Beacon of Neyda

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Beacon of Neyda is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by Ghost Creative Studio and was released on October 9, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

Beacon of Neyda is an action-strategy game where you build and defend bases against relentless enemy waves in a post-apocalyptic world. Repair the main tower to secure each base while exploring hazardous locations and researching technologies. Your mission is to protect the last survivors and uncover the hidden truths of this ruined world.

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86%

Audience ScoreBased on 28 reviews

story5 positive mentions

atmosphere3 negative mentions

The game features beautiful pixel art and a captivating atmosphere, enhancing the overall immersive experience.
Gameplay is enjoyable with a solid tower defense and exploration mechanic, providing a fresh take on the genre.
The developers show a strong commitment to their player base, engaging with fans and demonstrating care for the community.

Controls can feel clunky and unresponsive, with issues like inability to remap buttons and frustrating interactions with the environment.
Resource management is a significant issue, with scarcity of materials leading to tedious gameplay and prolonged waiting times.
Some gameplay mechanics, such as building and upgrading, are cumbersome and could benefit from streamlining to improve overall pacing.

gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the gameplay is enjoyable with fun exploration and shooting mechanics, though some players noted a desire for a reload mechanic and more intuitive controls. While the game features engaging tower defense elements and story details, the lack of a farming mechanic and occasional stiffness in shooting controls were mentioned as drawbacks. Players appreciate the game's theme and mood, expressing hope for future updates that could introduce new mechanics and enhance the experience.
- “The gameplay is generally great.”
- “I enjoyed the small story tidbits detailing how things ended up the way they were, and the overall tower defense and exploration gameplay was fun.”
- “All things: sound, visuals, and gameplay are top notch.”
- “The gameplay in general is great, but my only complaint is having to manually pick up the gears, and the controls for keyboard are not the most intuitive. I understand that this is being reviewed.”
- “The lack of farming mechanics does pull it back, but this was made by a small team that delivered on a great theme and mood for a base builder.”
- “Shooting mechanics might be a little stiff at times; for example, changing bullet types mid-fight could use some tweaking. Sometimes when you need to run, change bullet types, and shoot simultaneously, the character just can't keep up, especially when defending the terminals where the enemy spawns on both sides.”
story
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in "Beacon of Neyda" is delivered primarily through computer logs, providing a cohesive narrative about chaos and aftermath, though it is considered somewhat weak and linear by some players. While the setting and AI character stories are appreciated, the overall plot is described as simple and lacking depth, leading to a mixed reception. Despite its brevity, many players found the story enjoyable and complemented by the game's art and exploration elements.
- “You can leave the base in charge of the drones for repairs and explore an entire hidden world and learn the full story of what happened in Neyda.”
- “Most of the story (90% or something) is through different computer logs and they are pretty nice, painting a pretty cohesive picture of sudden chaos and aftershock.”
- “I enjoyed the small story tidbits detailing how things ended up the way they were, and the overall tower defense and exploration gameplay was fun.”
- “My main gripe with kingdom-like games is that most of them really lack in terms of story - Beacon of Neyda is still on the somewhat weak side, but I just love the setting and the different AI stories.”
- “Most of the story (90% or something) is through different computer logs, and they are pretty nice, painting a cohesive picture of sudden chaos and aftershock.”
- “No real reason to replay, since the story and maps are completely linear.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its impressive graphics and evocative soundtrack, effectively creating a captivating post-apocalyptic setting. Players appreciate the combination of beautiful art and original systems that enhance the overall immersive experience.
- “Good graphics, soundtrack, and post-apocalyptic atmosphere in general.”
- “An entertaining game with original systems and beautiful art and atmosphere!”
- “The graphics and soundtrack create a decent post-apocalyptic atmosphere, but it feels lacking in depth.”
- “While the visuals are good, the overall atmosphere fails to immerse me in the game world.”
- “The post-apocalyptic setting is interesting, but the atmosphere doesn't feel as engaging as it should.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are highly praised for their quality, with stunning artwork that effectively creates a captivating post-apocalyptic atmosphere. Overall, the visuals, along with the soundtrack and gameplay, contribute to an immersive experience.
- “The graphics are impressive, complemented by a fantastic soundtrack and an overall post-apocalyptic atmosphere.”
- “The artwork is amazing and really sets the scene.”
- “All aspects, including sound, visuals, and gameplay, are top-notch.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players feel that the absence of a sustainable farming mechanic detracts from the overall experience, highlighting a need for more engaging grinding elements. Despite this shortcoming, the game is praised for its strong theme and atmosphere, especially considering it was developed by a small team.
- “This game really needs a sustainable farming mechanic.”
- “The lack of farming mechanics does pull it back, but this was made by a small team that delivered on a great theme and mood for a base builder.”
- “Lack of a farming mechanic.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly praised for enhancing the post-apocalyptic atmosphere, contributing to an immersive experience alongside impressive graphics and sound design. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack as a standout element that complements the overall aesthetic and emotional depth of the game.
- “Good graphics, soundtrack, and post-apocalyptic atmosphere in general.”
- “This game is so good; the art, the sounds, music, and immersion.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is generally enjoyable, but players have reported occasional bugs that affect stability.
- “Sometimes buggy, but a lovely game.”