Mix Universe

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Mix Universe is a single player action game. It was developed by Chris Zukowski and was released on July 27, 2023. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

"Mix Universe" is a musical sandbox game where you play as a Mixonaut, generating good vibes by creating original mixes. You can explore the game to discover various ways of connecting and creating sounds and visuals, which can be shared with other players through the Steam Workshop. The game offers a variety of built-in sound libraries and elements to customize and alter the sounds to your liking, with a fully functional undo and redo system.

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97%

Audience ScoreBased on 87 reviews

music25 positive mentions

stability1 negative mentions

The game offers a unique and creative sandbox experience for music creation, allowing users to experiment with sounds and visuals in an engaging way.
The tutorials, while initially challenging, provide a solid foundation for beginners to start making music, and the community offers additional resources for learning.
The visuals and overall aesthetic of the game are stunning, enhancing the experience of creating music and making it enjoyable to explore.

The user interface can be overwhelming and not very intuitive, making it difficult for new players to navigate and fully understand the controls.
The game currently lacks some features and variety in instruments, which may limit the creative possibilities for users.
There is a steep learning curve, and many players feel that the tutorials do not adequately prepare them for the complexities of music creation within the game.

music
107 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with users praising its intuitive design that makes music creation accessible to both novices and experienced musicians. Many appreciate the game's ability to combine sound and visual creativity, allowing players to experiment freely without needing extensive music theory knowledge. While some noted limitations in the sound library, the overall consensus is that it serves as an excellent tool for learning and enjoying music production in a fun, engaging environment.
- “One of the best music games I have ever played, so many options and possibilities to create something unique and new.”
- “This game is amazing for anyone who is looking for an intuitive resource to learn how to make music.”
- “Even with no music theory knowledge, I managed to create something that sounds pretty good. Once you get used to the nodes and how they behave/react, you can create some pretty cool music. This is the sort of music creation game/tool I was looking for, very intuitive and easy to get started.”
- “The sound library is stinky too, with a wide variety for only one genre of music.”
- “It's not too difficult to figure out, but as I said, I'm 36 with a few decades of music experience, and I assume this is aimed at an audience younger than myself.”
- “But no, I had to refund after I understood that my talent for music just doesn't exist.”
graphics
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The graphics of the game have received positive feedback for their crispness and aesthetic appeal, contributing to a relaxing atmosphere. Users appreciate the cohesive integration of visuals with gameplay, although some noted performance issues at higher settings. Overall, the visuals are described as engaging and well-executed, enhancing the overall experience.
- “Super chill game, great vibes and a cool aesthetic!”
- “The visuals and vibes are great and the gameplay easy to pick up.”
- “All of the visuals are really crisp and it performs incredibly well.”
- “At first glance, I was a bit skeptical, especially since once again you have to set everything in the graphics options to the lowest level to prevent your computer from launching into space.”
- “I have worked with digital audio workstations in the past, and one thing they significantly lack is their ability to engage; the visuals are grids on grids, which is just (at least as a beginner) overwhelming to try and digest.”
- “The visuals and sounds are so relaxing.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is engaging and rewarding, with a focus on learning mechanics that enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the easy-to-pick-up nature of the game, complemented by appealing visuals and a strong aesthetic. Overall, it offers a satisfying blend of fun and challenge in creating music.
- “Like any game/task, learning the mechanics is part of the fun.”
- “Highly recommend - has a lot of good mechanics to make various music.”
- “The visuals and vibes are great and the gameplay is easy to pick up.”
optimization
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The game demonstrates solid optimization for an early development title, running smoothly on midrange hardware for most users. However, performance may falter during complex compositions, leading to FPS drops without fully utilizing system resources. Overall, it offers a good experience for electronic music enthusiasts, complemented by features like Steam Workshop integration for sharing performances.
- “For an early development game, it has lots of features and runs smoothly.”
- “The game provides a Steam Workshop connection so performers can build and share their performances with others.”
- “I think it currently is in a good state and runs pretty well on mid-range hardware, with exceptions for really big compositions where the optimization starts to struggle (FPS drops without fully utilizing the hardware) - but for most people, it will be absolutely fine!”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is enhanced by visually stunning effects, such as lasers and dynamic elements, which complement the soundtrack and create an immersive experience, even if it lacks the complexity of a digital audio workstation.
- “While it may not be able to accomplish the same complexity as a digital audio workstation, it does allow you to create beautiful visual effects like lasers and moving parts, which can complement the soundtrack and make it feel more atmospheric.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report frequent freezing and unresponsiveness, particularly when accessing the mix selection and HQ, indicating significant stability issues within the game.
- “Often when I go to the mix selection (galaxy) or to the HQ, the game freezes and becomes unresponsive.”