Info about Groove Coaster: Official game description: How to play with a controller ============================= Groove Coaster was made to be played with Steam Controller due to its particular play style. You can still use your favorite controller by setting it up to be recognized as a Steam controller in Steam/ Settings/ Controller/ General Controller Settings, by setting on the Configuration support for the controller type you are using. WARNING: you will need to turn it off again to use that controller as a normal controller with Steam. About the Game ============== Rhythm Game x Roller Coaster! ----------------------------- Riding the rhythmic rails of success from smart phone, into the arcades, now GROOVE COASTER arrives at full Steam! Staying true to its core concept of simplicity of play + exhilarating experience, the Steam version is better than ever, with 58 original tracks included from various game music composers. Get ready to ride a roller coaster of sound and light through a universe of music! Key Features ------------ * Thrill to a full 360 degree roller coaster ride. * Intuitive controls: just time your input to the beat (keyboard & controller compatible). * Play your way! Simple, single-handed "Casual” mode or two-handed groove-synced play in "Arcade" mode. * Choose from 3 aspect ratios for landscape displays: 16:9, 4:3 and 1:1. * Get the full-screen, full-on arcade experience with a vertical display! * Select up to 10 of your favorite songs and play in non-stop mode! * Full support for Steam controllers! Use your PlayStation4, Xbox and other popular controllers too. * Mix and match between 47 avatars and 6 items to find your own style! Base game includes 58 songs! ---------------------------- ADRENA / C-Show Analysis Division / Masayoshi Minoshima Black MInD / COSIO (ZUNTATA) Bright Lights / aran Bubble Bobble Medley / COSIO (ZUNTATA) \*Arrange from Bubble Bobble BUCHiGiRE Berserker / REDALiCE vs MASAKI Caramel Mocha / KO3 COZMIC OPERATION / COSIO (ZUNTATA) \*From COZMO DX Choseinou Full Metal Shojo / IOSYS TRAX (uno with.Chiyoko) FAKE (ALR REMIX) / Masayoshi Minoshima - From DARIUS GAIDEN Five to Seven / Sampling Masters AYA Future Coaster / Sakuzyo G ZERO / OGR - From G DARIUS Got more raves? / E.G.G. Got sorted view. / E.G.G. Groove Revolver / Xeami HAPPY! LUCKY! FUTURE WORLD! / EmoCo. HG Makaizou Polyvinyl Shounen / IOSYS TRAX (D.watt with Sakipyo) Horizons / M-Project Invader Disco / COSIO (ZUNTATA) It's a pit world / Shohei Tsuchiya (ZUNTATA) feat. SATOMI Lethal Dose / sky\_delta LINK LINK FEVER!!! / LINKA (CV: Moe Toyota) MAD FREAKS / DJ Myosuke MERLIN / REDALiCE MIRACLE PARTY / DJ Genki MOVING FASTER FT. LINDSEY MARIE / Daniel Seven Music Plot Type Three / COSIO (ZUNTATA) No more labor / Shohei Tsuchiya (ZUNTATA) feat. KOTO No Way Out / ARM (IOSYS) OMAKENO Stroke / t+pazolite orbital / namae. Period of Revolution / COSIO (ZUNTATA) Play merrily NEO / Shohei Tsuchiya (ZUNTATA) feat. Aimee B PUT YOUR HANDS UP / RiraN Satisfiction / t+pazolite Scarlet Lance / MASAKI (ZUNTATA) Seizya no Ibuki / Xeami vs Tatsh Seizya no Kodo / Xeami Seizya no Kakusei / Xeami a.k.a Tatsh Shiva / Massive New Krew Sign of "10.5km" / Yasuhisa Watanabe SKYSCRAPER / Dr. ARM (IOSYS) Smash a mirror / Shohei Tsuchiya (ZUNTATA) feat. SATOMI Solar Storm / xi STAR COASTER / D.watt (IOSYS) Stardust Vox / DJ Laugh a.k.a. uno (IOSYS) TAKING OFF / SATO（SANODG & KATO \[noisycroak\]） The Legend of Kage -Butaotome mix- Thrash Beat / COSIO (ZUNTATA) tiny tales continue / Chroma TRIPLE3T / SATO（SANODG & KATO \[noisycroak\]） Under The Moon / void (Mournfinale) VEGAS / SATO（SANODG & KATO \[noisycroak\]） Wacky dance ethnic / Sampling Masters MEGA Wandering One / Maozon Warrior / Cranky ZAWAWA / MASAKI (ZUNTATA) Release date: Jul 16, 2018 Categories: Rhythm Game, Music-based Gameplay, High Score Chasing, Arcade, Casual Game, Controller Support, Avatar Customization Feature scans: - MTX: score 75; verdict: Aggressive Monetization; summary: The game is criticized for its aggressive DLC pricing strategy, which many users find overpriced and not worth the money. While the base game is seen as offering good value, the high cost of additional DLC and in-game items is a significant point of contention. Users also report issues with managing and accessing DLC tracks, further detracting from the experience. - Steam Deck: score 90; verdict: Broken; summary: The Steam Deck experience