Beat Hazard Ultra

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Beat Hazard Ultra is a single player action game. It received very positive reviews from players.

Beat Hazard Ultra is a single-player, music-driven shooter that transforms your own music into an intense gaming experience. Featuring fantastic gameplay, splendid visuals, and a phenomenal soundtrack, it immerses you in a dynamic world where every beat influences the action. Experience your favorite tracks like never before with this thrilling and visually stunning adventure.

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90%

Audience ScoreBased on 673 reviews

music64 positive mentions

monetization3 negative mentions

The game offers an amazing combination of personal music and engaging gameplay, creating a unique experience that keeps players hooked.
Visually stunning graphics and effects enhance the gameplay, making it a joy to play, especially with high-energy music.
The controls are responsive and well-optimized for mobile devices, providing a smooth gaming experience that mirrors the PC version.

The game has not received updates in years, leading to frustration among players who want new content and features.
Many users report issues with music compatibility, particularly with songs from Google Play Music and certain file formats, limiting the music selection.
The on-screen controls can be frustrating, with some players experiencing issues with sensitivity and accuracy, impacting gameplay.

music
276 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music aspect of the game is highly praised for its integration with players' personal music libraries, allowing for a unique and immersive gameplay experience that syncs visuals and gameplay to the rhythm of the music. However, many users express frustration over the lack of support for popular streaming services like Google Play Music and Spotify, which limits access to their music collections. While the game excels in creating an engaging atmosphere with personal tracks, issues with song compatibility and selection processes detract from the overall experience.
- “Grand experience especially including the use of your own library for the actual gameplay soundtrack.”
- “I love the feeling of hearing my personal music with the sound of phasers and explosions as I dominate the AI in this game. Very addictive!”
- “This game is perfect for anyone who loves music and wants to enjoy it in a unique way.”
- “My only gripe is that you guys need to work with Google Play Music, because otherwise I can't play this with my music, which sucks.”
- “No support for Google Music and to think I paid for this game only to not have any music. This sucks.”
- “The fact that it doesn't let me play any music I have is stupid.”
graphics
63 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
76%
19%
5%
The graphics in this game are consistently praised as stunning, with many users highlighting the vibrant visuals, smooth performance, and impressive effects that enhance the overall experience. While the visuals are often described as breathtaking and among the best on mobile platforms, some players express frustration with the on-screen controls, which can detract from the gameplay. Overall, the game's graphics contribute significantly to its addictive nature and replayability.
- “The visuals are stunning!”
- “This game blew me away with its stunning visuals and graphics and it runs great on my [Droid Incredible 2].”
- “Amazing graphics and smooth gameplay on Nexus 7 and Note 2.”
- “A high graphics, ultra responsive, musical freedom game with 4.8 stars overall... great potential completely abandoned.”
- “Graphics are simple until you turn on max effects with all the crazy enemies and gun power depending on the music you play.”
- “I love the graphics, the interface, and the controls but I absolutely hate the fact that I can't even play this on a train.”
gameplay
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
52%
34%
14%
The gameplay is highly praised for its smoothness, stunning visuals, and the unique integration of user-selected soundtracks, enhancing the overall experience. While some users express a desire for improved control options, such as one-handed modes, the fast-paced and entertaining nature of the gameplay, especially in relation to music, is consistently highlighted as a standout feature. Overall, it offers both short and long gaming sessions, making it enjoyable for various play styles.
- “Grand experience especially including the use of your own library for the actual gameplay soundtrack.”
- “This is the arcade game worth every penny, the visuals are stunning, I love the effects, explosions, blinking lights.. the gameplay is flawless, incredibly smooth and entertaining and with the possibility to choose your own songs it's practically endless fun.. it's great for short, one-title games to waste some time waiting for someone as well as long survival sessions with huge bosses.”
- “The graphics are as smooth and as crystal-clear as can be and the gameplay is the most enjoyable out of all the Android games I've tried.”
- “Gameplay is fine if you can get past the terrible on-screen controls.”
- “Simple rock music won't make exciting gameplay, and if you have it on SD, performance might be iffy.”
- “The music does affect gameplay.”
optimization
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's optimization varies significantly across platforms; while users report excellent performance and smooth gameplay on PC and certain mobile devices, the Apple version is criticized for being poorly optimized. Some players suggest improvements, such as optimizing initial load times and adding features like multiplayer support. However, many users express satisfaction with the game's performance on their specific devices, highlighting its smooth operation and quality.
- “I play this on PC and now on the Play Store, and I have not had any problems. Good quality, great performance, no lag, and really worth the money to buy it.”
- “Excellent optimization, adorable port, nice touch control, boss dancing™.”
- “There aren't many games that run smoothly on my phone; I'm glad this does.”
- “Anyways, compared to the Apple version of the game, it is horribly optimized.”
- “Simple rock music won't make exciting gameplay, and if you have it on SD, performance might be iffy.”
- “Only suggestions are to add multiplayer and make it optimized for Xperia Play.”
stability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
43%
Overall, users report a generally stable experience with the game, highlighting smooth performance and impressive visuals on various devices. However, some players have encountered freezing issues when playing certain game modes, indicating occasional stability concerns.
- “Runs great on my Galaxy Nexus.”
- “This game blew me away with its stunning visuals and graphics, and it runs great on my Droid Incredible 2.”
- “I have this game on Xbox and I loved it. I can't believe it's on my phone now! Thank you, it looks great and runs smoothly. Keep up the great work!”
- “Dubstep + Beat Hazard = mind-blowing experience... only issue I have is when I'm playing a game mode other than normal, my next track won't load and the game freezes.”
replayability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players consistently highlight the game's exceptional replayability, citing stunning graphics, smooth gameplay, and a variety of achievements and upgrades that enhance the experience. The combination of engaging mechanics and the ability to integrate personal music libraries contributes to an endless replay value, making it a highly enjoyable and worthwhile investment.
- “Stunning graphics, smooth as silk, infinite replayability and it's under £2.”
- “Amazing visuals and endless replay value.”
- “I have an extensive music library on my phone, and Beat Hazard has such a huge replay value for me.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization model includes in-app purchases, which some players find unnecessary given the game's $5.00 price tag. However, all purchasable items can also be earned through gameplay, mitigating some concerns about the monetization strategy.
- “The only reason I took one star away is due to there being in-app purchases, which I feel is uncalled for given its $5.00 price tag.”
- “I hate in-app purchases in all of their forms, but I can understand having them in free apps.”
- “Everything that can be bought through in-app purchases can be earned through playing the game.”