Sound Shapes

 PlayStation 4
User Score
7.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 163 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 93 out of 163
  2. Mixed: 40 out of 163
  3. Negative: 30 out of 163

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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. 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.
  3. 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
  4. 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:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  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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