Old School Musical

GameSpewKim Snaith

8/10

In the end, there really isn’t anything else quite like Old School Musical. It’s a game that’s been several years in the works – and when the outcome is something as unique and special as this, I daresay every moment was worth it. Whether you’re a fan of old school rhythm games or just want a hilarious trip through video game history, Old School Musical is absolutely worth picking up.

Pure NintendoRachel Poli

8/10

Old School Musical is an arcade rhythm game mixed in with some adventure. It’s upbeat and fast paced with interesting characters, familiar backgrounds, and a

Worth PlayingCody Medellin

8/10

Filled to the brim with nostalgia-fueled references and nods to classic 8-bit games, genres, and tropes, Old School Musical is like a love letter to '80s and '90s kids in the form of a rhythm game.

ShackNewsOzzie Mejia

7/10

Old School Musical does an admiral job of packing 50 chiptune tracks onto a single package. Unfortunately, I can't say I'm a fan of how the game went about implementing them. If it had solely been the Arcade Mode with a lot of the 8-bit homages in the background, that would have been fine. But having to plow through the clumsy Story Mode took some of the joy out of the game for me.

GamingTrendElisha Deogracias

70/100

While bogged down by its postgame content and scant multiplayer offerings, Old School Musical is still a great time for those who want a nostalgic and comedic trip back to the 80s and 90s. Old School Musical’s dazzling soundtrack and wonderful visuals should be experienced by those who want to boogie on down to the arcades.

Nintendo World ReportNeal Ronaghan

7/10

Old School Musical operates in a weird space. I find the rhythm gameplay to be really good and dependable, but it’s almost like empty calories. If anything, it makes me wish Nintendo or Capcom or Konami would just take their old music and put them into rhythm experiences like this (or akin to Square-Enix’s Theatrhythm games). The best part of Old School Musical is what lies beyond the story, which if you want a chiptune-fueled rhythm game with a lot of retro gaming references, is worth getting through. The fun here makes for a good time, but I can’t help but wish it was backed up by the…

GameSpaceEd Orr

6.5/10

Old School Musical is ready to rock PC and Nintendo Switch with a mix of nostalgia-fuelled narrative and a mix of melodies. Take two adventurers through a series of adventures in a range of worlds that are drenched in nostalgia and chocked full of chiptunes.

DualShockersSteven Santana

6/10

There was a lot of potential afforded by the world jumping mechanic as well as its emulation of recognizable classics, but Old School Musical doesn’t do much with them. While the story, and especially the Chicken Republic post-game mode, can offer some challenging rhythm tapping, Rob and Tib’s tale stumbles to offer more than a textbook case of saving the world.