AudioSurf

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  1. Ciocolici
    Jul 31, 2023
    8
    "Audiosurf" is a delightfully fun and compact game that lets you ride the waves of your music, adding a unique twist to your favorite tunes. The concept is fantastic - it transforms your music collection into a colorful and interactive rollercoaster ride. However, it is worth mentioning that the game requires offline music to fully enjoy this mesmerizing experience, which might be a"Audiosurf" is a delightfully fun and compact game that lets you ride the waves of your music, adding a unique twist to your favorite tunes. The concept is fantastic - it transforms your music collection into a colorful and interactive rollercoaster ride. However, it is worth mentioning that the game requires offline music to fully enjoy this mesmerizing experience, which might be a drawback for some users.

    Despite that limitation, the gameplay itself is a blast. Audiosurf combines the joy of listening to your favorite tracks with the thrill of arcade-style gameplay, creating a captivating fusion that keeps you hooked for hours. It's an excellent way to unwind and immerse yourself in a mesmerizing world of sound and color.

    The game's mechanics are simple yet engaging. As your chosen song plays, you navigate a futuristic spaceship-like vehicle along a pulsating track. Your objective is to collect blocks or match colored gems according to the beats and tempo of the music. The rhythmic synchronization between your movements and the music creates a captivating sense of flow and achievement.

    "Audiosurf" boasts a user-friendly interface, making it easy to pick up and play. It caters to a wide range of music genres, ensuring that players can enjoy their preferred tracks while exploring various gameplay modes. The game's adaptive level generation means that no two rides are the same, enhancing replayability and keeping things fresh.

    However, it's essential to note that "Audiosurf" doesn't offer the depth or complexity of some larger-scale games. It leans more towards a casual gaming experience, making it perfect for quick sessions or relaxing moments.

    In summary, "Audiosurf" is a gem of a game that brings your music to life in an interactive and visually mesmerizing manner. Though the requirement for offline music may be a drawback for some, the gameplay experience is well worth it. So, if you're looking for a fun and engaging way to enjoy your music collection, give "Audiosurf" a try – it's a great little thing that packs a lot of enjoyment!    … Expand
  2. LT_Gruber
    Dec 12, 2022
    10
    Fun game with good synchronization.

    Audiosurf is a fun little game to pass time. Although the game is simple and repetitive it remains fun to play. You choose a song, wait for the game to load and then ride your music! Pick up blocks, make matches and score the highest amount of points. The game is a little broken because when you want to score high on the leader board, you just    Fun game with good synchronization.

    Audiosurf is a fun little game to pass time.

    Although the game is simple and repetitive it remains fun to play. You choose a song, wait for the game to load and then ride your music! Pick up blocks, make matches and score the highest amount of points.

    The game is a little broken because when you want to score high on the leader board, you just pick an incredible long and difficult song, name it whatever song you want, and the game will post your score in the appropriate track leader board.

    The animations are cool and the sync between the music and the pathway is pretty well done. I enjoy playing it when I am bored or waiting on something else to download.

    For the low price, it is worth it!    … Expand
  3. ExpertReviewer
    Mar 14, 2019
    10
    Best game out of the 2 audiosurfs, to say sadly, Audiosurf 2 wasn't cutting the edge as most.
  4. KapCritic
    Nov 16, 2018
    8
    Очень не стандартная игра для своего времени, сейчас подобных игр конечно целая куча. Игра отлично подойдет для меломанов, и по моему мнению просто идеальна для диджеев, чтобы быстро и с удовольствием ознакамливаться со свежескачаными треками.Очень не стандартная игра для своего времени, сейчас подобных игр конечно целая куча. Игра отлично подойдет для меломанов, и по моему мнению просто идеальна для диджеев, чтобы быстро и с удовольствием ознакамливаться со свежескачаными треками.
  5. killer1237
    Oct 24, 2018
    8
    Audiosurf is a game that is satisfying to play for 2-8 hours, but is not a game that you play because it's an amazing game.
  6. Smatt--
    Nov 12, 2016
    9
    Audiosurf is a great game. Simple as that.

