Partitas
- May 10, 2021
- Lotz
Get on SteamAn indie puzzle game based on classical music, mainly melody, with point-and-click mechanics.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a charming pixel art style and a beautiful soundtrack of classical music, making it enjoyable for fans of the genre.
- It provides a low-stress environment for practicing music theory and relative pitch development, appealing to music education students and enthusiasts.
- The game is simple and refreshing, allowing players to engage with classical music in a fun and interactive way.
- The game is too short and lacks essential music notation elements like key signatures and accidentals, which can frustrate classical music lovers.
- It has several bugs, such as playback issues and a lack of feedback on progress, making it difficult to track achievements and navigate the game.
- Players without prior musical knowledge may find the game overly challenging, as it does not adequately teach music reading or provide necessary guidance.
- music47 mentions
- 11 % positive mentions
- 83 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its selection of classical pieces, appealing to both music lovers and those interested in music theory. However, many reviewers note that the game requires a certain level of musical knowledge to fully enjoy and benefit from it, as it lacks educational elements and does not assist players in learning music notation or ear training. Overall, while the soundtrack is enjoyable, the game's design may not cater well to those without prior musical training.
“As a music education student, I absolutely love the concepts in this game.”
“Partitas is an adorable game with a stunning soundtrack made of great classical pieces.”
“If you enjoy listening to classical music and are interested in music theory, I highly recommend you buy this game!”
“For a classical music lover, this is unacceptable.”
“Unless you already are musically trained or at least have a fairly good ear for music, you will be brute-forcing this entire game.”
“It's not a very good puzzle game as it doesn't teach you any of the rules of music, doesn't let you hear the notes before trying them on the sheets, doesn't give you any indication of what the notes already on the sheets are and doesn't punish you for brute-forcing every puzzle.”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, users report that the game has some stability issues, including bugs that affect the alignment of the active bar with notes, particularly in faster songs. However, these bugs are generally not considered game-breaking and do not significantly detract from the overall experience.
“The 'active' bar doesn't quite line up with the notes and it's a little buggy, making it hard to tell which note you need in faster songs. Additionally, you have to play it from the beginning every time.”
“I do have to mention that the game is a little buggy.”
“Though the game can be a bit buggy, it's nothing too annoying in my opinion, and I haven't encountered anything game-breaking.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is simple yet enjoyable, complemented by charming pixel art that enhances the overall experience.
“The pixel art is lovable, and the gameplay, despite being simple, is quite enjoyable.”
