PLATiNA :: LAB

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PLATiNA :: LAB is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by HIGH-END Games and was released on April 10, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

PLATiNA :: LAB is a top-down rhythm game featuring quirky, squishy character units called DBs. Players choose between 4LINES and 6LINES modes, each offering unique gameplay and special PLUS Patterns for deeper challenges. The game boasts a diverse music lineup spanning various genres to suit all rhythm game fans.

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83%

Audience ScoreBased on 83 reviews

music31 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The game features a fantastic and expansive song selection, with high-quality charts that appeal to both casual and hardcore rhythm game players.
The user interface is clean and visually appealing, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.
The game has great potential for future updates, with a solid foundation and a dedicated development team that shows promise in addressing current issues.

There are significant frame drop issues that make the game unplayable for many users, impacting the overall experience.
The DLC pricing is considered excessive, especially given the game's current early access state and the limited content offered.
Some players have reported technical issues, such as black screens on launch and problems with keyboard bindings, which hinder accessibility.

music
85 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received high praise for its quality and variety, featuring a solid selection of original tracks and licensed songs that appeal to both casual players and rhythm game enthusiasts. While some players express disappointment over the pricing of DLCs and the limited initial song list, many appreciate the ongoing updates and free additions that enhance the overall experience. The charting styles are generally well-received, though some players note inconsistencies and performance issues related to animated backgrounds.
- “Excellent music & art experience for such a rhythm game!!”
- “Platina :: lab is an amazing rhythm game with wonderful gameplay, great song selection (main reason I bought it lol), and immaculate vibes.”
- “Super addictive, and has an incredible song list for being in early access.”
- “Sadly, because they focus so much on the gimmick of sectioning the songs in different pattern styles, it makes the charting very inconsistent and oftentimes frustrating to play.”
- “The song list is underwhelming; the only standouts are tracks that have already been used in other rhythm games.”
- “There are no keysounds, and the vast majority of songs I've played so far don't have unique background animations.”
story
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story aspect is currently minimal, with players noting the absence of a traditional narrative and other features like a gallery or replay mode, which are expected in a more complete title. However, the mission system is praised for its flexibility, allowing players to unlock songs through various means without being forced into a linear progression, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. While the art style and mission integration are appreciated, the lack of a deeper story leaves some players wanting more.
- “I really enjoy the art style and story of the game, and think that it complements well with the gameplay mechanics.”
- “First, the mission concept is fantastic that it fuses into the normal gameplay, so you can enjoy doing your things while completing the missions.”
- “The game comes with an unlock system via missions you have to do.”
- “Lots of missing features; free play is the only thing you have (no stats, gallery, replays, other modes like a DJMax-style missions mode, course mode, story, etc.). Admittedly, this is too much to ask for an early access title, but this is still worth mentioning as a value proposition.”
- “I haven't seen any story yet, so I can't speak to that.”
- “I understand if you want players to earn songs with hard work through missions, but at least make it so players don't have to play missions in order (they can play missions 5, 8, 10 based on what rewards they want) and allow a preview list so that players could see from the mission list how many missions to the song they want to obtain or if the reward they want to obtain is in the mission list itself or somewhere else.”
gameplay
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of Platina :: lab is praised for its smooth mechanics, engaging rhythm elements, and a strong song selection that enhances the overall experience. However, some players report significant lag spikes that can disrupt performance, particularly at higher levels, and there are requests for improved UI customization and additional gameplay modes. Overall, the game offers a solid rhythm experience with a unique aesthetic, though technical issues and certain gameplay features could benefit from further refinement.
- “Platina: Lab is an amazing rhythm game with wonderful gameplay, great song selection (main reason I bought it lol), and immaculate vibes.”
- “I really enjoy the art style and story of the game, and think that it complements well with the gameplay mechanics.”
- “The gameplay is really good, and the UI reminds me of arcade rhythm games.”
- “Gameplay will have unavoidable lag spikes that will mess up your combo, making the game near unplayable at higher levels of play. I even had to bring the resolution of the game to the minimum possible (which was 720p, by the way) just to get it to run at a bearable framerate.”
- “7 5b and 8b mode is missing from gameplay features, and 4b and 6b modes are a benchmark and expectations for players to master.”
- “The game does have issues with the Steam Deck currently (inputs stop registering in gameplay), but I'm sure that'll be fixed with time.”
graphics
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their appealing visuals and cohesive aesthetic, which effectively complement the gameplay mechanics. The art style, UI design, and character aesthetics are noted for their attractiveness and unique identity, although some users find certain music videos visually distracting during gameplay. Overall, the game's visuals contribute positively to the overall experience, showcasing a well-executed artistic vision.
- “I'm really liking this game so far, the aesthetics, the songs, and the patterns.”
- “I really enjoy the art style and story of the game, and think that it complements well with the gameplay mechanics.”
- “2 at least tell people where and how BGM can be turned off. Certain music videos like 'Magenta Potion' or 'Luna Fozer' are really painful to endure, especially since the track lasts the whole 3-4 minutes. It's not reasonable to expect people to play under distracting visuals in the background when the main focus is the notes.”
- “- The aesthetic of the characters is very 'Blue Archive' fan-coded, if you know what I mean.”
- “The lineup, songs, chart style, art, and UI were made by a small team with a precise single vision and identity, which they successfully executed on and is reflected in all aspects of the game.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players feel that the grinding mechanics can be tedious, particularly when tasks require repetitive actions, such as achieving full combos multiple times instead of simply clearing a set number of levels. This design choice has led to some frustration among users.
- “Grinding specific tasks, like achieving a full combo 10 times instead of just clearing 20 times, isn't the best trade-off.”
- “The repetitive nature of grinding makes it feel more like a chore than an enjoyable part of the game.”
- “I find the grinding mechanics to be tedious and time-consuming, detracting from the overall experience.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviews on optimization are mixed; while some users praise the game for its excellent optimization and support for sync and ASIO, others express frustration over frame drops, indicating that these issues need to be addressed for a better experience.
- “+ extremely good optimization right off the bat, sync and ASIO support”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, users report that the game runs smoothly without any significant issues, contributing to a positive experience in terms of stability.
- “Runs great, looks great, sounds great.”