Symphonia
July 12, 2021
Embody a violinist and awaken a gigantic, forsaken world in this highly poetic platformer! Using your violin and bow, move towards the core of the realm to understand your role in this universe and play the best Concerto!
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82.5
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Critic Reviews (22)
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85.0
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90.0
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90.0
"Symphonia 𝄞 is a gloriously fun precision platformer with beautiful worlds, fabulous scores, excellent gameplay, and fun replayability. Most importantly, for me, it carries an important message about the importance of music, and its role in the world. It’s a …"
Read original review"It takes a little while to grow on you but once you get in the groove, Symphonia will quickly become one of your favourite platformers. 🎻"
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80.0
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50.0
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30.0
"Although it lacks greater inspiration as a platform game, Symphonia is a visual delight that impresses with its art direction and the creative use of musical themes in building its world and narrative. It&s;s like watching an orchestra perform in …"
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96.0
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97.0
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84.0
"Symphonia is an absolute gem of a platformer, blending precise mechanics, thrilling exploration, and a music-driven story brought to life by a gorgeous art style and enchanting classical soundtrack—an unforgettable adventure perfectly packed into 4-8 hours!"
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85.0
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80.0
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30.0
"Symphonia is a visually stunning 2D platformer where music and gameplay intertwine in a harmonious adventure. With its unique momentum-based mechanics, orchestral soundtrack, and challenging optional areas, the game delivers a short yet satisfying experience for fans of the genre. …"
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65.0
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75.0
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70.0
"Symphonia is a sleeper hit that I can only hope will soon take the platforming genre by storm. The platforming mechanics here are refined, satisfying, and a joy to master. Which is only accented by the incredible art direction that …"
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70.0
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68.0
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72.0
"Symphonia is a platformer that stands out thanks to a winning mix of elements: a high-quality soundtrack that enhances immersion, a fascinating worldbuilding that brings to mind the orchestra, and a fluid and fun gameplay that guarantees a rewarding experience. …"
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96.0
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84.0
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92.0
"Symphonia is far more than just a video game—it is a deeply heartfelt tribute to the Romantic era of music, a testament to the unwavering love and passion its creators have poured into their craft. The result is an experience …"
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85.0
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75.0
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65.0
"Symphonia is a pretty straightforward precision platformer. Its short length is really the only big drawback here as the rest of the game is an absolute delight to play through. The orchestral soundtrack is excellent, the visuals look great, and …"
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50.0
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50.0
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50.0
"Symphonia is a stunning debut from Sunny Peak that breathes fresh life into the platforming genre. Its gorgeous hand-drawn art, enchanting music, and unique non-violent gameplay make it a standout title. While its precision-focused mechanics might not appeal to everyone, …"
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85.0
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70.0
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65.0
"Symphonia represents a welcome starting point for players who want to cut their teeth on a more approachable precision platformer. Its difficulty curve is a gentle one, so those looking for something a bit more fiendish may want to skip …"
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92.0
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87.0
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68.0
"Symphonia is a short experience, barely reaching four hours in length, but it doesn&s;t lack anything. As we said above, both the gameplay experience and the setting are superb, and we will always have the feeling that we are attending …"
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80.0
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80.0
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80.0
"Symphonia is a very entertaining precision platformer that uses music to create a unique gameplay. It is very varied and original in its proposal, and will make you spend 4-5 hours very good. An upstart in the genre that I …"
Read original review"Despite a few rare missteps, I still very much enjoyed Symphonia. I’ve played several games published by Headup Games, but this is one of the best. It’s colorful, whimsical and features precise and fluid controls. If it had just been …"
Read original review"A musically-themed and thoroughly gorgeous precision platforming adventure that’s also deliciously challenging"
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65.0
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85.0
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80.0
"Symphonia’s captivating art style, combined with its passionate musical score, created an emotionally resonant experience. The game’s visuals, intricate details, and atmospheric touches like vines and falling leaves, drew me into a world of wonder and mystery. I loved the …"
Read original review"Symphonia is a work that aims at the heart through music, offering a unique experience. Despite some limitations in duration and narrative, the title manages to distinguish itself through its straightforward gameplay, inspired design and excellent soundtrack."
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75.0
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92.0
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65.0
"Symphonia is a great platformer with the short playing time as its only downside. The theme is nice, the animations are beautiful, the music is fantastic and the game plays smoothly. Perfect for the budget bin, but for the full …"
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80.0
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75.0
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60.0
"With its eye-catching visual style, harmonious soundtrack, and fantastic traversal, Symphonia has pogoed its way onto the list of great precision platformers."
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92.0
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86.0
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75.0
"Artistically, Symphonia is one of the most beautiful examples of the precision platformer genre. Its musical themes are engaging and as efficient as the level design and gameplay progression, although the controls are not always as precise as they should …"
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75.0
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80.0
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85.0
"Symphonia is a unique experience that combines gameplay, music, and storytelling in a way that few video games manage to do. The variety of platforming, combined with the need to learn the timing of most actions, makes Symphonia a real …"
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75.0
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45.0
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30.0
"Symphonia is one of those standalone games that may not be known but offers an enjoyable experience within 30 to 40 minutes."
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