Frederic: Resurrection of Music
- January 17, 2012
- Forever Entertainment S. A.
- 4h median play time
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Reviews
- The music is fantastic, featuring great remixes of Chopin's classical pieces that are enjoyable to play along with.
- The game has a charming and humorous storyline, with entertaining cutscenes that add to the overall experience.
- The gameplay is engaging and offers a good challenge, especially on higher difficulty levels, making it rewarding for rhythm game fans.
- The controls can be awkward and uncomfortable, especially when using a keyboard, which detracts from the overall experience.
- The voice acting and some character designs are poorly executed, leading to a cringe-worthy presentation at times.
- The game is relatively short, with only a few levels, which may leave players wanting more content.
- music481 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 62 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The music in "Frederic: Resurrection of Music" is widely praised for its enjoyable remixes of Chopin's classical compositions, blending various contemporary styles that enhance the gameplay experience. While many players appreciate the catchy and lively soundtrack, some criticize the controls and gameplay mechanics, which can detract from the overall enjoyment. Overall, the music is considered the game's strongest aspect, making it a worthwhile experience for fans of rhythm games and classical music alike.
“The music is fantastic and the tunes stay in the head long after the game has finished.”
“The music is what sells the game.”
“The music is amazing and at the end of the day, this is the core of the game.”
“The music is horrible; I only played one song I enjoyed, which was the non-remixed Frederic Chopin classic. Most 'songs' sound like the crap I have to endure at the gym, just constant, repetitive noise.”
“The music is of course the heart of this game, but unfortunately, the notes you need to play will randomly be out of sync with the music, so if you play to the music, like you should in rhythm games, you will miss notes.”
“Even the music is overly-remixed and I don't feel like I'm playing a piano most of the time.”
- story121 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The story in this rhythm game, featuring the character of Frederic Chopin, is often described as quirky and humorous, with a mix of surreal elements and cultural references. While some players find the narrative entertaining and the cutscenes charming, others criticize it for being cliché, poorly executed, or simply an afterthought to the gameplay. Overall, the story adds a lighthearted touch to the game, but many agree that the music and gameplay are the main attractions.
“The story is original and very unique.”
“The story of the game is creative and enjoyable.”
“The cut scenes are wonderfully drawn in comic book style and have an offbeat, often satirical sense of humor, and the story is just as fun as the gameplay.”
“The story is nothing to write home about - it is a mere excuse for another musical clash.”
“The storyline was weird and didn't make complete sense in some parts, but the music and the gameplay were awesome.”
“There is a story here that plays out in animated scenes in-between battles, but it is told horrendously with some of the worst voice acting you'll ever experience in this lifetime.”
- gameplay77 mentions
- 26 % positive mentions
- 64 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Frederic: Resurrection of Music" is a mixed bag, with some players enjoying its straightforward rhythm mechanics and engaging music, while others criticize its clunky controls and steep difficulty curve. Many find the game fun and entertaining, especially when played on touchscreen devices, but note that it can be challenging to master, particularly with keyboard controls. Overall, while the gameplay offers a unique blend of musical genres and humorous cutscenes, it suffers from design flaws that may detract from the experience for some players.
“The gameplay is fun, straightforward, and challenging.”
“The heart and soul of the game is in the gameplay and the music.”
“I really enjoyed this game; it has 9 different levels where you play as Frederic in musical duels, and the gameplay is quite nice. You press the notes that appear on the screen with your keyboard, touchscreen, or mouse, and you can build combos. It feels very fluid.”
“Some questionable design and gameplay choices.”
“The gameplay is choppy, the art is half-assed, and the cringy drawn-out voice acting detracts from the experience.”
“The gameplay itself is very clunky and hard to pick up.”
- humor46 mentions
- 98 % positive mentions
- -4 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is a mix of quirky, satirical, and sometimes absurd elements, often delivered through funny cutscenes and character interactions that enhance the overall experience. While some players find the humor charming and entertaining, others criticize it as cringeworthy or overly cliché. Overall, the game's comedic approach, combined with its engaging music and visuals, contributes to a lighthearted and enjoyable atmosphere, making it a memorable rhythm game.
“The backstory of Chopin’s journey through the modern world of music is illustrated by voiced cartoon animations which are quite funny, and sometimes downright hilarious.”
“The humor had me sitting with a stupid smirk on my face for the entire game, and its 'cheesiness' really matched the tone of this game and the graphical style.”
“The cut scenes are wonderfully drawn in comic book style and have an offbeat, often satirical sense of humor, and the story is just as fun as the gameplay.”
“In terms of the story, I think it's supposed to be funny, but personally, I just found it stupid.”
“The humor feels forced and often falls flat, making it more cringeworthy than entertaining.”
“I expected some clever jokes, but most of the attempts at humor just left me rolling my eyes.”
- graphics41 mentions
- 46 % positive mentions
- 46 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally described as charming and cartoonish, with a unique art style that enhances the overall experience. While some players noted that the visuals can be a bit simplistic or cheesy, many appreciated the whimsical and humorous design, which complements the musical gameplay. Overall, the graphics are considered good, contributing positively to the game's appeal despite some critiques regarding animation quality and production value.
“The art style of the game is cartoony and comedic, and each genre of music you fight has their own stereotypical character enemy, for example, the 'country' music genre boss is a sheriff with a strong Texan accent.”
