Fred3ric Review – Nintendo Switch

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The third entry in the series where you play as Chopin and musically battle various characters is here and is a fun as ever. The story is simple but efficient; the evil Zeitgeist has stolen Chopin’s heart and he must get it back. To do so, you will face off against various characters (other iconic composers this time around) that have been corrupted and you must emerge victorious.

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To win your heart back, you must beat these composers in a musical duel. Notes fall down from the top of the screen and you must tap the correct piano keys at the right time. The more you hit in a row, the more points you get for each note. If you miss too many notes, you’ll lose. There are two difficulty modes, Normal and Hard. Normal difficulty isn’t a complete walk in the park but it isn’t too challenging either. Hard mode is also very doable, although it’s definitely more difficult (parts during Grieg’s and Mozart’s battles in particular).

The best thing about this rhythm game is undoubtedly the remixes of classic tunes. They are all absolutely superb and honestly the game is worth it for the music alone. There’s also some nice artwork and fully voiced cutscenes included and they’re very much appreciated. While the game falls on the short side, you can beat Normal and Hard mode combined within an hour and a half, you’re guaranteed a good time. The game is even half price on the eShop if you own either of the 2 previous games (which are also definitely worth it).

Fred3ric is another great installment in what is now an underrated trilogy of rhythm games. As long as they keep coming with music as good as it has been, I will keep buying them.

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