Giraffe and Annika
“Making happy memories with cat ears girl! ヽ(=´▽'=)ﾉ”
[1] Intro
Giraffe and Annika. This is a 3D rhythm puzzle adventure by atelier mimina. At the time of the first announcement, the publisher was UNTIES, but it appears that the publisher was later changed to PLAYISM. The background of this game is about Anika, the girl with cat ears. One day, she woke up and found herself on the mysterious starlight island(Spica). What adventure is waiting for her?
[2] Game Experience
– Real player with 16.3 hrs in game
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It’s okay for a game about drowning. I died probably a thousand times playing through the story, and can remember almost every individual instance that didn’t involve drowning in shallow water because I couldn’t find an object or surface to climb onto. Most of the non-drowning deaths were memorable in how brutal they were as game concepts, like being immolated when straying too close to insta-kill volumes like fire or crushed to death by falling boulders. So…definitely not a kids game?
In fact, I really grapple with the question of who I would recommend this game to. Not to kids, it’s too difficult. Not to srs gamerz, it isn’t difficult enough. Not to rhythm gamers because there isn’t enough of that content. Not to adventure gamers because there are no requisite adventure features like quest logs, maps, or a compass. Not to achievement hunters because the achievements are actual (“beat the game within 4.5 hours”) burning (“cleared every hard rhythm game on S rank”) garbage (wait until Dec. 24 or 25 for a Christmas achievement!). There’s also no combat, which is a plus for me, but… not being able to fight back isn’t fun either?
– Real player with 12.2 hrs in game
Klang 2
Playing this game for 59 hours, I definitely can say I adore this game. Being the first person to review this game (probably), along with getting the first two PFC’s on 60hz on two of the hardest songs in the game on fast mode (in beta release), the gameplay is insanely addicting and the music is a real banger.
The gameplay is incredibly simple with only swipes, taps, and holds, but has a fairly deep and challenging execution, especially on keyboard and mouse. Fast mode accentuates this even more, with tight timings and fast-approaching notes.
– Real player with 68.6 hrs in game
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[Won a beta key in a wishlist milestone giveaway, did some pre-launch testing.]
I have been waiting for this game to come out for five years, and did it meet my expectations?
holy fuck yes it did
Klang 1 held a very special place in my heart for mostly sentimental reasons, along with it feeling like a one of a kind experience. I have no idea how to properly express how that game makes me feel, but it was incredible. However, it lacks polish; a playthrough without encountering any bugs whatsoever is probably impossible.
– Real player with 48.5 hrs in game
Mind Labyrinth VR Dreams
This game is kinda unique. It lets you relax in different kind of environments with really great atmospheres and music. You can actually change music in every moment and there’s quite a lot to see.
The interaction is good even if it’s not obvius. You need to look around a bit to understand what you can do and sometimes it’s really a nice surprise to find some cool stuff like the fireworks.
I’m also starting to find the hidden spheres to see what I’ll be able to unlock.
I think everyone should give it a shot and experience something different from all the other VR games right now.
– Real player with 31.6 hrs in game
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Mind Labyrinth VR Dreams is a game that try to bring something new to the world of VR. There are other “Emotional or Relax” VR game out there but this one is able to make things more interesting and looks more inspired on the environment and music.
It’s not the same beach and island or the same jungle, instead it gives you environments that are truly able to touch your feelings and make it feel you immersed in dreamlike scenes that you’ll hardly find everywhere else.
– Real player with 10.5 hrs in game
LOOM™
Loom is a fun and charming game with an interesting world and unique way of interacting it. Unfortunately, while this version does have voiced characters, some dialogue and scenes have been cut. I’d recommend the FM-Towns version run through ScummVM, which one can find with a quick google search if one wants a fuller experience. The EGA version is also the creator’s preferred version, which completely uncensored, so that version is recommended as well. Finally, listening to the audio drama, which is on YouTube, is also recommended to provide a bit more background on the world of Loom.
– Real player with 12.0 hrs in game
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AUDIO
| Peaceful |
VISUAL
| Beautiful |
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DIFFICULTY
| Moderate |
VIBE
| Nostalgia |
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CRAVING
| Mystique |
ON SALE
| Sometimes |
PROS: Mysterious and alluring world that is rich with lore. Interesting musical system, no hand-holding. Nice voice-acting.
CONS: First game of a planned trilogy that never came to fruition. Starting the first game to a project that’s been unfinished for around 25 years now may sound completely absurd to people who have never played Loom. Understandably so. Many different versions of Loom were released, and I’m disappointed to see that this was not a version cobbled together for the most content available.
– Real player with 11.7 hrs in game
Symphonic Rain
Do you believe in fairy tales?
Symphonic Rain is a really great visual novel. It’s mostly mundane and slice of life, at least on the surface. There is a lot going on behind the scenes and while there are some clues, it doesn’t really come together until the very end. One very big plot point requires a little suspension of disbelief, but this same reveal also relies on the concepts of love and faith.
Its bright and sweet, subtle and wholesome on the surface, but is truly quite dark beneath its unassuming cover.
– Real player with 83.6 hrs in game
This is a bit strange for me to say… but I THINK I’m recommending this visual novel. The reason I’m so unsure is because it has a LOT of flaws, some of which I would say probably doesn’t make it worth the slog of playing it, but having persevered all the way through to the end, I did experience some things that I really enjoyed. But does it balance out? I’ll try to find that answer now.
