BeatBeat

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BeatBeat is a single player action game. It was developed by Janarik Games LLC and was released on September 12, 2023. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

"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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music14 positive mentions

The game combines platforming and rhythm mechanics in a fun and engaging way, offering a variety of music, levels, and difficulties.
The visuals are vibrant and charming, with a lot of love and effort put into the art style and character design, particularly the mascot B9.
There is a high level of customization available, allowing players to adjust difficulty and gameplay mechanics to suit their preferences, making it accessible for both casual and hardcore gamers.

Some players have noted that the controls can feel slippery and hit detection may not be perfect, which can affect gameplay experience.
The difficulty scaling between levels can be inconsistent, with some players finding the jump between certain difficulties to be quite wide.
There are suggestions for improvements, such as the need for clearer instructions in mini-games and options to adjust the opacity of visual elements.

music
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its catchy, engaging tracks that enhance the overall gameplay experience, featuring a diverse range of styles from upbeat to mellow melodies. Players appreciate the variety of songs, the ability to unlock more tracks, and the integration of music with level design, making it immersive and enjoyable. Additionally, the option to create levels using personal music adds a unique layer of creativity to the game.
- “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.”
- “The whole soundtrack is a bop!!”
- “The music is catchy too, which makes the time fly while playing.”
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is highly praised for its engaging mechanics, diverse levels, and customizable difficulty, allowing players to tailor their experience to their preferences. With a blend of captivating music, mini-games, and a charming interface, it offers both addictive fun and entertaining diversions. Overall, the game is seen as a well-executed combination of elements that enhances its appeal, though some players question its full price value.
- “It's a very interesting game in both looks and gameplay mechanics indeed.”
- “Very addictive gameplay with catchy music, a great interface, and lots of charm.”
- “Not unlike an all-time favorite, the persona dancing series, the gameplay and ensuing difficulty can be customized and fine-tuned to perfection.”
- “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.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics are characterized by a vibrant and charming art style that effectively complements its fun story and gameplay. While some users note the simplicity of the visuals, they appreciate the creative direction, appealing color schemes, and the overall aesthetic, which enhances the game's relaxing experience.
- “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.”
- “Graphics may be simple, but they need not be anything more than that.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is engaging and enhanced by creative visuals and charming direction, featuring a mix of song collaborations, various gameplay modes, and mini-games. Players appreciate the fun narrative that complements the overall experience, making it a memorable aspect of the game.
- “Definitely gonna make a level; 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.”