Santa Rockstar

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Santa Rockstar is a single player casual action adventure game. It was developed by Bekho Team and was released on December 13, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Santa Rockstar" is a guitar rhythm game where you play as a heavy metal-loving Santa, traveling the world and performing rock/metal versions of classic Christmas carols. With a band of reindeer and a custom-made soundtrack, shred guitar solos, deliver gifts, and party through the holidays. This game offers a unique and rock-filled twist on traditional Christmas carols, making it a great gift for those who prefer to celebrate the season with a little more headbanging.

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79%

Audience ScoreBased on 168 reviews

music15 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The game features a unique and hilarious twist on rhythm games with great metal covers of Christmas classics.
The charming art style and animated intro create a festive atmosphere perfect for the holiday season.
Despite its flaws, many players found it to be a fun and entertaining experience, especially for the low price.

The game suffers from numerous technical issues, including input lag, unresponsive controls, and bugs that make it unplayable for some users.
Many players reported that the song selection is limited and the gameplay can feel overly strict compared to other rhythm games.
The lack of calibration options and the requirement to play at specific refresh rates hinder the overall experience.

music
59 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received generally positive feedback, with many players enjoying the festive rock and metal renditions of Christmas songs, which add a unique twist to the holiday season. However, technical issues, such as long loading times and input problems, detract from the overall experience, making it difficult for players to fully enjoy the soundtrack. Despite these drawbacks, the game's music is often described as fun and uplifting, appealing to fans of both Christmas music and rhythm games.
- “The soundtrack is so amazing that I literally lost my sense of hearing.”
- “Some Christmas tunes get a great rock makeover in this music/rhythm game reminiscent of Guitar Hero.”
- “Awesome game dudes, perfect for the cold Christmas days, now I tap my fingers warm on this awesome soundtrack.”
- “Unless you set your monitor to 60Hz/alt-tab at the start of every song, this game refuses to load the song for an unreasonable amount of time.”
- “Normally I would judge a game on its gameplay, but there's no game to even play since the songs don't load.”
- “The songs themselves are not well charted at all.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is described as simple yet highly addictive, reminiscent of Guitar Hero, with a strong emphasis on rhythm and music. However, some users experienced significant issues, such as songs not loading and control problems, which detracted from the overall enjoyment. While the core mechanics are engaging, the experience varies greatly depending on the input method used.
- “Gameplay is simple but addictive: think Guitar Hero meets Jingle Bells on fire.”
- “The game's gameplay feels almost identical to the games it is inspired by, and the graphics and cutscenes look straight out of the Guitar Hero series, capturing the feeling quite well.”
- “Normally I would judge a game on its gameplay, but there's no game to even play since the songs don't load.”
- “Settings almost can't be changed because the entire gameplay thinks the left arrow is pressed all the time.”
- “I am still in absolute shock after a long 15 minutes of gameplay.”
humor
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its humorous and absurd plot, complemented by a unique twist on rhythm gameplay and an epic soundtrack featuring original rock arrangements of Christmas songs. Players find the humor to be a standout element, with funny visuals and characters, such as a buff Santa, contributing to an overall entertaining experience that evokes both laughter and emotional responses.
- “The advantages of the game include its funny and absurd plot, original rock arrangements of Christmas songs, some of which sound really epic, as well as a completely surmountable challenge.”
- “Unique, hilarious twist on rhythm games.”
- “This game has one of, if not the best soundtrack I have ever heard, and it is funny as hell.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive a generally positive reception, with users noting that they are well-suited for the game's nostalgic homage to the original Guitar Hero series. While not groundbreaking, the visuals are considered better than many AAA titles and effectively capture the game's intended aesthetic, contributing to an enjoyable overall experience.
- “The graphics are better than any other AAA game ever to exist.”
- “The music is fun, and the art and graphics are funny to look at.”
- “The graphics aren't amazing, but I honestly think they look absolutely fine and don't look any worse than games like GH3.”
- “The game's gameplay feels almost identical to the games it is inspired by, and the graphics and cutscenes look straight out of the Guitar Hero series, capturing the feeling quite well.”
- “So, thanks for some short, metal, Christmas guitar tunes and visuals!”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story campaign features a whimsical narrative with engaging elements, such as two rocker deer, across 15 levels. While some players find the story enjoyable and meaningful, others express frustration with technical issues and a lack of engaging content in the free play mode, leading to mixed feelings about the overall experience.
- “With two rocker deer playing drums and guitar in the background, the player will have to complete 15 levels of the story campaign.”
- “Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- “It's understandable considering the price and all, but even some static scenes continuing the ridiculous story would've been nice.”
- “I don't know if I'm impatient or not, but I tried doing story mode like three times (the first zone) and it failed to start like it should; I would just be watching Santa and the reindeer doing nothing.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features a short campaign that encourages replayability, allowing players to revisit the experience multiple times.
- “The campaign is short, but it offers great replayability.”
- “Even though the campaign is brief, I find myself coming back for more.”
- “The game may be short, but its replayability keeps it fresh and exciting.”
- “The campaign is short, but it lacks the depth needed for true replayability.”
- “While the game is enjoyable, I found that there isn't enough variety to make me want to replay it.”
- “The short campaign makes it feel like there's not much incentive to play again.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report stability issues, particularly noting that the game frequently freezes after failing in quick play mode.
- “The game frequently freezes after a failure in quick play.”
- “I experienced multiple crashes during gameplay, which ruined the experience.”
- “The stability issues make it nearly impossible to enjoy the game without interruptions.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of "Santa Rockstar" is highly praised for its festive and uplifting qualities, making it an ideal choice for fans of Christmas and New Year. Reviewers note that the game effectively captures the essence of a holiday-themed experience, enhancing the overall enjoyment for players.
- “But still, Santa Rockstar is suitable for fans of Christmas and New Year, as well as those who find music and the festive atmosphere uplifting.”
- “Overall, I think the game does what it wants to very well and captures the whole atmosphere and feeling of playing a GH game, which is great.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the emotional aspect of the game to be profoundly impactful, eliciting a wide range of feelings from laughter to tears, and creating an epic experience that resonates deeply.
- “It was honestly epic; the tears I cried, the blood that bled.”
- “It made me laugh; it made me cry.”