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Be is a single player and multiplayer casual simulation game. It was developed by shinywhitebox ltd and was released on August 1, 2022. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Get away from the stress of life and fuel your soul. Spend time in a beautiful world, perhaps sitting by the water, walking in the forest ... or tickle your creative impulses by building your dream house (or super-villain pad?). Be is all about exploration, building and ... well, just "Be"ing. Theres no work, no time pressures. No nasty surprises. Be is a place where you can relax and d…

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75%

Audience ScoreBased on 16 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

The game features a beautiful and immersive world with high-quality graphics, making it visually appealing.
It offers a relaxing gameplay experience with no enemies, allowing players to build and explore at their own pace.
The game has easy-to-learn mechanics and a variety of environmental controls, such as time of day and weather effects, enhancing the building experience.

Many players have experienced technical issues, including problems with VR support and bugs that hinder gameplay.
The building mechanics can be frustrating due to limited building blocks and issues with adding pieces.
Some users feel the game lacks depth and variety in building options, making it less engaging over time.

graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
Overall, the graphics are praised for their high quality and modern aesthetic, with particular appreciation for the time/weather control feature. However, some users noted the need for more brick variation and reported occasional graphical flaws, as well as variable frame rates on certain hardware configurations. Additionally, control schemes were mentioned as a point of confusion for some players.
- “The graphics are really nice overall, and the time/weather control option is great - just some brick variation would be perfect.”
- “I like the high-quality graphics and it looks very modern.”
- “Maybe you need a little more balance and fix some graphical flaws.”
- “On my RTX 3080, I was getting variable frame rates from 90 fps to 45 fps on medium graphical settings.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
Gameplay is characterized by smooth and easy-to-learn mechanics, with appealing graphics. However, some players find the control scheme counterintuitive, as it reverses the typical use of the left and right sticks for movement and turning.
- “Very smooth and easy to learn mechanics.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's music is praised for its pleasant and ambient quality, enhancing the experience of leisurely building and exploration. Players appreciate the soundtrack as a fitting backdrop for activities like listening to podcasts or lectures.
- “I was looking for something like this for a long time - not Minecraft, not survival, just a game where I can come back from time to time and slowly build something while listening to a podcast or a lecture - although I must say the in-game music is really nice.”
- “The ambient music is quite nice, the world is wide open.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users appreciate the atmospheric options available in the game, suggesting that the experience could be further enhanced with a hide HUD feature to immerse players more fully in the environment.
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story in the game is engaging and immersive, with players appreciating its depth and character development. Many users highlight the narrative's ability to draw them into the experience, making it a standout feature of the game. Overall, the storytelling is seen as a strong point that enhances the overall gameplay.