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Mixtape

byBeethoven & Dinosaur•2026

On their last night of high school, three friends embark on one more adventure together. Play through a mixtape of memories, set to the soundtrack of a generation. En route to their final party together, a perfectly-curated playlist draws them into dreamlike reenactments of their formative memories. Experience a variety of narrative vignettes expl...

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Released
May 7, 2026
Platforms
PC · PS5 · Xbox Series X|S · Switch 2

How it plays

3h
main
3½h
main + extras
4h
completionist

Time to beat · 6 player times (IGDB)

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Check out our review for Annapurna's and Beethoven & Dinosaur's music-themed adventure game, Mixtape, on the PS5 right here.

May 18, 2026

A narrative and above all musical experience that certainly does not leave anyone indifferent, full of energy and also a little sadness.

May 13, 2026

Mixtape isn't a traditional video game, but this beautiful experience accomplishes exactly what it sets out to do: tell a great coming-of-age story that has an amazing presentation and soundtrack.

Jun 1, 2026

We review Mixtape and ask the question: is it actually a game? Read our review.

May 17, 2026

Don’t hesitate to give this one a shot if you’re in the market for a great story backed up by some brilliant music and a fairly simple gameplay loop.

May 14, 2026

Mixtape by developer Beethoven and Dinosaur gives a look into the teenage perspective, and we checked it out for a review.

May 14, 2026

Mixtape, from studio behind The Artful Escape, is a delight. It's a celebration of teenage life that makes its point, aptly, just as a teenager would.

May 13, 2026

Remembering the sins of youth accompanied by period music opens the door to rosy nostalgia.

Jun 5, 2026

Nostalgia is truly a vibe these days

May 21, 2026

Beethoven & Dinosaur's latest is better at musically capturing perfect moments than narratively or mechanically, which means those highs dissipate when the track stops. Reviewer's Note: Given some of my critiques and praises, it's impossible to avoid SPOILERS altogether. Read on at [...]

Jun 27, 2026

We all know by now that games can be more than simple reflexive entertainment. They can exercise our brains through clever puzzles, get our blood pumping through brutal brawls or fast races. Games can make us laugh and cry. They can be true forms of interactive art. This is how Annapurna’s newest game, Mixtape, has been touted: a brilliant masterpiece of art in its highest form. Now after playing it for myself I have to ask, what the hell am I missing?

May 19, 2026

For all the talk around Mixtape the last few days, it kinda feels like there's been frustratingly little talk *about* Mixtape. Tomás Neumann Aspee tries to separate the static noise from music in their review.

May 15, 2026