Muse Dash

95%
Game Brain Score Based on 29,918 reviews
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  • graphics
  • gameplay
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Muse Dash is a 2D rhythm action game with a bright and lively aesthetic, featuring diverse characters and engaging music. Gameplay involves evading obstacles and attacking enemies while moving to the beat, with multiple language options including English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, and Korean. The game appeals to both rhythm game enthusiasts and newcomers, offering a beginner-friendly experience while hiding a surprising depth. For support, players can visit the official website or follow the game on Twitter @MuseDash\_EN and @PeroPeroGuys.

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Reviews

95%
Audience ScoreBased on 29,918 reviews
music3,667 positive mentions
story34 negative mentions
  • music9,250 mentions

    The music in *Muse Dash* has received widespread acclaim for its catchy and diverse selection, featuring a mix of genres including J-pop, EDM, and vocaloid tracks. Players appreciate the vibrant and energetic soundtracks that enhance the gameplay experience, although many express frustration over the significant amount of content locked behind a paywall, particularly the "Just as Planned" DLC, which is seen as essential for accessing the full music library. Overall, the combination of engaging music, cute visuals, and simple controls makes it a favorite among rhythm game enthusiasts, despite some criticisms regarding the limited free song selection in the base game.

  • graphics1,825 mentions

    The graphics of "Muse Dash" are widely praised for their vibrant, colorful, and cute anime-inspired art style, which enhances the overall gameplay experience. Many players appreciate the charming character designs and the lively animations, although some note that the visuals can be overwhelming or distracting at higher difficulty levels. While the aesthetic appeals to fans of the genre, there are mixed feelings about the sexualization of characters, which may deter some players. Overall, the game's visuals are considered a significant draw, contributing to its fun and engaging rhythm gameplay.

    • “Muse Dash is a standout title in the rhythm game genre thanks to its flashy graphics, special effects, and diverse song selection.”
    • “The visuals and music blend seamlessly, making for a great gameplay experience.”
    • “The art style is vibrant and it's extremely satisfying to play, getting a full combo after so many tries is just delightful.”
    • “My biggest problem with it, though, is that this game's graphics put a strain on my eyes like no other rhythm game I've played before.”
    • “The visuals are too distracting to play the game properly.”
    • “The graphics can be a little off-putting, but if you can get past that, the game is good.”
  • gameplay1,722 mentions

    The gameplay of Muse Dash is characterized by its simple yet addictive mechanics, primarily utilizing a two-button system that makes it accessible for newcomers while still offering a challenge for veterans. Players enjoy the vibrant visuals and catchy music, with many praising the game's ability to blend rhythm and action elements effectively. However, some critiques mention a lack of depth and variety in gameplay, particularly in the base game without additional DLC content. Overall, it is regarded as a fun and engaging rhythm game that appeals to both casual and hardcore players.

    • “Amazing game with some of the best rhythm mechanics I've played!”
    • “The gameplay is also incredibly simple to pick up and hard to master - exactly what you want from a rhythm game.”
    • “The gameplay itself is fun and responsive, accentuated by the snappy sound design that makes it extremely satisfying to play at any difficulty.”
    • “The music is okay, but the actual gameplay is such a slog with how basic the maps are.”
    • “The gameplay itself is honestly a little underwhelming.”
    • “The gameplay isn't fun and engaging enough to buy $40 worth of DLC, which it's basically just a giant ad for.”
  • humor224 mentions

    The humor in this game is widely appreciated, with players finding it cute, funny, and often silly, particularly in the character designs and loading screen quips. Many reviews highlight the amusing animations and lighthearted tone, making it an enjoyable experience for those looking for a fun rhythm game. However, some players express discomfort with certain jokes and character portrayals, indicating that while the humor is generally well-received, it can occasionally miss the mark.

    • “Absolutely funny, music is nice and the gameplay is really good as well.”
    • “The characters are cute, the animals are funny, the aesthetics are lively and the OSTs are iconic.”
    • “Funny rhythm game, art style is cute and most songs are good.”
    • “You're asking too many questions' tip is not funny and is rather downright weird. I don't know how it managed to slip into the game.”
    • “Not funny anymore.”
    • “So for 3 bucks the song list is good because it got fbk, but do yourself a favor and buy the 30 dollar DLC because you get so many songs it's not funny.”
  • story183 mentions

    The consensus among users is that the game lacks a substantial story, with many reviews explicitly stating "no story" or expressing disappointment over the absence of narrative depth. While some players appreciate the gameplay and aesthetics, they often express a desire for a more developed storyline or backstory to enhance the experience. Overall, the game is primarily focused on rhythm mechanics rather than storytelling.

