Sound Shapes

 PlayStation 4
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7.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 163 Ratings

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  1. Dal_ReviewedDat
    Aug 19, 2015
    5
    Another PS+ (Aug 15) and another game I'd not thought of buying before

    It's fun to an extent. I downloaded it with very little knowledge other than it was a music based game. It's okay, but.... As music games go, my favourites are 'Parappa the Rapper', I like Guitar Hero games, and I used to love REZ on the ps2 - a game whereby a beat was struck in time with killing enemies - it    Another PS+ (Aug 15) and another game I'd not thought of buying before

    It's fun to an extent. I downloaded it with very little knowledge other than it was a music based game. It's okay, but....

    As music games go, my favourites are 'Parappa the Rapper', I like Guitar Hero games, and I used to love REZ on the ps2 - a game whereby a beat was struck in time with killing enemies - it worked well.

    And that's my issue with Sound Shapes. It doesn't feel like I'm doing anything other than playing a sub-standard level on Little Big Planet with music attached to items on screen. It just doesn't inspire me.

    I'm sure it'll have its hardcore fan base, and I appreciate it's very open to creativity in designing your own levels, but so is Little Big Planet - I'm not 100%, but I'm pretty sure you could re-create this game better on LBP3.

    I've not been inspired enough to get into the community on Sound Shapes - i played a few user designed customer levels and found the loops/music a little poo and on someones level it was littered with bugs/places the ball would get stuck and need to restart to get out of.    … Expand
  2. jedi5diah
    Jan 29, 2014
    9
    Basically its a Platformer.

    Gorgeously done and executed. the theme and the musical creation community potential it just out of this world. I'm not really a big fan of such games, but it does bring a different pallet from all those action packed games and put a smile on your face. This games has to be appreciated, it doesn't punish (hard) you for failing so it encourages more people    Basically its a Platformer.

    Gorgeously done and executed. the theme and the musical creation community potential it just out of this world.

    I'm not really a big fan of such games, but it does bring a different pallet from all those action packed games and put a smile on your face. This games has to be appreciated, it doesn't punish (hard) you for failing so it encourages more people to continue on and try again.

    The icing on the cake will be this is a CROSS BUY game...

    sweet deal i say!    … Expand
  3. Batfinkskinner
    Mar 21, 2014
    8
    Weird, abstract and yet somehow addictive. give it a go and surprise yourself. A blob that makes music by platforming is possibly the oddest game I ever played.
  4. GrassDaemeon
    Dec 16, 2013
    10
    #First
    lol jockes this game is good.
    It has good controls.
    It has tight movement.
    the music is good.
    The editor is great.
    The online content is good (sometimes)
  5. Karimchii
    Mar 31, 2014
    8
    This is one of the most innovative games I've played, the way they have mixed both the sound element and the physics of the game play is spot on. I was very impressed by this game. Especially by the death mode which was extremely hard and required precision as you have a very short time to complete tasks. The added bonus for a lot of people is that the game is cross-buy meaning oneThis is one of the most innovative games I've played, the way they have mixed both the sound element and the physics of the game play is spot on. I was very impressed by this game. Especially by the death mode which was extremely hard and required precision as you have a very short time to complete tasks. The added bonus for a lot of people is that the game is cross-buy meaning one purchase and you can download it on your PS4/PS3/VIta, cross-buy is also included with the add DLC.

    In conclusion, a great game that I would gladly play a sequel of 8/10    … Expand
  6. tsakiym
    Aug 21, 2015
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. you f**king kidding me right? did someone actually pay to play this? is this a game? the only thing that im happy about this ''game'' is the music...but...f**k me.. patapon was way better..… Expand
  7. ourtimehascome
    Mar 29, 2017
    3
    There are good ideas in Sound Shapes. The music is (usually) well done enough, and there are some interesting platforming abilities. However, the way both interact each other is poor and ineffective. Beck and Deadmaus commit great soundscapes (heh), unfortunately the platforming doesn't hold up.
  8. drlowdon
    May 5, 2016
    4
    Sound Shapes is one of those games where the concept is better that the execution. Mixing music with the platform genre has been done well in the past (the music levels in Rayman Legends being the best example) but in this case the platforming is slow, and rather dull, and you never really fell as though the the music is actually part of the gameplay. I gave it a good 45 minutes toSound Shapes is one of those games where the concept is better that the execution. Mixing music with the platform genre has been done well in the past (the music levels in Rayman Legends being the best example) but in this case the platforming is slow, and rather dull, and you never really fell as though the the music is actually part of the gameplay. I gave it a good 45 minutes to hopefully pick up but it never did and I won't bother going back to it.… Expand
  9. Ashbelthor
    Jan 25, 2016
    8
    Cool and unique concept (that unsurprisingly doesn't take long to wear thin).
    As a fan of Beck, I got my money's worth just from playing 'Cities'.
    Very few 'official' levels, but community levels can be pretty nice (exluding the fact they lack the good music official levels have). I wouldn't pay full price for it but if the concept sounds good to you - definitely get it, I doubt you'll    Cool and unique concept (that unsurprisingly doesn't take long to wear thin).
    As a fan of Beck, I got my money's worth just from playing 'Cities'.
    Very few 'official' levels, but community levels can be pretty nice (exluding the fact they lack the good music official levels have).
    I wouldn't pay full price for it but if the concept sounds good to you - definitely get it, I doubt you'll be disappointed.    … Expand
  10. SrPepe
    Jun 27, 2018
    6
    El juego esta bastante bien, tiene su dificultad y es bastante divertido, pero es SUPER repetitivo, a tal punto de dejar de jugarlo porque te pudrís de lo mismo una y otra vez.
    Además cuenta con mil expansiones totalmente innecesarias a mi gusto.
  11. powernap66
    Dec 23, 2019
    7
    Imaginative game, some songs/levels I really enjoyed, others were a bit frustrating/annoying. The three Beck songs are definitely a highlight and very cleverly executed. I really enjoyed the Beat School section. The Death Mode section, not so much. I felt the game excels best when it's weird but there's a pitfall of repetitiveness that can take a lot of fun out of certain screens forImaginative game, some songs/levels I really enjoyed, others were a bit frustrating/annoying. The three Beck songs are definitely a highlight and very cleverly executed. I really enjoyed the Beat School section. The Death Mode section, not so much. I felt the game excels best when it's weird but there's a pitfall of repetitiveness that can take a lot of fun out of certain screens for songs. There are some really fantastic user created levels but also a lot of dreck among those creations too. All in all, a very mixed experience, but when it's good, it's really good.… Expand
  12. Broxxy
    Apr 13, 2022
    6
    The game itself is a fun little puzzle platformer. Honestly quite forgetable.
    Game : 6.
    Enjoyable Platinum : 6
    Difficulty to Plat : 4

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84

Generally favorable reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
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  1. Push Square
    Dec 3, 2013
    80
    If you're the type of person that enjoys user generated content, then this will definitely be your jam – and even if you don't, the clever concept and cross-buy compatibility still make it a sound investment.
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  2. 3DJuegos
    Dec 2, 2013
    80
    An inspired and creative musical platformer game with indie values but a great execution.
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  3. USgamer
    Nov 19, 2013
    80
    Almost, nearly, but not quite painfully indie cool, Sound Shapes delivers a simple, stylish and highly enjoyable platforming experience that packs some seriously good tunes.
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