Loud
- February 23, 2023
- Hyperstrange
- 12h median play time
Get on Steam"LOUD: My Road to Fame is an arcade music rhythm game where a teenage girl embarks on a journey of self-discovery through music. Play with a gamepad and new approachable guitar controls, with 21 tracks produced by the developer's own band. Master songs to unlock outfits, guitars, and rock on with style."
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Reviews
- The game features a fun and engaging gameplay experience with a unique control scheme and a variety of challenging songs.
- The soundtrack is enjoyable, with many catchy tracks that players find themselves humming long after playing.
- The art style and overall aesthetic of the game are charming, contributing to a wholesome story about self-discovery through music.
- The story is minimal and generic, lacking depth and engagement, which may disappoint players looking for a strong narrative.
- There are limited customization options for characters and gameplay, which some players feel detracts from the overall experience.
- Some players have reported issues with note synchronization and the clarity of the gameplay mechanics, making it frustrating at higher difficulties.
- music162 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 59 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The music in this rhythm game has received a largely positive reception, with many players praising its catchy rock tracks and engaging gameplay. While some found certain songs generic or repetitive, others highlighted the originality and enjoyment of the soundtrack, particularly appreciating the inclusion of Japanese rock in the DLC. Overall, the music enhances the game's fun and challenging experience, although some players expressed a desire for a practice mode and the option to use their own music.
“A fun rhythm game comes with a neat wholesome story featuring a teenage rocker girl following her dreams and finding her inner voice on a heartwarming journey of self-discovery through music.”
“Jams on those rock band nostalgia beats; what a pleasure to have such a rhythm game on PC and its integration with the controller as a representation of guitar, exceptionally well done - loved the music; the Japanese DLC was a highlight as well.”
“One of the best music/rhythm games I've played in ages!”
“The songs are very generic rock songs which makes replaying them very boring.”
“On top of the bland music and unrewarding gameplay there's also the added annoyance of having to listen to an annoying 'woke' girl shouting random words during each stage and complaining about first world problems in the storyboards in between.”
“I'm 15 songs in and there is nothing worth playing here.”
- story52 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The game's story, centered around a teenage rocker girl's journey of self-discovery through music, is generally viewed as minimal and generic, with many players wishing for more narrative depth. While some appreciate the wholesome coming-of-age theme, others find it lacking in substance and engagement, often feeling it serves merely as a backdrop to the gameplay. Overall, the story is seen as a light, enjoyable addition that doesn't detract from the rhythm game experience, but it leaves room for improvement in future installments.
“A fun rhythm game comes with a neat wholesome story featuring a teenage rocker girl following her dreams and finding her inner voice on a heartwarming journey of self-discovery through music.”
“The story every 3 or 4 songs is a cute coming-of-age tale.”
“Fun game with intuitive controls, a good story, and great music!”
“The story that accompanies the game is basically nothing, so with the two combined, I wouldn't recommend it.”
“The story isn't much of one, nor is it interesting.”
“A minor nitpick is that the story is nothing to write home about.”
- gameplay27 mentions
- 70 % positive mentions
- 19 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for its fun and smooth mechanics, drawing comparisons to the Persona dancing series, and providing a satisfying rhythm experience. Players appreciate the unique concept and the challenge of mastering the game, although some express frustration with certain elements, such as the lack of custom user-made charts and minor visual issues during special combos. Overall, the gameplay is considered enjoyable and worth the investment of time and money.
“Very smooth gameplay that was incredibly satisfying to master.”
“A satisfying rhythm game with intuitive mechanics.”
“I'm still working on getting S rank for all songs and I plan on doing it since the gameplay is so fun.”
“Finally, and this is a minor gameplay issue I should be posting in the forums about, but it did annoy me. The special combo (when the stars turn blue) removes the visual indicator where the next hit marker will show up.”
“The gameplay reminds me a lot of the Persona rhythm games that I've never had the pleasure of playing myself.”
“So this has the same style of gameplay as the Persona dancing series, but having never owned a Sony console, this was my first introduction.”
- graphics18 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 39 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are praised for their charming aesthetic, reminiscent of nostalgic childhood games, and are complemented by great music and engaging gameplay. Reviewers appreciate the art style and visuals, describing them as cute and enjoyable, especially given the game's price point. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's overall experience, making it a delightful gem for players.
“I love the art style and music; it's such a gem, and I wish for it to have more DLC. I haven't finished it yet, but it's soooo good.”
“Great music, awesome visuals, and challenging but fair gameplay!”
“Really fun traditional rhythm game with nice music, graphics, and story.”
“For the price, I wasn't expecting crazy graphics or anything life-changing.”
“This game's aesthetic reminds me of the girly games I used to play as a kid, and that makes me so happy.”
“Cute graphics, love the songs (I think they sound great without lyrics).”
- emotional4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its emotional depth, featuring a heartwarming story about a teenage rocker girl on a journey of self-discovery through music. Players appreciate the wholesome narrative that enhances the fun rhythm gameplay, making it a touching experience.
“A fun rhythm game comes with a neat wholesome story featuring a teenage rocker girl following her dreams and finding her inner voice on a heartwarming journey of self-discovery through music.”
“Add a good story to it and you have this wholesome game!”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly when it involves replaying easy songs solely to unlock achievements after completing the main content. This repetitive task detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.
“After finishing the game, I had to sit through all the easy songs just to get the achievements; it was very tedious.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its excellent optimization, allowing for high refresh rates and smooth performance, which is particularly impressive for an indie rhythm game not restricted to 60fps.
“Performance is great, supports high refresh rates (an indie rhythm game not locked to 60fps? Oh my!).”
- replayability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game offers satisfactory replayability, particularly appealing to rhythm game enthusiasts, indicating it has potential for repeated play.
“The game has potential; the replayability is satisfactory for rhythm game players.”
“The game has potential; the replayability is satisfactory for rhythm game players.”
- stability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game demonstrates excellent stability on the Steam Deck, with users reporting smooth performance and reliability during gameplay.
“Runs great on Steam Deck.”
