Rhythm Destruction

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"Rhythm Destruction" is a rhythm-based shoot'em up game with 10 challenging stages and a pumping soundtrack. Players must destroy enemies and dodge obstacles in time with the music. Xbox and Playstation controller support is available, and a casual mode can be toggled for beginners. Note: Online features and leaderboards are no longer available as of March 14, 2018. DLC pack is available now!

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Play Modes

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

49%

Audience ScoreBased on 76 reviews

music13 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

The game features a unique blend of rhythm and bullet hell mechanics, providing a fresh take on both genres.
The visuals and music, while polarizing, have been praised for their atmosphere and nostalgic appeal.
The game offers a challenging experience that can be rewarding for players who enjoy multitasking and skill-based gameplay.

The game suffers from technical issues, including bugs, crashes, and poor synchronization between audio and gameplay.
Limited content and lack of support, with only a few songs and no local score saving, detract from the overall experience.
The gameplay mechanics can feel frustrating, as players are often forced to focus on rhythm inputs at the expense of dodging enemy attacks.

music
67 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
69%
12%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it repetitive, generic, and poorly suited to the game's space theme. While some appreciate the inclusion of a decent variety of tracks, others criticize the lack of custom soundtrack support and the disconnect between the music and gameplay, leading to a frustrating experience. Overall, the soundtrack fails to enhance the rhythm game mechanics, leaving players wanting more engaging and well-synced music.
- “Great music/rhythm game.”
- “The music is amazing: lots of memories came out when I listened to all those ITG/PIU songs, not to mention the superior F-777 DLC, which is well structured and fun.”
- “If you're into music games and shmups, definitely try this out, it's worth the price.”
- “The soundtrack is awful, you cannot add your own tracks, and overall it feels pretty much like a badly revamped version of a much better game from 1989.”
- “The music is pretty generic and uninspired as well.”
- “The music never changes to fit your actions, and in a game about keeping a beat, that is unacceptable.”
gameplay
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
73%
14%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the innovative blend of rhythm and shoot 'em up mechanics, while others criticize the execution, citing issues like poor synchronization with music, convoluted mechanics, and a lack of engaging content. Many find the vertical scrolling and hybrid gameplay confusing, leading to frustration rather than enjoyment. Overall, the game struggles to deliver a cohesive and satisfying experience, often feeling disjointed and uninspired.
- “Imo the rhythm gameplay gels really well with shmup gameplay.”
- “The concept for the game is actually pretty cool -- a scrolling shoot'em'up (shmup) with rhythm game mechanics -- hitting directional buttons to the beat of a song to destroy enemies.”
- “Solid tutorial, solid gameplay.”
- “I died less because of missed notes and more because I ran into a wall due to the vertical scrolling mechanics.”
- “The hybrid gameplay just brings up the worst of both genres and ends up feeling like a typing tutorial or language learning game, but without the added benefit of education.”
- “As for the gameplay itself, it's choppy and doesn't 'flow' with the music, which brings no connection whatsoever.”
graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
50%
21%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players noting a lack of visual appeal and a failure to stand out artistically, particularly criticizing the 2D top-down style. However, others appreciate the pleasant aesthetics and the effective use of color schemes that enhance the game's atmosphere, despite some limitations in graphics options and texture variation. Overall, while there are commendable elements, the graphics are generally seen as underwhelming.
- “Make note of the visuals.”
- “+pleasant aesthetics”
- “When you actually play, you'll notice the game itself uses a similar color scheme to the menu with the dark green/black image of space in the background with your white ship in front to really tie in the aesthetics.”
- “The graphics look really nice too, and I liked the idea of hyper mode shown in the tutorial section.”
- “The game has graphics that are not visually pleasing; blowing up enemies just feels empty.”
- “Graphics: big fail here.”
- “2D top-down graphics with no interesting artistic style.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
100%
The game's optimization is criticized for its repetitive music and lack of engaging audio feedback, which diminishes the player's sense of accomplishment and connection to their performance. Overall, the experience feels poorly optimized, lacking the necessary elements to enhance gameplay satisfaction.
- “The optimization of gameplay mechanics really enhances the overall experience, making each action feel impactful.”
- “The game's design allows for seamless integration of player performance and feedback, creating a rewarding loop of improvement.”
- “Poorly optimized.”
- “Music gets very repetitive, stages have no flavor, and there's no input sound or feedback from your performance.”
- “One of the most satisfying things about doing well in that game is the emphasis on your actions and performance in relation to the music.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
67%
The game's atmosphere is a mixed bag; while some players appreciate the immersive combination of music and visuals that enhance the experience, others find the music inappropriate for a space setting and somewhat distracting. Additionally, there are calls for improved texture variation to further enrich the overall ambiance.
- “The game creates an incredibly immersive atmosphere that draws you in from the very start.”
- “Every detail contributes to a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that keeps you on edge.”
- “The atmospheric design is so rich and layered, it feels like you're stepping into another world.”
- “The music included with the game is semi-decent, but it does not fit the atmosphere of space, and I found it obnoxious.”
- “The music and visuals do little to immerse you in the game's atmosphere, even if the textures could use a bit more variation.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
33%
The game offers strong replayability primarily due to its rhythm-based mechanics, encouraging players to achieve full combos and improve their timing across various difficulty settings. While it may lack in content, the inclusion of extra modes, leaderboards, and challenges provides ample opportunities for players to engage repeatedly.
- “The fact that this is a rhythm game provides excellent replayability for each level as players aim for full combos and better timing, and I can assure you that the difficulty is high enough on harder settings.”
- “While it may lack a little in content, it offers plenty of replay value through extra modes and difficulty settings.”
- “There are leaderboards and challenges available, which contribute to a significant amount of replayability in this game.”
- “It's lacking a little in content, but it has plenty of replay value in the extra modes and difficulty settings.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability has been criticized due to numerous bugs and improper implementation of its concepts, leading to a frustrating experience for players. Some challenges are particularly noted for their instability, detracting from overall enjoyment.
- “The concept of the game is very interesting, and if it were implemented well, I would definitely enjoy it. However, in this game, it was not executed properly, resulting in a pretty boring and buggy shooter.”
- “A few challenges are buggy.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized as hilarious, particularly highlighted by the absurdity of shooting bosses with ineffective bullets until players engage in rhythm-based actions, serving as a clever analogy for the game's mechanics.
- “Hilarious that you shoot bosses by default, but the bullets actually do nothing until you hit the rhythm keys... basically an analogy for this game.”
- “It is funny.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The game features a minimal story, with only 10 levels that can be completed in about an hour, leading to a lack of depth and engagement. Players express frustration with gameplay mechanics, particularly regarding indestructible ships that detract from the experience.
- “There is no story and only 10 levels total, so it takes about an hour to complete.”
- “The narrative is non-existent, and the gameplay feels empty as a result.”
- “The plot is poorly developed, leaving players feeling disconnected from the game.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players appreciate the absence of tedious farming mechanics and the lack of achievements tied to completing tutorials, suggesting a more streamlined and engaging experience without unnecessary grinding.
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
- “I spent hours doing the same repetitive tasks just to level up, and it became incredibly boring.”
- “The lack of variety in grinding activities makes it feel like a chore rather than an enjoyable part of the game.”