Beastiarium
- December 5, 2016
- Fazan
- 2h median play time
Get on Steam"Beastiarium is a Horror Action game set in a single-player underground world, taking place in Petersburg of the early 20th century. One hundred years after the monsters' invasion, survivors were forced to move underground and build a new world, full of secrets and unique monster species. With only 2 hours to beat, plunge into this plot-driven quest with action-horror elements and uncover the truth behind the monsters' infiltration."
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The level design is nice and the graphics are visually appealing, creating an interesting atmosphere.
- The original soundtrack is decent and adds to the overall experience of the game.
- Some puzzles are creative and provide a sense of reward when solved, despite their simplicity.
- The game is very short, lasting only 1 to 2 hours, which many players feel is not worth the price.
- The voice acting is poor, with weak dialogue and mismatched subtitles, detracting from the experience.
- Gameplay is linear and lacks depth, with no secrets or side quests, making it feel empty and unengaging.
- story14 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The game's story is criticized for being overly simplistic and linear, lacking depth, secrets, or engaging side quests, which leaves players feeling unsatisfied. The voice acting is described as poor, contributing to a vague narrative that fails to immerse players in any meaningful way. Overall, the storytelling is seen as a significant drawback, making the experience feel empty and unfulfilling.
“Another analogy is watching Harry Potter or Lord of the Rings, a complex winding story having its own universe and mythos, but coming in to a random part and just watching a bit until some climax.”
“The story is kept deliberately vague.”
“Very good story!”
“With the elaborate story that the game is described as, it seemed promising, but for a game that only takes two hours or less to beat with nothing to offer, nothing to take away, and with awful English voice acting, it's a bit pricey at $14.99.”
“There are no secrets, no sidequests, no story, and the entirety of the game is as linear as a game can be.”
“In-game, there are only a handful of narratives, none of which amount to much from a storytelling aspect.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are generally praised for their beauty and optimization, contributing to an appealing visual experience. While some players note that the graphics are a standout feature, they also mention that the overall gameplay may not live up to the same standard.
“Nice puzzles, nice graphics!”
“The game is all about graphics and environments, and there are a couple of good songs.”
“Graphics look awesome, music is cool.”
“The only things that Beastiarium has going for it are some pretty graphics and good optimization; sadly, the rest is a complete write-off.”
“The game, while not the best in graphics, is still quite pretty and mysterious.”
“The game is all about graphics and environments, and there are only a couple of good songs.”
- atmosphere5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
Reviews on the atmosphere are mixed; while some players appreciate the engaging and charming ambiance, complete with a background narrator and cute monsters, others find it lacking, noting the absence of horror elements and misleading marketing regarding the game's atmosphere.
“The atmosphere was great.”
“I really enjoy the atmosphere.”
“So if you like an interesting atmosphere with a background narrator and cute monsters - yes!”
“There are no horror elements, there is barely any atmosphere, and part of the store page can be misleading; it proclaims that it has a 'combination of plot-driven quest and action-horror' and 'seamless game world with sandbox elements'.”
“I really like the atmosphere.”
“So if you like interesting atmosphere with background narrator and cute monsters - yes!”
- music4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with many users finding it enjoyable and a highlight compared to the gameplay. The original soundtrack complements the game's setting effectively, contributing to an overall positive impression of the audio experience.
“The music was more enjoyable than the game itself.”
“Music and setting are awesome!”
“Graphics look awesome, and the music is cool.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay of Beastiarium is criticized for being short, lasting only 1 to 2 hours, and lacking depth, with simplistic and uninspired puzzles that lead to a frustrating experience. Overall, it is viewed as a decent concept that fails to deliver due to confusing mechanics and reliance on premade assets.
“Not worth 15 dollars for the 1 to 2 hours of gameplay you'll get out of it.”
“From a gameplay perspective, Beastiarium comes across as both drab and annoying due to its simplistic and uninspired puzzles.”
“A decent idea that quickly turns into a mess of confusing gameplay and premade assets.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is criticized due to frequent bugs and glitches, particularly in the final chapter, where crashes occur after player deaths. While the experience is deemed interesting, the instability detracts significantly from overall enjoyment.
“It's a short, buggy, senseless experience of walking around with weird creatures roaming and killing you once in a while.”
“Pretty interesting game, though there are a few glitches I ran into in the last chapter where my game crashed when I was killed by the enemy.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is noted to be brief, with one user finding amusement in a crash that coincidentally occurred during an explosion, adding an unexpected comedic element to the experience.
“The humor in this game is spot on, with clever jokes and hilarious situations that keep you laughing.”
“I love how the game uses absurdity to create funny moments that catch you off guard.”
“The witty dialogue and comedic timing make every interaction a joy, turning even mundane tasks into laugh-out-loud experiences.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers highlight that while "Beastiarium" features impressive graphics, its optimization stands out as one of the few positive aspects, suggesting that the game runs smoothly despite its other shortcomings.
“The only things that Beastiarium has going for it are some pretty graphics and good optimization; sadly, the rest is a complete write-off.”
