Beacon Patrol

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Beacon Patrol is a single player and multiplayer casual strategy game. It was developed by Shapes and Dreams and was released on September 17, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Beacon Patrol is a cooperative and relaxing tile laying exploration game. You play as captains of the Coast Guard, navigating the coast of the North Sea to secure its beacon buoys, lighthouses and waterways. Work together with your friends and score points by creating the most complete map.

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97%

Audience ScoreBased on 33 reviews

graphics2 positive mentions

replayability3 negative mentions

Beacon Patrol offers a relaxing and cozy gameplay experience, making it ideal for both solo and cooperative play.
The game features beautiful graphics and a calming soundtrack, enhancing the overall atmosphere while playing.
It successfully adapts the original board game, adding new modes and unlockables that keep the gameplay engaging and enjoyable.

The tutorial is overly text-heavy and could benefit from more interactive elements to better teach players the game mechanics.
Some players find the exploration mode too challenging, requiring trial and error that may frustrate less experienced gamers.
After a few play sessions, the content may feel repetitive, with limited interest in unlocking new ships and tiles.

music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is characterized by a calming nautical soundtrack that blends sea shanties with relaxing melodies, enhancing the cozy atmosphere. While some players find it enjoyable and fitting for both short and long play sessions, others feel it can become overly noticeable after extended periods. Overall, the sound design, including realistic sound effects, contributes positively to the immersive experience.
- “The sound effects are realistic and the music is relaxing.”
- “Combined with a nautical soundtrack and clean, inviting visuals, it creates a cozy rhythm that works just as well for a quick break as it does for a longer session with friends.”
- “The music is a bit too aggressively noticeable and melodic for me to have on after the first couple of hours, but I usually turn those off for these kinds of games anyway.”
- “The soundtrack feels like a mix of sea shanties and nautical music.”
- “The soundtrack feels like a mix of sea shanties and nautical music.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers high replayability with short rounds and three distinct modes—exploration, board game, and creative—allowing players to choose their preferred pace and playstyle.
- “The variety of gameplay modes keeps things fresh, making me want to jump back in for just one more round.”
- “Each playthrough feels unique due to the different strategies and choices available, ensuring high replayability.”
- “Rounds are short and replayable, with three modes — exploration, board game, and creative — so you can pick the pace you want.”
- “After completing the game once, there isn't much incentive to play again; the novelty wears off quickly.”
- “The lack of meaningful choices in subsequent playthroughs makes it feel repetitive and dull.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are praised for their nice and calming visuals, complemented by a soothing nautical soundtrack, creating an inviting atmosphere that enhances both short and long gameplay sessions.
- “The graphics are nice and calming, and so is the music.”
- “Combined with a nautical soundtrack and clean, inviting visuals, it creates a cozy rhythm that works just as well for a quick break as it does for a longer session with friends.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay features a relaxing and cooperative tile-placing mechanic, though some players may find the learning curve challenging, often requiring 2-3 attempts to fully understand the game mechanics.
- “The gameplay features relaxing, cooperative tile-placing mechanics that enhance the overall experience.”
- “The learning curve can be tough for some players, requiring at least 2-3 attempts to fully grasp the game mechanics.”
- “The learning curve can be tough for some players and may take at least 2-3 attempts to get a better grasp of the game mechanics.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game is centered around completing quests to unlock new tiles, boats, and cosmetic items, but players have noted the absence of a mission list, which can make tracking progress challenging.
- “There is no mission list, which makes it hard to keep track of objectives.”
- “You have to complete quests to unlock new tiles, boats, and cosmetics, which feels tedious.”