for this game is marred by significant sync issues, lack of proper controller support, and stability problems. These issues collectively degrade the user experience, making the game less enjoyable and more frustrating to play. - Hardware Profile: No data Feature extractions: - Community Price: No data - Playtime Metrics: No data - Time-to-fun: No data - Player Archetypes: No data Below are summaries of things people say about the game per category. Each point is assigned a weight that represents how often it is mentioned across all reviews. What players like: - Highly praised rhythm game (weight 0.4): The game is frequently described as an excellent and unique rhythm game, highly recommended for enthusiasts and those familiar with the genre. - Fun and enjoyable gameplay (weight 0.39): Players find the game fun and addictive, with enjoyable gameplay and maps that keep them engaged. - Arcade-like experience (weight 0.32): The game feels nearly identical to the arcade version, offering a similar gameplay experience and direct port of the arcade version. - High-quality soundtrack (weight 0.29): The game offers a good selection of songs and a high-quality soundtrack, contributing to its appeal. - Variety of songs and levels (weight 0.28): The game features a wide range of music and a great variety of songs, providing plenty of content for players. - Excellent visual effects (weight 0.25): The game features beautiful and trippy visual effects, with visually appealing background art that enhances the overall experience. - Intuitive controls (weight 0.21): The game has easy to understand and intuitive controls, making it simple to learn and play. - Similar to Groove Coaster (weight 0.18): The game is often compared to Groove Coaster, providing a similar experience to that popular series. - Easy to learn, hard to master (weight 0.15): The gameplay is easy to pick up but challenging to master, offering a good balance for both new and experienced players. - Many achievements (weight 0.1): The game offers a large number of achievements, adding to its replay value. - No performance issues (weight 0.1): Players report no syncing or performance issues, indicating a smooth and stable gameplay experience. - Appeals to casual and competitive gamers (weight 0.1): The game caters to both competitive and casual gamers, making it accessible and enjoyable for a wide audience. - Affordable price (weight 0.1): The game is considered reasonably priced, making it an affordable option for players. - Supports portrait mode (weight 0.1): The game supports portrait mode for monitors, including fullscreen display on vertical monitors. - Good controller support (weight 0.1): The game has good controller support, including compatibility with JoyToKey. Common complaints: - Lack of updates and support (weight 0.66): Players are dissatisfied with the lack of updates and new content releases. The game has seen no updates for an extended period, and there is a perception that the developers have abandoned the game, particularly the PC version. - Technical issues and poor performance (weight 0.58): The game suffers from various technical issues, including synchronization problems, difficulty in calibrating timing, and poor overall performance. Players also report bugs such as songs and text not loading properly. - Expensive and overpriced DLC (weight 0.48): The DLC pricing is a significant point of contention, with many players finding it too expensive and not worth the money. The high cost of DLCs and the lack of bundling options are major complaints. - Limited and repetitive song selection (weight 0.36): Players frequently complain about the lack of variety and the limited number of songs available in the game. The music selection is seen as repetitive, and there is a notable absence of popular or recognizable tracks. - Poor UI design and navigation (weight 0.33): The user interface is criticized for being lackluster, clunky, and unintuitive. Players find the menu screens and overall visual design to be poorly executed, leading to a frustrating user experience. - Control and compatibility issues (weight 0.29): There are numerous complaints about confusing and unintuitive controls, as well as issues with controller support and compatibility. Players report problems with controller detection and input, making the game difficult to navigate and play. Gameplay feedback: - Controller and