Idol Party

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"Idol Party" is a music game that lets you develop your own idol, with a lively style and gorgeous costumes. The game features various dance modes and a wide range of music songs. As a token of gratitude for player support, Nico gives rewards including gold coins, shining coins, and a special costume. Get ready to dive into the dancing and rhythmic world of idols!

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Play Modes

74%

Audience ScoreBased on 177 reviews

music11 positive mentions

monetization8 negative mentions

The game offers a variety of engaging game modes, including rhythm and dress-up elements, which cater to different player preferences.
The community is friendly and supportive, providing a welcoming environment for new players.
The game features a decent selection of songs and allows for customization of characters, which adds to the overall enjoyment.

The monetization model is heavily predatory, with frequent pop-ups encouraging players to spend money on in-game purchases.
The user interface is cluttered and confusing, making navigation difficult and overwhelming for new players.
There are significant issues with game balance, particularly in the ranked mode, where skill upgrades can unfairly affect scores.

music
54 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
74%
6%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the diverse soundtrack that includes both Western pop and Asian music, as well as a variety of game modes. However, some users criticize the gameplay mechanics, noting that the note patterns often do not align well with the music, leading to frustrating experiences. Overall, while the song selection is generally well-received, players express a desire for more challenging content and improvements in gameplay synchronization.
- “Playing this game can heal your inner child, you will enjoy playing different modes and the songs are lit!”
- “The song variety is nice, ranging from various anime titles to popular songs from both western and Asian regions.”
- “Finally a proper rhythm game on Steam that has many songs that I like.”
- “Patterns are not representative of the music at all; there are difficulty spikes that do not belong in songs. Some songs have doubled BPM, some have halved BPM; there is no reason for it other than 'hehe difficulty go brr.' They aren't hard by any means, but they feel extremely out of place and terrible to play.”
- “90% of the songs are miserable to play, with held notes following non-important random sounds in the music.”
- “I love music games, but this one I did not enjoy. The elements are too huge on the screen, and the tutorial at the start was very annoying. It feels like it just did not let me choose a song and play; too much focus on clothing store and character customization, while I just want to hit notes and get better scores.”
gameplay
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
15%
70%
15%
The gameplay of the game is generally considered good but lacks innovation, feeling dated compared to modern titles. While it offers a variety of modes and introduces skills, many players find it reminiscent of mobile games and lacking in depth, with some mechanics feeling repetitive. Additionally, the focus on romance elements may detract from the core gameplay experience for some users.
- “This game introduces skills for your gameplay.”
- “It's a pretty fun rhythm game; microtransactions are mainly for cosmetics and do not affect gameplay whatsoever.”
- “Being a rhythm game, it doesn't warrant much explanation as to what the gameplay is like, but a good thing to note is that the game features several different game modes, each coming with their own beat-maps and song lists.”
- “After playing mobile games very similar to this, and knowing this came from the mobile platform, Idol Party feels very behind in terms of game mechanics.”
- “It's 100% a dating bait game for lonely people as everything is designed around romance instead of the actual gameplay itself.”
- “I spent 15 minutes just closing pop-ups in the first 30 minutes of gameplay.”
monetization
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
21%
57%
The monetization in "Idol Party" is heavily criticized for being predatory and intrusive, with frequent pop-ups, excessive advertisements, and aggressive microtransactions that detract from the gameplay experience. While the game is free to play, players report that it feels more like a cash grab, making it difficult to enjoy without being bombarded by monetization tactics. Overall, the monetization practices have led to a low satisfaction rating among users, with many recommending alternatives for a better experience.
- “If you are a fan of rhythm games and you are able to get through the monetization practices, give the game a go, it sure is worth some of your time.”
- “It's a pretty decent rhythm game... if you can deal with the monetization being heavily advertised to you every time you log in.”
- “The monetization is mobile-like with a lot of pop-ups and deals being pushed into your face all the time, but that is unfortunately expected in these days, especially on a game like this.”
- “This isn't really free as the game is infested with mobile app store-like microtransactions.”
- “The game is free to play, therefore there are a lot of ads and ways to try to get your money for in-game currency.”
- “This game has a predatory monetization like a mobile game.”
