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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74%

Audience ScoreBased on 354 reviews

music22 positive mentions

monetization16 negative mentions

The game features a variety of game modes, including rhythm and dress-up elements, which can be enjoyable for players looking for a mix of gameplay styles.
The community is described as friendly and supportive, enhancing the social aspect of the game.
There are many free cosmetics and items available, allowing players to customize their characters without spending money.

The game suffers from a cluttered user interface and excessive pop-ups promoting in-game purchases, which can detract from the overall experience.
There are significant issues with the ranking system, including unbalanced skill buffs that affect competitive play.
The game is criticized for being a poor port from mobile, with bugs, lack of keybinding options, and a forced tutorial that frustrates new players.

music
108 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
76%
4%
The music in the game is generally well-received, featuring a diverse selection that includes both Western pop and Asian tracks, with many players appreciating the variety and quality of the songs. However, some users criticize the gameplay mechanics, noting that the note patterns often do not align well with the music, leading to frustrating experiences, especially for seasoned rhythm game players. Overall, while the soundtrack is a highlight, the execution in gameplay can detract from the enjoyment.
- “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 things 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 stuff goes to the clothing store, equip this, blablabla. I don't even care about the characters dancing for me; it could be just a black screen. I just want to hit notes and get better scores.”
gameplay
40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
15%
77%
8%
The gameplay of the game is described as a rhythm-based experience that borrows elements from other titles like DJ Max and Project Diva, but it feels dated and lacks innovation compared to modern games. While it offers various modes and introduces skills, many players find the mechanics simplistic and the overall experience hindered by excessive pop-ups and a focus on romance over gameplay. Despite some fun aspects, the game does not meet the expectations for top-tier gameplay, leaving it feeling behind its mobile counterparts.
- “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
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
32%
57%
The monetization in "Idol Party" is heavily criticized for being predatory and reminiscent of typical mobile cash grabs, featuring excessive microtransactions, frequent advertisements, and intrusive pop-ups that detract from the gameplay experience. Players report that while the game is free to play, it aggressively pushes in-game purchases and ad exposure, leading to a frustrating experience. Overall, the monetization practices have led to low ratings, with many reviewers suggesting that the game is not worth the hassle if you're looking for a more enjoyable rhythm game.
- “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
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
59%
14%
The graphics of the game are generally considered decent, supporting up to 4K resolution, but they are marred by occasional frame rate drops, graphical bugs, and clipping issues. While the aesthetic appeal, particularly in character models and clothing, is appreciated, many reviewers feel that the visuals do not match the quality of gameplay, which is essential for a satisfying gaming experience. Overall, the graphics receive a mixed reception, with some praising the art style while others note that improvements are needed.
- “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 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.”
- “I also noticed the art style changes frequently for cosmetic items.”
story
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
58%
21%
The game features a fun story mode complemented by a cute aesthetic and enjoyable music, appealing to fans of rhythm games with fashion elements. However, players have noted issues with translation quality and accessibility, particularly for those without a full-sized keyboard, which can hinder story progression. Additionally, some in-game options require separate adjustments for each mode, which can be cumbersome.
- “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 terrible.”
- “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
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
30%
40%
The game's optimization has been criticized for being buggy and causing performance issues like stuttering and lag, detracting from the overall experience. While developers are gradually adding features and optimizations for PC, 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 on launch, such as keybindings.”
- “The main issue with this in general, however, is why are there skills that increase your score when the game should be performance-based?”
- “Here's an example: I have not (technically) lost any match to anyone, based on performance.”
- “The main issue with this in general 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 slowly, but some features should have seriously been there at launch, such as keybindings.”
grinding
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate the grinding aspect of the game for its variety of engaging activities, including simple farming, gathering, and home decoration, which complement the main rhythm gameplay. Many users enjoy the additional side tasks like pet battles and mini-games, enhancing the overall experience and providing a rewarding sense of progression.
- “Farming is a repetitive task that feels more like a chore than a fun activity.”
- “Managing an island house and decorating it is enjoyable, but the grinding for house experience and coins becomes tedious quickly.”
- “While I initially enjoyed the rhythm games, the constant grinding for resources in side activities like farming and pet battles has become exhausting.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is widely criticized for its numerous bugs and poor optimization, leading to a frustrating experience for players. Support from mods and admins is limited to basic troubleshooting, with a ticket submission process that does not address deeper issues.
- “The game is so buggy and poorly optimized that it feels like I made the game, lol.”
- “However, mods and admins take a 'submit a ticket' approach for everything and don't expect anything past basic troubleshooting recommendations.”
- “The game is incredibly buggy.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The humor in the game is perceived as lacking, with one user expressing strong dissatisfaction by labeling it as "irritating" and "unfunny." This negative sentiment suggests that the game's comedic elements fail to resonate with players, leading to a poor overall impression.
- “Quaver was my main game before, but 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!”

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