Info about Muse Dash:

Official game description:
Important Message
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About the Game
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"Hitting while listening to music."  
"Is that the call from another world?"  
\[Game Starts Now—!!\]  
Lovely girls  
or rhythmic music?  
If there’s a place for you to have them both…  
It must be the paradise of parkour & rhythm game ★★★ — Muse Dash!!  
Huh?! Not your forte? It doesn’t matter!  
Who says you must have a strong sense of rhythm to win?  
Avoid is also a valid option (?)  
As long as you have 100% of passion, courage, and… love for lovely girls~  
Rhythm and fight won’t be an issue ヾ(❛ᴗ˂ )♥  
**\[Gameplay\]**  
Dance to the music and beat enemies in the air and on the ground. Also, watch out for the obstacles!!  
What an easy, beginner-friendly rhythm game (\`・ω・´)b  
**\[Features\]**  
A perfect combo of rhythm and parkour!  
Cute and chic art style. Various scenes, enemies, and bosses (you will be okay with lovely bosses, right?) carefully designed for every song.  
\[Default Music\] includes 62 songs. Purchase \[Muse Plus\] to unlock all paid contents in the future.  
Purchae \[Muse Plus\] to unlock all the music packs (now including about 500 songs), characters, elfins, title screens, and illustrations in the game at once! \[Muse Plus\] players can also enjoy permanent discounts when purchasing DLCs.  
From novice to expert, you can always find your song from the abundant music packs at different difficulty levels~  
Characters of different personalities, exquisite animations, and excellent voice-overs. You’ll definitely fall in love with them (σﾟ∀ﾟ)σ  
(๑•ㅂ•́)و✧  
Twitter:@MuseDash\_EN  
@PeroPeroGuys

Release date: Jun 19, 2019

Categories: Rhythm Game, Parkour, Anime-themed, Bullet-hell, Music-based Gameplay, High Score Chasing, Leaderboards and Achievements

Feature scans:
- MTX: score 75; verdict: Aggressive Monetization; summary: The analysis of user reviews for Muse Dash reveals significant concerns regarding the monetization and pricing strategy of the game. The primary issues include the high cost of the DLC, which is seen as too expensive by many players, and the pay-to-progress mechanics that can frustrate those who do not wish to spend additional money. The delisting and replacing of DLCs have also been criticized as a cash grab, further alienating players. Additionally, the base game's low price is seen as misleading since the full experience requires a substantial additional purchase. Despite these concerns, some players acknowledge the value provided by the DLC, which includes a large number of songs and future updates.
- Wiki: score 50; verdict: Medium Dependency on External Data; summary: Users frequently refer to the wiki for understanding game progression, achievements, and exploring content such as tracklists and song quantities. This reliance on external data highlights the need for comprehensive in-game information to enhance user experience and reduce dependency on external sources.
- Steam Deck: score 50; verdict: Tinkering Required; summary: The analysis of user feedback for the Steam Deck experience reveals several key themes. Stability issues, such as frequent crashes, and performance issues, including frame drops and overheating, are significant concerns that negatively impact the user experience. However, the game is noted to run well with some tinkering, such as using Proton. Additionally, the customizable controls are highlighted as a positive aspect, enhancing the gameplay experience.

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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:
- Diverse and High-Quality Music Selection (weight 0.86): The game offers a wide variety of songs across different genres and difficulty levels, with many players praising the quality and enjoyment of the music.
- Beautiful and Unique Art Style (weight 0.73): The game features a visually appealing and unique art style, with beautiful illustrations, vibrant colors, and attractive character designs.
- Good Value for Money (weight 0.52): Players feel that the game offers good value for its price, with a large amount of content, frequent updates, and enjoyable features.
- Addictive and Fun Experience (weight 0.44): Players find the game extremely addictive and fun, with a captivating gameplay loop that keeps them engaged and entertained.
- Excellent Rhythm Game Mechanics (weight 0.38): The game combines rhythm and parkour elements cleverly, offering enjoyable and challenging rhythm game mechanics that are well-received by players.
- Frequent Updates and Collaborations (weight 0.19): The game receives regular updates and collaborations, adding new content such as music packs, characters, and backgrounds, which keeps the game fresh and engaging.

