Frederic: Evil Strikes Back
- May 23, 2014
- Forever Entertainment S. A.
Get on Steam"Frederic: Evil Strikes Back" is a rhythm-based action game where players step into the shoes of Frederic Chopin, a famous pianist, as he battles various opponents in musical duels. The game features a variety of levels with different songs and difficulties, allowing players to improve their rhythm and reflexes. With its unique blend of music and action, "Frederic: Evil Strikes Back" offers an engaging and entertaining experience for fans of rhythm games.
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Reviews
- The game retains the fun and goofy charm of the original, with enjoyable music and humorous references.
- The gameplay is simple yet challenging, making it engaging for rhythm game fans.
- The art style and graphics are unique and add to the overall experience of the game.
- The sequel lacks the memorable compositions of Chopin, replacing them with less appealing modern renditions.
- The difficulty spikes can be frustrating, especially for players unfamiliar with rhythm games.
- The story and cutscenes are often seen as cheesy and unengaging, leading players to skip them.
- music324 mentions
- 35 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The music in "Frederic: Evil Strikes Back" has received mixed reviews, with many players noting a significant departure from the classical compositions of Chopin featured in the first game. While some appreciate the new renditions of modern pop songs and find them enjoyable, others feel that the absence of Chopin's music diminishes the game's overall appeal. Overall, the soundtrack is seen as a highlight, but it lacks the memorable quality of its predecessor, leading to a divided reception among fans of the series.
“This game is great, would recommend whenever it goes on sale; it's goofy but this game was clearly made with love and the music is enjoyable 9/10.”
“The music is amazing, the background art is fun (and sometimes seriously distracting) and I don't think I've ever smiled so stupidly in every single level of that game - it just makes you wanna laugh.”
“The soundtrack is easily equal to, if it doesn't surpass, the first game's, and the gameplay hasn't been radically changed, but mixed up just enough to keep it fresh.”
“The big issue is that the music is no longer arrangements of Chopin's music, so if you liked that aspect of the first game you'll be disappointed.”
“The music though, which was a high point of the first game, isn't quite as good—gone are Chopin's tracks, replaced by remixed tracks from other famous musicians.”
“What made the first game special, the music, is why the sequel falls flat on its face.”
- story87 mentions
- 37 % positive mentions
- 49 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The story in "Frederic: Evil Strikes Back" is often described as cheesy and nonsensical, with many reviewers noting a downgrade in quality compared to its predecessor. While some find the over-the-top plot and pop culture references amusing, others criticize it for being slow-paced and lacking depth. Overall, the game is seen as more focused on music and gameplay than on delivering a compelling narrative.
“It's got some great illustrations, great music, and a fun story.”
“I must say that the Frederic: Evil Strikes Back game surprised me, so much fun, funny, and interesting story!”
“Although this game isn't for everyone, I recommend it to those who enjoy rhythm and look deeper into the story and the message of the game as there is one strong lesson to be learned.”
“The game is filled with unthought-of characters and the plot has no direction or 'surprise' factor.”
“When I got this game I expected something like Dance Dance Revolution or Deemo... my mistake... this game's story makes no sense at all and it's really, really corny.”
“The part that was disappointing to me, however, was the story.”
- gameplay43 mentions
- 26 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The gameplay in the sequel to "Frederic: Resurrection of Music" remains largely unchanged from the original, focusing on tapping keys to match musical notes in duels, though it introduces new note types and rhythm styles. While some players appreciate the added variety and pop culture references, others feel the core mechanics could have been improved rather than simply expanded. Overall, the gameplay is described as simple yet challenging, retaining its quirky charm and enjoyable soundtrack, making it a fun experience for fans of the genre.
“The gameplay is simple and can be very challenging.”
“The new Frederick builds upon the gameplay of the original, with two new notes and new rhythm styles.”
“Much like the first game, this one retains the standard goofiness, and maybe even dials it up with a bunch of 80's and 90's references, and satisfying gameplay.”
“The gameplay is exactly the same, the art style hasn't changed, the story is just as nonsensical, and the voice acting is just as stroke-inducing as in Resurrection of Music.”
“You have to sort out a way to use buttons on the keyboard or controller. You just need to associate a button with a key on the screen, but the keyboard layout is not like a piano layout, so the gameplay is not very intuitive.”
“Gameplay has not changed; the plot is just as laughably over the top with the same cheesy animation and voice acting, only this time with twice the amount of pop culture references including Michael Jackson, KISS, Lady Gaga, etc.”
- humor28 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised for its cleverness and charm, featuring a mix of internet meme references and hilariously absurd characters. Many reviewers noted that while the humor is enjoyable, it may resonate more with players familiar with the memes from its release year. Overall, the game is described as a fun and funny experience, particularly appealing to fans of rhythm and music games.
“A ridiculously hilarious music game.”
“Simple, funny, a must for fanatics of rhythm/music games and lovers of remixed classical music.”
“Most of the references are nods to internet memes this time around, sometimes subtly, sometimes more obviously but to hilarious effect (especially the ending).”
- graphics21 mentions
- 52 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The graphics of "Frederic: Evil Strikes Back" are praised for their unique art style and quality, with many reviewers noting the nicely-drawn visuals and cool 2D graphics. While some found the visuals to be occasionally weird, they were generally considered acceptable and complemented by a good soundtrack. Overall, the game's graphics contribute positively to the rhythm gameplay experience.
“Story was good for the price paid though and the graphics were great, like the art style.”
“A great game with fantastic graphics.”
“It is a music rhythm game, so what you have to do is to press the right buttons at the right timing to play the music without mistake; it's like a Guitar Hero concept, with very simple but cool 2D graphics.”
“The visuals were weird sometimes but acceptable.”
“The gameplay is exactly the same, the art style hasn't changed, the story is just as nonsensical, and the voice acting is just as stroke inducing as in Resurrection of Music.”
“-better graphics”
- replayability6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The game offers fair replayability, particularly for players looking to tackle higher difficulty levels, though it can be completed relatively quickly on lower settings. Overall, while the original version is noted for being more satisfying and playable, it still provides a compelling reason to revisit.
“- super short, but great replayability”
“The original is more playable and more satisfying.”
“There is fair replayability if you are aiming to improve and complete higher difficulties, but it's easy enough to complete on the lower difficulties in 90 minutes.”
