AZUR BEAM

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AZUR BEAM is a single player and multiplayer action game. It was developed by TheBoys and was released on March 31, 2022. It received positive reviews from players.

In Azur Beam, players take on the role of a high-tech mercenary, using a powerful beam weapon to traverse treacherous environments and combat enemies. With a focus on fast-paced action and precise platforming, players must master the beam's abilities to overcome obstacles and defeat bosses in this intense sci-fi shooter. Customize your loadout and upgrade your skills to take on the challenge in single-player or cooperative multiplayer modes.

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81%

Audience ScoreBased on 144 reviews

music6 positive mentions

graphics2 negative mentions

Fun and simple puzzle mechanics that provide a short and relaxing experience.
The art is well-made and visually appealing, adding a nice touch to the game.
Easy to achieve 100% completion, making it suitable for achievement hunters.

The gameplay is shallow and repetitive, with many puzzles being too easy and tedious.
Technical issues such as crashes and lack of resolution settings detract from the experience.
Misleading marketing regarding adult content, as the game features very mild and low-quality images.

gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has been criticized for being unsatisfying and shallow, with many players noting that the difficulty drops significantly in later levels. Additionally, technical issues such as crashes detract from the experience, and the lack of features like a skip button for adult content further limits engagement. Overall, it seems that players are primarily drawn to the game's visual appeal rather than its gameplay mechanics.
- “Gameplay: retro bit puzzle games”
- “[td]hours of gameplay[/td]”
- “[h1]gameplay[/h1]”
- “Be honest with yourself, you're here for the anime waifus and couldn't care less about the gameplay.”
- “Despite the images being high quality, this was the main selling point for their games. Games similar to 'Dango!' released by the same publisher, despite also having a shallow gameplay loop, had a skip button for levels with NSFW images as an incentive to keep playing, which this game does not.”
- “Gameplay: retro bit puzzle games.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game received mixed reviews, with some players noting it as a positive aspect amidst an overall lackluster experience. While it was described as "not that bad" and "nice," there is uncertainty about whether it was specifically composed for the game.
- “Interesting puzzle game, nice music.”
- “Even has nice music.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are praised for their glamorous art style, but players are disappointed by the lack of resolution options and meaningful graphics tweaks, limiting customization and screenshot opportunities.
- “There's no option to change the resolution and no useful graphics tweaks.”
- “This set of artwork is glamorous, but sadly they cannot be obtained even as screenshots.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is consistently described as cute and funny, appealing to players with its lighthearted and whimsical tone.
- “The humor in this game is both cute and funny, making every moment enjoyable.”
- “I love how the game combines cute elements with hilarious situations.”
- “The witty dialogue and charming characters add a delightful layer of humor.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game has been criticized for its lack of stability, with users describing it as a "shallow buggy mess" that fails to meet quality standards expected on the Steam store. This has led to disappointment, especially considering the reputation of its publisher, 404 Games.
- “When it's all combined, you've got a shallow, buggy mess of a puzzle game that has no place being on the Steam store. This is very disappointing given some of the other works published by 404 Games.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization of the game is widely criticized as a blatant cash grab, with reviewers labeling it as low-quality shovelware that offers little to no value for PC gamers.
- “Shovelware of the lowest order, on Steam as a trashy cash grab, with no real merit or value to PC gamers.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be initially engaging, but it quickly becomes tedious and repetitive after a few levels, detracting from the overall experience.
- “The puzzle part of this game is very okay, but it becomes tedious after a couple of levels.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews indicate that the game's replayability is limited, with many players feeling that once the main content is completed, there is little incentive to return. However, some users appreciate the potential for different playstyles or choices that can offer a fresh experience upon replaying. Overall, while there are elements that may encourage multiple playthroughs, the consensus leans towards a lack of substantial replay value.
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews for the "story" aspect are non-existent or not applicable, indicating that there may be little to no narrative content to evaluate.