BEACHED

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BEACHED is a multiplayer casual action adventure game. It was developed by Gradient Studios and was released on August 4, 2021. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Beached is a completely free to play experience, where your only goal is to SURVIVE. You must take on these challenges on by defending your base, scavenging various POI's (point of interests) around the map. Fight off animals, other players... and a strange force that lays in the sea...

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61%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,774 reviews

graphics19 positive mentions

stability46 negative mentions

Fun and enjoyable survival gameplay, especially when playing with friends.
Free to play alternative to games like Rust with consistent updates and active development.
Good crafting system and visually appealing low-poly graphics that run well on low to mid-spec PCs.

Severe bugs and glitches affecting gameplay such as missing items, base destruction, and lag.
Limited or no official servers with unreliable multiplayer functionality and no private server support.
Unbalanced and clunky mechanics including poor building controls, aiming issues, and high sensitivity with minimal customization.

graphics
59 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics receive mixed reviews, with some praising its simple, colorful, and polygonal art style for creating a charming atmosphere, while others criticize them as uninspired, buggy, and inferior compared to similar titles like Rust. Though visually decent for an early-access or low-spec game, many users feel the graphics lack polish and innovation, impacting the overall experience.
- “One of the first things that struck me about Beached was its beautiful and vibrant visuals.”
- “The game's art style is colorful and whimsical, enhancing the overall charm of the experience.”
- “The graphics are extraordinary, there is always new content, have fun hunting, looting, fighting and surviving!”
- “The visuals are uninspired, the gameplay is entirely unengaging, and is entirely just a copy of Rust.”
- “Knockoff version of Rust with worse graphics, physics, gameplay mechanics, art design and just about everything else you can think of.”
- “Walking around for a couple minutes started to render odd graphical errors on the cell shaded terrain.”
gameplay
57 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
70%
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Gameplay in this game is often compared to Rust, with many noting it as a basic survival experience featuring simple, sometimes buggy mechanics, lag issues, and lack of polish. While some players find it addictive and promising given its early access state, many criticize the repetitive, unrefined mechanics, limited crafting options, and frustrating bugs that hinder enjoyment. Overall, it shows potential but requires significant improvements in mechanics, stability, and content depth.
- “The gameplay in Beached is simple yet addictive.”
- “The controls are intuitive, and the physics-based mechanics make it enjoyable to interact with the environment.”
- “Massive freaking potential for the game, most of the mechanics are already brilliant for an early access game, the biggest problem being the hitboxes of literally everything almost making the game unplayable at times, other than that everything seems very well done at such an early level.”
- “It used to be very good but they ruined it. It is now pure trash, it's laggy and the mechanics suck. You start with a knife that does not work, and there are too many bugs in the background. It makes it look like it was just added. I just hate this game now and they removed server passwords. This is an outrage.”
- “Whether it be the combat, overall UI, or especially the building system, all mechanics in this game are incredibly tedious, lacking, and are in dire need of a re-work.”
- “The game is absolute garbage, caused me so much anger and frustration over many bugs. The game is laggy and unpredictable with game-breaking bugs like people hitting through your own base walls using longer weapons and glitching through doors, rendering them useless. The game feels like a jacked mess along with most of the copied mechanics they couldn't even program correctly.”
stability
46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is widely criticized for numerous bugs, glitches, lag, and clunky mechanics, impacting core gameplay elements like combat, building, and server performance. While many acknowledge it is still in early access and shows potential, these technical issues currently make the experience frustrating and sometimes unplayable. Despite its flaws, some players find it enjoyable and promising if the bugs are addressed in future updates.
- “It used to be very good but they ruined it. It is now pure trash, it's laggy and the mechanics suck. You start with a knife that does not work, and there are too many bugs in the background. It makes it look like they have been added as a feature. I just hate this game now and they removed server passwords. This is an outrage.”
- “As it is now I would not even try to play this. Maybe in the future when you can actually hit trees or rocks without finding the sweet spot. It's a buggy mess and yes I know it's a work in progress, but I wouldn't waste your time.”
- “It's really buggy. Many features don't work properly like my voice chat didn't work or the hitbox when I'm trying to hit a tree.”
story
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game currently lacks a meaningful story, with players quickly completing all available quests that serve mostly as tutorials. There are no ongoing objectives, NPCs, or lore to engage with, leading to a sense of aimlessness after initial progression. Many users suggest adding quests, NPC trading, and richer narrative elements to improve the experience.
- “I finished the starting quest and learned the base mechanics of the game.”
