Pulsen

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Pulsen is a single player and multiplayer sport game. It was developed by 4-Panel Footprint and was released on July 27, 2015. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Pulsen is a music and rhythm sports game with 85 songs and multiple difficulties, providing a challenging experience for any skill level. Play solo or with a friend in local two-player mode, using a dance pad, keyboard, game controller, or drum set controller. Customize your song experience with various modifiers, settings, and noteskins to enhance your gameplay."

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Audience ScoreBased on 50 reviews

music18 positive mentions

stability1 negative mentions

Pulsen offers a curated selection of high-quality charts and a wide variety of songs, making it a great addition to any rhythm game library.
The game features a unique workout mode that allows players to quickly select songs by difficulty, enhancing the overall experience.
The mapping is well done, with music that fits nicely with the charts, providing a fun and engaging gameplay experience.

Many players feel that the game lacks unique features compared to free alternatives like Stepmania, making the price seem steep.
Some users have reported bugs and issues with custom settings not being saved, which can detract from the overall experience.
The game may feel too easy for experienced rhythm game players, as the difficulty does not always match the expectations set by other titles in the genre.

music
97 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the variety and quality of the tracks, which often feature catchy dance and electronic styles reminiscent of classic video game music. However, some users criticize the over-charted maps and lack of challenging songs, feeling that the gameplay does not always align well with the music's rhythm. Overall, while the song selection is generally well-received, there are calls for more difficult tracks and a broader range of genres to enhance the experience.
- “Furthermore, the charts are nice and vibe well with the music, and most of the songs are good too.”
- “I really enjoy how the music fits with the maps, and the difficulty level is really consistent, which is difficult to come across in something like Stepmania.”
- “The songs themselves are generally catchy and entertaining, with the occasional stepfile that really throws you for a loop with interesting and challenging mods.”
- “The songs are obviously a subjective matter, but there are far too many weird chiptune and ear-piercing electronic themes for my taste (the trailer should give you an idea of what to expect).”
- “It feels as if I'm just pressing random arrows as the music plays in the background.”
- “None of the songs really offer much of a challenge after playing song packs for SM like Pendulum or even some songs on ITG like Vertex or Hardcore of the North.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the engaging gameplay that allows them to easily sync with the music, although some have noted inconsistencies in the scoring system. The early access status is acknowledged, with no significant bugs reported, but some mechanics may still be under development.
- “I think about how much I love the music and how easy it is for me to get into the gameplay of stepping in time with the songs.”
- “It would always give me 100% as long as I hit every note.”
- “It would always give me 100% as long as I hit every note. There was an option in the gameplay settings that supposedly let you change the scoring system, but I didn't notice a difference. Maybe it didn't work.”
- “For those that are not aware of the early access concept, it is perfectly acceptable for bugs to be present (none observed) and game mechanics to be missing.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are generally considered fancier and more polished compared to similar games, but users note a lack of customization options and workshop support. While the bundled maps are decent, they do not justify the price, and the absence of an editor and certain features detracts from the overall experience.
- “The graphics are fancier and more polished compared to other options, making for a visually appealing experience.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is bolstered by transparent developer updates and prompt responses to troubleshooting inquiries, with a strong emphasis on acknowledging and incorporating feedback from early access supporters.