My thoughts on Square Enix's Symphonica for iPad

Today, I was browsing App Store because I was out of games to play. And I found this little supposedly free gem. Why did I say supposedly free? Well, because only the tutorial and first 3 episodes are free. The rest of the episodes individually costs $3. There's a $15 all episode unlock option as well. Other then this major problem, the game's really great and original. Just make sure you've got free 320 MB on your iPadfirst, though.

This is a typical level screen. Basically, if I were to explain the gameplay, I guess I can call it a rhythm game... With classical music by legendary composers like Tchaikovsky! Yes, I'm dead serious. Basically, you have symbols that prompt you to perform certain actions once they hit the line. So far a somewhat normal rhythm game, right? Well, the key difference is that you can perform the action anywhere on the screen. Honestly, it's kinda hard to explain, so I'll quit trying to explain the gameplay.

The story is told in a visual novel format. (And please excuse the quality of the picture) Whether that's good or bad is up to you to decide, but to be honest... Oh, whatever. Let's just get to explaining the plot, shall we? Basically, this is about a conductor named Takt (he's on the left.) trying to get the band he recently joined as a conductor to be allowed to play at the King Hall. So, in other words, he's trying to do the impossible since nobody's ever managed to do that. I won't tell you anything else since I don't want to accidentally give anything away! You gotta play the game yourself, okay? (Plus, I haven't finished it yet.)

Why, why must I struggle with format so much?!

Either way, I reccomend this game to you, as long as you have $15 (and are allowed to spend them)  and 320 MB(on your iPad) available.

Sketchie