Music Killer

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Music Killer is a single player and multiplayer action game. It was developed by AbstractArt and was released on October 31, 2019. It received neutral reviews from players.

"Music Killer" is a rhythm-based game where players must survive against hordes of geometric enemies set to a thumping electronic soundtrack. Using various weapons and abilities, players must shoot, dodge, and strategize to the beat to progress. The game features a unique blend of abstract art and music, creating an immersive and challenging experience for players.

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Audience ScoreBased on 159 reviews

music27 positive mentions

stability4 negative mentions

The game offers a unique concept that combines first-person shooting with music, allowing players to use their own music library for a personalized experience.
Visually appealing with vibrant graphics and a nostalgic retro aesthetic, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.
The game is fun for short sessions, providing a casual way to enjoy music while engaging in fast-paced shooting action.

The rhythm mechanics are poorly implemented, with beats often not syncing well with the music, making it frustrating for players who expect a rhythm-based experience.
The game suffers from numerous bugs and performance issues, including freezing and crashing, which detracts from the overall enjoyment.
Multiplayer features are non-functional, and the lack of a tutorial leaves players confused about the gameplay mechanics.

music
192 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing disappointment in how poorly the gameplay syncs with the music. While the ability to use personal music libraries is appreciated, the game's mechanics often fail to align with the rhythm, leading to a lack of engagement and satisfaction. Overall, while the concept of a music-driven FPS is intriguing, the execution leaves much to be desired, making it less enjoyable compared to other rhythm games.
- “This game is so much fun and so satisfying to play; it's truly fun and addicting for music lovers.”
- “I've been wanting a rhythm game that uses music I actually like, and this is perfect!”
- “The game's dynamic gameplay adapts to the music you choose, creating a different level of intensity and strategy depending on the song.”
- “Music feels like it has little to do with anything going on.”
- “Music doesn't sync with the beats well at all.”
- “I'm no musical prodigy, but it doesn't take a genius to know when something is off beat, and this game is off beat with every song you load into it.”
gameplay
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is a mixed bag, featuring a unique music-based procedural generation that adapts to player-selected songs, offering varied intensity and strategy. While the retro-wave visuals and diverse maps keep the experience engaging, many players find the gun mechanics repetitive and lacking depth, with some criticizing the rhythm integration as frustrating and ineffective. Overall, the game presents a fun concept but struggles with execution, leading to a gameplay experience that is often described as merely "okay."
- “The game's dynamic gameplay adapts to the music you choose, creating a different level of intensity and strategy depending on the song.”
- “The retro-wave visuals and feel give the game a cool and nostalgic vibe, and the variety of maps and power-ups keep the gameplay fresh and engaging.”
- “The skill-based gameplay ensures that players are always challenged and motivated to improve, and the Steam achievements and leaderboards add an extra layer of competition.”
- “The gun mechanics are way too boring.”
- “There's no reloading mechanics in the game, so you have unlimited ammo with no limitations.”
- “You can shoot without hitting the beats and it still counts, making the entire rhythm mechanic pointless.”
graphics
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are generally praised for their retro-wave aesthetic and trippy visuals, which enhance the overall experience and align well with the music theme. However, some players note that the visuals can be overly busy, leading to performance issues like frame stutters, and that the game's core mechanics do not consistently sync well with the music. Overall, while the art style is appealing and well-executed, it is hampered by gameplay inconsistencies.
- “The retro-wave visuals and feel give the game a cool and nostalgic vibe, and the variety of maps and power-ups keep the gameplay fresh and engaging.”
- “The graphics, gameplay, and the overall beat recognition were amazing and also trippy.”
- “Great concept, with amazing visuals to match.”
- “Visuals are far too busy and indicators aren't on rhythm.”
- “Graphically speaking, the game is pretty bare bones, but they're passable.”
- “Unfortunately, however, it appears to be the same beat template no matter which song is playing, so the only thing I can see the music influencing is the graphical effects and perhaps size and speed of the enemy swarms.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from significant stability issues, frequently freezing during gameplay and menu navigation, and often crashing VR headsets. Users report a lack of essential features and overall buggy performance, leading to disappointment despite the game's low price point.
- “It's far too buggy, missing features and functionality, and you would think that might be okay given that it's a relatively cheap game, but I've seen games that cost less with a whole lot more quality and thought put into them than this has.”
- “Bought the game because of VR support, but every time I try to launch the game, it freezes or crashes my VR headset.”
- “It freezes the game, confused on what to do with the song file.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has been criticized for performance issues, which detract from the overall experience, although some reviewers also note that the gameplay itself feels overly simplistic and shallow.
- “The optimization in this game is impressive, allowing for smooth performance even on lower-end systems.”
- “I appreciate how the developers focused on optimization, making the game run seamlessly without sacrificing graphics.”
- “The game's optimization ensures a stable frame rate, enhancing the overall gaming experience.”
- “The game suffers from significant performance issues that detract from the overall experience.”
- “Even ignoring the performance problems, the game feels too simple and shallow.”
- “The optimization is lacking, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering during gameplay.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the humor in the game's low-gravity physics, particularly when getting knocked back by enemies, resulting in a comically chaotic experience.
- “The low-gravity physics when you get knocked back by enemies create a hilariously wonky experience.”
- “The game's humor shines through in its quirky character interactions and witty dialogue.”
- “I couldn't stop laughing at the absurd situations the characters found themselves in throughout the game.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users suggest avoiding the purchase of the game, recommending instead to use Spotify for free and simply restart the app to bypass ads, indicating dissatisfaction with the monetization strategy.
- “Don't buy it; just literally play Spotify instead and restart the app if you have ads.”
- “The monetization model is frustrating and feels exploitative.”
- “It's disappointing to see so many features locked behind paywalls.”