Rhythm Sprout
- February 1, 2022
- Surt
- 4h median play time
Rhythm Sprout is one of those games that takes you by surprise.
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Get on Epic Games Store"Rhythm Sprout" is a single-player arcade game with a masterful story and sensational game mechanics. Players step to the rhythm and fight to the beat in handcrafted levels with unique 3D environments, accompanied by an original soundtrack spanning various genres. The wacky story follows Sprout, the Chosen Onion, on a lighthearted adventure filled with silly jokes, pop culture references, and the mission to help the adorable inhabitants of the Vegetable Kingdom.
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Reviews
- Rhythm Sprout features an excellent soundtrack with catchy and diverse music that enhances the gameplay experience.
- The game offers a charming and humorous story with quirky characters, making it enjoyable beyond just the rhythm mechanics.
- It has a simple control scheme that is easy to learn but provides a challenging experience as players progress through the levels.
- The game suffers from sudden spikes in difficulty, which can be frustrating for players, especially in the bonus levels.
- There are issues with calibration and input responsiveness, leading to a less satisfying experience for some players.
- The story and dialogue, while humorous, can sometimes feel bloated and detract from the overall rhythm gameplay.
- music121 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The music in the game has been widely praised for its catchy and diverse soundtrack, featuring a variety of genres that enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the upbeat and engaging tracks, often describing them as "bangers" that keep them entertained throughout gameplay. However, some users express a desire for more songs and additional content to further enrich the musical experience.
“The soundtrack is an absolute bop.”
“The music is out of this world and in of itself worth the buy, and the graphics, gameplay, is in my opinion astounding!”
“Rhythm games live or die by the soundtrack and this one is something special.”
“Music is bussin' but this shit is hard as fuck, barely managed to beat mrs chili and i don't even wanna try the bonus levels lmao”
“The bomb mechanic is incredibly clunky at times and the song length in addition to the fact that there's no practice tool or replay function, makes getting a full combo on certain levels a hellish nightmare.”
“The transitions between portions of the songs become increasingly lazy, and the difficulty leap from the last story level to the first bonus level is impossible.”
- story70 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The game's story is characterized by its humor and silliness, often drawing comparisons to titles like Scott Pilgrim and Luigi's Mansion. While some players find the plot basic, the engaging characters and comedic dialogue contribute to an overall enjoyable experience, making it a fun addition to the rhythm game genre. The story's lightheartedness and charm, combined with a vibrant art style and catchy music, create a delightful atmosphere that keeps players entertained throughout the short playtime.
“I loved the story; it sort of reminds me of Scott Pilgrim where it's just funny and random, and you really never know what to expect.”
“The game has a lovely charm to it, and I absolutely adore the characters and the humor throughout the story.”
“The colorful rhythm game adventure delivers in spades with solid mechanics and a charming story that, even if it doesn't make you laugh, is sure to make you smile.”
“The only real negatives about the game are that while this game's plot/story is fairly basic, they really try to make the whole thing a bunch of jokes.”
“Since this game does have a story and prequel to it, I will just say it's not interesting one bit.”
“The story and dialogue are meh.”
- humor41 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its silly and goofy writing, reminiscent of titles like Scott Pilgrim and Luigi's Mansion. While some moments elicit genuine laughter, others may fall flat or feel bloated, leading to mixed reactions about the effectiveness of the jokes. Overall, the charming characters and engaging dialogue contribute to a fun and lighthearted experience, making it enjoyable for fans of whimsical humor.
“I loved the story; it sort of reminds me of Scott Pilgrim where it's just funny and random, and you really never know what to expect.”
“The game has a lovely charm to it, and I absolutely adore the characters and the humor throughout the story.”
“If you like simple rhythm games with banging music and funny dialogue, this game is perfect.”
- gameplay34 mentions
- 35 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a simple yet engaging rhythm mechanic that is easy to learn but challenging to master, featuring a three-button control scheme and a variety of levels that increase in difficulty. Players appreciate the smooth controls, vibrant visuals, and catchy soundtrack, although some find the bomb mechanic clunky and the lack of practice tools frustrating. Overall, the game offers a fun and accessible experience with a charming presentation, though some players desire more variety in gameplay mechanics.
“Simple but fun gameplay loop, and it gets decently challenging, but with some accessibility options if necessary.”
“Tight gameplay, fantastic OST, super visually pleasing levels/characters, unlockables, fun modifiers for lots of replay value... can't really ask for more.”
