Sonority

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"Sonority is a single-player musical puzzle game with a good story, fresh take on the genre, and immersive gameplay. It has a relaxing atmosphere and is reasonably demanding, but not frustrating. The game features a raccoon character with excellent voice acting, making the experience even more enjoyable."

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

86%

Audience ScoreBased on 126 reviews

music38 positive mentions

stability4 negative mentions

The game features unique and innovative music-based puzzles that are engaging and enjoyable.
The visuals and sound design are charming, creating a relaxing atmosphere that enhances the gameplay experience.
The puzzles increase in complexity, providing a satisfying challenge without being overly difficult, making it accessible for players of various skill levels.

The game suffers from numerous bugs, including softlocks and broken achievements, which can disrupt the gameplay experience.
The story is considered weak and underdeveloped, lacking emotional depth and character interactions.
Some players found the timed sequences frustrating and the camera controls inconvenient, leading to difficulties in navigating the environment.

music
256 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
15%
83%
2%
The music in "Sonority" is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its atmospheric quality and the way it enhances the puzzle-solving experience. However, some users noted that the game primarily focuses on mathematical puzzles rather than a deep musical experience, and the lack of intuitive options for adjusting music settings can be frustrating. While the soundtrack is praised, particularly in specific areas like "the valley of stones," some players felt that the game could benefit from a more cohesive musical integration throughout.
- “Sonority is a beautiful, but emotional game about the restorative healing power of music.”
- “The music in this game is very well done.”
- “Overall it's a very atmospheric game with lots and lots of musical elements - background music, hidden chests with small melodies, at some point you even get the chance to create your own melodies in the game.”
- “The music is just a theme layered upon puzzles, which are based on addition and subtraction from 1 to 10.”
- “While everything on the surface claims it's this big musical puzzle game, the actual puzzles are purely mathematical in nature.”
- “But I have to lean slightly towards not recommending it - for a game that is centered around sound, the obnoxiously loud jumpscare music over and over really leaves a sour taste.”
story
68 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
58%
4%
The game's story is generally described as cute and child-friendly, though it often leans towards cheesy and lacks depth. While some players found it engaging and fitting within the gameplay, others criticized it for being weak, unclear, or rushed, with a few noting that the visual storytelling through mosaics added charm. Overall, the narrative serves as a light backdrop to the puzzles, appealing to a broad audience despite its simplicity.
- “I really enjoyed this game and the story was interesting.”
- “Super chilling puzzle game with an absolutely charming atmosphere and story.”
- “It's got quite a lovely story that pulls you through the game and I've found it to be quite a relaxing way to spend the evening.”
- “The story makes no sense.”
- “I'm not going to spend any time on it because you can skip most of it, but good lord this is an awful story.”
- “Apart from the map, the other negatives were too many puzzles and the story could have been fleshed out more.”
gameplay
40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
55%
37%
8%
The gameplay is praised for its innovative and unique mechanics, particularly the integration of music into puzzle-solving, which keeps the experience fresh and engaging. Players appreciate the well-designed puzzles that gradually increase in complexity, along with the stunning visuals and calming atmosphere that enhance the overall adventure. While the story may not be groundbreaking, it complements the gameplay without detracting from the enjoyment, making for a relaxing yet rewarding experience.
- “Absolutely loved the fresh, unique game mechanics.”
- “The engaging storyline, cute characters, calming music, and colorful styling help make this a relaxing game even in its trickier moments, with the fun and rewarding gameplay remaining at the forefront of the experience.”
- “The puzzles and mechanics are getting more and more complex, but it's never too much.”
- “The whole new puzzle mechanic is based on descending and ascending note sequences that will move any objects that can 'hear'.”
- “Puzzle mechanics are kept fresh by the introduction of some twists here and there and by how music causes different effects on different artifacts.”
graphics
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
44%
9%
The graphics in the game are widely praised for their beauty and attention to detail, featuring sharp, neat visuals that are both simple and cute. Players appreciate the atmospheric design and the engaging artwork, which enhances the overall experience, although some have encountered issues with character movement getting stuck in the environment. Overall, the visuals contribute significantly to the game's relaxing and immersive puzzle adventure.
- “Graphics were beautiful and you can see that the world was lovingly crafted with attention to detail.”
- “Musical puzzles + cool mechanics + atmospheric = a unique puzzle adventure with great graphics.”
- “Nice little isometric platformer with a diverting mechanic and some beautiful artwork.”
- “If you hide collectibles in hard-to-find spots, then make sure the character doesn't get stuck in the graphics/environment; also, invisible walls are meh, just put a plain wall instead.”
- “I had to constantly quit to the main menu and restart due to getting stuck within the graphics and unable to move (happened at least half a dozen times in my one short session).”
- “The visuals are simple and cute.”
emotional
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
"Sonority" is praised for its emotional depth, highlighting the healing power of music within a heartwarming and cute narrative. While players connect with the main character and appreciate the touching moments, some feel the lack of character interactions and a conclusive emotional ending detracts from the overall experience. The game successfully creates a heartfelt atmosphere, but it leaves some emotional goals unfulfilled.
- “Sonority is a beautiful, but emotional game about the restorative healing power of music.”
- “Nevertheless, it's a very cute story in a relaxing and heartwarming environment.”
- “Story and characters are funny, cute, and sometimes touching.”
atmosphere
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The game is praised for its enchanting atmosphere, heavily influenced by musical elements such as background scores and interactive melodies. Players find it to be a relaxing and immersive experience, with a charming story and captivating world that allows them to escape reality. The combination of musical puzzles and appealing graphics contributes to its unique and atmospheric puzzle adventure.
- “Overall, it's a very atmospheric game with lots of musical elements - background music, hidden chests with small melodies, and at some point, you even get the chance to create your own melodies in the game.”
- “Super chilling puzzle game with an absolutely charming atmosphere and story.”
- “100% recommendation if you are looking for a game to dive headfirst into and experience a captivating atmosphere that makes you forget all about this thing called reality.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game experiences occasional visual glitches and camera issues, which can affect gameplay, particularly in more challenging tasks like collecting all music notes. However, these stability concerns do not significantly detract from the overall experience for most players.
- “There are some visual glitches, and the camera is not always the most cooperative, but that didn't bother me too much (although it might have if I had tried to 100% the music notes).”
- “Sometimes the pathing glitches out.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, as the puzzles are straightforward and lack complexity. Additionally, there are no grinding achievements to incentivize players further.
- “The puzzles were very straightforward and rather tedious.”
- “Grinding achievements: no”
- “The puzzles were very straightforward and rather tedious.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is reported to be very well optimized for the platform, ensuring smooth performance and a seamless gaming experience.
- “Very well optimized for the deck.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by its blend of funny, cute, and occasionally touching moments, particularly in the story and character interactions. This combination creates an engaging and lighthearted experience for players.
- “The story and characters are funny, cute, and sometimes touching.”

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