Bedlam

65%
Game Brain Score Based on 13 reviews
  • gameplay
  • graphics
  • story
Bedlam Game Cover
In all, Bedlam is like a love letter to gaming’s history, and a relatively well-written one. By staying true to the idea of the game in which Quinn/Athena is trapped, it keeps itself well-centered.

BEDLAM is a strategic rogue-like turn-based RPG. You are the Mechanic, the last known member of a once-thriving guild of brilliant operators of the rolling fortresses called Dozers. You are in charge of commanding your crew in battles, managing your resources, improving your Dozer, interacting with various characters, and protecting your passengers while navigating through the post-apocalyptic was…

  • PC
  • Play​station 4
  • Play​station 5
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Reviews

65%
Audience ScoreBased on 13 reviews
gameplay4 positive mentions
  • Great mix of turn-based strategy and rogue-like mechanics.
  • Impressive art style and visuals with a rich combat system.
  • Variety in levels and enemies, providing a unique experience in each playthrough.
  • Excessive difficulty at the beginning and a lack of meaningful progress.
  • Repetitive gameplay and shallow combat mechanics.
  • Loose story and characters that feel lifeless, leading to low lasting appeal.
  • gameplay8 mentions

    Skyshine's Bedlam features a blend of turn-based strategy and rogue-like mechanics, complemented by appealing visuals and a variety of levels and enemies. However, the gameplay is criticized for its mediocrity, lack of emotional engagement, and some frustrating mechanics that detract from the overall experience, making it feel less satisfying in the long run. While it offers a polished surface, the gameplay may not be approachable for all players.

    • “Skyshine's Bedlam is a pretty good mix of turn-based strategy and rogue-like mechanics.”
    • “Great retro-style look and gameplay, solid and interesting story, tons of variety to levels and enemies.”
    • “I wish it were a little more approachable, but the unpredictability hosted alongside its premise and mechanics are a lot of what make it interesting.”
    • “Bedlam unfortunately didn't have very many high points for me, other than having some solid gameplay that was plagued by mediocrity in its world.”
    • “Loose story, mediocre gameplay, low lasting appeal, poorly executed.”
    • “While it hits all the right notes for sci-fi lovers in terms of aesthetic and tone, it fails to satisfy for long with inexplicable mechanics that seem difficult for the sake of difficulty and a lack of opportunities to form an emotional investment.”
  • graphics4 mentions

    The graphics received mixed reviews, with some praising the great visuals and cartoonish art style, while others found them lackluster and uninspiring. Although the game features imaginative designs that appeal to sci-fi fans, it struggles with mechanics that detract from the overall visual experience.

    • “Good mix of turn-based strategy and rogue-like mechanics, great visuals and cartoonish style, rich combat.”
    • “Great art style, some imaginative personalities.”
    • “While it hits all the right notes for sci-fi lovers in terms of aesthetic and tone.”
    • “The sound design was nice, but the graphics were lackluster, leaving me wishing for a better overall experience.”
    • “While it hits all the right notes for sci-fi lovers in terms of aesthetic and tone, it fails to satisfy for long due to inexplicable mechanics that seem difficult for the sake of difficulty and a lack of opportunities to form an emotional investment.”
  • story3 mentions

    The story aspect of the game receives mixed reviews; while some players appreciate its solid and interesting narrative alongside retro-style gameplay, others criticize it for being underdeveloped and repetitive, with a loose connection to the gameplay that diminishes its lasting appeal.

    • “The story is solid and interesting, adding depth to the gameplay.”
    • “The game features a great retro-style look that complements its engaging narrative.”
    • “There is tons of variety in levels and enemies, which enhances the overall storytelling experience.”
    • “The story is loose and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged.”
    • “The gameplay is mediocre and the story doesn't offer much to keep players invested.”
    • “The narrative isn't well developed, leading to a repetitive experience.”
  • emotional1 mentions

    The game successfully captures the aesthetic and tone appealing to sci-fi enthusiasts, but it falls short in fostering emotional investment due to confusing mechanics and a lack of meaningful engagement.

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Critic Reviews

65% average critic score

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