Everhood
Play Everhood!! (and nominate the game for best soundtrack!)
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How did this slip my radar?
How are none of my friends talking about this game?
Every year if I am lucky I come across a game so good I wish I could go back in time just to play it for the first time again - and that game always becomes by Game of The Year. That game for me this year is Everhood. And I knew that within 30 minutes of playing the game. I’m nominating the game for Best Soundtrack – cause the OST is amazing and I feel it has a better chance of winning a nomination in that category but it was hard not to vote it as GOTY just from my personal experience with the game.
– Real player with 23.2 hrs in game
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Everhood is probably one of my favorite games I’ve played this year!! I’m nominating it for best soundtrack because oh my god. There is not one song in this game’s OST that I actively dislike.
The character design and writing is SO good and I found myself liking almost every single one I’ve encountered.
This game can be so weird and funny but at the same time I’ve cried just thinking about the ending!!!
It’s just… REALLY good, I can’t think of much else to say. Putting things into words is really hard for me, but I hope this got my feelings across well.
– Real player with 21.1 hrs in game
Sonority
Sonority is a music-based puzzle game. You are playing as Esther, a young girl who has made it her task to unveil the secrets of music. Equipped with her panpipes she arrives at the mysterious rockery, where she will have to use her wits to pass test after test. Will the legendary preceptors of music be at her side?
Unveil the secrets of the abandoned rockery and find out what happened to it and its former inhabitants.
Use music to manipulate your environment to your advantage. Traverse ravines, ascend rock spires and rejuvenate the world around you.
Delve deeper and find the lost songs and art of Sonority and get to know our talking, singing raccoon.
Read More: Best Story Rich Puzzle Games.
A Musical Story
A Musical Story is a rhythm game set against a 70s backdrop. Explore the memories of Gabriel, a young man trying to come to terms with his situation through the connections to his musical memory. Each correctly played melody opens a new chapter into Gabriel’s past, bringing him closer to the truth.
Key Features
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Rekindle Gabriel’s memories with rhythmic button presses in time with the music
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Storytelling without words – discover Gabriel’s journey through music and visuals alone
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Gabriel’s story comes to life through a beautifully crafted art style
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A unique original soundtrack featuring 26 songs
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Play every song perfectly to unlock a hidden chapter
A Musical Story is the debut game from independent French developer, Glee-Cheese Studio. They are: Charles Bardin (Game Design + Music), Maxime Constantinian (Programmer), Valentin Ducloux (Music + Integration), Alexandre Rey (Artistic Direction).
Read More: Best Story Rich Instrumental Music Games.
Memody: Sindrel Song
This is a game that grows on you… And in you, like a flower daemon.
I have to admit, I had trouble getting into this game at first. I went in expecting a rhythm game, and played it like one. But Memody: Sindrel Song isn’t a rhythm game, and in fact it’s not even really a music game - at least, not exclusively. Yes, the music is there, yes, it’s really hard when you first start out and you’ll fail a lot, yes, the songs are varied and nice to listen to (especially considering the total of 12 unique notes used over 7 songs), and yes, I did spend way too long trying to get 180% on all the songs. But under each song is also a carefully and intricately crafted character. And that’s where Memody: Sindrel Song begins to take on a new shape.
– Real player with 21.4 hrs in game
It’s hard to give this game a poor review—not so much because the game is without fault but because of the backstory behind it and the man doing the development. (Just do a little investigation into why this game was made and you’ll get the picture. Do a little more research on Toby himself, and . . . well, his mind isn’t in the best place, he reads reviews, and he doesn’t take negative ones particularly well.) I totally get the idea creating a passion project and releasing it because it’d be a shame not to—I’ve done that myself with creative writing (also about cancer, coincidentally—Google “Taialin oblivion” for that). But that makes reviewing the game by its own merits difficult. If you’re reading this, Toby, I criticize the game, not the person—it takes astounding courage to publish something like this.
– Real player with 18.1 hrs in game
Wandersong
Wandersong
A Brilliant Game About The Beauty Of Music, Cooperation, And Friendship
(LIGHT SPOILERS)
Well I certainly didn’t expect this game to evoke that much emotion from me! I wasn’t even aware I owned this title, and will try and figure out exactly how it managed to fall into my lap. In this game, you play as The Bard, a lovable, positive, and sometimes naive little guy, who happens to figure out that the world is in danger and that it needs a hero. The game tricks any unaware players into thinking it is a generic adventure game following the typical “hero’s quest” such as in games like The Legend Of Zelda , but it ends up being so much more than that. Music is central to this game’s mechanics, and all interactions essentially involve some form of music, but it all involves a flick of the right stick in one of eight different directions. Throw in some puzzles, light platforming, and even some battles here and there, and you have a unique game full of charm, dedication, and something that many games lack nowadays - soul. There is so much that can be said about this game that is positive, that I figured we get the few “negatives” out of the way (more like neutral points if we’re being honest here).
– Real player with 24.0 hrs in game
The first review I’m ever writing on Steam. Mild spoiler warnings but nothing too telling.
This game was a phenomenon - I highly recommend it to both my friends who may see this review and the general consensus.
The game follows a (briefly) un-named Bard, who loves to sing. Turns out that whilst a lot of people are against this lifestyle of singing your way to victory, it pulls him a long way through a very colourful and deep journey to save the world - because he wants to, not because he was chosen to.
– Real player with 18.6 hrs in game
Embracelet
Embrace the friendship
Embracelet is very chill game. It’s a story driven game about a boy who’s given a magical bracelet and it give the boy some supernatural powers. He travels to the small fictional island in Norway to find what happened to his grandad and his adventure begins.