“I thoroughly enjoyed the concept, and the art style was very unique (in a good way).”
“The graphics style, the voiceover, music... it took me about 70 minutes to get through the basic game, but now more difficulty settings are waiting, and even arenas.”
“Well starting off the game you immediately notice the awful graphics and even worse voice acting followed by a mediocre story.”
“Graphical layout is polished and competent; yet it never is anything more than just an introduction for musical fight and you will rather skip it after watching it once.”
“A bit sad, knowing they execute the graphics and sound designs very well but not the story and voice acting.”
- replayability14 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The game's replayability is a mixed bag, with some players noting low replay value due to its short length and limited song selection, while others highlight the appeal of multiple difficulty levels and high scores that enhance replayability for rhythm game enthusiasts. Overall, while the game may be brief, it offers enough challenges and fun for players who enjoy the music and are willing to replay for achievements.
“The controls may take some time to get used to when first playing, but once you get the hang of it, there's nothing too daunting. You can change the keys of the piano, so it's not necessary to play on the default keys. Multiple difficulties and high scores add to worthy replayability.”
“It's honestly just super weird and strange and fun and has a super high replayability if you like the music or want to go for those achievements.”
“Replayability comes with harder difficulty levels for those who like rhythm games.”
“Low replay value.”
“I truly enjoyed Frederic: Resurrection of Music, but found it quite short, with little replay value.”
“Solid game, but it can do better in replayability, and obviously needs more titles to play: this is the very soul of this genre.”
- optimization6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has received mixed reviews; while it runs smoothly on touchscreen devices, users report significant issues with the PC version, describing it as poorly optimized and frustrating. Some players appreciate the overall experience, but many express dissatisfaction with the interface and performance on traditional gaming setups.
“I have not tried the game on my main gaming PC with a keyboard, but on a Windows 8.1 PC/tablet, the game is fantastic with touchscreen controls and it runs smoothly. I also found the story to be a good addition to the overall game, and I do think that the scenes are well made considering the type of game, so I have no idea what people are complaining about!”
“The interface is clearly not optimized.”
“Usually that means an overpriced, unoptimized, low-budget piece of garbage.”
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's stability is generally solid, with most players reporting a smooth experience and no significant bugs. However, some users have encountered minor glitches that can disrupt gameplay and affect timing, including brief freezes that desynchronize notes from the music.
“It not only ruins gameplay, but it also messes with the timing - the game 'freezes' for about a second and then starts at a totally different spot, and the 'keys/notes' are no longer in sync with the song.”
“At times, the game 'freezes' even when I don't use touch input.”
“Couple of tiny glitches that are easy to overlook.”
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is described as charming and intimate, reminiscent of the Paris salons frequented by classical composers. The combination of engaging storytelling, appealing animations, and a strong musical score contributes to a delightful and immersive experience. Overall, players find the atmosphere to be a significant highlight of the game.
“The game adds even a little story with pretty nice animation, and I have to admit that it is pretty funny for the atmosphere the game gives you. I mean, it is very charming. The music makes the game, of course. Personally, I enjoyed it, but it's true that I bought it on sale.”
“Thereafter – in the last 18 years of his life – he gave only 30 public performances, preferring the more intimate atmosphere of the salon.”
“Bach, Mozart, and Schubert, and the atmosphere of the Paris salons, of which he was a frequent guest.”
- monetization3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews, with some users criticizing the presence of ads in the main menus, suggesting a lack of care for quality and customer experience. While the iOS version features in-app purchases, the Steam version offers a one-time purchase model without microtransactions, making it a more appealing option during sales.
“The regular price may be high, but if you can get this in a sale, go for it!”
“There are no microtransactions in the Steam version, so it's a pay once and play sort of deal.”
“They've put ads in the main menus (and maybe somewhere else) with nice shipping icons, which shows how little they care for the quality of their games and their customers.”
“The regular price may be high (it seems to be free on iOS with in-app purchases; I haven't downloaded it on my iPad, so I don't know how bad the IAPs are...) but if you can get this in a sale, go for it!”
“There are no microtransactions in the Steam version, so it's a pay-once-and-play sort of deal.”
- emotional3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players report that the game evokes a strong emotional response, blending feelings of joy and confusion, often leading to laughter and wonder. Despite some technical shortcomings in the piano emulation, the overall experience is engaging and immersive, prompting a mix of curiosity and amusement.
“Even though I'm not really into piano, this game made me feel like a pro.”
“All that combined is going to send you into an emotional state where you're going to do nothing but giggle, wonder what the actual heck is going on, giggle again, inquire if this is legit, giggle, and repeat.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, as the repetitive nature of farming for cards detracts from the enjoyment of gameplay, which is limited to brief moments amidst the grind.
“You fly through with the same song selection and it becomes tedious.”
“Enjoyed my 38 minutes of actually playing it... the rest was farming for cards!”
- character development1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Character development is characterized by engaging and visually appealing designs, complemented by a playful tone in the voice acting that aligns well with the game's tongue-in-cheek style. While some voice performances may come off as cheesy, they enhance the overall fun atmosphere of the game.
“The character design is really fun-looking, and while there has been some cheesy voice acting, it feels appropriate given the game's tongue-in-cheek style.”
“The depth of character development is impressive, allowing players to form genuine connections with the characters as their stories unfold.”
“I love how the characters evolve throughout the game, making choices that truly impact their development and relationships.”
