Beeftacular
- August 28, 2016
- Retrific
Get on SteamBeefectacular is a speedy platformer where you control a beef chunk, tasked with eliminating all rotten meat in levels within a limited time using melee, ranged, and environmental attacks. Suitable for hardcore players and newcomers, it offers both fun and challenging experiences. Additionally, it features a built-in level editor for sharing custom levels via Steam Workshop.
PC
Steam Deck
Windows
Reviews
- Beeftacular offers addictive gameplay with well-designed levels that encourage speedrunning and creativity.
- The game features a level editor and user-generated content, enhancing replayability and community engagement.
- Players appreciate the responsive controls and the challenge it presents, making it enjoyable for fans of fast-paced platformers.
- The game is often criticized for its lack of originality, being too similar to Super Meat Boy.
- Some players find the controls to be slippery and frustrating, especially in more challenging levels.
- The game can become repetitive over time, leading to boredom for some players.
- gameplay9 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is fast-paced and responsive, reminiscent of titles like Super Meat Boy, but with unique mechanics such as interesting attack options and a level editor that enhance the experience. While it offers easy achievements and a twitch reaction style that is easy to learn yet challenging to master, some players find the gameplay to be somewhat repetitive. Overall, it combines enjoyable mechanics with a solid design, appealing to fans of similar 2D platformers.
“But the character controls well and is responsive, making gameplay enjoyable.”
“The game was built very well and features some challenging, interesting, and fun mechanics in the levels as you progress.”
“Repetitive gameplay.”
“It plays out like your typical twitch reaction style game, fast-paced, easy to restart gameplay that is easy to learn but hard to master.”
“I got this game super cheap with a coupon and, like most 2D coupon games, I expected it to lack in gameplay and appeal but provide me with a few achievements to collect.”
- music4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as soothing and immersive, enhancing the overall experience with professional character voices and melodious background tracks that make players feel present in the game world. However, some users find the music to be unusual, and there is an option to adjust the volume to personal preference.
“Playing this game is like reading a book; meanwhile, it has abundant illustrations and lifelike characters. The wonderful professional character voices and melodious background music make you feel personally 'be there'.”
“There is a music volume slider available with percentage options.”
“Weird music.”
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- story3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The story emphasizes resilience and the unpredictability of life, encouraging players to persevere through challenges. It features a branching narrative where interactions with various characters influence the plot's progression, requiring players to make critical decisions to achieve the best possible outcome.
“The moral of the story is that you never know what life has in store for you. If I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“Players can interact with many different kinds of beautiful characters to promote the development of the plot, making key decisions that lead to various game branches and ultimately to a perfect ending.”
“The main story is lacking depth and fails to engage the player.”
“The plot feels disjointed and the character development is minimal, making it hard to care about the outcome.”
“While the game offers beautiful visuals, the story itself is predictable and uninspired.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics are likened to a clone of *Super Meat Boy*, but while they share aesthetic similarities, the gameplay diverges significantly. Overall, the visuals and sound design are considered decent but unremarkable.
“The graphics and sounds are okay, but nothing particularly special.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted as a key feature, with users noting that it effectively combines humor with puzzle-solving elements, making the experience enjoyable and entertaining.
“It is a funny puzzle.”
