Beats of Betrayal
- August 13, 2024
- Games2Beat Studio
Get on Steam"Beats of Betrayal" is a rhythm-based action roguelike game where staying on beat with the soundtrack allows you to attack. Enemies fill the top-down bullet-hell style stages, and your character can only launch attacks on the kick and snare drums. With multiple characters to choose from, each with unique skills, you must collect and manage skills carefully to complete boss encounters and progress through stages.
PC
Steam Deck
Windows
Linux
Reviews
- The game features stunning graphics and charming pixel art, creating a visually captivating experience.
- The gameplay is fun and addictive, seamlessly blending rhythm mechanics with roguelike elements.
- The music is exceptional, enhancing the overall experience and making it a standout title in the rhythm game genre.
- The game can be quite challenging, which may be intimidating for some players, especially in higher difficulty settings.
- The gameplay can feel overwhelming at times due to the need to manage multiple elements simultaneously, such as dodging bullets while keeping rhythm.
- There are concerns about the lack of a permanent upgrade system, which could impact long-term engagement and progression.
- music12 mentions
- 58 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised as exceptional, with many users highlighting its nostalgic charm and high-quality soundtrack that enhances the gameplay experience. Reviewers appreciate the developers' passion and care in creating the original music, which complements the game's funky retro aesthetics and adds to the enjoyment of rhythm-based challenges. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature, making it one of the best music games available on Steam.
“One of the best music games I've played on Steam!”
“The gameplay as well as the soundtrack is a true masterpiece.. brings back this nostalgic feeling of my childhood again in a more modern setting.”
“It has a really nice charm.. funky retro-looking graphics and a really nice soundtrack, where you can just tell that this game was created with care and passion.”
“I am not musically talented at all.”
“As far as I know, all the game's music is done by the developers as well!”
“As someone who has been resistant to actually learning music despite being fortunate enough to have been surrounded by opportunities to learn, I freaking love rhythm games and I love this one.”
- gameplay7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is highly praised for its fun and unique blend of adventure, roguelike mechanics, and rhythm-based combat, offering a fresh experience in the current gaming landscape. While it can be challenging depending on the difficulty level, players appreciate the nice upgrades and nostalgic soundtrack, though some suggest that a toggle for the lock-on function would enhance the overall smoothness of the gameplay.
“The gameplay is a fresh breeze for the current game world.”
“In short: pretty damn hard (depending on the difficulty, of course), nice upgrades, unique gameplay.”
“Seamlessly blending adventure, roguelike mechanics, and rhythm-based combat.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their vibrant and colorful art style, blending bright colors with darker elements to create an aesthetically pleasing experience. Reviewers appreciate the funky retro look and the overall charm, noting that the visuals are complemented by a well-crafted soundtrack, reflecting the care and passion put into the game's design.
“It is very cool, the graphics I enjoy a lot; bright colors paired with darkness is chef's kiss.”
“Dive into this vibrant world, you're greeted by a stunningly colorful art style.”
“It has a really nice charm; funky retro-looking graphics and a really nice soundtrack, where you can just tell that this game was created with care and passion.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers highlight the game's humor as a notable aspect, noting its integration with unique visuals and engaging music. The humor is further enhanced by the opportunity for amusing power-up combinations, contributing to an overall entertaining experience.
“Add to that a unique visual style, some banging beats, and a dose of humor, and I'm very excited for what's to come!”
“Gives you a chance to try out the different power-ups faster and provides opportunities for some pretty funny combos! ^_^”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players appreciate grinding in roguelike games as it enhances their enjoyment by allowing them to unlock power-ups and progress, making it a key aspect of the genre.
