In Falsus Review Summary
Last updated: 2026-09-09
- Story progression locks content
- Great music and sound
- Large and quality song library
- Too few songs initially
- High difficulty steep learning curve
- Visual novel overshadows gameplay
Emotions
Archetypes
Hardware
Windows <8GB VRAMmixed
- Sample precision
- Helpful reviews
- 84%
- Unhelpful reviews
- 16%
- Protest reviews
- 0%
- 62%Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
- 38%Helpful reviews with negative sentiment
- Positive points
- 100
- Negative points
- 81
- Gameplay points
- 82
- Perf. points
- 12
- Rec. points
- 21
- Misc points
- 73
| Point | Description | Importance |
|---|---|---|
Great music and sound
| The music selection and sound design received high praise, with reviewers calling the soundtrack fantastic, luxurious, and immersive. Good sound effects complemented the gameplay. | 40% |
Large and quality song library
| Reviewers praised the extensive song list, noting over 70 songs at launch with many tracks being high quality and featuring famous composers. The song variety and volume are seen as major strengths. | 38% |
Innovative and unique gameplay
| The rhythm gameplay is described as novel and innovative, with unique controls and fresh concepts. Some compared it to arcade experiences, highlighting its distinctiveness in the PC rhythm game space. | 37% |
Excellent art and presentation
| The art style and visual presentation are consistently praised as refined and beautiful, with high production value. The overall presentation and visuals are seen as top-notch. | 35% |
Excellent value for price
| The game offers a large amount of content—including 70 songs and over 10 hours of voiced story—making it feel worth the price. Multiple reviewers emphasized the high value relative to cost. | 33% |
High difficulty satisfying
| The songs are very hard in a satisfying way, and challenging gameplay is a positive for many. Difficulty is not seen as a drawback but as a rewarding aspect. | 30% |
Compelling story with voice acting
| The story is considered compelling and satisfying, especially with full voice acting. Reviewers found the narrative engaging and well-written, with improvements over previous works. | 29% |
Satisfying charting and difficulty
| The charts are well-made and satisfying to play, with difficulty levels that cater to different skill sets. High difficulties are anticipated with excitement. | 24% |
Full voice acting praised
| Reviewers appreciated the complete voice acting in the story, with some noting it as a significant positive. The voiced content adds to the overall experience and value. | 24% |
Solid card battle mechanics
| As a card battle game, it is considered excellent, with good card gameplay and a well-received card system. This aspect adds to the game's overall appeal. | 15% |
Visual novel content substantial
| The game includes a lengthy, solid visual novel that feels like a second game, adding significant value. The visual novel aspect is appreciated for its depth and quality. | 13% |
Story writing approved
| The story writing is approved, especially for the yuri content, and shows visible improvement over previous games. Non-literary texts are understandable. | 13% |
Smooth performance and no bugs
| The game runs smoothly with no encountered bugs, which contributes to a positive user experience. This reliability is appreciated by players. | 11% |
Story integration with songs
| Songs are unlocked through story progression, and some parts can be fast-forwarded, which enhances the narrative and gameplay connection. This integration is seen as a positive feature. | 10% |
Sound effects immersive
| Good sound effects enhance the gameplay experience, especially during tracing and flicking actions. The audio design is immersive and satisfying. | 10% |
Control scheme engaging
| The key and mouse control scheme is engaging and brain-training, offering a novel experience. Tweaks can be made to make it more accommodating. | 9% |
Side lanes improved visibility
| Side rails now have light effects added compared to the demo, making them more visible. This improvement aids gameplay clarity. | 9% |
Assist features have issues
| The assist feature exists but was ineffective for at least one reviewer, indicating a potential area for improvement. However, this feedback is limited. | 6% |
Good game feel and tutorial
| The game provides a good game feel and an effective tutorial, helping players get accustomed to the controls. This contributes to a positive initial experience. | 6% |