Grobda Remix
- November 15, 2017
- 幽兰工房
"Grobda Remix" is a rhythm game featuring music and love stories in the tranquil town of Tomoarashi, where an uninvited guest disrupts the peace. The game boasts exquisite visuals, seiyuu performances from Aoni Production, and a theme song by Lantis. Players will experience memorable stories as they progress through the game.
Reviews
- The game features beautiful artwork and a lovely soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
- The story, while initially slow, develops into an engaging narrative with well-developed characters and emotional depth.
- There is a fan-made English translation available, which allows non-Chinese speakers to enjoy the game.
- The game lacks official English support, making it difficult for many players to understand the story without relying on fan translations.
- Some characters are underdeveloped, and the plot can feel disjointed or abrupt at times.
- The gameplay can be tedious due to the lack of an auto-play feature for dialogue, leading to repetitive clicking.
- story34 mentions
- 26 % positive mentions
- 65 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The story of the game revolves around a wandering musician's quest for the most beautiful melody, interwoven with themes of music, friendship, and rivalry. While the narrative features a rich array of character arcs and emotional depth, some players found the pacing slow and certain plot elements underexplained, particularly in the first half. Overall, the story is praised for its engaging twists, character development, and a blend of comedy, romance, and drama, though some minor characters lack significant impact.
“The game has such a huge storyline that consists of multiple arcs pertaining to each character.”
“The plot is focused on the research of a wandering musician, Kotogo Takazawa, who is searching for the most beautiful melody and how this research will lead him to an experience that will change his life.”
“The script writer has created an engaging plot which contains plot twists, surprises, funny and tragic moments where this visual novel describes many challenges, elements of human nature and their weaknesses members of musical groups might encounter.”
“I got thrown into this story with seemingly no explanation beyond a chain of events that initially did not tell me anything about what's happening.”
“There's a lot of nonsense in the plot, and the turning point of the story is particularly abrupt.”
“1st half of the story made me sleep, the 2nd half is fine but the ending is abrupt.”
- music29 mentions
- 55 % positive mentions
- 34 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The music in this visual novel is widely praised as its strongest aspect, featuring a diverse and well-executed soundtrack that enhances the emotional depth of the story. The voice acting and background music are also highlighted as top-notch, contributing significantly to the overall experience. While some players wished for more visual representation of the musical performances, the quality of the music and its integration into the narrative remains a standout feature.
“The music is probably the strongest point of this visual novel.”
“The OST is a pure masterpiece with every track being capable of touching your heart.”
“The voice acting in this visual novel, background music, and sound effects are top-notch and are the main highlight of this visual novel.”
“The only thing I wished for in a music-based visual novel would have been actual scenes where we could see the characters singing together as a band.”
“The background music (BGM) is well-made, but it feels like it could have been more integrated into the gameplay.”
“While the voice acting and background music are top-notch, they often overshadow the actual musical performances that are supposed to be central to the story.”
- graphics11 mentions
- 73 % positive mentions
- 9 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are highly praised for their stunning visuals, beautiful artwork, and high-quality backgrounds, contributing significantly to the overall experience. Reviewers highlight the impressive character sprites and the effective integration of visuals with the narrative, enhancing the game's appeal. Overall, the graphics receive a strong endorsement, with many users rating them around 9/10.
“Let me begin by saying this game has really amazing visuals and a really good story.”
“The graphical quality of the backgrounds and main character sprites are at a high level.”
“Of course the artwork looks great and the soundtrack sounds nice.”
“The graphical quality of the backgrounds and main character sprites is at a high level.”
“Artwork, backgrounds, and CGs are not up to par.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is well-balanced with romantic elements, providing both funny and heart-wrenching moments that enhance the engaging plot. The script is praised for its clever writing, incorporating plot twists and relatable challenges, making it a delightful romantic comedy that resonates with players. Overall, the combination of humor, narrative depth, and artistic presentation contributes to a captivating experience.
“Personally, I enjoyed the story since it manages to balance the funny moments with the romantic moments without getting boring.”
“Great game, very funny moments and very heart-wrenching in places.”
“The scriptwriter has created an engaging plot which contains plot twists, surprises, funny and tragic moments where this visual novel describes many challenges, elements of human nature, and the weaknesses members of musical groups might encounter.”
- emotional3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's emotional impact is significantly enhanced by its masterful original soundtrack, which resonates deeply with players and complements both humorous and heart-wrenching moments. The sound effects and background music effectively enrich the narrative, making the emotional highs and lows more poignant through well-placed theme and insert songs during key scenes.
“The OST is a pure masterpiece, with every track capable of touching your heart.”
“Great game, with very funny moments and heart-wrenching scenes in places.”
“The accompanying sound effects are appropriate and help provide further context to the story, while the background music is pleasant and matches the multitude of emotional moments in the game, featuring great theme songs and insert songs in all the cutscenes, opening, and ending movies.”
- optimization3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The reviews do not provide specific feedback on the game's optimization, focusing instead on character interactions and plot development. Therefore, no clear consensus on optimization performance can be drawn from the provided texts.
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game demonstrates excellent stability, with users reporting no bugs or glitches during their experience.
- gameplay1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The gameplay offers approximately 15 hours of content without any skips, providing a substantial experience for players.
“The gameplay is engaging and keeps you hooked for the entire 15 hours without feeling repetitive.”
“I loved the variety of challenges and mechanics that made each hour of gameplay feel fresh and exciting.”
“The controls are intuitive, allowing for smooth gameplay that enhances the overall experience.”
“The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I encountered numerous bugs that disrupted the gameplay experience.”
“The controls are clunky and unresponsive, which makes the gameplay frustrating.”