keyboard support (weight 0.41): The game supports both controller and keyboard inputs, but may require some configuration for gamepad support. - Various music tracks and song packs (weight 0.4): The game offers a variety of music tracks, including arcade tracks and EDM-style songs, with different versions having different song lists. - Rhythm game with diverse mechanics (weight 0.4): The game features rhythm-based gameplay with various control mechanics, including 4-key and 8-key modes, and tests player reflexes. - Ranking and achievement systems (weight 0.25): The game includes worldwide rankings, achievements, and leaderboards to enhance competitive play. - Unique roller coaster-like gameplay (weight 0.22): The game incorporates roller coaster-like mechanics and unique 3D environments, combining music and gameplay with a jet coaster experience. - Game modes and mechanics (weight 0.21): The game features various modes such as free play, non-stop mode, and competitive and casual modes, along with unique hit operations and powerups. - Tutorial and voice navigation (weight 0.19): The game includes a tutorial with voice navigation to help new players get started. - Difficulty and custom settings (weight 0.14): The game features various difficulty levels and custom settings, allowing players to tailor their experience. - Avatar and booster system (weight 0.1): The game includes avatars that move along the track and special controllers called boosters that affect gameplay. - Calibration and input issues (weight 0.09): The game may have calibration issues and input/controller issues that can affect gameplay. - In-game purchases (weight 0.05): The game uses Groove Coins for purchases, allowing players to buy additional content. Performance notes: - Input Delay and Latency (weight 0.36): There are frequent complaints about input delay and latency issues. Players experience delays between button presses and actions, as well as synchronization problems. - Performance and Optimization Issues (weight 0.3): Many players report that the game suffers from poor performance and optimization. This includes general slowdowns, buggy behavior, and long loading times. - Loading and Synchronization Problems (weight 0.3): Several players have noted issues with songs and text not loading properly. Additionally, there are synchronization issues affecting gameplay. - Stuttering and Freezing (weight 0.25): The game frequently stutters and freezes during gameplay. This includes small screen freezes and the game getting stuck on a black screen. - Graphical Issues and Requirements (weight 0.19): Graphical problems such as blurry graphics, black bars on certain aspect ratios, and uncomfortable resolutions are commonly reported. There are also issues specific to AMD graphics. - Frame Drops and Input Drops (weight 0.18): Players experience frame drops, especially with too many backgrounds, and input drops during gameplay. This affects the overall smoothness and playability of the game. - High System Requirements (weight 0.11): The game has high CPU and RAM/VRAM requirements, which can be a barrier for some players. This includes issues related to high system specifications needed to run the game smoothly. - Screen Orientation Errors (weight 0.06): Some players encounter screen orientation errors, which can affect the display and playability of the game. - Graphics Changes Require Restart (weight 0.05): Players need to manually restart the game for graphics changes to take effect, which can be inconvenient. Recommendations: - Switch version recommended (weight 0.5): Many players suggest opting for the Nintendo Switch version due to better content, support, and overall experience compared to other versions. - Consider other rhythm games (weight 0.26): Some players suggest trying other rhythm games like O2Jam, Beatmania IIDX, Stepmania, Muse Dash, Taiko no Tatsujin, and Rhythm Heaven. - For rhythm game enthusiasts (weight 0.15): This game is highly recommended for those who are already fans of Japanese rhythm games or have experience with the franchise. - Worth buying on sale (weight 0.15): Several reviews mention that the game is worth purchasing, especially when it is on sale. - Specific song preferences (weight 0.1): Players have mentioned specific songs or song packs they enjoy, such as those from Mekakucity Actors / Kagerou Project and Hatsune Miku. - Language support needed (weight 