Popscene

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Popscene is a musical game with good graphics and a stellar soundtrack, offering a fun and humor-filled career in the music industry. However, it is weighed down by excessive advertisements and numerous bugs, which can detract from the overall experience. Bring your music collection to life in this game, but be prepared for some setbacks along the way.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

86%

Audience ScoreBased on 15,151 reviews

music501 positive mentions

monetization49 negative mentions

music
1,899 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
26%
69%
4%
The music aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with players appreciating the ability to use their own MP3 songs but expressing frustration over the game's tendency to rate their music poorly, often giving low scores regardless of the song's popularity in real life. Many users desire more control over music creation, such as the ability to produce songs at will, create music videos, and have a more interactive experience with the music industry, including features like collaborations and diss tracks. Overall, while the game is praised for its concept and potential, players are calling for significant updates to enhance the music experience and address various gameplay issues.
- “This game is, in my opinion, the best music sim on the Play Store, and I wouldn't be surprised if it stayed that way forever.”
- “If you are into music, this is a top pick.”
- “I really love this game; it's the best, especially for people who dream of becoming artists. It gives me lessons, and it's great to play.”
- “You don't get to choose when to make songs and the process of actually making songs is non-existent apart from naming them.”
- “No matter what music I make in the game or upload, the game tells me it's trash and I ultimately end up getting fired from the independent label.”
- “You can't control when you release songs, you can't make any adjustments to the song that would change the audience review on it.”
graphics
131 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
48%
39%
13%
Overall, the graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many users expressing a desire for significant improvements. While some players appreciate the graphics as "cool" or "good," a substantial number criticize them as outdated, low-quality, or in need of updates. The consensus suggests that enhancing the graphics could elevate the overall gaming experience.
- “This game has great graphics.”
- “Awesome good graphics, mdickie is a genius.”
- “I like this game because of the graphics and the music.”
- “The graphics from this company are pure trash (for all their games)... but 4 stars for the gameplay and controls.”
- “The graphics are very bad and the game is endless.”
- “What an amazing game but with bad graphics.”
humor
79 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
99%
4%
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players enjoying the hilarious dialogue, absurd character designs, and the comedic rivalry between bands. Many find the parodies of musicians and the nonsensical interactions to be particularly entertaining, contributing to an overall fun and engaging experience. Despite some criticisms regarding content and gameplay mechanics, the game's humor remains a standout feature that keeps players entertained.
- “A funny game to play that mocks the industry but at the same time provides a fun experience.”
- “Amazing... hilarious dialogue and dance.. and it's challenging... ❤️”
- “Hilarious characters.”
- “I like it for you, but it's not funny.”
- “The jokes fell flat and didn't land as intended.”
- “I expected more laughs, but the humor was pretty stale.”
optimization
70 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
79%
7%
The optimization of the game has received mixed feedback, with many players expressing frustration over the lack of control during performances and the slow progression of character attributes. Users have requested updates to enhance gameplay, such as the ability to move during performances, implement training sessions, and introduce more interactive elements. Additionally, issues like random stat decreases and performance ratings that don't align with player efforts have been highlighted as areas needing improvement.
- “That's how you get good songs on your albums and performance scores.”
- “Please mdickie make a training session for upgrading your talent or production and performances writing please.”
- “You can put writing and producing to 75 each and when you get signed you can have zero advance 100% royalties works with talent and performance too.”
- “During performances, you can't do anything to help your chances of a better outcome.”
- “This game is downright annoying to try to figure out; you have no control over your characters during a performance.”
- “The game crashes or hangs on performances.”
monetization
69 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
7%
71%
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the prevalence of ads, which often disrupt gameplay and lead to crashes. While some users appreciate the absence of in-app purchases and enjoy the game when ads are minimal, others feel that the constant interruptions detract from the overall experience, prompting requests for ad removal or better management of in-app purchases. Overall, the game's monetization strategy appears to be a significant point of contention among players.
- “There are no ads.”
- “Omg this game is the best no ads or anything that will make you hate the game.”
- “It's just the perfect game for killing time, and also there are no ads.”
- “There's so many ads it takes the fun out of the game.”
- “It keeps freezing on me, too many advertisements that keep making me force to restart, and this game never gives you either five stars or five hearts.”