    • “The amount of storytelling and character development could rival AOT.”
    • “I play this game for the story and nothing else.”
    • “This game doesn't have a story, but it has a lot of plot.”
    • “Go somewhere else for a story or intricate gameplay.”
    • “The aesthetic and advertising is awesome and enticing, once in game there's no story or plot or world or anything.”
    • “Muse Dash doesn’t go far at all in the way of story, instead focusing solely on gameplay.”
  • character development134 mentions

    Character development in the game is highlighted by its vibrant and diverse character designs, which are often described as cute, colorful, and engaging. While many players appreciate the artistic style and the unique traits of each character, some express discomfort with certain designs that lean towards sexualization, particularly those that appear youthful. Overall, the character designs contribute significantly to the game's charm and appeal, enhancing the overall experience for players.

    • “The character designs are adorable, and their animations sync flawlessly with the music, creating a seamless fusion of sight and sound.”
    • “The colorful and dynamic visuals, accompanied by adorable and lively character designs, bring each level to life.”
    • “Not only is it a great rhythm game, but it also has incredible character design, and its art style is adorable.”
    • “Be aware of the warnings people might say in the reviews (which I fully agree with) because this game has some... questionable character design choices... I won't lie to you.”
    • “The characters are lewd even though they look child-like or teen-like, and that bothered me in the beginning, before I shifted my focus from character design to gameplay.”
    • “My only problem with the game is that I really like all the character designs and art, but there's only one character that I ever play due to it just being better than the other characters' perks.”
  • replayability99 mentions

    The game is widely praised for its high replayability, attributed to its diverse levels, customizable characters, and a vast selection of songs across multiple difficulty levels. Players appreciate the constant updates and DLC that add new content, enhancing the overall experience and encouraging repeated play to improve scores and unlock collectibles. While some users noted limited replay value in certain aspects, the majority agree that the game's charm and mechanics provide significant incentive to return.

    • “The varied levels and the ability to customize your playing experience add to its replay value.”
    • “With a wide selection of songs, multiple difficulty levels, and a dedicated fanbase, Muse Dash offers endless replayability.”
    • “One of the most appealing aspects of Muse Dash is its replayability, as players are encouraged to go back and beat their high scores and unlock new characters, levels, and songs.”
    • “No replay value.”
    • “The only replay value you really get is replaying one of the only 41 playable stages at base game, so don't expect anything after the first playthrough.”
    • “Has a lot of replayability if you don't mind playing the same song over and over again in order to unlock new characters or unlockables.”
  • grinding97 mentions

    The grinding aspect of the game is a significant focus, with many players noting that it can be quite tedious and time-consuming, often requiring a "second life" to fully engage with the content. While some players find the grinding rewarding and enjoyable, especially for rhythm game enthusiasts, others feel it detracts from the overall experience, making it repetitive and less appealing for those not already invested in the genre. Overall, the game offers a mix of fun and frustration, heavily dependent on individual tolerance for grinding mechanics.

    • “I could be biased, but if you're already a rhythm gamer, the charts in here aren't too tedious.”
    • “It isn't too important, but you have lots of options for how you want to do stuff (assuming you have characters unlocked). Leveling up to unlock stuff in the first place isn't tedious; you just play songs and you'll level up quickly.”
    • “Considering unlocking default songs requires leveling up to a certain level, this game's leveling up system is not grindy at all, because we also have fun with these colorful gameplay and catchy music during it.”
    • “The game is quite fun but it is also quite grindy, and the amount of songs you can play after purchasing the base game is very limited, both in terms of number and genre.”
    • “This felt fine on release when the catalog of songs was much smaller, but now that the number of songs has more than doubled, having to unlock the top difficulty on each song feels very grindy and boring.”
    • “When the music isn't enjoyable and the gameplay is too easy and grindy, what can the game provide?”
  • optimization59 mentions

    The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players experiencing significant performance issues such as stuttering, lag spikes, and high memory usage, particularly after updates. While some users report smooth gameplay on lower-end systems, others find the game unplayable on their machines, especially during intense moments. Overall, there is a consensus that the game requires better optimization to enhance the experience, particularly for those with less powerful hardware.