“Funny writing, good music, and easy to learn, hard to master rhythm gameplay.”
“The bomb mechanic is incredibly clunky at times, and the song length, in addition to the fact that there's no practice tool or replay function, makes getting a full combo on certain levels a hellish nightmare.”
“In addition, while it is a rather simple game, I was hoping for maybe just one more mechanic.”
“Gameplay could be more varied; some difficulty spikes.”
- graphics18 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 28 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are widely praised for their cute and vibrant art style, reminiscent of titles like Animal Crossing and Katamari Damacy. Players appreciate the polished aesthetics and how well the visuals complement the catchy soundtrack and engaging gameplay. While some feel the visuals could be more expansive, the overall design is considered charming and well-executed, enhancing the game's appeal.
“The art style is really cool and the overall story aspects are enjoyable as well!”
“The graphics are cute and the story is pretty funny, heh.”
“The tracks are awesome, coupled with the great graphics and scenery that makes each of the 30 levels unique.”
“The visuals are cute, but feel like it's lacking.”
“Don't be scared off by its cartoonish art style; there is some serious love and attention here.”
“Cute graphics.”
- replayability10 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The game offers significant replayability through various features such as turbo and randomized map options, level modifiers, and the challenge of achieving 100% completion. Players can enjoy the beautiful soundtrack and unlockables, making it appealing for both casual play and completionists. Overall, the combination of tight gameplay and additional content ensures that players will find plenty of reasons to return.
“It also offers a lot of replayability with its turbo and randomized map options.”
“It's hard, especially if you want to 100% each track, but that gives the game so much replayability!”
“While my playtime is short at the time of review, it does have the replayability of upping your scores as well as some extra content/levels to check out.”
“Beautiful music, unbelievable story, and a lot of replay value for completionists.”
“Rhythm games are often evaluated on their complexity, soundtrack, and replayability.”
- emotional3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the compositions is highlighted by their intricate ornamentation and deep emotional expression, particularly during the romantic era, which emphasized individualism and intense feelings. This period not only explored new musical forms like the concerto and fugue but also served as a vital means of cultural expression and emotional connection.
“Their compositions embraced intricate ornamentation, emotional expression, and the exploration of new musical forms, such as the concerto and the fugue.”
“The romantic era, characterized by intense emotional expression and individualism, spanned the 19th century.”
“It has served as a means of cultural expression, religious devotion, entertainment, and emotional connection.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The reviews do not provide relevant information regarding the optimization aspect of the game, focusing instead on the use of musical instruments in vocal performances.
- stability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game runs smoothly on the Steam Deck, although users recommend lowering the graphics settings to medium to extend battery life.
“Runs great on Steam Deck, but I turned down the graphics to medium to prolong battery life.”
“The game maintains a steady frame rate even during intense action sequences.”
“I haven't experienced any crashes or bugs, which makes for a smooth gaming experience.”
- character development1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is highlighted by charming and memorable characters that contribute to a fun story, enhanced by vibrant graphics and a stellar soundtrack. Players appreciate the unlockable content, such as outfits and weapons, which adds depth to character customization and engagement. Overall, the combination of solid gameplay mechanics and appealing character designs creates a rich and enjoyable experience.
“The character development is truly engaging, with charming characters that evolve throughout the story.”
“I love how the characters have memorable moments that make them feel real and relatable.”
“The unlockable content, like outfits and weapons for the characters, adds depth to their development and keeps the gameplay fresh.”
Critic Reviews
This Onion Can Dance
Rhythm Sprout is a fun musical title that's easy to pick up but hard to master. It has enough levels and music variety to entertain you for hours with its detailed and colorful environments. The humor works most of the time, and the characters are charming with witty dialogue. While the controls are responsive, there's a lack of refinement in its visual cues that can make things hard to digest.
70%1, 2... Sprout's comin' for you...
The colorful rhythm game adventure delivers in spades with solid mechanics and a charming story that, even if it doesn't make you laugh, is sure to make you smile.
80%Rhythm Sprout (Nintendo Switch eShop)
Rhythm Sprout is a challenging, fast paced, action/rhythm game that will keep you on your toes. Everything from the story, to the characters and the original soundtrack is awesome. While Rhythm Sprout is not for the faint of heart, if you’re looking for something with great music, that’s upbeat, entertaining and quick to play, I highly recommend picking up Rhythm Sprout.
90%
