KALPA: Cosmic Symphony
- August 15, 2024
- QueseraGames Co., Ltd.
Get on SteamKALPA, the authentic rhythm game, is finally out on STEAM! ● Cosmic pattern gameplay!/h2] Whether you're a rhythm game beginner or a superstar, KALPA’s unique patterns will push you to your limits! ● Fantastic music pieces created by famous musicians exclusively for KALPA!Includes original songs by renowned composers such as Morimori Atsushi (モリモリあつし), Ice, Team Grimoire, Juggernaut, HyuN, and man…
Reviews
- The game features a clean and polished UI, enhancing the overall user experience.
- The art style and visual presentation are appealing, providing an enjoyable arcade-like look.
- The song selection, while currently limited, includes a mix of original tracks and classics, and the game is regularly updated with new content.
- The game is still in early access and lacks sufficient content, which may deter some players.
- Charting inconsistencies can lead to frustrating gameplay experiences, especially at higher difficulties.
- The story mode is underdeveloped and may not appeal to all players, with some finding the writing style and character interactions unengaging.
- music22 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 64 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with users noting that while half of the tracks are enjoyable, the overall selection feels limited at around 30 songs, primarily sourced from the mobile version. However, players appreciate the ongoing free updates that promise new songs and story content, and many find the charting and original tracks to be engaging. Overall, the music aspect is seen as a strong foundation with potential for growth as the game continues to develop.
“As someone who mostly enjoys playing rhythm games for their music, I found these tracks exceptionally amazing. The charting is also great and the theme is just outright gorgeous.”
“The first song on the story mode really hit me hard with a lot of goosebumps when the panel suddenly changed, hoping for more similar scenarios in the future story.”
“Kalpa is a PC port from its original mobile game which I've been playing for years. So far, so good; charting is amazing, and the music is roughly the same as mobile (not complaining, I love those tracks).”
“Half the music is subpar.”
“The song library is currently around 30 or so songs from the mobile game, which feels limited.”
“This game lacks a vast library, currently featuring only 33 songs, and I'm not sure if more can be unlocked through the story.”
- story16 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 69 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is primarily presented as a visual novel, featuring a mix of lore and character interactions that some players find engaging, while others consider it lacking in depth and enjoyment. Although the narrative includes choices that affect the aesthetic experience, it is noted that the story mode feels incomplete, with limited updates and typos in difficulty descriptions. Overall, while some players appreciate the emotional impact of certain scenes, the story's execution and content updates leave much to be desired.
“In the story, the game will sometimes enforce a choice for story and aesthetic reasons, but as always, you can replay the content in freeplay without any special effects.”
“Game runs fluidly and story mode has a pretty interesting plot.”
“The story mode is incomplete and ends after the prelude.”
“I was hopeful of more story since they haven't added more chapters to mobile since the first anniversary (2022), but... this ain't it.”
“Full disclosure, I was never able to play the original Kalpa before, so the story is new to me. Its writing style is definitely atypical, and some of the actions described in plain text could have been shown with the character portraits. Why put *smiles* in the textbox when everyone has a smiling portrait? But it's not unbearable otherwise, and it's interesting enough for now.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are praised for their appealing arcade-like art style, enhancing the overall visual presentation. While the story mode enforces certain aesthetic choices, players appreciate the option to replay content in freeplay with customizable visuals, although some desire consistency in visual settings across modes.
“The art style is fantastic; I really like the visual presentation, which has a kind of arcade-like look.”
“In the story, the game will sometimes enforce a choice for story and aesthetic reasons, but as always, you can replay the content in freeplay without any special effects.”
“Oh also, I would like that when I set my visuals to the 2D lanes, for that to also apply in the story mode.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Gameplay is generally smooth with minimal latency adjustments needed, though some users noted minor issues that detract from the overall professionalism of the experience. While these elements do not significantly disrupt gameplay, there is hope for future improvements.
“As for gameplay, I did not have to adjust latency that much.”
“There are a few things throwing me off, and while it doesn't really disturb gameplay, it doesn't seem too professional. I hope those get fixed.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is decent, performing adequately on both high-end desktops and lower-spec laptops. However, players with less powerful devices are advised to use the 2D panel for a smoother experience.
“No matter if I'm using my high-end desktop or my GPU-less laptop, performance was okay. Though if you're using a low-end device, I highly recommend playing with the 2D panel; it seems to run smoother.”
“No matter if I'm using my high-end desktop or my GPU-less laptop, performance was okay. However, if you're using a low-end device, I highly recommend playing with the 2D panel, as it seems to run smoother.”
