StepX
- September 26, 2017
- LillyWelland inc.
StepX is a music game on Steam that allows players to create and customize their own beats using a virtual launchpad. With various musical instruments, adjustable tempo, volume, tonality, and effects, players can bring their musical ideas to life through simple mouse clicks. The game also includes features to import, export, and save presets of creations.
Reviews
- Easy to use and great for novice musicians to create simple tunes.
- Fun and enjoyable for making basic music, perfect for kids and beginners.
- Works well on multiple platforms, including Linux, and has a cool UI.
- Limited features and sounds, making it feel too basic and lacking depth.
- Issues with saving and loading songs can lead to poor sound quality.
- No achievements or multiplayer options, which may reduce replay value.
- music10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The music aspect of the game is described as a basic yet enjoyable music creation tool, particularly suited for novice musicians and beat makers. While users appreciate its simplicity and fun factor, they report significant issues with saving and loading songs, which can lead to distorted playback and loss of sound quality. Overall, it offers a decent platform for beginners, but its limitations and technical glitches detract from the experience.
“Perfect for novice beat makers that are interested in making music!”
“While being very simple, you can actually make some sweet music with this.”
“A very nice music maker, basic and not overpriced.”
“The music creator tool is way too basic.”
“When I try to save a little song and load it again, the program freaks out and plays my music like it's a video game running at a bad frame rate, completely messing with the sound by cutting some of the sound clips in half and making my cute little piano ditty sound bad.”
“If it's going to make my tunes sound like garbage after saving, I'm leaving a bad review.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with some players praising the vibrant visuals and detailed environments, while others criticize the performance issues and lack of polish in certain areas. Overall, the aesthetic appeal is noted, but technical execution varies.
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's story is noted for its engaging narrative, though some players feel it could benefit from deeper character development and more intricate plot twists. Overall, it provides a solid foundation that enhances the gaming experience.