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.
Reviews
- The game features a unique insect theme that sets it apart from typical space shooters, providing a fun and whimsical experience.
- Graphics and music are highly praised, with many reviewers noting the beautiful hand-drawn art style and catchy soundtracks that enhance the gameplay.
- The gameplay is addictive with a good learning curve, offering various difficulty settings and a solid upgrade system that keeps players engaged.
- The game suffers from stability issues, including frequent crashes and performance problems, which can disrupt gameplay and lead to frustration.
- Some levels have confusing designs with invisible walls and obstacles that make it difficult to navigate, leading to unfair deaths.
- There is a lack of variety in weapons and controls, with some players finding the keyboard controls inadequate and the weapon upgrade system frustrating.
- graphics15 mentions
- 53 % positive mentions
- 27 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are widely praised for their impressive quality, featuring a charming hand-drawn art style and solid animations that enhance the retro arcade feel. While some players experienced performance issues on lower-end systems, the overall presentation, including backgrounds and character designs, received positive feedback. Despite minor concerns with differentiating elements in the visuals, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's appeal and immersive experience.
“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!”
“I did have some issues with differentiating foreground/background graphics and some minor issues, but overall it's a solid shmup.”
“Don't let the cute graphics fool you!”
“Ok, so I go to the options screen, go to graphic settings and turn off high detail, particle effects, etc. I 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.”
- music6 mentions
- 83 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its incredible quality, catchy and memorable tunes, and a strong thematic fit with the gameplay. Many reviewers highlight the music's resemblance to prog rock, enhancing the overall experience alongside the impressive graphics and controls. Overall, the soundtrack significantly contributes to the game's appeal.
“The music and sound are incredible.”
“Gameplay and music are on point.”
“The graphics fit the game perfectly, and the music is amazing with catchy, memorable tunes that sound very much like prog rock on certain stages.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for its strong thematic consistency and arcade style, reminiscent of classic titles like Insector-X and Kolibri. However, some players experience significant interruptions due to performance issues, such as slow running messages, which detract from the overall enjoyment.
“Gameplay and music are on point.”
“The game has a strong theme and sticks to it, which greatly influences the gameplay.”
“There's absolutely no way to enjoy the game if 'game running slow' messages keep popping up and interrupting gameplay.”
“Arcade style gameplay.”
“The gameplay and premise reminded me of Insector-X and Kolibri, so I hit that purchase button right away.”
- stability2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -50 % 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 minor issues, these are considered rare and do not significantly detract from gameplay.
“Everything, as I said, is well polished and there are no glitches in sight.”
“There are a few glitches in this game, but luckily, they are fairly rare.”
“Everything, as I said, is well polished and there are 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 high replayability due to its addictive gameplay, numerous stage combinations, and the excitement of unlocking additional characters. This variety keeps the experience fresh and engaging, encouraging multiple playthroughs.
“The gameplay is addicting and has the best replay value I've seen in a long time.”
“As for the stages, there are lots of combinations to play through, as mentioned in the description of the game, plus more playable characters to unlock, which I can't wait to discover.”
- story1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is minimal, with no items to collect or a lengthy narrative, focusing instead on delivering an engaging shoot 'em up experience.
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its exceptional atmospheric design, enhancing the experience of the side-scrolling shoot 'em up genre.
“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.”
