Harmony's Odyssey Game Cover

Harmony's Odyssey is a rhythm-based platformer game where players help Harmony, a magical creature, restore musical balance to her world. Each level is a unique song, and players must jump, slide, and fly to the beat. With vibrant visuals and a variety of challenges, Harmony's Odyssey offers a fun and engaging musical adventure.

  • Mac OS
  • Nintendo Switch
  • PC
  • Play​station 4
  • Play​station 5
  • Windows
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X|S
  • Linux
  • Play​Station
  • Xbox

Reviews

93%
Audience ScoreBased on 81 reviews
story11 positive mentions
grinding3 negative mentions
  • The game features a charming and vibrant art style, with adorable characters and engaging diorama puzzles that are visually satisfying.
  • It offers a variety of puzzle types and mini-games, making it a fun and relaxing experience suitable for players of all ages.
  • The non-verbal storytelling is sweet and whimsical, providing a cozy atmosphere that many players find enjoyable.
  • The hint system and menu navigation can be confusing and unintuitive, leading to frustration for some players.
  • While most puzzles are easy, certain mini-games, especially towards the end, can be overly challenging and detract from the overall enjoyment.
  • The lack of written instructions and explanations for game mechanics, such as the wands, can leave players feeling lost and unsure of how to progress.
  • story37 mentions

    The story in the game is simple yet charming, following a witch named Harmony on her quest to find her cat, with non-verbal storytelling that is easy to understand and visually engaging. While lacking dialogue, the narrative is enhanced by cute animated cutscenes and vibrant artwork, making it a touching experience that resonates with players. Overall, the blend of a delightful story and engaging puzzles creates a relaxing and enjoyable gameplay experience.

    • “It's a simple-to-grasp, adorable story that still ends up having an interesting twist or two towards the end.”
    • “The story, while simple, is also mainly told through cute animated cutscenes and the finished puzzle scenes.”
    • “The storytelling between areas is fun and the levels themselves are inventive and varied, a great little puzzle game.”
    • “There's no story here, just some recurring characters.”
    • “With non-verbal storytelling made easy enough for a toddler to understand.”
    • “Overall I enjoyed the game despite some gripes; the dialogue-less storytelling was straightforward but nonetheless compelling and didn't overstay its welcome.”
  • graphics26 mentions

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their vibrant and adorable art style, featuring memorable characters and beautiful environments that enhance the overall experience. Many reviewers appreciate the charming aesthetics and variety of themes, although some note that the vibrant colors can occasionally detract from gameplay clarity. Overall, the visuals are considered a highlight, contributing to the game's appeal as a delightful puzzle experience.

    • “It has an adorable art style and the little campaign story is great.”
    • “I love the art style too, the environment was beautiful and the characters are so memorable!”
    • “It's colorful art style is what drew me to the game in the first place and all throughout the game characters and environments positively drip with charm.”
    • “I was not in love with the graphic design either, unfortunately.”
    • “The music is really nice, the animations are well done, but design-wise, the art style is too vibrant to go well with the contrastless shape abstractions when it comes to being a puzzle game. This makes it so you mainly focus on the black borders or puzzle pieces to judge whether they are snapped together correctly.”
    • “Nothing in this game was particularly hard; the actual main 3D jigsaw levels are very intuitive and require no explanation, which is lucky because I don't think there's a single tutorial in this game that isn't just a sketched together 2-second graphic.”
  • music20 mentions

    The game's music is generally praised for its whimsical and relaxing qualities, enhancing the overall experience with a good soundtrack that complements the cute visuals and engaging puzzles. While the main menu features calm tunes, in-game music can be louder and more energetic, which may be overwhelming during animated cutscenes. Overall, players appreciate the music's ability to create a cozy atmosphere, making it a delightful addition to the gameplay.

    • “Fun music, very cute story and lovable characters, nice puzzles and mini-games to keep you engaged and loads of content to keep you invested for a while!”
    • “Good soundtrack, nice cozy art style, many different kinds of puzzles and mini-games which get introduced throughout the game.”
    • “This has been my favorite puzzle game in a while now, thanks to its beautiful visuals, relaxing music, and engaging little puzzles.”
    • “Heads up if you have sensory issues: you may want to turn the game's music down as soon as you launch the game.”
    • “The main menu music is quiet and calm, but the in-game music, particularly in the early and mid-game cutscenes, is louder and more energetic, and you can't access the volume options while watching a cutscene.”
    • “The cutscenes are very animated and colorful, and in combination with the music, I found some of them overwhelming.”
  • emotional6 mentions

    The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by its sweet and touching narrative, despite its simplicity and lack of dialogue. Players find it to be a wholesome and cozy experience, often evoking feelings of joy and nostalgia, enhanced by stunning artwork and heartwarming stories. Overall, it resonates deeply with players, making it a delightful and memorable experience.

    • “Although the story is very basic and there is no dialogue, it is sweet and even a little touching.”
    • “I shed a tear when the puzzles cleared.”
    • “However, the artwork and aesthetic are stunning and the stories are cute and heart-warming too.”
  • gameplay5 mentions

    The gameplay features simple yet engaging mechanics that evolve as players progress, complemented by a charming story and a variety of enjoyable puzzles. While many find the puzzles satisfying, some players note accessibility issues, particularly the absence of a skip option for challenging sections. Overall, the gameplay strikes a balance between fun and frustration, especially on higher difficulty levels.

    • “Simple mechanics that ramp up as you play.”
    • “It's super cute with a fun main story, and the puzzles are a good mix of different mechanics to keep you from getting bored.”
    • “Puzzle mechanics are simple but satisfying, like finding the last piece of a jigsaw puzzle.”
    • “The gameplay design in some puzzles I didn't really find accessible; also, the lack of a skip or 'complete for me' button for accessibility (when you can't figure it out) is a bit frustrating.”
  • humor4 mentions

    The humor in the game is characterized as funny and cute, with moments that elicit genuine laughter, such as the amusing image of penguins with smartphones. Players appreciate the lighthearted and wholesome story, which complements the engaging puzzle gameplay. Overall, the humor adds a delightful charm to the experience.

    • “Aunt Hilda: [chuckling] Penguins with smartphones!”
    • “It's funny and cute, and the hard mode is actually hard.”
    • “This is a fun little puzzle game with a funny and wholesome story.”
  • grinding3 mentions

    Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and unengaging, with some minigames described as particularly stressful, especially towards the end. Overall, the grinding experience is viewed as a chore rather than an enjoyable challenge.

    • “I initially played on normal and found the tasks unengaging to solve and tedious to execute.”
    • “Some of the minigames, however, were tedious and stressful, particularly at the end of the game.”
    • “Not to mention, it feels really tedious.”
  • character development2 mentions

    While the reviews highlight the appealing graphics and vibrant character designs, they do not provide specific insights into character development, suggesting that this aspect may not be a focal point of the game.

    • “The graphics are cute, and the character design is great.”
    • “Super vibrant colors and cute character designs really make it a treat to look at finished puzzles.”
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Play time

7hMedian play time
7hAverage play time
7-7hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 1 analyzed playthroughs

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