Muse Dash

 Switch
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73

Mixed or average reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
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  1. TheSixthAxis
    Jul 18, 2019
    60
    Putting the weirdness of the character skins to one side, is Muse Dash worth playing? If you can pick it for a couple of quid, sure. The mechanics are intriguing, the music is alright and there’s a fair amount or replayability, given the huge collection of songs available too. If you really want to collect all of the skins, there are a fair few to choose from, but too many of them will get you odd looks on your commute to work.
  2. DualShockers
    Jul 5, 2019
    60
    Muse Dash is a fun game that is very simplistic in design. For having not listened to really any Japanese music outside of anime, I ran into a fair amount of tracks that I really enjoyed that I could see myself going back to playing just to give it another listen. At $29.99, I personally think that Muse Dash is a bit steep in price but there is a decent sized catalog of songs to keep you preoccupied and master. Muse Dash has a nice art style with great colors but it also likely isn’t a game for everyone. For those that are into this genre of gaming and music, Muse Dash might be one to look into.
  3. Edge Magazine
    Jul 20, 2019
    50
    Bonkers, yes. But Muse Dash soon becomes baffling in less endearing ways. [Issue#335, p.122]
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User Score
7.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 36 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 36
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 36
  3. Negative: 7 out of 36
  1. CloudVentura
    Sep 13, 2019
    10
    Pretty game with an addictive rhythm system, I love the art of the game and its aesthetics.
  2. Megax60
    Aug 31, 2019
    9
    its basically taiko with a lot of fanservice, fun gameplay and a good selection of music, but sometimes notes in hard mode can be confusing,its basically taiko with a lot of fanservice, fun gameplay and a good selection of music, but sometimes notes in hard mode can be confusing, but its still worth… Full Review »
  3. GamerGuysNGals
    Jun 26, 2019
    10
    "Muse Dash”
    Reviewed by: Elias S. Lutes
    Publisher: X.D. Network Inc. Developer: PeroPero Games Platforms: Steam/Mobile/Switch Ported    "Muse Dash”
    Reviewed by: Elias S. Lutes
    Publisher: X.D. Network Inc.
    Developer: PeroPero Games
    Platforms: Steam/Mobile/Switch

    Ported over from mobile, Muse Dash is a whimsical side-scrolling journey through colorful levels where you fight enemies to the rhythm of catchy music.

    You have two attacks: an upper slash and a lower attack each bound to a specific button. You can use both at once for certain notes, and mash them against boss characters for a boost to your combo score. This makes up all the combat controls you need to succeed, and where Muse Dash really shines with this is with the difficulty selector, allowing players to dial up the key count for tracks from a leisurely stroll to all-out chaos. The track selection itself is vast, with multiple DLC tracks available for purchase and more on the horizon. This collection should be enough to keep one busy for a while.

    From the very beginning you are immersed in a colorful world, with adorable enemies to smack down along with hazards to avoid along the ground as you journey forward. There is a track timer toward the top of the screen that allows you to keep track of what point you are in a given level, and there's a focus bar at the bottom that once filled grants a bonus to accumulated points. The end of every level grants a rank, and I was able to get an A rank in almost all of the Easy level difficulty tracks on my very first go, which made me confident enough to dial up the difficulty a bit more and replay what I had already conquered.

    You get to unlock additional characters and tracks as you play, and there are more to come. This game is highly worthy of praise, and should become a solid go-to for rhythm fans.

    Pros:
    Simple controls that take great advantage of the scaling difficulty settings.
    An astoundingly large track list full of catchy tunes that are very easy to get into.
    Bright and cheery visuals that captivate as well as add to the experience.
    Can transfer levels and other info from mobile.

    Cons:
    The game’s full price feels expensive, but you get future added DLC with it as well.
    Cannot transfer previous purchases from mobile.

    Overall: 10/10

    I am proud to give out my first ever perfect score to Muse Dash! Simple and sweet, it makes for a fantastic entry point to newcomers of the genre, and a welcome and rather relaxing respite for seasoned veterans. You can pick up the starter edition on Steam for less than five dollars, while the full edition is around 25 USD. The Switch edition includes all music packs.    … Full Review »
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