Common complaints:
- Content locked behind DLC (weight 0.51): A significant amount of content, including songs and maps, is locked behind DLC paywalls. Players feel that the majority of the game's content requires additional purchases.
- Excessive sexualization of characters (weight 0.39): Players have noted that the character designs are overly sexualized, with revealing outfits and suggestive themes. This includes concerns about the presence of young-looking characters in revealing attire.
- High DLC pricing concerns (weight 0.33): Many players find the DLC to be excessively expensive, often comparing the cost to that of full games. This includes specific complaints about the Muse Plus DLC being particularly pricey.
- Eye strain and visual discomfort (weight 0.3): The game's bright and flashy visuals can cause eye strain and discomfort, particularly for photosensitive individuals. Some players report physical strain and fatigue from playing.
- Rhythm and gameplay issues (weight 0.19): Players have noted issues with the game's rhythm, including poor execution and musical rhythm problems. Additionally, some note patterns are considered unfair and poorly designed.
- High difficulty levels (weight 0.19): The game's high difficulty levels can be challenging, especially for new players. Some players find it difficult to see the score in high difficulty levels due to visual effects.
- Lack of cross-platform compatibility (weight 0.13): Players are frustrated by the lack of cross-platform compatibility for song packs and purchases, which limits their ability to play across different devices.
- Unappealing music selection (weight 0.12): Some players find the music selection to be boring and not catering to everyone's taste. There are also complaints about the quality of the music.
- Repetitive gameplay (weight 0.12): The gameplay can become repetitive, especially without additional DLC content. Some players find the song patterns to be repetitive and tedious.
- Full version pricing (weight 0.11): The full version of the game is considered expensive, particularly without discounts. Players feel that the cost is not justified by the content provided.
- Lack of customization and features (weight 0.09): Players have noted the lack of custom maps, multiplayer mode, and customizable settings such as high speed and button key configurations.
- Unpleasant sound effects (weight 0.05): Some players find the sound effects, particularly the cat and bug sounds, to be unpleasant and detracting from the overall experience.
- Annoying challenges (weight 0.05): Some players find specific challenges in the game to be annoying and frustrating.
- Donation skins affecting gameplay (weight 0.04): Players have noted that donation skins can influence gameplay, which some find unfair.

Gameplay feedback:
- Rhythm game with diverse mechanics (weight 0.46): The game is a rhythm-based experience that incorporates various elements such as fan service, collaborations, gacha mechanics, and bullet-hell features. It offers a mix of accessible yet challenging gameplay with visually appealing characters and unique note patterns.
- Addictive and simple gameplay (weight 0.29): The gameplay is described as addictive and based on rhythm mechanics, often involving simple two-key controls. It offers a unique twist on traditional rhythm games and includes responsive button presses.
- Varied difficulty levels (weight 0.26): The game features multiple difficulty levels, catering to both casual and hardcore players. The difficulty scales progressively and offers different challenges for each song.
- DLC and song packs (weight 0.16): The game includes a song pack system and DLC purchasing options, allowing players to expand their gameplay experience with new content.
- Gameplay mechanics and progression (weight 0.15): The game offers deep gameplay mechanics and a progression system that includes leveling and character unlocks. This adds depth and longevity to the game.
- Variety of songs and genres (weight 0.13): The game features a wide variety of songs and music genres, providing diverse levels and charting styles. This variety keeps the gameplay fresh and engaging.
- Anime and monster battles (weight 0.12): The game includes rhythm-based side-scrolling gameplay with anime characters and monster battles. This adds a unique flavor to the traditional rhythm game mechanics.
- Anime-themed music and genres (weight 0.1): The game is an anime-themed music experience featuring various genres and characters. This theme adds a unique aesthetic and appeal to the game.
- Unique character abilities (weight 0.1): Characters in the game have unique abilities that affect gameplay, adding a strategic element to the rhythm-based mechanics.
- Parkour and rhythm hybrid (weight 0.08): The game combines parkour elements with rhythm gameplay, creating a unique hybrid experience that stands out from traditional rhythm games.
- Customizable controls (weight 0.07): Players can customize controls and visuals, allowing for a personalized gaming experience that suits individual preferences.
- Full combo mechanics (weight 0.07): The game includes full combo and all-perfect mechanics, adding an extra layer of challenge and reward for skilled players.
- Multiple game modes (weight 0.07): The game offers various modes, including easy and hard difficulties, as well as special modes like master mode, providing diverse gameplay experiences.
- Global leaderboards (weight 0.07): The game features global leaderboards, allowing players to compete and compare their scores with others worldwide.
- High-quality gameplay and visuals (weight 0.07): The game is praised for its high-quality gameplay mechanics and visuals, making it a standout title in the rhythm game genre.

