‘A Musical Story’ is a rhythm game set against a 70s backdrop. A Musical Story is the debut game from independent French developer, Glee-Cheese Studio.
About the story
Explore the memories of Gabriel, a young man trying to come to terms with his situation through the connections to his musical memory. Each correctly played melody opens a new chapter into Gabriel’s past, bringing him closer to the truth.
Platforms
Android iOS Switch PC PS4 PS5 XONE Series X|SGenres
Adventure Indie Music Visual NovelThemes
Drama
Languages: English and 14 more
| Interface | Audio | Subtitles | |
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| Chinese (Simplified) | |||
| Chinese (Traditional) | |||
| English | |||
| Finnish | |||
| German | |||
| Italian | |||
| French | |||
| Japanese | |||
| Korean | |||
| Portuguese (Brazil) | |||
| Polish | |||
| Portuguese (Portugal) | |||
| Russian | |||
| Spanish (Spain) | |||
| Turkish |
Media
Critic Reviews
Daily Star
By Tom HutchisonFor music lovers who can’t play instruments, keen on perhaps learning how songs pull together, this will appeal. But for gamers looking at an indie purchase with longevity and diversity of gameplay, it’s best to avoid.
IGN Italy
By Davide ManciniA Musical Story is a warm, interesting and charming small adventure about songwriting and inspiration with, at its core, an essential, but not shallow, rhythm game. It looks and plays as a 70s rock concept album and lingers through solos, emotional spikes and perfect esecution. Sometimes is a bit unfair, but well, the road to perfection can be harsh.
Nintendo Blast
By Daniel MorbiA Musical Story is a game made by people who love music to fans who are also enthusiasts. The way its compositions completely match the gameplay and the illustrations telling a story, and the fact it isn't demanding perfection in the [player's] performance of the tracks, makes this game a celebration of music['s place] in our lives. Some situations briefly break the spell, such as the lack of visual cues during songs making errors more prominent in the complex tracks. The short duration of the game also leaves a slightly bitter taste in the mouth. However, neither defeats the effort of Glee-Cheese Studio. This is a worthy first title that defines the base for future productions of the developer.
FingerGuns
By Rossko KenistonFeaturing a gorgeous soundtrack and sumptuous visuals, A Musical Story certainly has everything going for it, but the experience as a whole feels as hollow as an acoustic guitar that was played once and never picked up again. Once it’s done, it’s done. And you won’t feel the need to return.
Nintendo Life
By Roland IngramIn its mission to make you listen to its music, A Musical Story practically hands you a blindfold. The story asks you to relax into its acid-trip jam-session cool, but somewhat harshes the mellow with its insistence on repeating long phrases until they’re perfect. However, it looks and sounds fabulous, and will reward perseverance and repeated plays.
