartwarming and engaging, often feeling a strong connection to the narrative, which revolves around themes of love and adventure. Despite its brevity, the story offers replayability and a unique storytelling experience that resonates with many, making it a standout aspect of the game.
- “But the most powerful element to me was the touching story - I even cried like a little child at the end...”
- “If you ever want to play a simple game with a heartwarming and meaningful story that doesn't need a word, here it is.”
- “The story itself is very moving and I've found myself feeling the same feelings the mayfly feels as I keep replaying this game.”
- “The story is simple yet captivating.”
- “Ok first let’s talk about the positives, the visuals are pretty and the story is told without a single word of dialogue, and even though it’s a pretty simple storyline about two dragonflies falling in love, it’s still told in a well-done manner.”
- “The story itself is very moving, and I've found myself feeling the same feelings the mayfly feels as I keep replaying this game.”
graphics
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their unique and charming papercraft art style, which many players find beautiful and fitting for the overall experience. The visuals are complemented by a captivating soundtrack, creating an aesthetically pleasing atmosphere that enhances the storytelling. While some reviews mention that the artwork can be simple or bland at times, the overall consensus is that the graphics contribute significantly to the game's appeal.
- “Beautiful graphics and great music.”
- “The art style for this game is phenomenal!”
- “Beautiful game with mesmerizing music and dazzling origami-like visuals.”
- “Artwork is simple but it's enough for this game.”
- “- artwork is fairly bland.”
- “Art style was well done, but I just didn't find anything about the music, gameplay, or story that was compelling.”
gameplay
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally described as simple and rhythm-based, involving clicking and dragging to the beat of the music, which can be enjoyable and fitting for the game's aesthetic. However, some players find it repetitive and lacking depth, with challenges arising mainly from achieving perfect scores rather than complex mechanics. Overall, while the gameplay may not be groundbreaking, it is complemented by beautiful visuals and a captivating soundtrack, making for a compelling experience despite its simplicity.
- “I really liked the main story and gameplay and didn't have a single problem with it.”
- “The gameplay is simple, but enjoyable and fitting for the game.”
- “The gameplay consists of clicking and dragging various objects, ideally to the beat of the music.”
- “Il gioco è molto semplice, possiamo dire che non c'è gameplay... e il poco che c'è è ripetitivo e spesso noioso.”
- “40 minutes of 'gameplay' and frustrating mouse control.”
- “I can't justify paying full price for a game which is less than an hour in gameplay.”
emotional
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is highly praised, with many players reporting profound experiences that led to tears and deep emotional investment in the story and characters. Users describe it as a beautiful and heartwarming journey, emphasizing its ability to evoke strong feelings despite its simplistic design. Overall, it is recommended for those seeking a touching narrative intertwined with engaging gameplay.
- “But the most powerful element to me was the touching story - I even cried like a little child at the end...”
- “This is a really beautiful, touching, and stimulating game to play, regardless of how old you are or what sort of games you like :)”
- “It's amazing for such a simplistic concept how emotionally invested I found myself in the characters.”
replayability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers a moderate level of replayability, with easily replayable levels and the option to change song speeds, alongside achievements and a secret level to discover. However, some players feel that the lack of failure mechanics limits the overall replay value, as the primary incentive is to achieve perfect scores rather than facing challenges.
- “The story of the game lasts around an hour, but has a lot of replayability.”
- “The levels are easily replayable and you can even change the speed of the songs.”
- “It shouldn't take you more than an hour to an hour-and-a-half to complete the first time around, but there is some replay value with the achievements and finding the secret level.”
- “As I said in the beginning, you can’t really die or lose, ever, and as such the game has limited replay value.”
- “You can only get an extra stage if you get every single note without missing a beat; that’s all the replay value this game has and I can’t be bothered.”
- “Also, it shouldn't take you more than an hour, hour-and-a-half to complete the first time around, but there is some replay value with the achievements and finding the secret level.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its captivating music and stunning visuals, effectively immersing players in the experience. However, some users report that the intensity of the atmosphere can lead to discomfort, such as dizziness and headaches, limiting their playtime.
- “The atmosphere and riveting music drew me right in.”
- “Stunning game... amazing music and atmosphere.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews do not provide relevant information regarding the aspect of "optimization," as they focus on the storytelling and performance elements of a show rather than technical performance or efficiency in a game context.

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Ephemerid: A Musical Adventure is a action game.

Ephemerid: A Musical Adventure is available on PC, Phone, iPad, iPhone and others.

Ephemerid: A Musical Adventure was released on February 3, 2015.

Ephemerid: A Musical Adventure was developed by SuperChop Games.

Ephemerid: A Musical Adventure has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its music but disliked it for its replayability.

Ephemerid: A Musical Adventure is a single player game.

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