LoveBeat
- January 13, 2016
- CRAZYDIAMOND CO., LTD.
- 70h median play time
LoveBeat is a rhythm action game that features the various songs and dance moves. It’s distinctive for its mutual action in waiting room and trendy fashion item. Come join LoveBeat community where it’s full of lovable people and exciting parties!
Reviews
- LoveBeat offers a fun and engaging rhythm game experience with a vibrant community.
- The game features a variety of catchy songs and allows for social interaction, making it enjoyable to play with friends.
- The graphics and character customization options are colorful and appealing, adding to the overall charm of the game.
- The game suffers from technical issues, including crashes and long loading times, which can detract from the experience.
- Many items in the game are time-limited, requiring players to spend real money for permanent options, leading to frustration.
- The gameplay can be challenging for beginners, with a steep learning curve and a lack of clear instructions.
- music234 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 62 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The music in Lovebeat receives mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the catchy tunes and variety of indie tracks, while others criticize the limited selection and lack of well-known songs. Some users find the gameplay mechanics poorly synced with the music, leading to a frustrating experience, especially for newcomers. Overall, while the soundtrack has its highlights, it often falls short in terms of diversity and familiarity, leaving players wanting more popular or recognizable tracks.
“The music is fun and there is a pretty decent amount of stuff in the store available for beats.”
“The songs are catchy and the timing of the arrows fits perfectly.”
“Lovebeat is super fun and has some challenging songs but also a lot of fun and simple songs as well.”
“The graphics, game mechanics, and music selection is terrible.”
“The songs are garbage.”
“The music in this game are never been heard before artists dropping their new hot mixtapes...in the toilet like the piece of crap it really is.”
- gameplay67 mentions
- 24 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The gameplay of lovebeat is a mixed experience, with some players appreciating its unique mechanics and social interaction features, while others criticize its lack of musical variety, confusing controls, and repetitive nature. While the game offers fun modes and a lively community, many find the gameplay unsatisfying compared to traditional rhythm games, leading to a steep learning curve and a less engaging rhythm experience. Overall, it seems to cater more to those willing to adapt rather than newcomers seeking a polished rhythm game experience.
“Fun modes, fun gameplay, amazing indie music, and quick to adapt.”
“Very addictive game with unique mechanics and a lot of fun and interesting ideas.”
“The gameplay involves using your keyboard - up, down, left, and right arrow keys as well as spacebar - to make your character dance.”
“The gameplay gets repetitive really fast.”
“The main gameplay is difficult to say the least.”
“The beginning is very off-putting, and the gameplay itself is outdated.”
- graphics58 mentions
- 26 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the aesthetic and character design while others criticize the overall quality as subpar and reminiscent of older titles. Many users express frustration over limited graphic settings and optimization issues, particularly on larger screens, leading to a blurry experience. Overall, while some appreciate the game's art style, others find the graphics disappointing and in need of significant improvement.
“I really love the whole aesthetic of the game.”
“The graphics are pretty gosh darn amazing, simple as well, but has its own 'aesthetic touch' to it which I absolutely love.”
“Lovebeat is a friendly rhythm game that has awesome graphics and cute characters compared to other rhythm games that I have already tried before.”
“Terrible graphics user interface - no option to change the game resolution.”
“The graphics are subpar at most. I love the anime look, but the game itself is blurry.”
“The graphics aren't anything special; it's pretty much a copy of Audition but not as good.”
- story15 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The game's story aspect is largely criticized for its lack of depth and engagement, with players feeling isolated and discouraged by the limited social interaction and repetitive quests. While some appreciate the customization options for avatars, many find the overall narrative and gameplay unfulfilling, leading to a preference for other games with richer storylines and better community features. A few players do enjoy the rhythm game mechanics, but overall, the story fails to captivate or motivate players.
“The graphics are brighter than my future, and the story?”
“The compelling storyline and riveting gameplay keep me coming back every day for more.”
“Never touch this game on Steam. The app store version is the best, but on PC, this game is just depressing. The clothes are expensive, and you won't have any friends in the game; people don't socialize. The outfits are the only thing going for this game. Other than that, it's not community-friendly, and PC has a time limit for how long you can stay on for health, which is a good thing but also annoying for grinders who want to spend just a little more time to buy some things with the free credits. You lose interest fast as there are better games with better gameplay and a storyline, with less spending involved. I recommend buying a good game instead of clothes in this app; it's totally not worth it. Don't waste your time.”
“This is discouraging as you'll unlikely be able to finish your dailies and quest-based missions as everyone else is keeping to themselves.”
