BeatBeat
- September 12, 2023
- Janarik Games LLC
Get on Steam"BeatBeat" is an arcade-style game that can be played solo or with a friend in co-op mode. The game combines rhythm and platforming elements, allowing players to use keyboard or gamepad. It features a 16-song soundtrack with various genres and is stream-safe on Twitch. The game also includes a fishing minigame, accessibility options, and a story that revolves around the AI navigator B9. Players can also create and download levels through Steam Workshop Integration.
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Reviews
- The combination of rhythm and platforming creates an engaging and addictive gameplay experience, with a variety of difficulty levels and customization options.
- The music is catchy and well-chosen, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the game, and the visuals are charming and vibrant.
- The level editor allows for creativity and community engagement, providing players with the opportunity to create and share their own levels.
- The game has a limited number of songs available, which can lead to repetition, and not all songs are accessible at every difficulty level.
- Some players have noted issues with hit detection and control responsiveness, which can affect the overall gameplay experience.
- The difficulty scaling between levels can be inconsistent, making it challenging for players to progress smoothly through the game.
- music26 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for its catchiness and variety, featuring a solid selection of 15 tracks that enhance the gameplay experience. While some players wish for a larger catalog and more speed modifiers, the engaging synth-heavy soundtrack and the ability to create custom levels using personal music add to the game's charm. Overall, the music is a standout aspect, contributing significantly to the game's addictive and immersive nature.
“The music is largely fantastic, and I found some songs that have been worth looking up outside of the game.”
“The synth-heavy and groove-ridden soundtrack makes the levels fun, engaging, and really immerses you into the game.”
“The music is catchy and groovy.”
“Sadly, there is a fairly small number of songs to play through, and not every song appears in every difficulty level (as a new level would have to be created for each iteration); however, in the game, the developer states that more songs can be licensed for the game as more copies are sold!”
“I would have liked a wider range of speed modifiers as you can only speed up or slow down a song by an increment of +- 0.15 (i.e., 0.85, 1.15).”
“Despite the smaller catalog of songs, I still find myself replaying songs to try and beat others' high scores on leaderboards!”
- gameplay8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay is highly praised for its addictive nature, customizable difficulty, and charming interface, reminiscent of the persona dancing series. Players appreciate the ability to adjust mechanics to suit their preferences, allowing for a more relaxed experience while enjoying the engaging soundtrack. Overall, the mechanics and execution are well-received, making it a compelling choice for future play.
“Not unlike an all-time favorite, the Persona dancing series, the gameplay and ensuing difficulty can be customized and fine-tuned to perfection.”
“Very addictive gameplay with catchy music, a great interface, and lots of charm.”
“You can make the game harder or easier to suit your needs, even letting you remove entire mechanics as far as making the game play itself to let you just sit back and enjoy the wonderful soundtrack.”
“The gameplay is the most notable aspect of the game.”
“The gameplay and ensuing difficulty can be customized and fine-tuned to perfection, similar to the all-time favorite Persona Dancing series.”
“You can adjust the game difficulty to suit your needs, even allowing you to remove entire mechanics, making the game play itself so you can just sit back and enjoy the wonderful soundtrack.”
- graphics7 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are characterized by vibrant and creative visuals that effectively complement its fun story and charming direction. While some users note the simplicity of the graphics, they appreciate the appealing art style and well-chosen music, which together create a relaxing and enjoyable gaming experience. Overall, the combination of unique aesthetics and engaging backgrounds enhances the game's charm.
“The visuals are vibrant and poppy, with color schemes blending well with tons of different backgrounds and special effects.”
“I also love the art style in this game, and the music is really well chosen.”
“This game has a lot of charm and an appealing art style.”
“The graphics are outdated and lack the detail expected from modern games.”
“The character models look flat and lifeless, making it hard to connect with the game.”
“The environments feel bland and uninspired, lacking the depth and creativity seen in other titles.”
- story3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as cute and enjoyable, though some players felt it was a bit short or unfinished. Overall, the narrative is complemented by creative visuals and charming direction, making it a fun experience that encourages player engagement.
“The actual story of the game was cute and fun to play through; although it did feel a bit unfinished and short, I enjoyed the concept.”
“Definitely gonna make a level; I really got into it and even enjoyed the story.”
“That combination was inevitable, but this game wraps it up in a fun story, creative visuals, and charming direction.”
