O2Jam Online

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O2Jam Online is a single player action game. It was developed by VALOFE and was released on January 16, 2023. It received negative reviews from players.

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Audience ScoreBased on 700 reviews

humor6 positive mentions

gameplay6 negative mentions

The game features nostalgic songs that many players loved from the original O2Jam.
The gameplay can be enjoyable for those who appreciate rhythm games, especially with the 7-key mode.
The developers have shown some responsiveness to community feedback, indicating potential for future improvements.

The game is a poorly executed mobile port with significant performance issues, including audio desynchronization and lag.
Most songs are locked behind a paywall, requiring a subscription or temporary rentals, which frustrates players who want permanent access.
The user interface is confusing and lacks the charm of the original O2Jam, making it difficult for players to navigate and enjoy the game.

music
377 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
7%
86%
7%
The music aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, primarily due to its limited song selection and problematic monetization model, which locks most tracks behind a subscription paywall or temporary rentals. Players express frustration over the lack of synchronization between music and notes, with many songs reportedly out of sync, leading to a poor gameplay experience. While the nostalgic value of some classic o2jam songs is acknowledged, the overall execution and accessibility issues have left many fans disappointed, feeling that the game fails to capture the essence of the original.
- “Very nostalgic music~!”
- “So nostalgic to play again some of my favorite songs and it will always be fun to play them.”
- “I loved the music, and I still listen to the songs to this day.”
- “But on top of that, the selection of songs is complete nonsense with there only being like 20-30 songs in the entire game unless you pay a hefty subscription fee!”
- “The monthly song pass locks away a majority of the songs from the user, and the songs are timed anyway if you buy them, forcing you to re-buy the songs after 7 or 30 days if you want to play them outside their allotted time.”
- “Music and notes are not synced correctly, and when it lags during gameplay, the music and keys don't match anymore, which is a very horrible experience for a rhythm game!”
gameplay
44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
7%
79%
14%
The gameplay has been described as fun but in need of significant improvements, particularly regarding note registration and timing accuracy, which can lead to frustrating experiences. Many users noted performance issues, such as lag and poor graphics, alongside a lack of innovative mechanics compared to previous iterations of similar games. Overall, while the core gameplay has potential, it suffers from technical glitches and a bland user interface that detracts from the overall experience.
- “The overall visuals are simple, but the gameplay experience was totally fine for me.”
- “I quite adore rhythm games of all different types, whether they have mania mechanics, you're clicking circles, spinning your mouse, or using visuals heavily to hit to the beat like Rhythm Heaven, Melatonin, etc.”
- “I think they need an actual quality assurance for the gameplay itself and see if they might have overdone the need to be accurate that they left too little to no space for delay.”
- “I play for M2U songs because I love his music, but the game lags midway even though the gameplay is finished before the song reaches its end. There are bugs on songs not playing well, some glitches, and other technical issues.”
- “There's a lot that needs to improve gameplay-wise and graphically for it to reach a point where spending money on it makes sense. I feel like the best option would be for it to move to a permanent pack unlock/progression unlock-based model like the rest of the industry has already established.”
- “I would not recommend it now, and do not expect high-quality gameplay, as the game is still pretty much stuck in the late 2000s in terms of quality.”
graphics
39 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8%
74%
18%
The graphics of the game have received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many users comparing them unfavorably to outdated mobile games and browser titles. Reviewers noted issues such as low resolution, blurriness, and a lack of polish, suggesting that the visuals appear as mere placeholders rather than finished assets. While some users appreciated the color balance, the overall consensus is that significant improvements are needed for the game to meet modern standards.
- “Nice game graphics though.”
- “The graphics are way less than 1080p quality, so even rendering at the lowest available resolution, 720p, the game still looks blurry, though colors are nice and balanced.”
- “Graphics being updated to a higher resolution (as some of the song backgrounds and note results look pretty baked).”
- “To start, the visuals look almost worse than a browser game. I played the old-school Beat2Jam/O2Jam v2 and v3 to palate cleanse after this tragic mess.”
- “The graphics look like a poorly made mobile game (because that's exactly where they were taken from). The charts aren't super fun from my experience, and the worst part: the song rental system.”
- “Song loading is eternal, charts are broken, UX is really poor, and the UI and graphics look like a +10 year old phone game at this point.”
optimization