On the way he finds friends and spends some time with them. There are some humorous scenes, sad moments and even some thrilling action. Nevertheless the game is very relaxing. All the main characters are really lovable but maybe there’s not enough time to fully connect with them. I wish I could’ve spent more time with those two friends to know them better.
– Real player with 7.9 hrs in game
Embracelet is a narrative and expressive 3D adventure in third person view with low poly graphic style. It was developed by Mattis Folkestad, founder of the one man studio Machineboy in Norway; he composed even the soundtrack. It is commendable that an indie author has ventured into the difficult task of developing a narrative and expressive game with few financial and human resources; that’s the reason why the game is worth of our attention. Let me say that the experiment is totally successful. I’m very happy that Mattis submitted a copy of the game to my curator page on Steam; it’s very rare to receive games as good as this one. You can play it also on Nintendo Switch.
– Real player with 7.8 hrs in game
Syn
**When promises are broken.
When the walls turn to dust.
When rules are unspoken.
When the holy structures rust.
The serpent shall awaken.
And open up its eyes.
Our bonds will be forsaken.
And light exposed as lies.
An answer must be given.
But the knowledge is corrupt.
Sin can’t be forgiven.
Until order is disrupt.
The way must be revealed.
Truth must be undone.
Ancient wounds are healed.
When two are joined as one**
An accident interrupts Roark’s religious initiation and plunges him into adventure. Run, jump, solve music-based puzzles, and save Roark’s tribe from destruction. No prior music knowledge required, just ears and eyes.
Adventure and mystery await.
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An adaptive soundtrack which interacts with the world
What you do in the world changes the song. Changes in the song affect the world.
The soundtrack plays a note causing a platform appear. You jump on the note to cross a cliff before it disappears.
You use a magic spell to shift the pitch of the song up. The note-platform moves up as well. You can now reach a higher place.
You change the song’s tempo. The flow of time changes.
You change the key of a song. The world’s gravity changes.
You get the idea.
No prior music knowledge required, just ears and eyes.
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A single player game with a rich story.
You play as Roark. A young man being initiated into his nomadic tribe. Travel with the tribal elders as they teach you the ways of the world.
Learn the mythology of Roark’s people all the way back to the creation of the world.
Solve the mystery of Ancient Zebulon, a mighty empire which vanished at the height of its power. All that remains of Zebulon today are ruins and sand. What became of that god-like race?
Reveal the final knowledge to understand the nature of Syn.
Evergreen Blues
Found this while looking for free horror games. I don’t play games like these but this…this does put a smile on my face.
I want more.
– Real player with 1.3 hrs in game
This game is so beautiful and relaxing! It’s simple to play and doesnt take long to complete but is a game I’ve found soothing and 100% replayable
– Real player with 0.6 hrs in game
Starstruck: Hands of Time
Play guitar in an interactive rock opera
Play guitar in musical story segments, with a catchy soundtrack featuring live instruments and singing by Elsie Lovelock (Hazbin Hotel). If you still have your Guitar Hero or Rock Band guitar controller, dust it off, because this game supports it!
Destroy the world as a giant human hand
Demolish houses, solve puzzles, and open new paths for other characters as a giant hand. Unleash your destructive potential using hammers, screwdrivers, and more.
A strange game set in a miniature world
Save the future by exploring the strange diorama world of 20XX. Meet weirdly cute characters and unravel the mystery of how their little lives are connected to the end of mankind.
No rhythm? No problem
If you want to experience the music and story without the stresses of rhythm gameplay, you can enable “Autoplay” in the options menu. When Autoplay is enabled, the rhythm gameplay sections will play themselves.
Features
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Explore three intertwined adventures set in a charming diorama world, switching characters to solve puzzles and change the future.
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Play guitar and dodge attacks to an original soundtrack in catchy musical story segments.
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Destroy the world as a giant human hand in hectic action-puzzle gameplay. (By the way, you can also customize the hand’s size and skin color.)
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Extensive controller support allows you to play with your keyboard, Xbox controller, PS4 controller, Switch Pro Controller, or even guitar controller! You can also remap controls as you wish for the rhythm gameplay.
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Adjust the difficulty level between “Normal” and “Master” mode for the rhythm gameplay to suit your style, or just sit back and watch with “Autoplay” mode.
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Original soundtrack by acclaimed composer Andrew Allanson features live instruments and vocals spanning many genres.
The Forest Quartet
The Forest Quartet is a 3D narrative puzzler about a gone, but not forgotten, lead singer.
Play her spirit and travel through 3 acts unique to the members of her band for a final concert.
Face their emotions, solve puzzles and fight the corruption plaguing their souls.
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Something strange has taken over the once green and lush nature that Kirk would draw his inspiration from. The fungus slowly creeps and turns growth into decay.
Use the power of your voice to restore the forest.
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The forest has become an abyss of darkness.
Creatures have awoken from the depths of the underground, swarming JB’s house.
Find the light that once existed to reignite JB’s musical spark.
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A volcano has erupted, spitting lava out into the nearby forest causing fires and destruction.
Reestablish a system of water in the deep underground and reconnect lost pipes to stop the volcanic eruption.
- Sing to interact with objects, create light with your fingertips. Glide, float, and transform into butterflies to explore the band members' psyches.
- Environments and objects add unique layers to the soundtrack. Whether it be crackling forest fires or the cold winds from the deep caverns.
- Live through heartbreak and loss. Recover from grief and restore the band’s musical spark.
- No written descriptions or instructions, progressively gain powers for your travels.
Note from the developer:
The Forest Quartet is a personal and family made project. The original jazz score is composed by Mads' father, Nina is voiced by his sister, the soundtrack is performed by select musicians from The Danish Radio Big Band based in Copenhagen, Denmark.