DEFLATE

i freaking love this game bro it has the elephants and chickens backflipping its so awesome uhh not alot of songs but the songs that exist are very well charted also the game is awesome

I still remember the day I gifted this game to all my friends. We were all making jokes about the name, Deflate, and weren't expecting much. The second we opened it, though, everything changed. We got absolutely humbled by how much skill this game takes. The vibe is amazing. The music, visuals, and overall atmosphere make every level feel intense, and finally clearing a difficult section is one of the most satisfying feelings I've had in a rhythm game. Most rhythm games are pretty forgiving and let you get away with a lot of mistakes. Deflate doesn't. It demands precision, and every mistake is on you. That might sound frustrating, but it's exactly why my friends and I love it. Every improvement feels earned. 10/10.

Chinese bangers. Also It's cool that this game is from an indie music platform. I love the song selection and I'm excited for what will come of this game. One complaint though, my entire game was bugged for a while... that is until I saw a review that I could hit refresh to default in settings and that fixed it.

the charts r so confusing and feel different from the usual charts you see in big games, it rather feels like those key notes are not synced well but rather spammed

DEFLATE is a rhythm game developed and published by dizzylab that attempts to do more than simply challenge reaction speed and note accuracy. Built around electronic music influences and a layered gameplay structure, the title introduces mechanics that encourage players to think about rhythm from different angles rather than treating music purely as background accompaniment. While many rhythm games focus entirely on memorization and timing precision, DEFLATE aims to create a stronger connection between gameplay and musical interpretation, giving it an identity that feels distinct within a crowded genre. At first glance, DEFLATE appears familiar. The game presents a four-key vertical rhythm system where players synchronize inputs with incoming patterns while maintaining timing accuracy across increasingly demanding songs. Players familiar with rhythm titles will immediately recognize the foundation. Fast reactions, concentration, and pattern recognition remain critical to success. However, DEFLATE introduces an additional design philosophy that separates it from more traditional rhythm experiences. The defining feature is its dual gameplay structure. Rather than relying on a singl…

I love the music selection so far. As this is early access, I'll mainly focus on critique for the game. 1. The drum mode is more enjoyable at least for me in every song and most characters. Not that hi-hat is awful. I think the hi-hat melody mode should have more impact especially on hold notes. Sometimes it can feel off beat, compared to when you switch to the drums which feel more impactful and like I am playing with the song. As this is the game's main 'gimmick' I think it should be refined as much as possible. 2. I play Lynn the most because I like the more classic sound. I appreciate the direction of the characters and their variety and focus on different styles. Maybe have the aesthetic settings of notes keep between characters and not global? 3. I like the variations of difficulty and recommend keep introducing more difficult songs on the 9-11 level. As every song is 4 notes, muscle memory is easier but you shouldn't make the game too easy overall. I love it so far and am looking forward to supporting it. Once it is refined it could pass DJMAX as my #1 rhythm game! Edit 05/15/2026: The latest track with the pink cover (don't know the name bc its in Chinese), does a lot…