Beam
- April 12, 2019
- BinaryImpact
- 26h median play time
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PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features great visuals and a unique puzzle element that keeps players engaged.
- It offers a challenging yet rewarding gameplay experience with progressively difficult puzzles and clever mechanics.
- The humor and dialogue between characters add charm, reminiscent of games like Portal.
- The game requires a high level of precision, which can be frustrating, especially when using a keyboard and mouse.
- Players cannot save their progress, making it difficult to manage the game's challenging levels.
- Some users found the controls initially difficult to master, leading to repeated failures.
- graphics18 mentions
- 78 % positive mentions
- 22 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received positive feedback, with many reviewers noting that they are impressive for an indie title and can compete with modern AAA games. While some mention that the visuals are not the main selling point, they still appreciate the quality and design, highlighting the game's overall aesthetic appeal and professional-level dubbing. Overall, the graphics are considered a strong aspect of the game, complementing its clever story and engaging puzzles.
“The graphics can compete with many of today's AAA games, and when you consider that this is a new indie developer, it's really impressive.”
“Technically, the game has very good graphics for a title in this price segment and is fully dubbed on a professional level and has an awesome soundtrack!”
“Visuals can easily compete with modern AAA games.”
- humor16 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features a strong sense of humor, highlighted by hilarious dialogue reminiscent of the Portal series, particularly between the marble and the captain. Players appreciate the clever use of colorful beams and amusing backstory elements that enhance the comedic experience, all set against impressive graphics. Overall, the humor is a standout aspect, making it an enjoyable choice for those seeking both challenge and laughs.
“The dialogue between these two is simply hilarious - definite portal vibes!”
“The dialog between the marble and the captain is very funny and reminds me of the portal series.”
“Also offers funny backstory pieces and cutscenes.”
- gameplay10 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The gameplay is engaging and challenging, requiring skill to navigate various obstacles while utilizing unique mechanics involving light beams and fog. Players appreciate the gradual introduction of these mechanics, which enhances learning and mastery of the puzzles. Set against a gloomy spaceship backdrop, the game promises hours of exciting and nail-biting fun.
“Backed up by the gloomy environment of the crashed spaceship which you try to escape, the game will undoubtedly provide you with hours of nail-biting, fun, and exciting gameplay.”
“The gameplay is easily explained: you roll a ball, spray fog towards light beams with different properties, and navigate through the levels.”
“The gameplay is easily explained: you roll a ball, you spray fog towards light beams with different properties, and you navigate through the levels.”
“I found the use of the yellow, red, green, and purple beams, gradually introduced as the levels progressed, helped with learning the mechanics.”
- story4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story is praised for its cleverness and engaging tasks, complemented by great graphics. Additionally, it features humorous backstory elements and entertaining cutscenes, making it highly recommended by users.
“Great graphics and a very clever story with engaging tasks... highly recommended!”
“Also offers funny backstory pieces and entertaining cutscenes.”
- music4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's music is widely praised as stunning, complementing its high-quality graphics and professional dubbing. Overall, the soundtrack significantly enhances the gaming experience, making it a standout feature in this price segment.
“The music in the game is stunning and the visuals are really good.”
“The music in the game is stunning and the visuals are really good.”
“Technically, the game has very good graphics for a title in this price segment and is fully dubbed on a professional level and has an awesome soundtrack!”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be thrilling and memorable, particularly highlighted by intense moments such as being chased by a tunnel boring machine, which adds a sense of urgency and excitement to the gameplay.
