Pianistic
- September 1, 2020
- Bytecat Games
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PC
Windows
Reviews
- Unique and refreshing concept focused on piano music, providing a satisfying gameplay experience.
- Challenging yet enjoyable, with a good selection of classical and jazz songs that can help improve musical skills.
- The game has potential for growth, with developers showing effort in updates and improvements.
- Severe latency and syncing issues make the game frustrating and difficult to play accurately.
- Locked at 1080p resolution with a tedious tutorial that can hinder the initial experience.
- Controls are counter-intuitive and can be overwhelming, especially for casual players.
- music39 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 72 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The music in the game is primarily focused on piano and classical genres, providing a relaxing and enjoyable experience for players who appreciate these styles. While the selection of songs is limited to around 20, many players find themselves replaying them due to their quality and the challenge they present. However, some users have noted issues with song mapping and syncing, as well as a desire for more song variety and a better progression system.
“I love the music, but it's so difficult.”
“Very good rhythm game that focuses on mostly classic and jazz music which I honestly love; really fun to relax with the music as you play along with it.”
“Overall though, Pianistic is a really fun piano rhythm game to play if you're into piano, classical music, rhythm games, or overall music.”
“On several songs, either the mapping or the syncing was off.”
“This game made me hate classical music.”
“Some songs have unnecessary silence at the end.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its unique approach, blending traditional rhythm mechanics with innovative controls, including both number and keyboard layouts. Players find it enjoyable and engaging, though some may struggle with the pace of the music. Overall, the gameplay experience is considered impressive and worth the price.
“The gameplay was really impressive, and it's fun once you get used to it.”
“The gameplay is really fun; you can choose the number layout (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) or the keyboard layout (left shift, A, S, D, space bar) to hit the notes at the right time. The mouse involvement with the notes is really cool and fun to play around with, even though I sometimes struggle to read the music fast enough and end up panic tapping or clicking.”
“The price right now is fair enough for you to buy it and try it out, considering how good this type of gameplay feels. Even though $5 doesn't seem too high, it's a great value for how enjoyable this game really is.”
- story1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story conveys a powerful message about resilience and the unpredictability of life, emphasizing that perseverance in the face of adversity can lead to unexpected and rewarding outcomes.
“The moral of the story is that you never know what life has in store for you. If I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect tedious and unnecessary, particularly due to the separation of tasks into distinct sections, which adds to the overall frustration.
“Having a separate section for 'ASD' and 'space' is just tedious and unnecessary.”
“The grinding feels endless and becomes a chore rather than an enjoyable part of the game.”
“I find myself repeating the same tasks over and over, which makes the gameplay feel monotonous.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express that the game evokes a strong sense of personal achievement and self-worth, making them feel talented and capable.
“This game made me feel like I have talent.”
