Idol Hands
- February 17, 2015
- GodSpeed Games
- 20h median play time
Get on Steam"Idol Hands" is a virtual reality rhythm game where players become the air guitar hero they've always dreamed of being. By mimicking guitar motions and pressing buttons in sync with the music, players can climb their way to the top of the leaderboard. With a wide variety of songs and difficulty levels, this game offers a fun and engaging experience for both rhythm game enthusiasts and newcomers alike.
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Reviews
- The game is easy to learn and has a charming atmosphere, making it suitable for casual gamers and younger audiences.
- Players appreciate the nostalgic elements reminiscent of classic games like Populous and Black & White, providing a fun experience with god powers.
- The graphics and terrain modification mechanics are well-received, contributing to an enjoyable visual experience.
- The game suffers from significant performance issues, including lag, low frame rates, and frequent crashes, making it frustrating to play.
- Many players find the gameplay repetitive and lacking in depth, with limited strategic options and a short campaign that can be completed quickly.
- The controls and user interface are clunky, leading to a poor overall experience, and there are complaints about the lack of meaningful content and variety.
- graphics32 mentions
- 63 % positive mentions
- 28 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are described as simple yet pleasant, with a clean art style that appeals to both children and adults. While some players appreciate the cute and stable visuals, others note that even at maximum settings, the graphics lack complexity and can feel underwhelming. Overall, the game runs well on lower-end systems, but the limited graphical options and repetitive effects may detract from the experience.
“But nevertheless, a nice little game that simulates one of the best populous games with decent graphics, effects, and sounds.”
“Loved the action in this game and really cool graphics - cute but fiery.”
“Its got great graphics.”
“This game is very similar to it with a bit simplistic graphics.”
“Neither the low amounts of units, the decent-enough graphics, or even any added complexity to the map during play seems like a reasonable explanation for the game to perform in this manner.”
“Changing graphics quality made no noticeable difference.”
- story26 mentions
- 12 % positive mentions
- 65 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The story of the game is widely criticized for being poorly written and lacking depth, with players expressing disappointment over its repetitive missions and lack of challenge. Many reviewers noted that the narrative fails to engage, offering little variation or meaningful content across levels, ultimately making the short gameplay feel unworthy of investment. Overall, the story does not meet expectations, leaving players wanting a more substantial and engaging experience.
“Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“First impression: about 5 missions in and the tutorial messages are getting more advanced and I think nearing the end.”
“I had hoped for a bigger challenge, and a longer story.”
“On top of that, the controls aren't great, the story is poorly written, there's very little variation from one level to the next, and if it didn't crash so much, you can probably finish the entire thing in about 2 hours or less; making it barely worth the effort or the price even if it ran well, which it doesn't.”
“But the game story in general was very disappointing.”
“I had hoped for a bigger challenge and a longer story.”
- gameplay16 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it easy to learn and fun once the mechanics are understood, while others criticize it for being repetitive and lacking essential features like building placement options and a fast forward button. Although the core gameplay concept is solid, many users note a steep learning curve and clunky mechanics that detract from the overall experience.
“+ easy to learn, simple mechanics”
“It also has a large learning curve and not all mechanics work fluidly... yet, once you understand how everything works, it's kinda a fun game.”
“It's a mediocre game that doesn't have basic mechanics like allowing you to choose where to build things or a fast forward button to help you not wait as long while you gather resources.”
“I had high hopes at first, but the gameplay is repetitive, the creature sounds are repetitive, the quest is repetitive, everything is the same level to level.”
“The gameplay concept is pretty solid while the game itself does feel a little clunky.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
Despite having a high-end GPU that surpasses the recommended requirements, players report needing to set the game to medium settings for smooth performance. With further optimization and performance tweaks, "Idol Hands" has the potential to become one of the standout titles in the "god game" genre.
“With some performance tweaks, Idol Hands would easily be one of the better 'god' games available.”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is noted for its calming and soothing qualities, providing a relaxing experience that allows players to feel at ease.
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent crashes, persistent glitches, and lagging frame rates, even on high-spec systems.
“You'll encounter a lot of glitches, the frame rates will lag even on a system that far exceeds requirements, and just to be annoying, it likes to crash frequently.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its beautiful and unique atmosphere, though some users note that it has its drawbacks.
“A very beautiful game with its own unique atmosphere, though it does have some drawbacks.”
“A very beautiful game with its own unique atmosphere, though it does have some drawbacks.”
“Very beautiful game with its own atmosphere, but not without minuses though.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Reviewers note that the game's limited scope significantly reduces its replayability compared to larger RTS titles, making it less appealing for players seeking varied experiences in multiple playthroughs.
“But, with the limited scope, there isn't any real replayability like bigger RTS games.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be repetitive and tedious, particularly noting that the end game of each level takes an excessively long time to complete. This leads to a sense of frustration and diminishes overall enjoyment.
“The game quickly becomes repetitive and tedious, with the end game of each level taking an inordinately long time to finish.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is primarily derived from the sandbox mode, where players can use earthmoving powers to create amusing shapes in the dirt. However, this novelty wears off quickly, leading to a sense of boredom after the initial fun.