    It has simple mechanics which are easy to get used to, and its one of those games that any Music fan would enjoy. You choose from your own music library and it makes song maps based on the song. Its definitely one of those games to play when you just want to chill out to some music and maybe play something casual whilst doing so.
  7. MaxiRE123
    Mar 16, 2016
    9
    A really little nice game that you can get for really cheap on steam ( it is often on sales). It's play based on your musics, and it is quite satisfying, especially since there is quite a few modes that allow different gameplay. The look of the game is simple, but efficient. A must have for those who like music or that want a little game for their spare time
  8. Damonw
    Oct 5, 2015
    9
    Rhythm has never felt so entertaining, you can sit for hours just playing your own music and playing along with it, beating high scores and enjoying the mesmerizing patterns.
  9. eialici
    Sep 12, 2015
    8
    Addictive game that lets you ride your own music collection. Only flaw I discovered was that you need to install I-Tunes in order to play non Mp3 files.
  10. TrilobiteG
    Jul 24, 2015
    9
    Fun, colourful, fast paced and down right addictive. Audiosurf is cheap and a must have for music lovers everywhere. The bpm time up so well with the game play that it just puts a big ol' grin on my face!
  11. Watersson
    Feb 17, 2015
    9
    Dylan Fitterer did an amazing job! His game is beautiful, relaxing and enjoyable. I liked every hour that I have spent with this game. In my opinion everybody should try it! It didnt work perfectly with every song but it's fantastic anyway!
  12. badbd518
    Jul 31, 2014
    9
    this game is very simple yet very fun and this goes to show how simple a game can be but very very fun i love video games and i really love music so to combaine them both and i can pick what songs i want yes that = win
    i give this game an
    95 / 100
  13. peashooter
    Feb 20, 2014
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I bought this game when it first came out in the year 2008. It cost 19.90 USD then, and I got it at full price (there wasn't so much discounts on steam back then). Was I skeptical? Yes, I was. I was skeptical because the concept of this game seems simplistic. Of course, this game has convinced me after a while that I have made the correct investment by paying for it at full price.

    What this game appears to be is that it converts sound files (music files such as .mp3 ones) into a linear ongoing track of some sort. You get to control a small little car-like vehicle, though the only movement you can perform are sideways. The speed of your little car-like thingy is determined by the pace of your music, which is represented by the color of the track you are riding on. I won't go into detail on the blocks and game play, but that's basically it.

    In short, this game lets you ride the music.

    And yes, you can ride on almost any musical file you've loaded into the game, and this is what make this game great and worthwhile.

    There is one particular game mode which I like - mono. It's basically a no-brainer where you simply hit the color blocks and avoid the grey blocks as you move forward along the track. It's a splendid mode relax yourself with, especially after a day of tiring work when all you want is some of your favorite music and soothing gameplay.

    I got it at 2008, and it's 2014 now. Years passed, and many parts of my life have changed. Still, what remained the same is that, after all these years, I will still give new music a run or two here, in audiosurf.

