Beat Da Beat

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"Beat Da Beat" is a rhythm-based shoot 'em up game that combines frantic action with catchy tunes. Players must dodge and shoot to the beat of the music while battling enemies and bosses in a variety of stages. The game offers both single-player and local multiplayer modes, allowing for exciting co-op gameplay.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

87%

Audience ScoreBased on 83 reviews

music30 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features an amazing soundtrack that is perfectly synced with the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.
It offers a unique and fun bullet hell experience with engaging visuals and a variety of ships to unlock and upgrade.
The gameplay is addictive and challenging, making it a great choice for fans of the genre, especially at its low price point.

The game suffers from several bugs, including broken achievements and an unviewable final cutscene, which detracts from the overall experience.
There is a lack of developer support, with many issues remaining unresolved for an extended period.
Some players find the gameplay repetitive due to the limited number of levels and the absence of Steam Cloud support.

music
48 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
31%
6%
The music in the game is widely praised for its exceptional quality and perfect synchronization with gameplay elements, enhancing the overall experience. Many players highlight the soundtrack as a standout feature, describing it as catchy, immersive, and integral to the rhythm-based mechanics of the bullet hell genre. However, a few reviews express disappointment with the soundtrack's variety, suggesting that while the music is good, it may not be as impressive as expected given its central role in the game.
- “The brilliantly executed interplay between music, content, and visuals is what truly makes this game stand out among other bullet hells.”
- “The music adds a lot to the experience, especially because it's rhythm-based and timed to enemy fire.”
- “The music is the reason why you get this game.”
- “Even after just a few runs, I began to associate bullet patterns with their corresponding musical segments: enemies might stack up during the build to a chorus, peppering the field in step with sub bass pulse, until suddenly, 'bam,' the song drops into a headbanging half-time chorus as all the lights on-screen seem to supernova.”
- “While the game sounds great with and without headphones, presets for Dolby Digital 5.1, headphones, or built-in speakers would’ve been much appreciated, as the soundtrack is absolutely worth listening to in an optimal setting.”
gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
25%
8%
The gameplay is widely praised for its fun, fast, and fluid mechanics, with a satisfying challenge that caters to various skill levels through multiple difficulty modes. Players enjoy the addictive and hardcore nature of the gameplay, particularly in the more challenging settings where they navigate complex bullet patterns. However, there are concerns regarding accessibility features for colorblind users and those prone to seizures.
- “But on top of that, there's great gameplay to be had and a nice 16-bit aesthetic.”
- “Gameplay is fast and fluid and features four difficulty modes - casual, normal, hard, and badass.”
- “Gameplay runs smoothly and feels responsive with even the busiest screens maintaining a steady, high frame-rate.”
- “Disappointingly, there currently aren’t any video options to make gameplay suitable for colorblind users or those susceptible to seizures.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
29%
The graphics in "Beat Da Beat" are praised for their vibrant 16-bit aesthetic and mesmerizing visuals that perfectly sync with the game's soundtrack, enhancing the overall experience. The combination of fun visuals, clever enemy designs, and a retro art style contributes to an engaging and addictive gameplay atmosphere, although some users note that the visuals can be a bit strobey at times. Overall, the game's graphics are a standout feature that complements its rhythm-based mechanics.
- “The enemy and bullet patterns plus the visuals are synced perfectly to the game's soundtrack.”
- “Kickass soundtrack and very nice visual art style.”
- “The brilliantly executed interplay between music, content, and visuals is what truly makes Beat Da Beat stand out among other bullet hells.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
50%
Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while some players find it challenging and appreciate the variety of ships and upgrades that encourage multiple playthroughs, others feel that the lengthy and repetitive levels can make the experience feel draining. For a low-cost game, expectations for replay value may be limited, but there are still meaningful elements that enhance replayability.
- “Difficult as all hell but has tons of replayability.”
- “A dozen ships to try, upgrades, and nice replay value.”
- “Meaningful replayability.”
- “It can get a bit draining due to how long the levels are and that they are the same every time, but for a $2 game, you can't really expect too much in the way of replayability.”
- “-meaningful replayability”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
100%
The story is presented in a fast-paced and comedic manner, providing clear objectives while serving as a backdrop to the gameplay. Players can enjoy the game as a fun bullet hell shooter, with the added benefit of collecting gold to upgrade their ships or purchase new ones, regardless of their interest in the narrative.
- “The story is quick and presents your objectives in a comedic fashion.”
- “The story is quick and gives you your objective in a comedic fashion.”
- “If you don't care about the story or achievements at all, go for it; it's a fun bullet hell shmup with a great soundtrack.”
- “Gold collected during story mode can be used to upgrade your ship’s health, weapons, and bomb capacity or to purchase new ships.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the game to be both enjoyable and humorous, highlighting its comedic elements as a significant strength.
- “The game is really great and funny.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The stability of the game is generally acceptable, though users have reported encountering a few glitches in the beta build.
- “There are a few glitches within the beta build.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it unplayable at times.”
- “I experienced several bugs that disrupted my gameplay experience.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game's optimization is highly praised, with gameplay running smoothly and responsively, even during intense moments, while maintaining a steady, high frame rate.
- “Gameplay runs smoothly and feels responsive, even with the busiest screens maintaining a steady, high frame rate.”
- “The optimization is impressive; I can play for hours without any lag or performance issues.”
- “The game is well-optimized, allowing for seamless transitions and quick load times, enhancing the overall experience.”