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 incredibly engaging and addictive gameplay experience.
- The game features a charming art style, catchy music, and a variety of levels and difficulties, making it enjoyable for players of all skill levels.
- The level editor and modifiable difficulty options allow for a personalized experience, encouraging creativity and community growth.
- The game has a relatively small number of songs, which may limit replayability for some players.
- Some players found the Suffer difficulty level to be excessively challenging, potentially deterring casual gamers.
- There are suggestions for improvements, such as adjusting the opacity of beats, indicating that the game may need some refinements.
- music20 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its catchy, synth-heavy, and groovy soundtrack, which enhances the gameplay experience and immerses players in the levels. While the variety of songs is somewhat limited, the engaging patterns and the ability to adjust difficulty keep players coming back for more, making the overall experience enjoyable and addictive. Players appreciate the charm of the music, although some desire a broader range of speed modifiers for added challenge.
“The synth-heavy and groove-ridden soundtrack makes the levels fun, engaging, and really immerses you into the game.”
“Very addictive gameplay with catchy music, a great interface, and lots of charm.”
“The whole soundtrack is a bop!!”
“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!”
- graphics8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are characterized by vibrant and appealing visuals that feature a charming art style and creative direction. While the graphics may be simple, they effectively enhance the fun story and blend well with various backgrounds and special effects, contributing to the overall charm of the game.
“The visuals are vibrant and poppy, with color schemes blending well with tons of different backgrounds and special effects.”
“This game has a lot of charm and an appealing art style.”
“That combination was inevitable, but this game wraps it up in a fun story, creative visuals, and charming direction.”
- gameplay8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay is highly addictive and well-designed, featuring a charming interface and catchy music that enhance the experience. Players appreciate the flexibility to adjust difficulty levels and even automate gameplay, allowing for a more relaxed enjoyment of the soundtrack. Overall, it stands out for its unique concept, making it a compelling experience.
“Very addictive gameplay with catchy music, a great interface, and lots of charm.”
“If this combination of mechanics was bound to happen, this is the best incarnation it could ever hope for.”
“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.”
“Quite unique, not in its mechanics but its concept.”
- story5 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as cute and enjoyable, complemented by creative visuals and charming direction. However, some players felt that the narrative was somewhat short or unfinished, despite their overall engagement and enthusiasm for the concept.
“That combination was inevitable, but this game wraps it up in a fun story, creative visuals, and charming direction.”
“The actual story of the game was cute and fun to play through, although it did feel a bit unfinished/short; I enjoyed the concept.”
