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
- Great music and enjoyable gameplay that syncs perfectly with the rhythm.
- The game has a fun and relaxing vibe, making it accessible for casual players.
- The intuitive level builder allows for creativity and adds longevity to the game.
- Difficulty spikes can be frustrating, with some levels feeling unnecessarily complicated.
- The story mode is short and lacks depth, with mediocre voice acting and translation issues.
- Fast note speed that can't be adjusted may deter some players from fully enjoying the experience.
- music78 mentions
- 26 % positive mentions
- 71 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received high praise for its enjoyable and engaging soundtrack, particularly highlighting its indie rock and Russian alt-rock influences, which many players found compelling enough to add to their personal playlists. However, some users noted issues with the abrupt transitions between songs and a lack of variety in the music selection, suggesting that while the soundtrack is strong, it may not appeal to everyone, especially those unfamiliar with the genre. Overall, the music enhances the gameplay experience, making it a standout feature for rhythm game enthusiasts.
“Gave it a shot based on the aesthetic, stayed for the soundtrack.”
“The music found its way onto my playlist, as all of the tracks are very enjoyable.”
“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 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).”
“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.”
“Wow, I forgot to mention, the way songs just cut off suddenly after the last note is super unsatisfying!”
- story36 mentions
- 28 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The story in this rhythm game is generally considered mediocre, with many reviewers noting its simplicity and short length. While some found it charming and emotionally resonant, others criticized its pacing, translation issues, and lack of depth, suggesting that players seeking a compelling narrative may be disappointed. Overall, the gameplay is highlighted as the main draw, with the story serving primarily to introduce mechanics rather than to engage deeply.
“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 visuals, tracks, and the story just infuse this pleasant melancholic emotion into the game, while perfecting each song is fun and rewarding. Even at higher difficulties, it's so nice to just chill and hit baseballs; it's a different kind of cozy.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
- gameplay24 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for its smoothness and satisfying mechanics, particularly in rhythm-based elements and the inclusion of a music editor for custom levels. However, some players noted that the introduction of new mechanics is too slow, and the design can feel cluttered and complicated as the game progresses, which detracts from the overall enjoyment. Despite these criticisms, many found the core gameplay experience enjoyable, especially in free play and bonus levels.
“The gameplay is very smooth.”
“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 gameplay mechanics are great, having different types of targets and mechanics making the game less monotonous.”
“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.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are widely praised for their remarkable artwork, animations, and effects, contributing to a cozy and melancholic atmosphere that enhances the gameplay experience. However, some players noted a challenge in the darker areas of the story mode, where distinguishing between certain game elements can be difficult. Overall, the visuals complement the soundtrack and story effectively, creating an engaging aesthetic.
“The artwork, animations, and effects are truly remarkable.”
“The visuals, tracks, and the story just infuse this pleasant melancholic emotion to the game, while perfecting each song is fun and rewarding.”
“The graphics are great; my only issue is in the last area of story mode because it's dark, making it hard to tell apart the multi-hit ball from the swap ball at first.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its emotional depth and polished presentation, especially considering it is the developer's second project. Reviewers highlight it as a worthwhile purchase for those seeking a wholesome and brief emotional experience.
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game exhibits some stability issues, particularly when tabbing out, which can cause songs to fail to play. However, these bugs are generally considered minor 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.”