- “Its a terrible game. I don't have more to say but just don't download this, and it has way too many ads.”
stability
40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
10%
90%
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with many reporting frequent freezes, crashes, and glitches, particularly when interacting with music files or during ad transitions. While some players find the game enjoyable despite these issues, the overall consensus indicates that substantial improvements are needed to enhance stability and reduce interruptions. A few users noted that the game runs well on certain devices, but the prevalence of bugs detracts from the overall experience.
- “It runs great on my Google Nexus 5.”
- “Cool game, it doesn't freeze or anything. I rate it 5 stars!”
- “The game was fine at first, but the glitches need to be fixed ASAP. It doesn't let me increase advances and royalties, and the game calls my songs garbage every time.”
- “Great but crashes way too much even after the update. The game freezes up and then won't do anything.”
- “This game sucks; it always freezes.”
story
37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
65%
8%
The game's story aspect receives mixed feedback, with players appreciating the potential for creative storytelling and character development, but expressing frustration over mission objectives that feel unfair or out of their control. Many users suggest that the game would benefit from more depth in its narrative, including additional storylines and character interactions, while others highlight the enjoyment derived from the existing story elements despite technical shortcomings. Overall, the desire for a richer and more engaging storyline is a common theme among reviewers.
- “This game is awesome! I love how it's basically a never-ending story and you get to create a character; it's just amazing.”
- “I love the idea of it and the storylines you can create are awesome!”
- “Nice storyline.”
- “Unfair mission objectives that demand things that are out of your control.”
- “Needs more story added like girlfriends and more things need to happen.”
- “I love Matt's work, but this one just made me very upset. I was told as one of the missions to get a 4 heart song by a certain date. How am I supposed to do that when music is randomly generated? Please fix this.”
gameplay
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
32%
57%
11%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players enjoying its creativity and fun factor, while others criticize its repetitiveness and lack of depth. Many users suggest improvements, such as adding more interactive features, realistic mechanics, and better graphics, as well as addressing technical issues like music import problems. Overall, while the gameplay shows potential, it requires significant enhancements to meet player expectations.
- “The gameplay is great, even though you could fix a few things.”
- “I loved it 30+ hours of gameplay but you should add a save character option so you don't have to make it all the time.”
- “Creative gameplay”
- “His mobile games nowadays feel so limited, with limited choices and limited gameplay/options, you name it.”
- “It's fun at the start, but after a while, it's the same gameplay over again.”
- “Poor graphics, less to do, poor choice of contract negotiations, just nothing to do in the studio; small limits of making music and yet I bought VIP access but terrible gameplay!”
grinding
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players have mixed feelings about the grinding aspect of the game; while some find it enjoyable and engaging, others criticize it for being excessively tedious and repetitive. Additionally, issues like frequent ads, freezes, and crashes detract from the overall experience.
- “Too bad it's overshadowed by how unfair, tedious, and repetitive this game is; I can't get very far because of that.”
- “Funnest game ever! I love grinding games, but this is another level. The only problem is too many ads, and it freezes and crashes; otherwise, it's an amazing game.”
- “Game is a masterpiece, but the grinding can be overwhelming.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the game emotionally impactful, often expressing a deep connection to its themes and storytelling. The retirement of the developer has left fans feeling nostalgic and saddened, as they reflect on the emotional resonance of past titles and their desire for future releases. Overall, the game fosters a sense of artistic expression and personal connection among its audience.
- “The game has been touching for me since he released 'The You Testament' (personally my favorite 😊). It is sad to know that he is now retired and won't be releasing any games soon.”
- “I loved it because it made me feel like a real artist.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Reviewers consistently highlight that the game is thoughtfully designed, ensuring a high level of replayability. Players feel encouraged to revisit the game due to its engaging mechanics and varied experiences.
- “The game is well thought out and replayability is a given.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The atmosphere of the game is described as immersive yet frustrating, with users feeling that external elements, including music, fail to enhance the experience. Players express a sense of futility in their actions within the game, suggesting that the environment does not support meaningful progress or enjoyment.
- “The atmosphere feels lifeless and uninspired, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
- “Despite the potential for a rich environment, the atmosphere falls flat and lacks any real immersion.”
- “The game's atmosphere is so dull that it detracts from the overall experience, leaving players feeling disconnected.”