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Beat of Rebellion is a single player hack and slash game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by CyberRaccoons and was released on December 20, 2025. It received very positive reviews from players.

Let the Rhythm guide youIn Beat of Rebellion, you'll take the role of the Pulsedrifter, a young rebel who struggles to survive in a bleak future. Inside the cyberpunk metropolis of New Nexus, all forms of art are banned, artists are persecuted, and progress has suffocated the soul of humanity. Music is your ally, and the Beat is your weapon. Fight to bring back voice, color, and rhythm to a city c…

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94%Audience ScoreBased on 17 reviews
gameplay3 positive mentions
optimization1 negative mentions

  • Unique rhythm-action hack-and-slash gameplay with a strong core concept and clever mechanics.
  • Engaging cyberpunk aesthetic combined with a fitting, energetic soundtrack that enhances the game experience.
  • Smooth and fluid gameplay with rewarding grading system and well-designed levels despite their compact size.
  • Various bugs and glitches affect gameplay, including disappearing colors in boss fights, stuck moving platforms, and level hard-locks.
  • Input and control issues such as imprecise dashing, controller recognition problems, and inability to change keybinds in-game.
  • Visual and pacing drawbacks including weak music beats affecting rhythm cues, frequent score interruptions, and limited accessibility options.
  • music

    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    33% positive mentions, 34% neutral mentions, 33% negative mentions

    The game's soundtrack is a standout feature, blending cyberpunk electro-industrial beats that perfectly complement the aesthetic and enhance gameplay by helping players stay on beat. While some users find the music engaging and integral to the rhythm-action experience, others feel the tracks lack strong, clear beats, leading the game to rely more on visual cues. Overall, the music effectively supports the fluid, entertaining gameplay, especially during intense battle sequences.

    • “The gameplay feels fluid, heavily supported by a soundtrack that serves a clever dual purpose: it’s not just background music, but a genuine tool to help the player stick to the beat.”
    • “The songs are bangers and fit really well into the game's great aesthetic.”
    • “The game has exceedingly fun cyberpunk action hack and slash gameplay, that rewards you for playing to the beat of a thumping cyberpunk electro industrial inspired soundtrack.”
    • “The music fits the setting, but it is not particularly engaging or fun to listen to.”
    • “Because the music lacks strong or clear beats, the game relies heavily on visual cues.”
    • “The rhythm-action concept has promise, but weak music, unclear visual feedback, frequent interruptions, and uninspired enemies hold it back.”
  • gameplay

    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The gameplay offers a unique and fluid blend of rhythm-based mechanics and 2.5D hack-and-slash action, enhanced by a dynamic soundtrack that not only energizes battles but also guides players' timing. Smart design choices ensure engaging encounters without exploits, making for a challenging and highly enjoyable cyberpunk experience.

    • “The gameplay feels fluid, heavily supported by a soundtrack that serves a clever dual purpose: it’s not just background music, but a genuine tool to help the player stick to the beat.”
    • “I also appreciated the attention to detail in the mechanics, specifically, the smart design choices implemented to prevent players from breaking the game or cheesing encounters.”
    • “An incredibly fun game with very unique ideas and gameplay mechanics.”
  • story

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    75% positive mentions, 25% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The story features a strong opening that immediately engages players, centered around a prototypical yet effective sci-fi rebellion against a dystopian authoritarian system. While the premise is familiar, its musical and artistic themes add a unique twist to the narrative.

    • “The story hooks you right from the start with a strong opening.”
    • “The story of Beat of Rebellion is somewhat prototypical with a bit of a twist: you're the young street runner trying to navigate the perils of a dystopian cyberpunk world, while fighting to survive the authoritarian synthetic powers, who are trying to crush you for expressing creative freedoms in a musical way.”
    • “The story is simple but it does its job.”
  • graphics

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    67% positive mentions, 33% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    Users appreciate the game's classic futuristic sci-fi aesthetic and cohesive visual style, though some report graphical issues such as stuttering and input registration problems. Overall, the graphics contribute well to the game's engaging atmosphere despite occasional technical glitches.

    • “The game features a classic futuristic sci-fi aesthetic with some interesting ideas.”
    • “The songs are bangers and fit really well into the game's great aesthetic.”
  • optimization

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The game suffers from optimization issues, including stuttering, input lag, and graphical glitches, negatively impacting the overall experience.

    • “I had a lot of issues with the game stuttering, not registering inputs, and some graphical problems as well.”
  • character development

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    Character development is noted for reasonably cool character designs, though enemy designs are described as very basic and lacking detail.

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Beat of Rebellion is a hack and slash game with science fiction theme. Common tags for Beat of Rebellion include indie, cyberpunk, isometric, dystopian, combat and others.

Beat of Rebellion is available on PC and Windows.

Beat of Rebellion was released on December 20, 2025.

Beat of Rebellion was developed by CyberRaccoons.

Beat of Rebellion has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked Beat of Rebellion for its gameplay but disliked it for its music.

Beat of Rebellion is a single player game.

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