“Instead of being presented with a cheesy pre-rendered storyline, players are encouraged to create an avatar of their liking, from the gender (which you can’t switch once you opted for one already) to clothing and moods or something similar.”
- humor12 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as silly and entertaining, making it a great choice for playing with friends for a good laugh. While some players find it incredibly funny and appreciate the cute and humorous elements, others feel that the experience can be dull without the presence of amusing companions. Overall, the game's comedic aspects are a highlight, though enjoyment may vary based on the social context.
“And I'm laughing because I just cannot believe this is a real game.”
“Worth downloading if you're inviting your friends for a hilarious time.”
“Love this game, very funny, got cute outfits and a game to become very obsessed with.”
- optimization6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is criticized for being outdated and lacking significant updates, with many users noting issues like limited resolution options and a lack of performance improvements. However, some players report that it runs exceptionally well on low-end machines, achieving high frame rates. There is a general hope for future optimization efforts to enhance the gaming experience.
“Runs above 500+ fps on a very low-end machine; very optimized.”
“The only issue with Lovebeat is that the optimization is a bit outdated and only sticks with 1024x768 resolution. There isn't any way to fix it for the time being, but hopefully there will be some fixes and changes for that because the game has potential.”
“Something like a performance quest that helps new players level would be nice and a way to receive cash without having to pay for it with out-of-pocket money.”
“No game optimization - literally, just a bunch of fashion updates, and that's it.”
“The only issue with Lovebeat is that the optimization is a bit outdated and only sticks with 1024x768 resolution, and there isn't any way to fix it for the time being. Hopefully, there will be some fixes and changes for that because the game has potential.”
“I'm guessing there will not be any type of optimization and UI-related updates any time soon, seeing the game maxes out at under 500 players per day.”
- grinding6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 83 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and time-consuming, often requiring significant effort to obtain better gear and items. While some acknowledge it as a necessary element for distinguishing new players from veterans, many express frustration over the extent of grinding needed, especially when compounded by paywalls and limited access to purchased items.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“Grinding in this game is incredibly rewarding and keeps you engaged.”
“The grind is satisfying and offers a real sense of progression.”
“Grinding is a sad reality, but come to think of it, there must be a way to separate the new players from veterans which quite literally kept the servers going through their monetary support.”
“Really fun game, although it gets rather tedious after a while.”
“Better gear requires too much grinding.”
- monetization5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game is heavily criticized for its reliance on microtransactions, which many players feel detracts from the overall experience and gives the impression of a cash grab. Despite the game's enjoyable gameplay and welcoming community, the pervasive microtransactions significantly lower its appeal, with some reviewers suggesting it would be much better without them.
“6/10, would be 10/10 without the annoying microtransactions all over the place.”
“The game offers a variety of microtransactions that enhance the experience without feeling mandatory.”
“It's necessary to make microtransactions every time you open the game.”
“While it's fun to play and the community is welcoming, the feature that brings this game down the most is microtransactions.”
“6/10, would be 10/10 without the stupid microtransactions all over the place.”
- emotional3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by players experiencing intense feelings, including tears and a profound sense of connection, with one player noting it evoked feelings of love and identity. Overall, the game elicits strong emotional responses, making it a memorable experience for many.
“This game made me cry for 5 minutes as I frantically spammed the exit game button before my computer finally crashed. Overall, a 10/10 game experience.”
“We played together today and I cried.”
“This game made me feel emotions I had never experienced before.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including long boot times, unexpected crashes during gameplay, and error messages related to non-existent third-party programs.
“The game is incredibly buggy, taking too long to boot on some systems and crashing unexpectedly while playing, claiming there's a third-party program (which I don't have) before closing.”
“Frequent crashes and long loading times make the game frustrating to play.”
“I experience constant stability issues; the game often freezes and requires a restart.”
- character development1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
While the character design features appealing anime-like artwork, the overall character development falls short, lacking depth and engagement beyond the initial visual appeal.
“The artwork looks amazing, but then you get into the game, and although the character design is very anime-like, that's the end of the awesome-looking art and graphics.”
“The characters feel one-dimensional and lack any real depth or growth throughout the story.”
“I was hoping for a rich character development experience, but instead, I found the characters to be predictable and clichéd.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the game highly replayable due to its catchy music and flexible pacing, allowing them to enjoy it at their own speed. The lightweight download size also contributes to its accessibility for repeated play.
“The game is only a 1GB download, but the music is incredibly catchy and makes it highly replayable. The controls are easy to master, allowing you to play at your own pace, from slowest to fastest.”