graphics
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
45%
27%
The graphics of the game are generally considered decent, supporting up to 4K resolution, but they suffer from occasional frame rate drops, graphical bugs, and clipping issues. While the aesthetic appeal, particularly in character models and fashion elements, is appreciated, many reviewers feel that the visuals do not match the quality of gameplay, which detracts from the overall experience. Despite these shortcomings, the game's art style and cute aesthetics have garnered some positive feedback.
- “Graphics-wise, the game supports up to 4K resolution with decent enough in-game graphics quality.”
- “Graphics 8/10 - really decent for a rhythm game, some graphical bugs.”
- “Despite these issues, I really love the aesthetics of the game and I want it to become better.”
- “The only downside is that my FPS sometimes drops because of the graphics.”
- “The graphics in this game are passable, but could be better.”
- “Some items can have graphic bugs and clipping issues; the dev team made it clear that they will address those issues.”
story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The game's story mode is generally enjoyable, featuring a fun narrative and a cute aesthetic that complements its rhythm gameplay. However, players have noted issues with translation quality and the necessity of using a full-sized keyboard to access certain modes, which can hinder progress in the story. Additionally, some in-game options could benefit from more streamlined accessibility across different modes.
- “If you're into rhythm games with fashion aspects, it's pretty decent; the music and modes are nice, there is a fun story mode, and the models and clothes have a cute aesthetic.”
- “The game has a story mode.”
- “Mantap, tinggal ditambahin lagu baru + mungkin lebih enak ada speed fixed nya, kaya di story speed nya gak bisa diadjust, sisanya mantap.”
- “Major nitpick, but the translation for story mode is poor.”
- “If you don't have a full-sized keyboard, you will not be able to play classic mode, which affects your story progress.”
- “In-game options like hiding the stage or fixing the camera need to be done in every mode (and sometimes every game, like in story mode) separately.”
optimization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
The game's optimization is criticized for being buggy and causing performance issues like stuttering and lag, detracting from the overall experience. While there are ongoing efforts to improve PC features and optimizations, many essential elements, such as keybindings, were notably absent at launch. Overall, the game has potential but suffers from significant optimization shortcomings.
- “They are adding features and optimizations for PC, though slowly. Some features should have seriously been there at launch, such as keybindings.”
- “Here's an example: I have not (technically) lost any match to anyone based on performance.”
- “The main issue with this in general, however, is why are there skills that increase your score when the game should be performance-based?”
- “The game is so buggy and poorly optimized that it feels like I made the game myself.”
- “They are adding features and optimizations for PC, though slowly, but some features should have seriously been there on launch, such as keybindings.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate the grinding aspect of the game for its variety of engaging activities, including farming, decorating, and completing tasks that enhance their experience and progression. While the primary draw may be rhythm games, the additional elements like player housing and mini-games provide a satisfying depth that keeps players invested. Overall, the grinding is seen as a rewarding and enjoyable part of the gameplay.
- “Farming is just managing an island house, decorating it, and doing very simple tasks like gathering and cooking for experience and coins.”
- “I came for the rhythm games but found myself stuck in endless side activities like player housing, farming, and pet battles.”
- “The game has a lot of side activities like home-building and farming, but they feel more like chores than fun.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is reported to be highly unstable and filled with bugs, leading to a frustrating experience for players. Support from mods and admins is limited to basic troubleshooting, leaving many issues unresolved.
- “The game is so buggy and poorly optimized that it feels like I made the game myself.”
- “The game is incredibly buggy.”
- “However, mods and admins take a 'submit a ticket' approach for everything and don't expect anything beyond basic troubleshooting recommendations.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
150%
Users express a strong dissatisfaction with the humor in the game, describing it as irritating and unfunny, which detracts from their overall experience. The negative sentiment suggests that the humor fails to resonate with players, making it a significant drawback.
- “Quaver was my main game before, and after seeing such a masterclass, I won't be able to go back to such an irritating, unfunny, and absolutely awful game with weird delay!”
- “The humor in this game falls flat and feels forced, making it more cringeworthy than entertaining.”
- “I expected some laughs, but the jokes are stale and the comedic timing is off, leaving me more confused than amused.”