VVAV ONE
- December 22, 2023
- SINKERSIX Inc.
Get on Steam"VVAV ONE" is a rhythm game on Steam featuring various tracks from artists, including the first appearance of the "" series. Players must survive through different mission zones in a battle for survival. New hot songs from other artists will also be added in the future.
Reviews
- The game features a nice selection of M2U's music, which enhances the overall experience.
- The UI is clean and readable, providing a pleasant interface for players.
- Despite being in Early Access, the game shows promise with stable performance and good mapping for the available songs.
- The charting is criticized for being unnatural, with excessive hold notes and a lack of variety in gameplay.
- The battle pass system is seen as overly grindy and stressful, requiring players to play daily to unlock songs.
- The limited song library and lack of competitive features make the game feel less appealing, especially for casual players.
- music22 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 73 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The music aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with players appreciating the inclusion of classic tracks from M2u but criticizing the limited song variety and the grind required to unlock new content through the battle pass system. Many users feel that the daily requirement to play 10 songs for minimal points creates a stressful experience, and the overall music selection is seen as homogeneous, lacking appeal for newcomers. While the mapping of the songs is praised, the game is still in early access, leading some to hope for future updates that will expand the music library and improve features.
“M2u is one of my favorite musicians; sometimes I'm just a beginner at this rhythm game, but it's pretty fun for sure.”
“The music, while currently a limited lineup, features a bunch of classic M2u tracks which are brilliant as always.”
“Otherwise, the game is fun, and with M2u's songs being included, it makes the experience a whole lot better.”
“The way to get points is mainly by playing 10 songs a day in this game's tiny library, for a measly 100 points; the first level of the battle pass is already 500 points to give you an idea of how insanely much work this is going to be, nigh impossible even if you do this daily.”
“The music variety is also really lacking and they aren't appealing to newcomers at all.”
“The unlockable songs are locked behind grinding, which by the way is extremely tedious with no variety between each song.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally appreciated for its style, but some users feel it lacks depth, particularly in single-player mode, and may cater too much to casual players. There are concerns about its mechanics and overall competency for higher-level play, suggesting that it may benefit from further development.
“I like the gameplay style, but I understand this is the beta version or first release.”
“While I am a massive rhythm game fan, I acknowledge that there are aspects of this game that may not cater to higher-level play.”
“Seriously, if this game had only a single-player mode with no extra mechanics and targeted casual players, it would have been better.”
“I will point out that while I am a massive rhythm game fan, the various aspects of this game do have a weak spot in my skill and knowledge, therefore it is not my place to comment on the game's competency for higher-level play (readability, unpopular gameplay choices, etc).”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The story aspect is criticized for its limited number of missions, leading to a feeling of forced gameplay to earn points and access songs, which creates a stressful sense of FOMO (fear of missing out).
“The story is incredibly shallow, lacking depth and meaningful character development.”
“I found the plot to be predictable and uninspired, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“The narrative feels disjointed and fails to connect the various elements of the game.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding required to unlock songs to be tedious and lacking in variety, making the experience feel monotonous.
“The unlockable songs are locked behind grinding, which is extremely tedious with no variety between each song.”
“Grinding feels like a chore rather than an enjoyable part of the game.”
“The repetitive nature of grinding makes it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are praised for their quality, offering a pleasing visual experience complemented by a well-designed menu and interface, which stands out among other keyboard rhythm games on Steam. Overall, players appreciate the good graphical and sound feedback, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.
“The game features a nice selection of songs, good charts, and overall impressive graphical and sound feedback, providing a pleasing experience.”
“The menu and interface are well-designed, which is not a common standard for many keyboard rhythm games available on Steam.”
“I'm curious to see how the game will evolve during its early access, especially considering its already strong graphical presentation.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is reported to have strong optimization, with users noting a lack of significant performance issues or bugs that could negatively impact playability.
“Fortunately, so far the game seems absent of any considerable performance issues or bugs that could be detrimental to playability.”