    Oh and did I mention that I am still getting e-mails from audiosurf's scoreboard saying that I have been dethroned? Yeah, it's nice to see these e-mails amidst all those work mails and all.    … Expand
  14. Jamson
    Jan 4, 2014
    10
    This music game is as fun as you make it. If you give it the time to play by adding your music then the game will be truly worth the money. The game is fun and quick to play and can never get boring as you repeat the music over and over and it never gets boring.
  15. Jaragon
    Dec 2, 2013
    9
    Quite a nice game to play if you have some spare time and you don't know what to do. I like the different modes I personally mostly play mono) and the fact there is a (sort of) co-op mode.
  16. Sven2k
    Nov 21, 2013
    10
    The game is just simply awesome. I didn't expect much from it at first but I'm so glad I got it. I literally spent 3 hours on it without even realizing. That's what happens when you combine music with fun gameplay. The game is currently on sale on the humble bundle store for only 0.99$ though the sale may have ended depending on when you're reading this review. Over all, it's a great game,The game is just simply awesome. I didn't expect much from it at first but I'm so glad I got it. I literally spent 3 hours on it without even realizing. That's what happens when you combine music with fun gameplay. The game is currently on sale on the humble bundle store for only 0.99$ though the sale may have ended depending on when you're reading this review. Over all, it's a great game, probably going to pick up the sequel after a few months.… Expand
  17. markwhitton
    Nov 20, 2013
    8
    Of all the music based games that I have played this one is my favourite… I'm not a major fan of the new your music makes the game genre; but this one looks good, it's simple and quite enjoyable! The game doesn't really have great variety, despite proclaiming many game modes they’re all basically the same thing! I will admit the fun comes from trying many of your favourite songs; and theOf all the music based games that I have played this one is my favourite… I'm not a major fan of the new your music makes the game genre; but this one looks good, it's simple and quite enjoyable! The game doesn't really have great variety, despite proclaiming many game modes they’re all basically the same thing! I will admit the fun comes from trying many of your favourite songs; and the speed of your ship and the length of the route all depend on the way the track is arranged and it’s really done very well. The main downside to the game for me comes down to the general interface being quite clunky, but overall it provides a lot of fun!… Expand
  18. lukemacu
    Aug 21, 2013
    9
    Call it a game, call it an interactive screen saver, none the less it is an enjoyable way to listen to music. Many complain about it's simplicity but that's the beauty of it really. The fact that it can make a track to a very under the radar song and still show you who else plays/listens to it.
  19. AngealHewley
    Aug 9, 2013
    9
    Highly addictive and entertaining. More games should utilize this idea as it you yourself can keep the game interesting. A good price and good value for money.
  20. VunderBob
    Aug 7, 2013
    9
    This game is simply put fun to play and gives no life to some of those old albums in your computer that you just don't listen to anymore. One of the best parts of this game is trying to find the songs the play the best in-game, (some my surprise. Try playing I'm Yours by The Script, very slow song, but fun to play). The game play itself is enjoyable and in practice rewards you for knowingThis game is simply put fun to play and gives no life to some of those old albums in your computer that you just don't listen to anymore. One of the best parts of this game is trying to find the songs the play the best in-game, (some my surprise. Try playing I'm Yours by The Script, very slow song, but fun to play). The game play itself is enjoyable and in practice rewards you for knowing where the most "intense" sections of the song come up adding even more fun to the mix. There is no better way to enjoy your music. You'll know what I mean when your racing up and down to the vibrato of a singer's voice… Expand
  21. DaedricDave
    May 18, 2013
    10
    Like Guitar Hero for the PC, but much better. This game allows you to play your own songs, which games like Guitar Hero do not. I cannot explain how wonderful this game is, it has many gamemodes and will keep you entertained for many hours.
  22. andrew_berge
    Apr 29, 2013
    9
    As a music lover, this is one of my favorite games. The game does a good job of generating tracks from your music (and supports pretty much every popular format). Yes, sometimes it will mess up and it won't fit well with the track, but anything that's generated without human supervision won't be perfect 100% of the time.

    I really have only one gripe with the game, and that is the online    As a music lover, this is one of my favorite games. The game does a good job of generating tracks from your music (and supports pretty much every popular format). Yes, sometimes it will mess up and it won't fit well with the track, but anything that's generated without human supervision won't be perfect 100% of the time.

    I really have only one gripe with the game, and that is the online high scores. There are three difficulties to the game, and there are a handful of game modes on each difficulty. The trouble is that the different game modes can have vastly different scores. My personal favorite mode, Ninja Mono, just happens to be the lowest scoring mode, and even if you play a perfect track and get the highest score possible, you'll be pitted against other game modes where people get ten times your score.