0.05): Suggestions for the game to attract more users by adding support for other languages, such as Korean. - Wait for patches (weight 0.05): Some reviews recommend waiting for patches and updates before purchasing the game to ensure a better experience. - Game improvements suggested (weight 0.05): Players have suggested various improvements for the game, including auto-calibration, better reward scaling, and more items from the mobile version. - Casual play recommendation (weight 0.05): One review suggests buying the game just for casual play. - Use gamepad for arcade feel (weight 0.05): A suggestion to use a gamepad to get an arcade-like experience while playing. Other player notes: - Warning about motion sickness (weight 0.07): Players have reported experiencing motion sickness while playing the game. This could be due to the game's camera movements or overall design. Emotions: - Disappointment (weight 0.21): Players feel let down by the lack of updates, expensive DLC, and the inferior quality of the Steam version compared to the Switch version. The game's abandonment by developers, limited song selection, and performance issues further contribute to this sentiment. - Frustration (weight 0.19): Players are frustrated with the game's calibration issues, lack of updates, and poor controller support. The game's performance issues, such as input lag, synchronization problems, and long loading times, add to the frustration. - Positive (weight 0.09): Players enjoy the game's fun and addictive gameplay, gorgeous visuals, and great soundtrack. The creative note-reading mechanics and satisfying number of default songs are also appreciated. - Negative (weight 0.08): Players express dissatisfaction with the game being abandoned by developers, sync errors, and high DLC prices. Input delay issues, stuttering, and a limited song list also contribute to the negative sentiment. - Anger (weight 0.06): Players are angry about the lack of updates and developer support, as well as expensive DLC pricing. The poor quality of the PC version and the feeling of being scammed by incomplete songs further fuel this anger. - Disappointed (weight 0.06): Players are disappointed with the PC version's lack of content, optimization issues, and inferior quality compared to the Switch version. The lack of updates and communication from developers also contributes to this disappointment. - Excitement (weight 0.05): Players are excited about the game's high-quality soundtrack, appealing gameplay, and luxurious music lineup. The variety of artists and song choices, as well as beautiful visual effects, add to the excitement. - Frustrated (weight 0.05): Players are frustrated with the game's lack of optimization, updates, and controls. Performance issues, missing content, and high DLC pricing further contribute to this frustration. - Enjoyment (weight 0.03): Players enjoy the fun button-pressing rhythm and overall gameplay experience. The visual effects also enhance the enjoyment of the game. - Satisfaction (weight 0.03): Players are satisfied with the game's overall high quality and value. Good performance, fast loading times, and the dark vibe of the game contribute to this satisfaction. - Excited (weight 0.02): Players are excited about the game's soundtrack, overall experience, and collaborations with other games and music artists. The appealing visuals and music, as well as the potential for improvement, add to the excitement. - Satisfied (weight 0.02): Players are satisfied with the game's overall high quality and value. The fun gameplay and fixed issues contribute to this satisfaction. - Joy (weight 0.01): Players experience joy from the great variety of songs and fun gameplay. The overall positive experience and good music contribute to this feeling. - Concern (weight 0.01): Players are concerned about the state of the game and its updates. The initial song lineup may not appeal to all players, adding to the concern. - Sad (weight 0.01): Players are sad about the lack of updates and additional DLCs. The game's state and lack of support contribute to this sadness. - Sadness (weight 0.01): Players feel sadness due to the lack of updates and limited song selection. The game's state and lack of support contribute to this sentiment. - Regret (weight 0.01): Players regret buying the PC version despite owning a Switch. The inferior quality and lack of updates contribute to this regret.}