fluXis

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fluXis is a single player and multiplayer action game. It was developed by flustix and was released on May 13, 2025. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

fluXis is a community-driven, vertical scrolling rhythm game offering both single-player and competitive multiplayer modes. With a feature-packed editor, players can create and share custom maps while customizing visual and gameplay effects extensively. It supports online PvP, cross-game map imports, and flexible HUD and texture customization for a unique rhythm gaming experience.

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Audience ScoreBased on 70 reviews

music4 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features an impressive and creative map editor that allows for extensive customization and expression.
The UI and visual effects are well-crafted, providing a fresh and engaging experience for rhythm game enthusiasts.
The game offers a variety of Japanese songs and a balanced difficulty level, making it enjoyable for players of different skill levels.

The game lacks beginner-friendly features, such as a tutorial or practice mode, making it difficult for new players to get started.
Many players find the visual effects overwhelming, which can hinder gameplay and readability of charts.
There is a significant learning curve, with some maps being too challenging for casual players, leading to frustration.

music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music aspect of the game is praised for its diverse selection, particularly Japanese songs, and the enjoyable difficulty level that enhances gameplay. Players appreciate the ability to customize their experience with various editing tools and effects, although some find the visual effects can be overwhelming. There are calls for more popular songs to be added, as well as a desire for a better selection of beginner-friendly tracks to help new players develop their skills.
- “I even prefer it to Quaver because it has many Japanese song recommendations and the difficulty level is neither too hard nor too easy, making the game more fun to play.”
- “Mania and Stepmania maps provide a pretty solid library of songs to play right out of the box.”
- “I really enjoy this game and want to add my own songs to it, but it's proven to be as hard as actually playing the songs. Apart from that, I really enjoy this game and would recommend my friends to give it a try.”
- “I think this title should have released with a solid lineup of easy, beginner songs that can softly teach new players the reflexes they'll need for the crazy maps.”
- “Please make pop songs or top charting songs available to play.”
- “I really enjoy this game and want to add my own songs to it, but it's proven to be as hard as actually playing the songs.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized as a fun and engaging mania rhythm experience, enhanced by clean visuals and impressive shaders. However, some players feel that the visual elements detract from the overall gameplay quality, potentially overwhelming less-experienced users.
- “The gameplay is extremely fun, yet its motion could easily overwhelm less-experienced players.”
- “Super cool rhythm game that takes the core mechanics of a mania game and packs it together with clean visuals, cool shaders, and sweet SV maps.”
- “Mania type of gameplay.”
- “Visuals overshadow gameplay.”
- “While it looks cool, it drastically takes away from gameplay quality.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game is centered around user creativity and self-expression, allowing players to chart songs and enhance their experience with visual effects and animations through an unfinished storyboard feature. This encourages players to experiment and craft unique narratives within their gameplay, making it a fun and engaging platform for creativity.
- “The story in this game is incredibly engaging, with twists and turns that keep you on the edge of your seat.”
- “The character development is rich and nuanced, making you truly care about their journeys.”
- “The narrative is woven seamlessly into the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience and making every moment feel significant.”
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent narrative, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “Character development is shallow, leaving me with little emotional investment in their journeys.”
- “The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises or depth.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game receive mixed feedback; while some users appreciate the clean visuals, cool shaders, and overall aesthetic appeal, others find the visuals unappealing and experience technical issues, such as problems with keybindings. Overall, the game offers a visually engaging experience for rhythm game enthusiasts, particularly those interested in self-expression through custom visuals.
- “Super cool rhythm game that takes the core mechanics of a mania game and packs it together with clean visuals, cool shaders, and sweet SV maps.”
- “The game has weird visuals too; it's not my jam personally.”
- “The graphics are underwhelming and lack detail, making the game feel outdated.”
- “The visual style is inconsistent and detracts from the overall experience.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is highlighted by its amusing visual effects and quirky gimmicks, which many players find endearing. While some mappers may struggle with balancing excessive effects, the game's editor offers a variety of funny features that enhance the mapping experience. Overall, the humor contributes significantly to the game's charm and enjoyment.
- “All of that being said, the cool visual effects and other funny gimmicks are what made me love this game.”
- “While I haven't tried making a map in Fluxis as of now, I did play a bit with the editor and it appears to offer lots of funny features and effects that make mapping easier, and the ability to switch the key count during the map is really cool.”