Sound Shapes

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  • Summary: Play, Compose and Share in a unique take on the classic sidescrolling platformer where your actions make the music. With equal parts musical instrument and game, Sound Shapes gives everyone the ability to make music. Set different shapes into the world to make musical notes and triggerPlay, Compose and Share in a unique take on the classic sidescrolling platformer where your actions make the music. With equal parts musical instrument and game, Sound Shapes gives everyone the ability to make music. Set different shapes into the world to make musical notes and trigger sounds through your actions. Upload your levels for others to download and remix on their own. Sound Shapes creates an ever-changing musical community for everyone to enjoy on the go. … Expand

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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. GameSpot
    Nov 13, 2013
    90
    Sound Shapes is a remarkable convergence of music and platforming. Because I've played through the main albums so many times, the levels didn't hit me as powerfully as they once did. But the community levels hammered home just how singular and enthralling this game is.
  2. USgamer
    Nov 19, 2013
    80
    Almost, nearly, but not quite painfully indie cool, Sound Shapes delivers a simple, stylish and highly enjoyable platforming experience that packs some seriously good tunes.
  3. Push Square
    Dec 3, 2013
    80
    If you're the type of person that enjoys user generated content, then this will definitely be your jam – and even if you don't, the clever concept and cross-buy compatibility still make it a sound investment.
  4. 3DJuegos
    Dec 2, 2013
    80
    An inspired and creative musical platformer game with indie values but a great execution.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 12
  3. Negative: 3 out of 12
  1. GrassDaemeon
    Dec 16, 2013
    10
    #First
    lol jockes this game is good.
    It has good controls. It has tight movement. the music is good. The editor is great. The online    #First
    lol jockes this game is good.
    It has good controls.
    It has tight movement.
    the music is good.
    The editor is great.
    The online content is good (sometimes)    … Expand
  2. jedi5diah
    Jan 29, 2014
    9
    Basically its a Platformer.

    Gorgeously done and executed. the theme and the musical creation community potential it just out of this world.    Basically its a Platformer.

    Gorgeously done and executed. the theme and the musical creation community potential it just out of this world.

    I'm not really a big fan of such games, but it does bring a different pallet from all those action packed games and put a smile on your face. This games has to be appreciated, it doesn't punish (hard) you for failing so it encourages more people to continue on and try again.

    The icing on the cake will be this is a CROSS BUY game...

    sweet deal i say!    … Expand
  4. Batfinkskinner
    Mar 21, 2014
    8
    Weird, abstract and yet somehow addictive. give it a go and surprise yourself. A blob that makes music by platforming is possibly the oddestWeird, abstract and yet somehow addictive. give it a go and surprise yourself. A blob that makes music by platforming is possibly the oddest game I ever played.… Expand
  5. SrPepe
    Jun 27, 2018
    6
    El juego esta bastante bien, tiene su dificultad y es bastante divertido, pero es SUPER repetitivo, a tal punto de dejar de jugarlo porque teEl juego esta bastante bien, tiene su dificultad y es bastante divertido, pero es SUPER repetitivo, a tal punto de dejar de jugarlo porque te pudrís de lo mismo una y otra vez.
    Además cuenta con mil expansiones totalmente innecesarias a mi gusto.    … Expand
  6. Broxxy
    Apr 13, 2022
    6
    The game itself is a fun little puzzle platformer. Honestly quite forgetable.
    Game : 6.
    Enjoyable Platinum : 6
    Difficulty to Plat : 4
  7. Dal_ReviewedDat
    Aug 19, 2015
    5
    Another PS+ (Aug 15) and another game I'd not thought of buying before

    It's fun to an extent. I downloaded it with very little knowledge    Another PS+ (Aug 15) and another game I'd not thought of buying before

    It's fun to an extent. I downloaded it with very little knowledge other than it was a music based game. It's okay, but....

    As music games go, my favourites are 'Parappa the Rapper', I like Guitar Hero games, and I used to love REZ on the ps2 - a game whereby a beat was struck in time with killing enemies - it worked well.

    And that's my issue with Sound Shapes. It doesn't feel like I'm doing anything other than playing a sub-standard level on Little Big Planet with music attached to items on screen. It just doesn't inspire me.

    I'm sure it'll have its hardcore fan base, and I appreciate it's very open to creativity in designing your own levels, but so is Little Big Planet - I'm not 100%, but I'm pretty sure you could re-create this game better on LBP3.

    I've not been inspired enough to get into the community on Sound Shapes - i played a few user designed customer levels and found the loops/music a little poo and on someones level it was littered with bugs/places the ball would get stuck and need to restart to get out of.    … Expand
  8. ourtimehascome
    Mar 29, 2017
    3
    There are good ideas in Sound Shapes. The music is (usually) well done enough, and there are some interesting platforming abilities. However,There are good ideas in Sound Shapes. The music is (usually) well done enough, and there are some interesting platforming abilities. However, the way both interact each other is poor and ineffective. Beck and Deadmaus commit great soundscapes (heh), unfortunately the platforming doesn't hold up.… Expand

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