Beat the Machine Rebooted

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Beat the Machine Rebooted is a single player arcade shooter game. It was developed by Sanguine Studios and was released on July 14, 2020. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Beat the Machine: Rebooted is a top down retro arcade shooter where you must defeat the virus T.O.M (Totally Overpowered Machine) that is invading Sector VIII. Play as Damon, the cocky cadet, willing to aid Sector VIII from total destruction. Guided by Logan, Syncopia and Pete, natives of Sector VIII, traverse across 25 levels corrupted by T.O.M’s virus brigade. Story:

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The game features a fun twin-stick shooter experience with a variety of game modes, including story, rogue, survivor, and gauntlet, providing diverse gameplay options.
The skill tree offers a lot of creativity and customization, allowing players to develop unique builds and strategies.
The game has received consistent updates and improvements over time, showcasing the developers' dedication to enhancing the player experience.

Some players find the game to be relatively easy, which may not provide enough challenge for experienced gamers.
There are issues with menu navigation and overlapping HUD elements that can make the interface less user-friendly.
Certain levels can feel claustrophobic and may have frustrating enemy respawns, which can detract from the overall enjoyment.

story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is described as a blend of serious and whimsical elements, providing a comfortable progression for players, particularly in the story mode. While some users feel the game lacks a strong narrative focus, others praise it as an engaging experience reminiscent of classic arcade games, with a high rating for its storytelling. Additionally, the inclusion of diverse game modes, especially the roguelike mode, offers players various ways to engage with the story and gameplay.
- “I think the design and sound make a really great way to show the story behind the game.”
- “I love the feeling of old style arcade game it gives and the gameplay is 10/10 and I have not finished the game but so far the story is 10/10.”
- “The story is somewhere between serious and whimsical.”
- “This game has no story.”
- “Like playing Temple Run for the story.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are generally praised for their clean visuals, vibrant neon colors, and unique wireframe style, complemented by solid gameplay and voice acting. However, some users feel that graphics are not a significant factor in the overall experience of the game.
- “Good visuals, good voice acting, and solid gameplay.”
- “The graphics are clean and it runs well.”
- “Graphically, we've got the neon colors, wireframe style graphics, and sparkly explosions.”
- “Graphics don't matter in this game.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received mixed reviews; while some players enjoy the soundtrack enough to pause gameplay to listen, others find it repetitive and irritating, particularly in challenging levels. Overall, the sound design is considered decent, but its simplicity can lead to frustration during prolonged play sessions.
- “And I have to say, the music is right up my alley.”
- “The sound design is good; the music is alright and since it's on the simpler side, it doesn't get annoying.”
- “I have stalled in levels to listen to the soundtrack, I won't lie.”
- “The music is alright, and since it's on the simpler side, it doesn't get annoying.”
- “My least favorite part is assembly circuit; after dying the 20th time in a session, the music drives me nuts.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Gameplay is praised for its balanced difficulty and fair mechanics, making encounters enjoyable rather than frustrating. Players appreciate the incredible level design and engaging game mechanics, alongside the developers' responsiveness to bug reports, which enhances the overall experience. There is also a desire for additional content, such as more character skins and features.
- “The enemies are all appropriately difficult and have fair mechanics that aren't annoying to face.”
- “Incredible level design, fun game mechanics, and dedicated game designers who respond to bug reports promptly and fix them within the next patch!”
replayability
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Players find the game to be infinitely replayable, largely due to its diverse skill tree that offers a variety of gameplay options and strategies. This variety encourages multiple playthroughs, enhancing the overall experience.
- “Infinitely replayable.”
- “Replayability is a key feature that keeps me coming back for more.”
- “The skill tree brings such a variety and replayability to the game.”

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Beat the Machine Rebooted is a arcade shooter game.

Beat the Machine Rebooted is available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, Mac OS, Xbox One and others.

Beat the Machine Rebooted was released on July 14, 2020.

Beat the Machine Rebooted was developed by Sanguine Studios.

Beat the Machine Rebooted has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its graphics.

Beat the Machine Rebooted is a single player game.

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