Kovox Pitch
- October 18, 2022
- Calvares
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Get on Xbox Games Store"Kovox Pitch" is a rhythm-based baseball game with a unique 2.5D effect. Progress through Story Mode to unlock new music tracks, levels, and follow the game's narrative. With a Track Editor included, players can create and share their own rhythm levels or play songs from locations in Story Mode. Share your thoughts and feelings on the Steam Discussion Panel or on Discord.
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Reviews
- The gameplay mechanics are engaging and varied, with different types of targets and backgrounds that keep the experience fresh.
- The music editor allows players to create their own levels with custom music, which is a unique feature not commonly found in rhythm games.
- The artwork, animations, and effects are visually impressive, enhancing the overall aesthetic of the game.
- The story is mediocre and the voice acting is subpar, which detracts from the overall experience.
- There are significant difficulty spikes throughout the game, making it frustrating for players, especially those new to rhythm games.
- The game lacks a score-saving feature, which makes tracking progress cumbersome and less rewarding.
- music39 mentions
- 26 % positive mentions
- 72 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received high praise for its enjoyable and diverse soundtrack, particularly highlighting its indie rock and Russian alt rock influences that resonate well with players. The inclusion of a music editor allows for personalized experiences, although some users noted issues with song transitions and a lack of variety in genres. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature, enhancing the gameplay experience despite some minor technical drawbacks.
“A mechanic that really caught my eye is the music editor where you can make your own levels with your own music.”
“Meanwhile, the music might be close to my favorite soundtrack in any rhythm game I've ever played. This foreign (Russian?) alt rock really vibed with me all throughout, and will definitely be a list of songs I will track down and listen to even outside of playing the game, which is rare for me when it comes to rhythm game soundtracks.”
“The soundtracks are amazing, and really fit the game's mood.”
“The game clearly isn't made for rhythm game beginners because it gets tough fast, and stays tough (up until the final 3 songs which are the easiest in the game for some reason).”
“Not to mention little things, such as the song list resetting to the top in between every played song, make it really hard to want to grind out high scores in the different tracks...”
“1st thing being that at the end of every story mode song, there is an intrusive song that immediately cuts in afterwards, changing the mood and it does not give the song you were just playing enough room to finish.”
- story18 mentions
- 28 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The story in the game is generally considered mediocre and simplistic, with many players finding it short and lacking depth. While some appreciated its emotional moments and charming visuals, others criticized its pacing and translation issues, leading to a mixed reception overall. Players noted that the gameplay itself is more enjoyable than the narrative, with many preferring to focus on the rhythm mechanics and bonus content available in free play.
“More than just a good taiko-like rhythm game, with very forgiving inputs, a simple small story and lovely tracks, this game is like a vibe.”
“The story is simple, short, and sweet; it is not very complex but it doesn't need to be, and the whole thing made me smile.”
“This rhythm game is a lot of fun; the story eases you into the different mechanics, and the story itself is pretty good.”
“The story is pretty bad, but the ending did pull on my heartstrings just enough to make me think it was a good story overall.”
“If you come for the story, you'll leave disappointed, but if you come for the gameplay, you will enjoy it, especially the bonus levels in free play.”
“-the story sucks, he just babbles about some nonsense about his roommate or the courtyard or his mom or you (???), and then he starts hitting baseballs in front of you, then you teleport somewhere new sometimes.”
- gameplay12 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for its engaging mechanics and variety, including a unique music editor that allows players to create custom levels. While the core mechanics are simple yet satisfying, some players feel that the introduction of new mechanics is too slow, and later game design can feel cluttered. Overall, the gameplay experience is enjoyable, especially for those focused on the mechanics rather than the story.
“The gameplay mechanics are great, having different types of targets and mechanics making the game less monotonous.”
“A mechanic that really caught my eye is the music editor where you can make your own levels with your own music.”
“The different gimmicks keep the game interesting and give you something new to learn while retaining the core gameplay aspects.”
“Unfortunately, this experience was kind of ruined by the red-blue mechanics.”
“The design is all over the place with mechanics clashing a little bit in the later game, and a simple concept being complicated to the point where it's honestly made less fun over time.”
“New mechanics are introduced way too slowly; it takes like an hour just to start using all the buttons.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their remarkable artwork, animations, and effects, contributing to a pleasant and melancholic atmosphere that enhances the gameplay experience. However, some players noted that the dark visuals in the final area of story mode can make it difficult to distinguish between certain gameplay elements. Overall, the aesthetic is a significant draw for players.
“The artwork, animations, and effects are truly remarkable.”
“The visuals, tracks, and the story infuse a pleasant melancholic emotion into the game, making it fun and rewarding to perfect each song, even at higher difficulties. It's so nice to just chill and hit baseballs; it's a different kind of cozy.”
“The graphics are great; my only issue is in the last area of story mode where it's dark, making it hard to distinguish between the multi-hit ball and the swap ball at first. It took me some time to adjust.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its emotional depth and polished presentation, especially considering the developer's limited experience. Reviewers find it to be a worthwhile purchase for those seeking a wholesome and brief emotional experience.
“This is the developer's second game, and it is very polished for someone with not a lot of game development experience. I would say it is worth the purchase if you want a wholesome short experience.”
“The emotional depth of the story left me in tears; it resonated with my own experiences in a way I never expected.”
“I felt a profound connection to the characters, and their struggles mirrored my own, making the journey incredibly impactful.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, users report that the game has some minor stability issues, particularly when tabbing out, which can occasionally prevent songs from playing. However, these bugs are generally considered manageable and do not significantly detract from the overall experience.
“It's a little buggy; if you tab out in a weird way, sometimes songs will just not play. However, it's really not that bad.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it frustrating to progress.”
“I experienced several freezes during gameplay, which really detracted from the overall experience.”