    It really is the only serious flaw that i could find. All in all, it's a great game that i highly recommend for anyone who loves music.    … Expand
  23. Carlvito622
    Apr 26, 2013
    8
    Because you use your songs to play, this game has the best soundtrack by default. However, playing for long periods of time can get repetitive. That doesn't mean that the game isn't fun, though. My favorite Audiosurf memory was getting challenged by my friend to see who could get the highest score in 2112 by Rush. I had a blast playing through the entire 20 minute epic.
  24. Valiko
    Dec 9, 2012
    9
    This game is fun to play. You can just load a song and play a game to its turn. It auto calibrates and actually changes difficulty when it gets faster and etc. as well as being a bit addictive, it was a good deal for $2.50.
  25. potatoes351
    Dec 4, 2012
    10
    AudioSurf is the best way to enjoy your music, race around a track generated from the sound of your song collecting the coloured blocks to score points. Enjoy enhancements to your song the better you play and even a nice visual show. Music will never be the same again
  26. MandarijnMarijn
    Nov 21, 2012
    10
    I love this game, its so fun and so relaxing! The game also works good with the music. If you like listening to music, then just buy this game, its DEFINITLY worth the 10 bucks.
  27. Laetteralus
    Oct 2, 2012
    10
    This is one of the best music games I have ever had the privileged of playing. The fact that I can load any song from my music library and 'surf' to it was and is literally amazing. You will not regret getting this game. If you are holding out, or are reluctant stop waiting and get it. I have currently locked in over thirty hours on this game, and I will continue to log more. The gameThis is one of the best music games I have ever had the privileged of playing. The fact that I can load any song from my music library and 'surf' to it was and is literally amazing. You will not regret getting this game. If you are holding out, or are reluctant stop waiting and get it. I have currently locked in over thirty hours on this game, and I will continue to log more. The game never gets boring, it will last as long as you love music, which is hopefully forever.… Expand
  28. 7Tenths
    Sep 10, 2012
    9
    If Guitar Hero and Tetris had a child, this would be it
  29. Democrab
    Jul 20, 2012
    10
    Awesome game, expandable as anything can be and has practically unlimited replay value (It's only limited by how many songs you own, etc) and is great fun with friends too (Try to beat each others scores!)

    Anyone expecting GH or Frets on Fire from this got the wrong game, even a cursory look at a trailer or the like would show it's nothing like those.
  30. whitefox
    Jul 16, 2012
    9
    I'd love to give Audiosurf a perfect ten - because it's the only game in my library that I'm always up for playing. My only gripes are minor - the engine that the game is based on doesn't seem very good for games, and the point system doesn't let you compare scores across different songs. There is a 'skill point' system in place which is supposed to be based on the difficulty of the songI'd love to give Audiosurf a perfect ten - because it's the only game in my library that I'm always up for playing. My only gripes are minor - the engine that the game is based on doesn't seem very good for games, and the point system doesn't let you compare scores across different songs. There is a 'skill point' system in place which is supposed to be based on the difficulty of the song you pick, but I've not seen a way to find out the skill points score for any of your playthroughs. There are ways to modify the way the game works - for example, using four lanes of coloured blocks instead of the usual three - but you have to edit the individual song tags instead of simply selecting an option in-game. --- Other than these things, this game is amazing. It's based on your music, and it heightens the experience of listening to music. It's fun.… Expand
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#18 Best PC Game of 2008
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#11 Most Discussed PC Game of 2008
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#71 Most Shared PC Game of 2008

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Generally favorable reviews - based on 25 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 25
  3. Negative: 0 out of 25
  1. Eurogamer
    70
    At the very worst, it's an ingenious multimedia toy that'll have you dusting off the untouched corners of your MP3 collection for a few happy evenings. But for those twitching fingers that still enjoy the thrill of the high score, Audiosurf has the potential to become a bite-sized obsession thanks to its quick fix gameplay and infinite musical possibilities.
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  2. Gamer 2.0
    90
    AudioSurf is very good value for money. It’s fun, fresh, and addicting.
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  3. GamerNode
    90
    Obviously a work of passion, Audiosurf is a game that must not be missed by anyone, especially with an above average interest in music.
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