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Is A Musical Story worth it for you?
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Play it if you…
Good fit- Rhythm-game players who prefer short, story-focused experiences
- Players interested in music-led narratives without spoken or written dialogue
- Players who want an optional completion goal after the main play-through
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a long campaign may reach the ending after around 2–3 hours
- Players who do not enjoy repeating songs for perfect ratings may have limited reason to pursue the 4–6-hour completion path
- Players looking for combat, role-playing progression, or a broader gameplay system
Our take on A Musical Story
Players may bounce off at the timed button presses if following each melody is not appealing. Completion-focused players may also stop after the main run, since the longer 4–6-hour path depends on perfect ratings across all chapters.
What is A Musical Story?
Set in the 1970s, A Musical Story combines rhythm-based play with Gabriel’s recollections as he faces his circumstances.
Players match button presses to musical passages, revealing sections of his history and gradually bringing him toward the truth. Music and imagery convey the narrative without dialogue. The game contains 26 original tracks, and flawless performances across the full song collection reveal a secret chapter. Most players finish one run in about 2–3 hours. Earning perfect star scores throughout every chapter can extend the total experience to approximately 4–6 hours.
How A Musical Story plays
- 01Timed Melody Play
- Correct button presses performed with the music reveal additional parts of Gabriel’s past.
- 02Wordless Narrative
- Gabriel’s journey is presented through music and visuals without words.
- 03Original Soundtrack
- The game contains 26 original songs.
- 04Hidden Chapter
- Playing every song perfectly unlocks an additional chapter.
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A Musical Story: platforms & release
Is A Musical Story worth it?
It is worth it if: rhythm-game players who prefer short, story-focused experiences. Skip it if: players seeking a long campaign may reach the ending after around 2–3 hours.
Where can I download A Musical Story?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens A Musical Story's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is A Musical Story on?
Windows, macOS and Linux.
