Muse Dash

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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
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  1. 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, but its still worth
  2. CloudVentura
    Sep 13, 2019
    10
    Pretty game with an addictive rhythm system, I love the art of the game and its aesthetics.
  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 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    "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.    … Expand
  4. liuby33
    Feb 5, 2021
    10
    Simple yet hard to master. Muse Dash defines a "rhythm game" where there's no fancy moves and hard-to-memory trickeries, just down-to-earth rhythm following.
  5. Megaradar
    Sep 17, 2019
    10
    muse dash is hands down the most fun music game I've played in 10 plus years.

    i cant say its the best even on its hardest levels its pretty basic compared to other music games. that being said the style of the game and song selection are great and make it all worth it I've enjoyed every hour I've played of this game ever since i got it on steam and switch. i find myself loading up    muse dash is hands down the most fun music game I've played in 10 plus years.

    i cant say its the best even on its hardest levels its pretty basic compared to other music games. that being said the style of the game and song selection are great and make it all worth it I've enjoyed every hour I've played of this game ever since i got it on steam and switch.

    i find myself loading up the sound track even when playing other games its so good.
    so even if you find music games to not be your thing or to hard give this game a chance and if it costs to much look into the steam ver because you can get it without its dlc for 2.99 at its highest and its worth a try at the vary least.    … Expand
  6. Shimmeywill
    Feb 19, 2020
    10
    Incredibly simple but satisfying rhythm game with fantastic music and cute avatars. Still the funnest rhythm game I've played to date and the one I always go back to.
  7. Postaldude69
    Sep 30, 2019
    10
    Don't listen to those dumb critics, everything about this game is just a masterpiece. The DLC is worth it as they keep adding more content! A cute rhythm game with some kickass songs It's worth it!!!
  8. periculummagnum
    Oct 22, 2021
    9
    The game is plenty of fun, it has decents visuals and the music selection is also great. There is lots of fun to be had with this one.
  9. Babushka_Zhu
    Jun 18, 2022
    9
    Nice, very stylish rhythm game, with nice music and level design. There are no complicated controls, only reaction speed is important, for some people this will be a minus. If that doesn't matter to you, enjoy it, the game is very addictive, you can drown in it for dozens of hours. Thanks for the release on Switch, and also for the awesome collector's edition!
  10. TheChosenPotato
    Jan 6, 2022
    10
    This game is just insanely fun. The music is great and the illustrations are fantastic. And it is quite easy for beginners to start playing. I've already spent over 50 hours and I probably will keep playing this masterpiece.
  11. Quintendo
    Jul 4, 2022
    8
    Very easy to pick up, difficult to master. Difficulties 6+ have a tendency to go overboard with rapid button presses. very fun to play and getting a full combo or a perfect score is very satisfying, but it's also an easy way to get carpal tunnel.
  12. rockodagamer
    Nov 16, 2022
    8
    This is a very good game. The only problem is that it only has 50 songs and then you get there you got to pay 30 dollars to get 300 which sounds really good until you realize that you you dont have to level up to get them and that most of them are made for players who just started so there are pritty much only 40 songs that you can actually enjoy and have a little bit of a challenge. TheThis is a very good game. The only problem is that it only has 50 songs and then you get there you got to pay 30 dollars to get 300 which sounds really good until you realize that you you dont have to level up to get them and that most of them are made for players who just started so there are pritty much only 40 songs that you can actually enjoy and have a little bit of a challenge. The game does have a harder mode for each song which you can only get by getting an S in that song but thats still not enough replay value i personally think. Because when i finished that i only got a few hours out the game. 13 hours to be precise. To be honest i gotta give it credit for their great songs and the game is pritty cheap. I recomend buying it but you wont get a lot of time out of it.… Expand
  13. Vivanti100
    Mar 18, 2023
    8
    Muse Dash is a music rhythm game with vivid bright colors, recommended game for players who love rhythm games.

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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
  1. NintendoWorldReport
    Oct 2, 2019
    85
    Muse Dash is an entertaining rhythm game that forces the player to constantly act. The notes coming your way aren't for the faint of heart, and there are challenges to keep you looking ahead. The music selection and various options are quite impressive, too, even if I wouldn't dare touch Master difficulty for the life of me. While the progression system is mostly sound, I feel that the grind towards stat-altering costumes is somewhat harsh. In addition, the English text lines could have used a little more editing. Those points aside, this is the most complete experience of Muse Dash yet with a constant stream of updates in the pipeline.
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  2. IGN Japan
    Aug 1, 2019
    82
    By combining endless-runner elements to what is at its core a rhythm game, Muse Dash becomes an exhilarating experience. Its pop visuals make it look more appealing to casual gamers, while the included tracks are tuned towards the a more traditional rhythm game audience.
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  3. Video Chums
    Jul 29, 2019
    80
    If you enjoy energetic Asian pop music then Muse Dash is full of fantastic tracks that you can enjoy with intuitive rhythm gameplay.
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