Music Killer
- October 31, 2019
- AbstractArt
Get on Steam"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.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game allows players to use their own music, providing a unique and personalized experience.
- The visuals and aesthetic are appealing, creating a nostalgic vibe that many players enjoy.
- The concept of combining FPS mechanics with rhythm elements is innovative and has potential for fun gameplay.
- The rhythm mechanics are poorly implemented, with many players reporting that the beats do not sync well with the music.
- Multiplayer functionality is broken, preventing players from enjoying the game with friends as intended.
- The game suffers from performance issues, including lag and crashes, which detract from the overall experience.
- music172 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 84 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The music aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the ability to use their own music libraries, particularly MP3 files, which enhances the experience. However, numerous users have criticized the game's inability to sync gameplay with the music effectively, leading to a disjointed experience where shooting does not align with the rhythm. While the soundtrack is generally well-received, the overall execution of music integration has left many feeling unsatisfied, often comparing it unfavorably to other rhythm-based games.
“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.”
“The soundtrack is really good, but where the game shines is in using your own music.”
“Some of the songs don't work in this game.”
“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.”
- graphics17 mentions
- 65 % positive mentions
- 18 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are praised for their retro-wave aesthetic and trippy visuals, which enhance the overall experience and align well with the music gameplay. However, some players find the visuals overly busy and report performance issues, such as frame stutters during enemy spawns. While the art style and attention to detail are appreciated, the disconnect between the visuals and gameplay rhythm detracts from the overall enjoyment.
“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.”
“Visuals look trippy as hell and you can play your own music (if it works).”
- gameplay16 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its dynamic adaptation to music, offering varied intensity and strategy, complemented by retro visuals and diverse maps. While many players appreciate the skill-based challenges and competitive elements like achievements and leaderboards, some criticize the gun mechanics for being monotonous and the rhythm integration as ineffective, leading to a disconnect between shooting and musical timing. Overall, the gameplay is seen as original and fun, but it suffers from limitations that detract from the overall experience.
“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.”
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent freezes and crashes, particularly when accessing menus or using VR support. Users report that it is overly buggy and lacks essential features, leading to frustration despite its low price point. Overall, the game's stability problems detract heavily from the user experience.
“It freezes the game, confused on what to do with the song file.”
“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.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
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 lacking depth.
“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 gameplay.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
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 absurd situations.”
“I couldn't stop laughing at the ridiculous dialogue and unexpected scenarios that kept popping up.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
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.”
