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Rhythm Brawl

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75%Game Brain Score
music, gameplay
character development, story
75% User Score Based on 89 reviews

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Rhythm Brawl is a single player and multiplayer casual fighting game with fantasy and anime themes. It was developed by TheMa dArtist and was released on April 11, 2023. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Rhythm Brawl is a versus-rhythm game about taking part in band battles with a story mode based on rivalries between talented musicians. It is easy to learn but hard to master.

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75%
Audience ScoreBased on 89 reviews
music20 positive mentions
story1 negative mentions
  • The game has a unique concept that combines rhythm and fighting mechanics, making it fun to play with friends.
  • The music and art style have improved significantly since its initial release, creating a more enjoyable experience.
  • There is a lot of potential for future updates, with players expressing excitement for new content and features.
  • The game suffers from input lag and off-sync notes, making it frustrating to play at times.
  • Many character designs and game assets are still unfinished, leading to a lack of polish in the overall presentation.
  • There is currently no online multiplayer option, limiting the gameplay experience to local play only.
  • music
    53 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising its uniqueness and quality, while others criticize it for being off-sync and lacking variety. Many users express a desire for more songs and improved charting to enhance the rhythm gameplay experience. Overall, while the potential for great music is acknowledged, significant improvements are needed to align it better with the gameplay mechanics.

    • “Great art, great music, great concept!!”
    • “I love the music, the characters, and I'm looking forward to what it'll be in the future.”
    • “Amazing music and melody!”
    • “The most horrible crap I have ever played in terms of a rhythm game (if you can even call it that... the music is more off-sync than my sleep schedule.)”
    • “There's a few different game modes and you can play PvP or vs the computer or just watch the computer play itself; this is convenient because while the computer is playing itself you can go find a pencil to rupture your eardrums so you don't have to listen to the crap music anymore.”
    • “The notes aren't really synced to the music, pretty slow, no support for arrow keys when playing songs, and the AI is pitifully easy.”
  • gameplay
    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with players appreciating the music and basic mechanics but criticizing the lack of a tutorial and diversity in gameplay. Many feel that the current mechanics, which include only light and heavy attacks along with blocks, limit the experience, and there are concerns about responsiveness and technical issues like crashes and off-beat arrows. Overall, while the game shows potential, it requires more variety in songs and improved mechanics to enhance player engagement.

    • “I believe there should only be light attacks, heavy attacks, and blocks; otherwise, the gameplay would be too complicated since you would need to fight your opponent while hitting your notes with your other hand.”
    • “Smoother animations of the tapper cascade can surely help to get better responsiveness and overall a better gameplay.”
    • “Good mechanics, but we need more songs.”
    • “My first problem is there being no tutorial; thankfully, somebody posted a guide explaining the basic mechanics.”
    • “Although I found some satisfaction in the game, the gameplay isn't very diverse.”
    • “Gameplay can get a bit repetitive and the feeling of the game lacks impact, but I think the game can become something really cool with improved gameplay and more music variety.”
  • graphics
    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the unique art style and character designs, while others criticize the low-quality visuals and lack of customization options. Although the graphics are still in an early stage of development, many users see potential in the game's aesthetic and concept, particularly praising the pixel art and overall visual appeal. Overall, while the current state of the graphics may hinder gameplay, there is optimism for future improvements.

    • “I really like the game and the art style.”
    • “Cool concept with good pixel art and aesthetic.”
    • “Great pixel artwork and hand drawings for the character icons.”
    • “There's no options to change the resolution for the game or customize the graphics settings.”
    • “There's no way for gamers to try to improve the low quality graphics.”
    • “While the game's visuals are in a really early stage, the concept of the game seems really cool.”
  • humor
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is highlighted by its quirky character designs and amusing voice clips, which many players find endearing and entertaining. The transition from mismatched graphics to a more polished aesthetic has not diminished the comedic charm, making it enjoyable both solo and with friends. Overall, the game's unique take on the rhythm genre is complemented by its lighthearted and humorous elements.

    • “What used to be a game with mismatched note input timings and paper cutout graphics (no, seriously, it was hilarious!) turned into a game that feels great to play with friends and by yourself with a unique take on the rhythm game genre.”
    • “I find the voice clip for the character select to be absolutely hilarious and I want it to never be changed; the pixel art is pretty good.”
    • “The character sprites are absolutely hilarious.”
  • character development
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development in the game has received mixed reviews, with some users criticizing the character designs as mangled and unappealing, likening the game to a poor imitation of "Friday Night Funkin'." However, others see potential in the characters and overall graphics, suggesting that with further development and community support, the game could evolve into a beloved rhythm experience.

    • “Not gonna lie, at the current time the game is a bit unplayable but has a bunch of potential to be great. The graphics are nice and I love the character designs. The music is a little underwhelming but alright for the start of development. I do recommend people try this out if you are a fan of rhythm games, as I can see a battling rhythm game being massively loved if given a chance to grow and guided by the rhythm games community.”
    • “The character designs are mangled and deformed throughout the game. While the art on the game's Steam page looks appealing, it tricks you into buying it, only to realize that the game is literally unplayable and the character designs are disappointing. It feels like a rip-off of Friday Night Funkin', and honestly, this game would have been better off just releasing on Newgrounds.”
  • story
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users feel that the game currently lacks depth, suggesting that the gameplay overshadows the story, which is perceived as minimal or absent. There is a call for the addition of a more developed narrative or structured levels to enhance the overall experience.

    • “Cool game. I know it's early access, but it feels empty. I don't know, maybe add a story or levels with different stages.”
  • replayability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users generally note a lack of replayability in the game, suggesting that once completed, there is little incentive to revisit it. This may stem from a linear gameplay experience or limited variations in outcomes.

    • “There is a significant lack of replayability in this game.”
    • “Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to play it again.”
    • “The game feels repetitive after the first playthrough, diminishing its replay value.”
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Rhythm Brawl is a casual fighting game with fantasy and anime themes.

Rhythm Brawl is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.

Rhythm Brawl was released on April 11, 2023.

Rhythm Brawl was developed by TheMa dArtist.

Rhythm Brawl has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its music but disliked it for its character development.

Rhythm Brawl is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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