- “Needs a lot of work on the storyline and lots of other NPCs.”
- “One of the first quests will send you to a small town that simply doesn't exist.”
- “You do the missions that show you how to play, but then that's it, no objectives, no point in exploring, once you find a good spot to build a base, you can pretty much get everything you need around you.”
grinding
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
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Grinding in this game is quite time-consuming and can feel tedious, especially when building bases or raiding, often requiring multiple attempts or "lives." While some players find the mix of grinding, combat, and multiplayer interactions enjoyable after a few hours, many highlight the need for improvements in mechanics and less clunky systems. Overall, grinding is a significant and sometimes frustrating part of the experience.
- “If you don't mind spending hours grinding away to build a base just to have someone blow it up, then this is the game for you (somehow it's worse than Ark).”
- “It's a pretty good game and it is basically free Rust but the community isn't as toxic. Raiding does take a lot of grinding, so be prepared. The monuments are pretty decent. The only problem I currently have is systems like XP points that don't really do anything as of right now.”
- “Took me about 10 hours to get to level 10 while farming skeletons that respawn near a beach line castle area.”
humor
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is widely regarded as funny, with humorous elements like comical skeletons and amusing player interactions adding to the charm. While some bugs and clunky mechanics exist, these quirks contribute to the game's overall comedic appeal. Many players enjoy the lighthearted atmosphere, though improvements and updates are desired for a more polished experience.
- “Overall, it's a funny game.”
- “People are crazy and sometimes you meet some hilarious folks playing Beached.”
- “Great, funny and an amazing game.”
optimization
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from significant optimization issues, causing severe performance drops, stuttering, and high GPU usage even on powerful hardware. While some users note occasional decent performance, overall the game struggles to run smoothly and appears poorly optimized.
- “Only positive is that performance is good.”
- “This is a decent game and has a lot of potential; it also is like Rust but doesn't require as high performance, which is great for people who want to play Rust but don't have the best PCs.”
- “I don't know if you've played other games before, but all the ones that are decently optimized to use all the hardware they can will use 100% of the GPU.”
- “This game is horribly optimized and although it looks like it can run on any potato, it in fact cannot.”
- “Just downloaded the recent update and the game is stuttering and I can see the grid in the sky. Yesterday it was running fine on my setup with 60 fps; today it's more like 5 fps.”
- “On top of this, I have an RTX 3070 with an i7 and there must be serious optimization issues as soon as I loaded in my GPU spiked to 100% and fans were going crazy.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
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The music in the game is generally praised for its calming and soothing qualities, enhancing the relaxing ambiance with gentle ocean sounds and background melodies. However, some users find the music obnoxious and are frustrated by the inability to mute or adjust the volume. Overall, while the soundtrack contributes positively to the atmosphere, its lack of customization options detracts from the experience for some players.
- “One aspect that sets Beached apart is its calming and soothing soundtrack.”
- “The gentle sound of ocean waves and the relaxing background music contribute to the overall ambiance, making it an excellent game to unwind and destress.”
- “Like more please, this game is good. The graphics are good for what it is, and it has lore. We need a soundtrack though; wait for the game to get traction, then it will be mad fun.”
- “Laggy as hell, can't turn off the music.”
- “The music is obnoxious and there's no way to turn it down or off.”
- “Like more please, nah for real though, this game is good, the graphics are good for being the game it is, it's got 'lore', we need a soundtrack though, wait for the game to get traction then it will be mad fun.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere in Beached is praised for its tranquil and relaxing vibe, effectively immersing players in a peaceful tropical beach setting. The simple polygonal graphics contribute to a unique and calming ambiance, making it an ideal escape for casual gamers seeking stress relief.
- “Developed by a small studio, Beached allows you to immerse yourself in the tranquil atmosphere of a tropical beach, providing a much-needed escape from the stresses of everyday life.”
- “Its stunning visuals, simple yet addictive gameplay, and relaxing atmosphere make it a perfect choice for casual gamers and anyone looking to unwind.”
- “I like the simple 'polygonal' graphics; it's simple, but at the same time it gives a special atmosphere.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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The game's monetization is generally appreciated for being free of in-app purchases, offering high quality without paywalls. However, some users express frustration with ads and suspect potential cash grab motives, indicating mixed feelings about how the game handles monetization.
- “In conclusion, even in early access this game is absolutely horrible and I wouldn't recommend fully releasing and it's probably just a cash grab.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Replayability is hindered by poorly designed combat mechanics that require significant improvements to enhance overall playability.