Performance notes:
- Optimization and performance issues (weight 0.11): There are various optimization issues reported, including lag with Bluetooth headsets, glitches on Linux and Switch, and performance issues with high temperatures.
- Steam Deck compatibility (weight 0.09): The game works well on Steam Deck, but an external gamepad is recommended for better gameplay.
- Game crashes frequently (weight 0.07): The game experiences frequent crashes, which significantly impacts the gameplay experience.
- Audio issues (weight 0.06): The game has audio problems, including being too loud overall and hitting sounds being louder than the music.
- Graphics and frame rate options (weight 0.06): The game offers various graphics options, including frame rate, v-sync, and resolution settings, which can improve the gaming experience.
- Well-optimized on Unity engine (weight 0.04): The game runs well on the Unity game engine with friendly specifications and good optimization.
- Login issues (weight 0.04): Players have reported issues with logging into the game, which can hinder access.
- Bug with exiting the game (weight 0.04): There is a specific bug related to exiting the game, which needs to be addressed.
- Loading screen bug (weight 0.04): There is a bug associated with the loading screen that affects the gameplay experience.
- Decent PC requirements (weight 0.03): The game has decent PC requirements, making it accessible to a wide range of players.
- G-SYNC compatibility (weight 0.03): The game is compatible with G-SYNC, which can provide a smoother gaming experience.
- Monitor refresh rate adjustments (weight 0.03): Adjusting the monitor refresh rate can improve the gaming experience.
- Mechanical keyboard preference (weight 0.03): Players find it more enjoyable to play the game on a mechanical keyboard.

Recommendations:
- Recommended for rhythm game fans (weight 0.29): The game is highly recommended for players who enjoy rhythm games, offering a mix of challenge and relaxation. It is suggested for both new and experienced players in the genre.
- DLC recommendations (weight 0.26): The DLC, particularly Muse Plus, is recommended for additional songs and characters. Reviewers suggest buying the DLC for the best experience, especially when on sale.
- Highly recommended purchase (weight 0.2): Many reviewers strongly recommend purchasing the game, citing it as completely worth it, especially at its low price point.
- Good value for price (weight 0.14): The game is considered a good value for its price, especially when purchased during sales or discounts.
- Try the base game first (weight 0.08): Some reviewers suggest treating the base game as a demo or trying it out before committing to additional purchases like DLCs.
- Personal enjoyment (weight 0.07): Many reviewers express personal enjoyment and obsession with the game, indicating a strong positive reception.
- Recommended for specific audiences (weight 0.06): The game is recommended for specific audiences such as fans of collaborations, girls who want to have fun, and kids and teens.
- Custom content and workshop (weight 0.05): Reviewers express a desire for a workshop to add more songs and custom maps, indicating a want for more content and customization options.
- Consider long-term play (weight 0.03): The game is recommended for those planning to play long-term and try hard, indicating it has lasting appeal and challenge.
- Recommended despite minor issues (weight 0.03): Even with some issues like save file problems, the game is still recommended for its overall quality and enjoyment.
- Recommended for casual play (weight 0.03): The game is recommended for casual play, suggesting it is enjoyable even for those not looking for a hardcore experience.