    • “The game is optimized to hell, most people can easily get this up to 60 fps.”
    • “The visuals were fantastic, the game is optimized fantastically, and the music catalogue is pretty solid.”
    • “If you're in the market for a cheap, optimized rhythm game, give Muse Dash a try!”
    • “The new stages and stage effects are too poorly optimized to properly play on my aging machine.”
    • “The game's performance gets 10x worse every update as well (I have a strong PC and it repeatedly uses up about 80% of my memory after just booting up the game).”
    • “Fix your game, it is unplayable, worst update performance-wise ever since Muse Radio.”
  • monetization54 mentions

    The monetization model of the game has drawn mixed reviews, with many players criticizing the shift from a one-time DLC purchase to a system reliant on microtransactions and subscription services, which they perceive as a cash grab. While some appreciate the ongoing updates and content, others feel that the new model restricts access to significant portions of the game, leading to frustration over the cost of additional content. Overall, players express disappointment over the monetization changes, with many wishing for a more player-friendly approach.

    • “While the DLC pack on the Steam page is quite expensive, I highly recommend getting it just for cutting out all the in-app purchases because they will add up; it'll save you so much, trust me.”
    • “The monetization of this game is also really good.”
    • “Muse Dash completely ignores the predatory monetization mobile games love to embrace and is actually just a really good rhythm game.”
    • “The game just seems like a big cash grab with the amount of DLCs and the cost of it.”
    • “It's really a shame that they changed their monetization scheme from a one-time DLC purchase to individually selling DLC song packs and selling you a worse version of just as planned (Muse Plus) that only gives you non-collab songs.”
    • “Unfortunately, buying the game only gets you about 10% of the content; the rest is unlocked via microtransactions.”
  • emotional38 mentions

    The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by a blend of wholesome experiences and heartfelt moments, often evoking strong feelings such as joy and nostalgia. Players appreciate the colorful art and engaging music, which contribute to a sense of happiness and connection, while some express that certain elements can be overwhelming or provoke deeper emotional reactions. Overall, the game is seen as a delightful escape that resonates with a wide audience, making it both fun and emotionally impactful.

    • “Just be prepared for some serious emotional baggage – these anime dudes and dudettes can be clingy after a high score.”
    • “The types of songs are all over the board, from heartfelt melodies to solid bangers.”
    • “This game taught me the beauty of touching grass and just to enjoy life in general.”
  • stability38 mentions

    The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of bugs, freezes, and crashes, particularly after recent updates. Many players experience issues such as random freezing during gameplay, problems with account syncing, and glitches that disrupt the overall experience. While some users report smooth performance, the overwhelming sentiment is that the game is currently plagued by instability, making it frustrating and often unplayable.

    • “All in all, the game runs great, plays great, sounds great, and is snappy, quick, and responsive with a good bit of content to make the purchase worthwhile.”
    • “Gameplay is seamless and runs great at high framerates.”
    • “Also runs great on Linux with Proton (I've been playing on Linux), the only requirement is setting launch options to proton_use_wined3d=1 %command%”
    • “The game is great, but after the recent update, in the initial page of the game it freezes and shows a panel saying error code 0, please give a look to it, since you can't even play the game anymore.”
    • “Game is literally unplayable with the new update, just randomly freezes in the middle of songs and this only is happening after this update.”
    • “A buggy mess, and every update makes it worse.”
  • atmosphere15 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is consistently praised for its vibrant and cute graphics, which enhance the overall charm and enjoyment. Players appreciate the immersive blend of catchy tunes and colorful visuals, creating a lively and engaging environment that encourages extended gameplay. The art style and diverse soundtrack contribute significantly to the game's appeal, making it a delightful experience for rhythm game enthusiasts.

    • “The game's blend of catchy tunes and vibrant visuals creates an immersive and enjoyable gameplay atmosphere.”
    • “The art style creates a fun atmosphere, and the soundtracks in this game are great!”
    • “Very cute and colorful atmosphere with great soundtracks.”
    • “The vibrant and cute graphics really add to the charm and enjoyability of the game as they heavily influence the atmosphere.”
    • “It's got a beautiful art style with backgrounds that have different color schemes, complementing the atmosphere of the song. The captivating characters have skills and quirks that you'll always want to try out, making for a very fun and diverse roster of tracks.”
    • “Cute, colorful art and atmosphere.”
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Critic Reviews

60% average critic score

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Play time

13hMedian play time
50hAverage play time
5-30hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 91 analyzed playthroughs

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