Old School Musical

Critic reviews

• WWorthPlaying

  Cody Medellin · Aug 13, 2019

  8.0

  Old School Musical is worth checking out for rhythm fans, especially those who adore chiptune music. The tracks are plentiful, especially once you conquer the second storyline, and each tune rocks. The controls are easy enough to master that anyone can jump in, and while the story can be all over the place in terms of tone, it remains satisfying once you beat the game. So long as you stay away from co-op, you'll have a good time with Old School Musical.

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• PNPure Nintendo

  Rachel Poli · Oct 29, 2018

  8.0

  Old School Musical was definitely spot on with the music, which is great since that’s the main premise of the game. While the beginning of the game was odd, the overall gameplay is a lot of fun. It’s fast-paced, unique, and upbeat. I loved revisiting some old games and listening to the cool music. It’s a simple game that requires a lot of attention and it’s a game that I’ll pick up and play once in a while.

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• WWccftech.com

  Chris Wray · Sep 23, 2018

  7.0

  Old School Musical is a fun and engaging rhythm game that offers a great throwback to a host of retro titles. As well as looking great (when you can watch the background!), the soundtrack is one of the best you'll have heard from such a small developer in a long time - featuring 50 original chiptunes tracks that will inevitably remind you of other titles. A perfect game for on-the-go gaming on the Nintendo Switch and still enjoyable to simply sit down with, the only problem being that some of the comedy can feel too forced, random or just fall flat. Still a title that's more than worth your time.

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• HPHey Poor Player

  Kenny McKee · Sep 21, 2018

  7.0

  Old School Musical the kind of game that knows what it’s going for — and to whom it’s catering — and tries its hardest to deliver the best possible experience that it can. And, while it might not be the next genre-defining rhythm game, but that doesn’t stop it from being good overall. Featuring a generous amount of retro-sounding songs, lovingly crafted nostalgic scenery, and simple, fun, gameplay (and also a lot of chickens), Old School Musical might just be music to your ears if you’re in the market for a quick, musical trip down memory lane.

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• GGameSpew

  Kim Snaith · Sep 21, 2018

  8.0

  In the end, there really isn’t anything else quite like Old School Musical. It’s a game that’s been several years in the works – and when the outcome is something as unique and special as this, I daresay every moment was worth it. Whether you’re a fan of old school rhythm games or just want a hilarious trip through video game history, Old School Musical is absolutely worth picking up.

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• SShacknews

  Ozzie Mejia · Sep 17, 2018

  7.0

  Old School Musical does an admiral job of packing 50 chiptune tracks onto a single package. Unfortunately, I can't say I'm a fan of how the game went about implementing them. If it had solely been the Arcade Mode with a lot of the 8-bit homages in the background, that would have been fine. But having to plow through the clumsy Story Mode took some of the joy out of the game for me.

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