String Theory

About

"String Theory" is an audio puzzle game that trains players to recognize musical chords with 20 original pieces of music and 14 different chord variations each. It features over 20 instruments and offers challenges to both formally trained musicians and casual listeners. With randomized levels, Chaos mode, and Time Attack, this game provides a cacophony of engaging challenges.

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Play Modes

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

65%

Audience ScoreBased on 52 reviews

music30 positive mentions

grinding2 negative mentions

The game is a fun and interactive way to train your ear to recognize different chord qualities, making it suitable for musicians of all skill levels.
It provides a good starting point for beginners, reinforcing basic music theory concepts like major and minor chords.
The game features a variety of music styles and includes numerous levels and achievements, enhancing replayability.

The educational value is limited, as it lacks depth in teaching music theory concepts and can feel simplistic for experienced musicians.
There are issues with the game's accuracy, such as mislabeling chords and providing insufficient feedback on mistakes.
The game can become tedious, especially when having to restart levels after a single mistake, which may frustrate players.

music
130 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
74%
3%
The music aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many users appreciating its potential as an ear training tool for beginners and budding musicians, while others criticize its lack of depth and variety. Some players find the background music distracting and repetitive, hindering their learning experience, while others enjoy the diverse styles presented. Overall, it is seen as a fun, albeit limited, educational game that may not fully satisfy seasoned musicians seeking a comprehensive music theory experience.
- “This fun musical game is genre defining and is the logical evolution of using computers to help us train our minds in the realm of music.”
- “Recognizing chords and matching notes to music is a fun experience in this musical game.”
- “Many different styles of music are represented here and are sufficiently varied to keep us interested.”
- “As a musician, I can tell you that this 'game' is really bad!”
- “This game is so very stripped down of almost everything that is possible in music and music theory; it's actually just a bad joke!”
- “The music is lackluster.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its humor, particularly through its collection of funny achievements, making it appealing even to those who aren't musicians. Players appreciate the lighthearted and entertaining elements that enhance the overall indie gaming experience.
- “If you are not a musician and enjoy cool indie games with lots of funny achievements, grab it!”
- “The game features a variety of funny achievements that keep the experience light-hearted.”
- “The humor in the game is cleverly woven into the gameplay, making it a delightful experience.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect tedious, particularly when they nearly complete a tier but must restart due to a single mistake, leading to frustration and a sense of repetitiveness.
- “With 8 strings, I found it tedious when you get most of the tier correct but then have to restart the tier because of one mistake.”
- “With 8 strings, I found it tedious when you get most of the tier correct but then have to restart the tier because of one mistake.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay features unique mechanics that define the game's experience, setting it apart from others.
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews do not directly address the aspect of "optimization" in a gaming context, instead focusing on the cognitive benefits of musicianship. Therefore, no relevant summary can be provided regarding optimization in games.