Symphonic Rain’s premise is right up my street; the story plays out in a music school as the protagonist is attempting to graduate, working towards a musical ensemble between the player and the heroine of your choosing. I also really like how all of the background visuals have a hand drawn look to them - it’s a refreshing change from stock photo style pictures of schools and the like you see in a lot of VNs. The way the character sprites blink their eyes also adds something - it’s a small animation but it brings the characters to life more. The game’s themes on that basis are fantastic, and I was really looking forward to playing the game. However, from the first playthrough, of which I did many, as I wanted to experience all possible endings, it became apparent that there were some rough edges to the game, and with each route I took, the flaws got more and more major to the point where I wasn’t really enjoying myself - the only thing that pushed me through in the end was to find out what the truth behind the plot really was, feeling a bit like a morbid curiosity considering I was struggling to stay entertained at times. I’ll break down exactly what bothered me.
– Real player with 63.4 hrs in game
The Metronomicon: Slay The Dance Floor
This game… this game is just a work of art. A diamond in the rough. I’m so sad this game isn’t known, the word needs to be out to all lovers of Rythm-based games. Because this is my absolute #1 favorite Rythm matching game in the whole wide world. The gameplay is exiting. The story halfway takes itself seriously, the voice acting is enthusiactic,, the soundtrack BOPS and the cutscenes are incredibly cheesy, but looking past the cringe it really adds some charm to the game and its characters. I sum this game up to my friends as “Darkest Dungeon and Guitar Hero mixed together but with neon lights and electronic music” Puuba took the concept of an RPG / Rythm matching game and nailed it on the head.
– Real player with 69.8 hrs in game
In short, if you enjoy rythm games and are looking for a unique spin on the genre, buy this game. You won’t be disappointed.
In many more words, Metronomicon is, as advertised, a mix of rythm and rpg, and boy has it been executed well. It’s honestly amazing.
First of all, despite this game being an indie title developed by a small studio that simply doesn’t have the money to license big, well known songs, the song’s library of 50+ songs seriously won’t disappoint you. Just like the game, the songs in it are hidden gems in themselves. All of them are absolute bops and perfectly set the mood.
– Real player with 40.8 hrs in game
Rhythm Mage VR
The rhythm of the universe has been thrown off by a mysterious force. Portals are appearing all over the land, letting frustratingly cute creatures from other dimensions into our world. After many millennia of rest, Alfred must once more take up the mantle of Rhythm Mage and restore the rhythm of the universe. Only he is able to get the universe back in sync and close the portals once and for all!
Gameplay:
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Ascendum
Control both Holy and Shadow vessels at the same time using a controller or a keyboard and use their different interactions with golden objects to overcome challenges. However, don’t separate the twins too much! They are connected with the spiritual bond and one cannot go far away from the other. If you don’t want to play alone, bring a friend, and enjoy the game as a Co-op adventure.
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Solve mind-bending puzzles
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Defeat scary bosses and overcome difficult platforming sequences
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Master the control over 2 characters at the same time using a controller or a keyboard.
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If controlling 2 characters at the same time seems hard or confusing, bring a friend to help you and enjoy the game as a Co-op adventure, where teamwork becomes a key to success.
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Play Co-op with 2 controllers, in an old-school way, using one keyboard or Steam Remote Play Together feature.
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Help twin vessels solve and fight their way through 5 different zones.
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Hand-painted zones, from grassy and peaceful hills to the depths of the scary caverns and spiky hellish lands and even to the nearly destroyed landscape that defies laws of gravity.
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This adventure contains 60+ levels, with most of the levels containing multiple parts and puzzles.
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Enjoy the game’s amazing soundtrack, containing relaxing, haunting, scary, but also inspiring tracks.
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Collect over 20 collectible pieces and uncover the story of this strange world
Holodance
I’ve tried a few of the popular VR rhythm games: Beat Saber, McOsu, Airtone, and Holodance
Music selection
Holodance and McOsu support osu! beatmaps, and Beat Saber has its own unofficial library of songs (requires a mod).
Only McOsu does not include any songs, and only Airtone does not support custom songs.
With Holodance, I usually used the ability to select a random song within a difficulty range.
Gameplay
With custom songs, Holodance provides three ways of hitting notes:
– Real player with 363.3 hrs in game
At 71 years old I’m quite certain most other players of this VR game are considerably younger than I am. I just started playing it yesterday. I’ve logged in 2.2 hours of play so far, gathered 10,200,000 points, and am enjoying it a lot. I exercise close to 3 hours a day, and this game will now add a bit more to that. Primarily arm exercise of course, but arms need exercise too.
This game is different in that you are not just hitting targets flying at you, you have to use your brain too. You need to quickly determine what type of target is coming and where you need to hit it, and then move your arm in the correct direction to capture that orb and get the points for it. Plus you have very little time to make these determinations.
– Real player with 46.1 hrs in game
Fantasy Sliding Puzzle
SO HOT AND SEGGSY ZAMNNN 🥰😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😫😫😫😫😫😫😫😫😫😫🥛🥛🥛🥛🥛🥛🥛💦💦💦💦💦💦💦💦💦💦
– Real player with 0.2 hrs in game