Beam
- April 12, 2019
- BinaryImpact
- 26h median play time
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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 the characters add charm, reminiscent of classic 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 challenging levels.
- Some users found the controls initially confusing, requiring time to adapt to the different mechanics.
- graphics9 mentions
- 78 % positive mentions
- 22 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for being impressive, especially for an indie title, with visuals that can compete with many AAA games. While some reviewers note that the graphics aren't the main selling point, they still highlight the quality and professionalism in the design, complemented by a stunning soundtrack and engaging story elements. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the gaming experience, making it a recommended choice for players seeking both challenge and humor.
“Great graphics and very clever story/tasks... highly recommended!”
“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!”
- humor8 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 can expect a blend of witty exchanges, amusing backstory elements, and visually engaging graphics that enhance the comedic experience. Overall, the humor is a standout aspect, contributing significantly to the game's appeal.
“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.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The gameplay is engaging and challenging, requiring skill to navigate obstacles while utilizing various colored beams that introduce mechanics progressively. Players can expect hours of exciting and fun gameplay as they roll a ball and solve puzzles in a gloomy spaceship environment. Overall, the game offers interesting mechanics that encourage mastery and exploration.
“I found the use of the yellow, red, green, and purple beams, gradually introduced as the levels progressed, helped with learning the mechanics.”
“Backed up by the gloomy environment of the crashed spaceship 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.”
“The mechanics feel repetitive and lack depth, making the gameplay tedious after a short while.”
“The controls are unresponsive at times, leading to frustrating moments during gameplay.”
- story2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story is praised for its cleverness and engaging tasks, complemented by great graphics and humorous backstory elements, making it highly recommended by users.
“Great graphics and a very clever story with engaging tasks... highly recommended!”
“The game also offers funny backstory pieces and entertaining cutscenes.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's music is highly praised, described as stunning and complemented by a professional-level dubbing and impressive graphics, especially for its price segment.
“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, featuring an awesome soundtrack!”
- grinding1 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 pursued by a tunnel boring machine, which adds a sense of urgency and excitement to the gameplay.
