Beat Da Beat

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Beat Da Beat is a single player survival shooter game. It was developed by 2 players and was released on March 10, 2016. It received positive reviews from players.

"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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87%

Audience ScoreBased on 89 reviews

music32 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features an amazing soundtrack that is perfectly synced with the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.
It's a fun and addictive bullet hell game that offers a variety of ships and upgrades, making it accessible for both newcomers and veterans of the genre.
The visuals and gameplay mechanics are engaging, providing a unique blend of rhythm and bullet dodging that keeps players entertained.

There are significant bugs, including a broken ending and issues with unlocking achievements, which detract from the overall experience.
The game lacks Steam Cloud support and has no options for colorblind users or those sensitive to flashing lights, limiting accessibility.
Some players find the levels repetitive and the game short, which may lead to a lack of long-term replayability.

music
51 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
31%
6%
The music in this game is widely praised for its nostalgic and engaging quality, perfectly synced with gameplay elements, enhancing the overall experience. Many players highlight the soundtrack as a standout feature, describing it as catchy, energetic, and integral to the rhythm-based mechanics of the game. However, a few reviews express disappointment with the soundtrack's variety, suggesting that while the music is excellent, it could benefit from more depth and accessibility, such as an official soundtrack release.
- “If you like listening to good music while dodging bullets, this is the game for you.”
- “The brilliantly executed interplay between music, content, and visuals is what truly makes this game stand out among other bullet hells.”
- “The music is the reason why you get this game.”
- “The music adds a lot to the experience, especially because it's rhythm-based and timed to enemy fire.”
- “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
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
69%
23%
8%
The gameplay is widely praised for its rewarding and addictively difficult mechanics, featuring fast and fluid action across four difficulty modes. Players enjoy the challenge of navigating intricate bullet patterns, especially in the hardest mode, while the overall experience is enhanced by a vibrant 16-bit aesthetic and excellent music. However, some users express disappointment over the lack of accessibility options for colorblind players and those prone to seizures.
- “The music is great and the gameplay is fun.”
- “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 retro art style, combined with dynamic enemy and bullet patterns, creates an engaging and visually captivating bullet hell rhythm game. However, some users note that the visuals can be a bit strobey at times.
- “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, others feel that the lengthy and repetitive levels can make it draining. For a low-cost game, expectations for replay value may be limited, but there are still meaningful elements that encourage players to return.
- “Difficult as all hell but has tons of replayability.”
- “A dozen of ships to try, upgrades, and a 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 is lacking.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
100%
The story is presented in a comedic and fast-paced manner, providing clear objectives while remaining secondary to the gameplay experience. Players can collect gold during the story mode to enhance their ships, making it enjoyable for those who appreciate both the narrative and the bullet hell mechanics.
- “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 aspect of their experience.
- “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 experiencing 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 scenes, 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 enjoy the game without any lag, regardless of the action on screen.”
- “I appreciate how well the game is optimized for different hardware, allowing everyone to experience it at its best.”