MUSICUS!
OVERDRIVE · 2021 · Visual Novel, Story Rich, Choices Matter, Multiple Endings, Emotional
PC
Very Positive94% · 72
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About MUSICUS!
This visual novel is an emotional tale about people brought together by rock 'n roll who are questioning the meaning of their lives, struggling to find a place within society, and agonizing over what music truly means to them. You play as Kei, a young man from a family line of doctors who is forced him to question his path in life after certain events throw him off the rails laid before him. Through rock 'n roll you'll meet interesting people who offer new takes on life and ideals regarding music. Very few approaches you can take will prove all good or all bad, and nearly all will involve sacrificing something.Will you abandon music and choose another path? Will you try to value each moment as it comes? Will you do whatever it takes to become a financial success? Dramatic stories will unfold as the consequence of the path you choose.
- As a Japanese indie rock artist himself, the producer of this game brings a depth of detail into the lives and culture of indie rock artists that enhances the atmosphere and setting in ways that few others can lay claim to.
- In addition to the rockin' background tracks used for ambience during the story, this game contains a full CD's worth of original rock songs created explicitly to represent the tones and styles of the different bands that perform in-game.
- The decisions you make throughout the game will lead you down one of five potential paths, each fully fleshed out with many hours of content delving into the consequences of each road taken.
- Aside from the protagonist Kei, all of the characters both major and minor are fully voiced throughout the story, bringing another layer of richness and depth.
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Players praise MUSICUS! for its emotionally moving, well-written narrative centered on the struggles of musicians and the pursuit of passion, with particular commendation for its compelling character development and excellent soundtrack that keeps players engaged throughout its lengthy story. The main criticism centers on the game's substantial length and the relatively modest amount of romance content despite its visual novel format, though some players view the focus on character and music themes as a strength rather than a drawback.
MUSICUS!, developed by OVERDRIVE and published by MangaGamer, is a visual novel that uses the world of music not as a backdrop, but as the foundation for a deeply reflective story about identity, ambition, and the often uncomfortable reality of pursuing something you love. It follows Kei Tsushima, a young man who appears to have a stable and predictable future ahead of him, only for that path to be disrupted when he encounters the raw, unfiltered energy of live rock music. What begins as curiosity gradually evolves into a defining force that reshapes his priorities and forces him to confront difficult questions about purpose and self-worth. The narrative unfolds at a deliberate pace, taking its time to build both its world and its characters. Rather than relying on dramatic twists or constant escalation, it focuses on the gradual transformation of its protagonist and the people around him. The story explores the idea of what it means to commit to a passion, especially one as uncertain as music, where success is never guaranteed and failure is often unavoidable. It presents a grounded perspective on creative ambition, highlighting not only the excitement of artistic expression but …1 found this helpful
Really lovely story that made me cry at times. The OST was awesome. Overall VN is an 8/10 for me.1 found this helpful
Classic VN gameplay, beautiful story, beautiful characters, you will be glued to the screen. About the ecchi stuff contents [spoiler] there a few sex scenes (probably one or two per route) but the game is totally not about sex [/spoiler]1 found this helpful
Excellent visual novel! I was genuinely surprised by how good it is. Perhaps I'm biased since I've forayed into music myself, but it really does an excellent job at breaking down the struggle that it takes to be a musician. There are constant twists, especially on the true route, to the point where I genuinely didn't know what to expect next, and kept me hooked. I highly recommend!
MUSICUS is the best thing that happened to me within the visual novel medium. Beautiful story of bandmanship and young musicians' struggle accompanied by masteful writing prose, all combined into a masterpiece that would never cease to be my heart.
[h2] This novel is EXTENSIVE. [/h2] Just to get it out of the way, this visual novel is [i] extremely [/i] fleshed out and [i] very [/i] long, which makes getting just one ending a real commitment (this is not a bad thing whatsoever, in fact, it helped the novel's impact). Also just an fyi, I'm primarily focused on the Mikazuki good/bad endings. That being said, I went into this vn expecting an equal balance of romance and music-themed plot. That was not the case at all. [h3] Surprisingly little romance, but it makes up for that. [/h3] Though the end contains a lot more of it, this game overall consists of very little romance, especially when compared to its length. This is coming from someone who really enjoys romance, though, so take that as you will. Despite that, I did enjoy the romance elements that were present toward the end of the game, and other than a personal gripe with how exactly one route ends**, the ending ended up being very impactful after having invested so much time into the vn. The entire rest of the plot (the band's music career, the character development, etc.) is also super detailed and fleshed out really well. Overall I really loved this game and it will d…
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