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I'm very torn on this game
This game is wonderful at first. Nothing is handed to you, and you have to figure it out which makes for an adventure. It is extremely fun the first few levels, but quickly the flaws start to emerge. Although graphically beautiful, it is simply a hipster Rockband with a harder to use interface and ringtone-style music. Don't get me wrong, the circular system makes the game much more interesting and challenging, but the game is trying way too hard to be hip. I just feel that the game is missing something, it's just not right. And it's because of this intangible missing "x-factor" that I simply can not like this game.Show lessNicknameispointless
Love this app both for its music and graphics as well as its challenge
This is a unique app complete with beautiful music and graphics, an education in rhythm and a gamer's challenge. I actually prefer the earlier songs to the updated ones. This is not just a gamer's app and can appeal to a broader audience. As such, I think it would be good to include simpler songs in the updates and not just focus on "leveling up" the challenge for gamers.Show lessTrinity Oracle
Much anticipated update a big disappointment
I was absolutely in love with this game when I first downloaded it. Most of the original tracks are beautiful to listen to and wonderfully composed, but these new tracks are unpleasant to listen to and thereby I am not eager to master them. Please compose more thoughtful, playable tracks and I will be happy to fork over a dollar or two to enjoy them. Such a great concept just ruined by bad tracks too difficult to play.Show lessJBray26
OMG
This game is unlike anything I've ever played in my life. This is not an app, its an experience. This app is perfect for calming you down, or getting you in the zone for a game. I recommend this for anyone who has stress, you will be instantly relieved. It's a little pricey, but well worth it. More songs would be awesome, but include some that are a little less challenging. Over all, this is a miraculous app. KEEP GOING!!!Show lessdruefro
Great idea... extremely frustrating!
Nice idea. Looks pretty. Sounds nice. Has "potential"... maybe. WAY to expensive for what is presented. For your $5 you will get only 8 "songs"... 1 of which is a "tutorial" song, and only 2 or 3 of the others that you will most likely EVER be able to play. The SAME songs are presented each time, every time, at the same speed, with no controls and they are very short. And get ready after the first few "songs" because you will be needing to use BOTH hands on all but a few of the song beyond the "easy" ones!
The whole idea is wonderful and I really wish that there was more offered: "speed" control (just a little?) on the song playback. More "easy" level songs (like... another 10 - 20 on each of three levels of song sets maybe?!). Capability to use our own songs in some way.
If you REALLY want this app then wait until it goes on sale... for $1... or FREE, and try it out. Or... you can by $5 of frustration right away and see what YOU think, and write a similar review to this one.Show lessDebiko
Too difficult, over priced
I have bought dozens of apps, several dozen actually, and this is the first time I feel I paid "too much".
The Good:
* Music: It's not bad really. Think something along the lines of good Demo music, if you are familiar with the Demo scene. If not, imagine the sort of music that keygens play when you open them.
* Pretty UI: It looks nice when you first see it.
* Interesting Gameplay: Sort of like Guitar Hero, but instead of colors on a track, you have planets in orbit.
The Bad:
* Difficulty: It is really too hard to be enjoyable. Definitely too hard for little kids. Do not get this game for small children as it will make them frustrated immediately. Seriously, you have been warned. They will like Magic Piano way better anyway.
* iPad: The game assumes you are holding the iPad straight, which is actually not a natural way to hold it, so it seems you are always fighting to hold it straight with one hand and tap the notes with the other.
* Play Time: You are done playing in about 30 minutes, if that.
* Replay Value: I just don't see myself spending too much more time with this game to be honest. It was sort of obnoxiously difficult the first time.Show lessAuralfetish
Pretty disappointed
I thought this game was gonna be great and like a creative music game but it turned out being frustrating, and not something that's really worth 5 dollars this really should be a 1 dollar game. Basically music is playing and all ur doing is tapping moving circles to keep rhythm with it.. But really is just like tap tap only annoying because you have to follow moving circles around... And many times you tap other circles by accident just cause they were near another one... This game needs a lot of work to become something that really makes a proud name for itself because it just feels like a copy of bloom and tap tap. They should've offered a free version to test out so people could see if they like it or not... As for me I'm pretty disappointed in it for the price, and it doesn't even offer a lot of songs... Smh
-JimShow lessJimslice101
Awesome, but short
This game is musically beautiful and amazingly responsive. I assume it is called Volume One for a reason, so I expect more songs to be added to the 8 already available. I do hope they are free add-ons through update as the app when I purchased was $4.99. Regardless, the 8 songs available are all enjoyable and they progressively get harder, but unlike other rhythm games, a high score is not needed to access the other songs. It is addictive because you want to master the songs and because when you get the rhythm down you can feel the music and almost zone out as the tapping becomes second nature. My only suggestion to people is that you play on a flat surface as you will need to get around the screen quick and holding the device in hand will make it near impossible to perfect any song. But a definite buy and even more so when more songs become available... Don't miss out on beauty and sound.Show lessOne Hell of A Model American
Wow.
I could tell just by the title image that this was from the producers of Auditorium (which DESPERATELY NEEDS an iPad port!). These guys have a wonderful, unique, crisp style all their own that I can't get enough of. Also, the sheer amount of polish on these games is fantastic...they shine like beacons. The only problems I have with Pulse are the rarely occurring inability to recognize multiple fingers for the more complex patterns, a slightly anemic amount of content, and the placement of the pause button (I have messed up so many tries because I have to hit pause 3 or 4 times just to get it to recognize!). Still, this is the best money I've spent in the app store yet. Perfect score.
P.S. Auditorium for iPad please.
P.P.S. Pretty please?Show lesskumasokka
Great gameplay, visuals, and sound
One of my favorite games on iOS is Auditorium, which is also by this developer. When I heard they made another game I was really excited. Pulse is a great game. The gameplay may seem simple at first, but gets challenging very quickly. The audio and sound effects are out of this world, and on par with Auditorium. My only gripe about this game is that there are only a few levels, and the game mechanics are not as innovative as they could be. I hope they update this game soon with more levels and game mechanics. With more content this game would be worth five stars and the price tag.Show lessOmniwheel
