Tempo

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Tempo is a single player casual racing game. It was developed by Aestronauts and was released on November 1, 2021. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Tempo is a rhythm platforming game, but instead of staying on the beat... You make the beat!

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70%

Audience ScoreBased on 89 reviews

music9 positive mentions

grinding1 negative mentions

Distinctive retro-wave visuals with vibrant neon colors and futuristic landscapes create an appealing atmosphere.
Musical tracks are well-selected, providing enjoyable background music that complements gameplay.
Gameplay offers a unique twist on rhythm games by allowing players to set their own pace, adding an adrenaline-fueled challenge.

The game lacks true rhythm-based mechanics, often feeling disconnected from the music, reducing its appeal as a rhythm game.
Some levels are very difficult and the learning curve can be steep, which may frustrate players.
Visual effects like glitch animations can be overwhelming or cause discomfort, and some UI elements lack customization, affecting accessibility.

music
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
64%
9%
Reviews of the music in this game are mixed; while some praise the soundtracks as enjoyable and fitting the visuals, others criticize the music quality, poor synchronization with gameplay, and lack of true rhythm integration. Many note that the music often feels like background noise rather than an integral part of the experience, reducing the game’s appeal as a rhythm title. Overall, the soundtrack is appreciated by some but hampered by gameplay design choices that neglect meaningful musical interaction.
- “This game is one of the best free games on Steam in my opinion, and almost all the negative points in the reviews have been fixed or added, like colour blind mode and keybindings. The songs are actually amazing, and I can see myself grinding levels to get on those leaderboards. Overall, a very good game but can be challenging.”
- “Insane soundtracks.”
- “I can see this being well played, the graphics are great, the music is great, and it's a nice chill music game!”
- “This is a basic Guitar Hero ripoff, but most of the gameplay and thematic elements have been stripped out, leaving a weak 'Dance Dance Revolution' style game where you set your own pace because the developer couldn't get the soundtrack and timing right.”
- “The game is very difficult, the music doesn't match the background or the tiles, the music is bad quality and unrecognizable. The titles of the songs don't represent the actual music; they use popular song titles but the music isn't even the same tune.”
- “I enjoy rhythm games, but this game has little to do with rhythm, and more about typing in the arrow keys as fast as possible. The arrows are difficult to see in most cases, making for a very stop-and-go experience; furthermore, the music is exceedingly dull, which should not be the case for a game literally called 'Tempo.' I'd give this game a pass if I were you.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
67%
The gameplay is criticized for lacking integration of music into the core mechanics, resulting in a simplified rhythm experience that feels stripped down compared to similar titles. While visuals and music are praised, the learning curve is poorly balanced, offering little variation in difficulty that can frustrate players early on.
- “Tempo is a rhythm game that has really nice visuals, music, and gameplay mechanics but fails a little bit when it comes to providing a good learning curve to the player, as there is no difference in the difficulty of the tracks from what I've played, putting the player in front of a wall to climb before being able to properly enjoy the game.”
- “Do not get this expecting music to play any part of the gameplay.”
- “This is a basic Guitar Hero ripoff, but most of the gameplay and thematic elements have been stripped out, leaving a weak 'Dance Dance Revolution' from Temu where you 'set your own pace' because the developer couldn't get the soundtrack and timing right.”
- “Do not get this expecting music to play any part in the gameplay.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
33%
User opinions on the graphics are mixed, with some praising the visuals as great and enjoyable, while others feel the graphics are subpar and detract from the overall appeal of the game.
- “The graphics are great, providing a visually pleasing experience that complements the chill music game atmosphere.”
- “Tempo is a rhythm game that has really nice visuals, music, and gameplay mechanics.”
- “The visuals in Tempo are appealing and enhance the overall experience of the game.”
- “The graphics aren't great... that will understandably be a turn off for a lot of gamers, and it's a big contributor to the failure of the game to attract gamers despite having no up-front cost.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game offers an engaging grinding experience that motivates players to level up and compete on leaderboards, with challenging but rewarding progression.