Beat Souls

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Dive into the world of cyber and pop rhythms! Avoid noises and keep dancing in this high-speed avoidance action-game.

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Play Modes

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

71%

Audience ScoreBased on 35 reviews

music10 positive mentions

stability1 negative mentions

The game features a unique art style and colorful visuals that stand out.
Gameplay is fun and offers a unique blend of rhythm and action mechanics, especially at higher difficulties.
The game runs smoothly on various platforms, including the Steam Deck, and provides a decent amount of content for its price.

The music selection is limited and often lacks variety, with many tracks feeling generic or forgettable.
The graphics can be overwhelming and visually distracting, which may cause discomfort for some players.
Technical issues such as lack of resolution options and poor optimization for PC detract from the overall experience.

music
51 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
75%
6%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it to be lackluster and not memorable, often comparing it unfavorably to other rhythm games with superior soundtracks. While some tracks are enjoyable, the overall selection is criticized for its limited variety and repetitive nature, leading to a disconnect between the music and gameplay. Despite these shortcomings, a few players appreciate the diversity in the soundtrack, suggesting that it serves its purpose as background music, though it ultimately fails to stand out.
- “Very cute anime characters, many songs, 2-way controls, fun to play.”
- “I think the music in Beat Souls does what it needs to, and I actually enjoy that it has some diversity but generally is there to provide the backdrop for playing and hitting notes.”
- “Overall, I'd definitely recommend this game for the cute and colorful graphics, characters, the catchy music, and the variety in stages that are offered to the player!”
- “If the business plan for a game is to compete with Spotify, which is free and has effectively unlimited music, all of which is better than the music here, it's failed before it even started.”
- “The gameplay is honestly very unique, but the execution, shoddy graphics, poor music, and badly mapped stages hold the concept back a lot.”
- “I have no doubt that there was serious work and effort put forward in the game and its soundtrack, but with games like Muse Dash (1/3 the cost of Beat Souls) which has a stellar soundtrack with fully vocalized tracks, Beat Souls sounds like royalty-free music from YouTube.”
gameplay
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
65%
15%
The gameplay of Beat Souls is noted for its unique mechanics, where players maneuver two blobs to collect notes from flowing tracks, setting it apart from traditional rhythm games. While the concept is innovative and can be exhilarating, the execution suffers from poor graphics and an average tracklist, which detracts from the overall experience. Despite these shortcomings, the gameplay can be enjoyable, especially at higher difficulties, and offers a fresh take for those seeking something different in the rhythm genre.
- “The gameplay is super enjoyable, managing the different mechanics to the multisensory visuals actually feels more exhilarating than frustrating or nerve-wracking.”
- “The higher level tracks can take a few tries to no damage/full combo and the mechanics are more unique than a lot of newer games in the genre.”
- “Beat Souls does something different with its gameplay that I haven't seen in rhythm games before it.”
- “Beat Souls is a console ported Guitar Hero ripoff with a garish, ugly color scheme and 'innovative' gameplay in that you have these two blobs on either side of you and you need to move them around to collect things off the 5 Guitar Hero bands that flow down at you.”
- “The gameplay is honestly very unique, but the execution, shoddy graphics, poor music, and badly mapped stages hold the concept back a lot.”
- “The new idea of the gameplay is wasted on its average tracklist.”
graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
50%
21%
The game's graphics feature a unique and colorful art style that many players find appealing, with vibrant visuals that enhance the gameplay experience. However, there are limitations, such as a lack of resolution options and customization settings, which detract from the overall quality. While the flashy effects and intense visuals are praised, they may not be suitable for players with photosensitivity.
- “This is a great game - it's fun to play and has a unique art style that stands out from many other games.”
- “The graphics are definitely a case of whether you like lots of colors and flashy visual effects, even during fast sections, but that's part of what I love about this game so far.”
- “Overall, I'd definitely recommend this game for the cute and colorful graphics, characters, the catchy music, and the variety in stages that are offered to the player!”
- “There's no options to change the resolution for the game or customize the graphics settings.”
- “There's no way for gamers to try to improve the low-quality graphics.”
- “The gameplay is honestly very unique, but the execution, shoddy graphics, poor music, and badly mapped stages hold the concept back a lot.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players report a highly stable experience when using a controller, noting that the gameplay is intuitive and free from glitches or visual issues.
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game lacks a substantial narrative or additional modes, leaving players without a meaningful story experience.
- “There isn't any real story or additional modes.”
- “The narrative feels disjointed and lacks depth.”
- “Character development is minimal, making it hard to connect with anyone.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by the player's connection to the soul characters, as they navigate a challenging environment filled with music notes and obstacles, creating a sense of tension and engagement. This dynamic fosters a deeper investment in the gameplay experience, as players must balance skill and emotion to succeed.
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers appreciate the character development for its impressive visuals, highlighting the quality of character design and drawing.
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game's humor is described as cute and funny, though it can be overshadowed by a confusing control scheme that requires patience to master. Once players acclimate to the mechanics, the humor enhances the overall enjoyment.
- “The game is cute and funny, though it can be a little confusing at first with too many buttons to manage. Once you get past that, it really starts to shine in its humor!”
- “The humor in this game is delightful and adds a unique charm to the overall experience.”
- “I love how the game incorporates humor into its gameplay, making even the challenging moments enjoyable.”