Beekyr Reloaded
- November 14, 2017
- KaleidoGames
- 2h median play time
Get on Steam"Beekyr Reloaded" is a challenging shoot 'em up game with stunning pixel art graphics. You play as Beekyr, a brave bee on a mission to save his hive from an alien invasion. The game features fast-paced action, numerous enemies and boss battles, and a variety of upgrades to customized your ship. With its old-school charm and modern touches, "Beekyr Reloaded" is a must-play for shoot 'em up fans.
Nintendo Switch
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a unique insect theme that sets it apart from typical space shooters, providing a fun and whimsical experience.
- Graphics and sound design are praised for their quality, with many players enjoying the vibrant visuals and catchy music.
- The gameplay is addictive with a good balance of challenge and progression, making it enjoyable for both casual and hardcore shmup fans.
- The game suffers from stability issues, including crashes and freezing, which can disrupt gameplay and lead to frustration.
- Some players find the level design confusing, particularly with invisible walls and obstacles that can lead to unfair deaths.
- The lack of a save system and the need to restart from the beginning after dying can be frustrating, especially in harder levels.
- graphics23 mentions
- 52 % positive mentions
- 35 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received praise for their impressive quality, vibrant art style, and solid animations, contributing to an enjoyable retro arcade feel. However, some players noted issues with performance on lower-end systems, including slowdowns and difficulties in distinguishing between foreground and background elements. Overall, while the visuals enhance the experience, they can occasionally hinder gameplay clarity.
“The graphics, the weapons, the enemies, the concepts - all very nicely done and I look forward to seeing more from this developer.”
“I love the art style, music, and theme to bits!”
“It looks very lovely to look at with its hand-drawn art style graphics, which for me I did not encounter any bugs in the game, apart from the ones actually in the game!”
“Also too, the game feels slower due to the graphics (although in a side-by-side they run at the same speed).”
“I did have some issues with differentiating foreground/background graphics and some minor issues, but overall it's a solid shmup.”
“Ok, so I go to the options screen, go to graphic settings and turn off high detail, particle effects, etc. Restart the game again, and I get a little further into the first stage and when I least expect it, I get the game running slow message again.”
- gameplay14 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its arcade style and strong thematic consistency, with notable tweaks such as different shooting patterns and bomb usage across levels. While the richer graphics enhance the visual experience, they can also hinder gameplay by making it difficult to see enemies. Overall, the gameplay is engaging, though some players may experience interruptions due to performance issues.
“The game has a strong theme and sticks to it, which influences a lot of the gameplay.”
“The gameplay tweaks include a different shooting pattern from Beekyr as well as the use of bombs in all levels.”
“The gameplay and premise reminded me of Insector-X and Kolibri, so I hit that purchase button right away.”
“The richer and more detailed graphics actually present problems in gameplay where it is difficult to see enemies.”
“There's absolutely no way to enjoy the game if 'game running slow' messages keep popping up and interrupting gameplay.”
“The gameplay difficulty level of Reloaded seems to be a bit higher as well.”
- music8 mentions
- 88 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its incredible quality, catchy and memorable tunes, and its ability to enhance the overall gameplay experience. Many reviewers highlight the soundtrack's blend of classic and modern elements, often likening it to prog rock, which adds to the game's immersive atmosphere. Overall, the combination of great graphics and music contributes significantly to the game's appeal.
“The music and sound is incredible.”
“I love the art style, music, and theme to bits!”
“The music is amazing with catchy, memorable tunes, which sound very much like prog rock to me on certain stages.”
- stability2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's stability is generally strong, with most players reporting a well-polished experience and only occasional glitches. While some users have encountered rare issues, they are not widespread.
“Everything, as I said, is well polished and there are no glitches in sight, although some people may encounter the occasional issue.”
“The game runs smoothly without any crashes, providing a stable experience throughout.”
“I appreciate how stable the gameplay is; it allows me to fully immerse myself without worrying about technical problems.”
“There are a few glitches in this game, but luckily, they are fairly rare.”
“Everything, as I said, is well polished and has no glitches in sight, but that's not to say other people may encounter odd issues.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players highlight the game's exceptional replayability, citing its addictive gameplay and numerous stage combinations. The ability to unlock additional characters further enhances the experience, encouraging repeated playthroughs.
“The gameplay is addicting and has the best replay value I've seen in a long time.”
“There are lots of combinations to play through the stages, as mentioned in the game's description, plus more playable characters to unlock, which I can't wait to discover.”
- story2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is criticized for being generic and lacking depth, with no significant narrative or character development, as it focuses primarily on fast-paced shooting action rather than a compelling storyline.
“The story feels generic, lacking any unique elements that would make it memorable.”
“The characters are one-dimensional and fail to evoke any real emotional connection.”
“Overall, the narrative is predictable and doesn't offer any surprising twists or depth.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization model includes ads that players will encounter, but for $9.99, users can purchase an ad-free experience along with enhanced graphics and some gameplay improvements.
“You will get the ads, however.”
“For $9.99, you can get reloaded with prettier graphics, a couple of gameplay tweaks, and lose the ads between levels.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its immersive atmosphere, effectively enhancing the side-scrolling shoot 'em up experience. Players appreciate the engaging environment that complements the gameplay.
“A fantastic atmospheric side-scrolling shmup that immerses you in its world.”
“The atmosphere is incredibly engaging, drawing you into the game's unique environment.”
“The game's atmosphere is beautifully crafted, enhancing the overall experience.”