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8%
46%
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The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with users reporting severe performance issues, including stuttering, audio sync problems, and input lag, even on high-end systems. Many players describe it as unoptimized and comparable to older games, with some suggesting it feels like a poorly executed port from mobile. While some initial performance complaints have been addressed, significant issues remain, leading to a frustrating experience overall.
- “As for performance, the game stutters regularly and some animations even lag when I'm running the game with hardware light-years ahead of what's listed in the recommended requirements.”
- “Most of the complaints regarding performance and sync issues at launch are resolved, but there are still sudden network disconnections from time to time (thanks, GameGuard).”
- “It's not enough to make a huge difference to score, but I definitely had a few inputs drop due to lag, when a considerably heavier performance rhythm game, Project Diva Megamix, performs flawlessly on this system.”
- “Overall, this is a lazy and terrible port of a version of O2Jam clearly not optimized for PC.”
- “The game is stuttering most of the time, and it is not synced properly with the music and keys.”
monetization
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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28%
60%
The monetization model of the game has been widely criticized as a blatant cash grab, featuring excessive microtransactions and temporary unlocks that detract from the overall experience. Many reviewers express disappointment that a beloved franchise has been reduced to a poorly executed mobile port, laden with paywalls and a lack of meaningful content. Overall, players feel that the game's monetization strategy prioritizes profit over quality, leaving a sour taste for fans of the original series.
- “With regards to monetization, I understand that this is a free-to-play game with microtransactions, but they're terrible with 7-day and 30-day unlocks only, instead of permanent unlocks for your account from the original O2Jam for PC.”
- “I get it, you made the game free to play so that you can put in-game purchases.”
- “Tldr: it's a soulless nostalgia bait of a game that never improved since the early 2000s (and somehow downgraded) while incorporating the negative aspects of modern gaming monetization.”
- “Valofe has a very, very long history with pumping out cash grabs on dead IPs; this is absolutely no different.”
- “Game became a cash grab; what an unfortunate end to a famous rhythm game from the past.”
- “All in all, a disgustingly bad attempt at a cash grab for people drowning in nostalgia.”
stability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs, including audio glitches, visual issues, and lag that disrupt gameplay. Many players express frustration over the lack of permanent songs and the prevalence of paywalled content, contributing to an overall perception of the game as a "buggy mess" with significant UI/UX problems.
- “Might also be the reason that the game became quite buggy and I actually can't open the game anymore.”
- “The audio not only glitches out frequently, but the song's timing drifts away as well.”
- “A buggy mess.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is described as unintentional and often stemming from its technical flaws, such as frequent crashes, which some players find amusing. Additionally, the game's poor advertising and a laugh track during gameplay contribute to a comedic experience, though not always in the intended way. Overall, the humor is a mix of absurdity and irony, eliciting laughter despite the game's shortcomings.
- “It's hilarious when it happens.”
- “You know with the game being pretty trash and crashing every 5 minutes and all, it's pretty funny, I gotta say. Honestly made me laugh.”
- “The advertisement is hilariously bad.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express frustration with the grinding aspect of the game, noting that ranking rewards are limited to the top 10, favoring those who purchase VIP passes for score farming. While the game is free-to-play, many feel that the lack of a meaningful progression system and the necessity to pay for content detracts from the overall experience.
- “Ranking rewards are only for the top 10, which means players who bought the one-month VIP pass will dominate in score farming.”
- “The grinding feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
- “It often feels like the only way to progress is through tedious grinding, which can be frustrating and demotivating.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The story aspect of the game is appreciated for its engaging real-time PvP system and additional mechanics that enhance gameplay, though players emphasize the importance of delivering a complete and authentic experience rather than a half-finished product.
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks coherence, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “Character development is shallow, leaving players with little emotional investment in the narrative.”
- “The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises or excitement.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users express strong negative emotions regarding the game, highlighting feelings of excitement that quickly turned into extreme disappointment. The intensity of their reactions suggests a significant disconnect between expectations and the actual experience, leading to calls for accountability from the developers.