Other player notes:
- Customizable chart colors (weight 0.06): Players want more options to customize the appearance of song charts, including black and white options and adjustable colors.
- Concerns about game content (weight 0.06): Some players have expressed concerns about the inclusion of VTuber and other foreign content, as well as the adult tag on the game.
- DLC and additional content (weight 0.03): Players have mentioned DLC, indicating a desire for more content or specific opinions about the existing DLC.
- Scandal with Muse Plus (weight 0.03): There is a mention of a scandal involving Muse Plus, although details are not provided.
- Epilepsy warning (weight 0.03): There is a mention of epilepsy, which could be related to concerns about the game's visual effects.

Emotions:
- Frustration (weight 0.16): Players are frustrated primarily due to aggressive monetization practices, including expensive DLCs and lack of cross-platform compatibility. Additional causes include game crashes, bugs, high difficulty levels, and uncomfortable character designs.
- Joy (weight 0.14): Players experience joy from the game's diverse and enjoyable music tracks, visually appealing characters, and fun gameplay. The game's addictive nature, variety of songs, and overall positive experience contribute significantly to this emotion.
- Satisfaction (weight 0.14): Players feel satisfied with the game's high-quality gameplay, attractive art design, and good music. The smooth achievement system, variety of songs, and positive experiences with game mechanics and controls also contribute to this satisfaction.
- Enjoyment (weight 0.13): Players enjoy the game's unique and addictive gameplay, rich music library, and variety of music genres. The fun mechanics, good art, and overall positive experience with the game's content and collaborations enhance this enjoyment.
- Excitement (weight 0.09): Players are excited about the game's fast-paced and challenging gameplay, variety of songs, and frequent updates. The fun of achieving high scores, new mechanics, and the game's addictive nature also contribute to this excitement.
- Disappointment (weight 0.06): Players feel disappointed due to inappropriate character designs, excessive fanservice, and the game's content not meeting expectations. The need for additional purchases and the lackluster base game without DLC also contribute to this disappointment.
- Enthusiasm (weight 0.04): Players are enthusiastic about the game's overall positive experience, including its visuals, music, and collaborations. The game's impact on their lives, the variety of songs, and the active community also fuel this enthusiasm.
- Anger (weight 0.02): Players are angry due to the game's monetization practices, including misleading tags, pricing strategies, and paywalls for songs. The necessity of DLC and discontinued DLCs also contribute to this anger.
- Nostalgia (weight 0.02): Players feel nostalgic due to their personal history with the game, including memories of playing on different platforms and recollections of the game's impact on their lives.
- Appreciation (weight 0.02): Players appreciate the game's beautiful artwork, appealing characters, and variety of songs. The depth and complexity of the gameplay experience, despite some concerns about character design, also contribute to this appreciation.
- Discomfort (weight 0.01): Players feel discomfort due to overly sexualized characters and eye strain from the game's visuals. The suggestive and weird character art also contributes to this discomfort.
- Love (weight 0.01): Players love the game's art style and design, as well as the tracklist and characters. The overall positive experience and the game's music and art style fuel this emotion.
- Happy (weight 0.01): Players are happy with the game's overall satisfaction, including its art style, music, and value. The enjoyable music and fun rhythm mechanics also contribute to this happiness.
- Approval (weight 0.01): Players approve of the game being a good example of a musical rhythm game and one of the best in its genre. The game's decent charting and solid bangers also contribute to this approval.
- Amusement (weight 0.01): Players are amused by the funny character dialogue and humorous take on performance issues. The character designs and their movements also contribute to this amusement.
- Disgust (weight 0.01): Players feel disgust due to the presence of children without clothes and sexualized characters. The art style and character design also contribute to this disgust.
- Gratitude (weight 0.01): Players feel gratitude for the customer support experience and the game's positive impact on their mobility and physical therapy. The support and love from players also contribute to this gratitude.
- Happiness (weight 0.01): Players are happy because the game is entertaining, with enjoyable music and fun rhythm mechanics. The overall enjoyable experience with the game's content and features contributes to this happiness.
- Sadness (weight 0.01): Players feel sadness due to missed collaborations and discontinued packs. The drama and removal of characters and songs also contribute to this sadness.
- Addiction (weight 0.01): Players feel addicted to the game due to its gameplay mechanics and the pursuit of full combo and all perfect scores. The overall addictive nature of the game and the desire to master songs contribute to this addiction.}