GUNVOLT RECORDS Cychronicle

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"GUNVOLT RECORDS: Cychronicle" is a rhythm game featuring the songstresses Lumen, Lola, and Luxia from the Azure Striker Gunvolt series. Players follow notes to the beat of 15 different songs while synchronizing movements with the characters' dances in 3D backgrounds. Dual analog controls allow for various types of note interactions, including tap, hold, flick, and slide notes. Immerse yourself in the electrifying rhythm experience with the Muses.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

70%

Audience ScoreBased on 54 reviews

music14 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features good music and enjoyable tracks, especially for fans of the Gunvolt series.
The gameplay mechanics, including the analog stick movements, are intuitive and can be fun on higher difficulties.
It's a decent time killer and can be completed quickly, making it accessible for casual players.

The track list is limited, with only 15 songs available, and many notable tracks from the series are missing.
The control scheme is poorly designed, with multiple notes assigned to single buttons, leading to confusion and frustration.
The overall presentation, including graphics and UI, feels underdeveloped and lacks polish, making it hard to justify the price.

music
86 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
16%
77%
7%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the quality of the songs but criticizing the limited track count of only 15 songs, some of which are locked behind upcoming DLCs. While the presentation features character performances reminiscent of other rhythm games, the repetition due to short and full versions of the same songs has left some players feeling dissatisfied. Overall, fans of the Gunvolt series may enjoy the music, but the lack of variety and content may deter others.
- “You have the characters performing the songs in the background, not dissimilar to the Project Diva games.”
- “It's a simple rhythm title that isn't long to clear through all 15 songs on the first round, but I would recommend getting the full package once the other DLCs land and enjoy a more fuller game.”
- “All things considered, this is a relatively barebones rhythm game, but I'm a huge fan of Gunvolt and its music, so I'm happy with how this turned out.”
- “It's a bit of a cop-out to have both short and full versions of the same song though, that left a bad taste in my mouth and really upped the repetition.”
- “The number of songs is a little low, and they blatantly skipped out on some of the more memorable songs so they can sell DLC later, but it's also quite cheap so it's forgivable.”
- “It's possible to get 100% achievements in roughly an hour, and three of them amount to 'fail a song sung by a specific character.' The scoring feels overly generous and there's little incentive to continue playing or practicing once you've heard every song once.”
gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
42%
25%
The gameplay is described as overly simplistic, with standard rhythm mechanics that include pressing, holding, and swiping notes across two lanes. While the initial experience may seem engaging, the overall execution is considered disappointing, especially given the low track list and the anthem mechanic that reduces difficulty by allowing players to continue after failing. Despite these criticisms, the music is noted to be good, and the mechanics are implemented effectively.
- “Gameplay at first is kinda cool; you have 2 lanes split into 2 each, with normal notes that you press, notes that you hold, notes that you swipe your gamepad sticks, and notes that you kind of guide with your sticks.”
- “Not a big track list, but it's still good music, and the rhythm game mechanics are solid too.”
- “The mechanics are standard and are implemented well.”
- “Gameplay is too simple.”
- “I feel like for 15 euros, I could just go on mobile and play something like Bang Dream, or pursue any other rhythm game. Even for someone who knows nothing of this franchise and whose first experience with rhythm is GTA: San Andreas, this is not only disappointing visually, but in gameplay as well.”
- “What's more, the anthem mechanic—a cute callback to the Gunvolt series thematically—trivializes difficulty by allowing you to continue any song in the event of a fail.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The reviews indicate that the game lacks a significant story, with multiple users noting that there is essentially no narrative present.
- “There is no story to speak of.”
- “The game lacks any meaningful narrative.”
- “I found the story completely absent.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with some players praising the vibrant art style and detailed environments, while others criticize the character models and animations for lacking polish. Overall, the visual presentation is seen as a strong point for some, but a drawback for others, depending on personal preferences.
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express a strong emotional response to the game's controls, particularly feeling frustration and disappointment with the inconsistent slider mechanics, which detracts from their overall experience.