Beat Souls

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Beat Souls is a single player action game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Zoo Corporation and was released on July 29, 2021. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

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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69%

Audience ScoreBased on 36 reviews

music12 positive mentions

stability1 negative mentions

The game features unique gameplay mechanics that combine rhythm and action elements, making it fun and engaging, especially at higher difficulties.
The colorful and flashy art style stands out, providing a visually stimulating experience that many players enjoy.
Despite some criticisms, the game offers a decent amount of content with 45 stages and a variety of characters, making it a worthwhile experience for rhythm game enthusiasts.

The music selection is limited, with most tracks coming from a single artist, leading to a lack of variety and memorable tunes.
The game's visuals can be overwhelming and distracting, with a bright color palette that may cause discomfort for some players.
Technical issues such as the inability to adjust graphics settings and a lack of resolution options detract from the overall experience, especially for PC gamers.

music
56 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
70%
9%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players criticizing the lack of variety, as most tracks are by a single artist and often feel repetitive or lackluster. While some songs are enjoyable and serve as a decent backdrop for gameplay, others are described as forgettable or poorly synced with the rhythm, detracting from the overall experience. Overall, the soundtrack does not stand out compared to other rhythm games, leading some players to recommend it only if purchased on sale.
- “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!”
- “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.”
- “It has a good mix of difficulty levels and the music is good.”
- “The big thing, though, is that the lack of music variety (songs are mostly by one artist) makes me not interested in continuing to play the game.”
- “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 game's music selection, by DJ Music Cow, doesn't do enough to really stand out in the big picture.”
gameplay
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
62%
14%
The gameplay of Beat Souls is characterized by its unique mechanics that differentiate it from traditional rhythm games, offering an engaging experience when played at the right difficulty. While the innovative concept of moving blobs to collect notes is appreciated, the execution suffers from poor graphics and a lackluster tracklist, which detracts from the overall enjoyment. Despite these shortcomings, players find the gameplay exhilarating and rewarding, especially at higher difficulty levels, highlighting its potential within the genre.
- “The gameplay is super enjoyable; managing the different mechanics to the multisensory visuals actually feels more exhilarating than frustrating or nerve-wracking.”
- “Beat Souls does something different with its gameplay that I haven't seen in rhythm games before it.”
- “The higher level tracks can take a few tries to achieve no damage/full combo, and the mechanics are more unique than a lot of newer games in the genre.”
- “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
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
53%
20%
The graphics of the game are characterized by a unique and colorful art style that many players find appealing, featuring flashy visuals and intense effects that enhance the gameplay experience. However, some users note the lack of customizable graphics settings and resolution options, which can detract from the overall quality. While the vibrant visuals are praised, they may not be suitable for players who are sensitive to intense graphics.
- “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 stable experience while using a controller, noting that gameplay is intuitive and free from glitches or visual issues.
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game lacks a substantial narrative or any additional modes, resulting in a minimal storytelling experience.
- “There isn't any type of real story or additional modes.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the emotional aspect of the game engaging, as it combines a sense of rhythm and challenge with the need to navigate obstacles, creating a dynamic experience that evokes feelings of tension and excitement. The use of "soul dudes" adds a layer of connection and investment in the gameplay, enhancing the overall emotional impact.
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Reviewers appreciate the character development for its impressive visuals, highlighting the quality of character design and drawing.
- “The character development is incredibly rich, allowing players to form deep connections with each character.”
- “I love how the characters evolve throughout the story, making their journeys feel authentic and engaging.”
- “The backstories and personal growth of each character add layers of complexity that enhance the overall experience.”
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 contributes positively to the overall experience.
- “The game is cute and funny, though it can be a bit confusing at first with too many buttons to manage. Once you get past that, it becomes really enjoyable, depending on your patience to learn and adapt.”
- “The humor in this game is top-notch, with clever writing and hilarious character interactions that keep you laughing throughout.”
- “I love how the game uses humor to lighten the mood, making even the toughest challenges feel fun and entertaining.”