"BEEP" is a comedic single-player platformer game with perfect mechanics, splendid visuals, and compelling music. Players explore a hazardous galaxy using a gravity gun to solve puzzles and defeat enemies, making it a must-buy for platformer fans, despite some bugs. As Digital Entanglement notes, the anti-gravity gun makes for an authentic and unique gameplay experience.
BEEP is a charming and fun platformer with engaging physics-based puzzles.
The game offers a variety of levels and mechanics, keeping gameplay fresh and enjoyable.
It's very affordable, often available for a low price, making it a great value for casual gamers.
The controls can feel unresponsive and floaty, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
There are numerous graphical glitches and bugs that can detract from the overall experience.
The game lacks depth and replayability, making it feel repetitive after a short time.
gameplay
380 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of "Beep" is characterized by its fun and engaging platforming mechanics, particularly the innovative gravity gun that allows for creative puzzle-solving. While many players appreciate the casual and straightforward nature of the gameplay, some have noted issues with unclear mechanics, occasional glitches, and a lack of depth that can lead to repetitiveness. Overall, it offers a mix of enjoyable challenges and unique mechanics, making it a solid choice for fans of the genre, despite some criticisms regarding its execution and polish.
“The sheer fun of 'beep' lies in its ability to captivate players with its straightforward gameplay and endearing aesthetics.”
“Great gravity gun mechanic that was quite fun to play with.”
“Physics and controls are tuned to perfection, simple yet enjoyable puzzles make for some standout gameplay, with some notable sound design and music.”
“Other complaints: certain mechanics can be confusing, there are no specific cues to tell you what hurts you or what you can move, so interacting with something is often like 'oh yeah I can't move that with my thing I guess' or 'oh that kills me'.”
“There are glitches everywhere, graphical errors, abnormal difficulty curves, and worst of all: mediocre gameplay.”
“The gameplay is fairly shallow and repetitive; after the first 30 minutes, you've experienced basically everything in the gameplay loop.”
graphics
318 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of "Beep" are generally described as simple and cartoonish, appealing primarily to a younger audience, with some reviewers noting a charming art style despite its basic execution. While many players appreciate the cute aesthetics and vibrant colors, there are frequent mentions of graphical glitches and inconsistencies that detract from the overall experience. Overall, the visuals are considered adequate for the game's casual nature, though they may not impress those seeking high-quality graphics.
“The game's graphics are unreal and the story made me cry.”
“The art style is stunning.”
“Beep has very advanced graphics; I nominate Beep for game of the year 2011.”
“The only major issue is that there are a variety of graphical issues and general bugs that can worsen the experience, yet it does not completely ruin the game.”
“The puzzles are nothing special, the graphics are very simple (and not particularly good) and the sound effects are often downright annoying.”
“Utter confusion, odd/cheap looking graphics, and an overall rushed feel put down some rather great ideas.”
music
196 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally well-received, with many players praising its atmospheric and relaxing qualities that complement the gameplay. While some find the soundtrack enjoyable and fitting for the game's themes, others note that it can become repetitive or forgettable over time. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a strong aspect of the game, enhancing the overall experience despite some criticisms regarding its memorability and lack of customization options.
“The music is very nice and relaxing, and every world is not just visually unique, but has its own music theme too.”
“Lovely art, along with an excellent and fitting soundtrack, make this a gem of a game.”
“The music in this game is great, not too loud, different tracks for every world you visit and they fit really well.”
“Story, graphics, music are all kind of bland.”
“Music is ok at first, biome specific and becomes repetitive after the biome's first two missions.”
“It's glitchy, the sound effects grate and the music randomly cuts out at times.”
story
124 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in the game is generally perceived as weak or minimal, with many players noting its simplicity and lack of depth. While some found the narrative to be emotional and enjoyable, others criticized it as almost non-existent or merely a backdrop for gameplay. Overall, the game's story seems to be a secondary aspect, with many players prioritizing the fun and mechanics over a compelling narrative.
“The game's graphics are unreal and the story made me cry.”
“The complex and emotional story had me in awe.”
“This is by far the best game I have ever played through the span of my gaming career, the story will make you cry, and the sad and depressing moments are just the best.”
“What I cherish most is story; this game has none.”
“The story is pointless, the mechanics are boring, the gameplay is too simple, and the art is bad.”
“The story was not a story, just mere reasons on why you had to go out and control the bots.”
humor
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The game is widely praised for its humor, with players finding it funny and entertaining, particularly in its quirky physics and absurd scenarios. Many reviews highlight the comedic elements, such as amusing sound effects and the ability to create humorous moments through gameplay. Overall, it is considered a lighthearted and enjoyable experience, perfect for casual play.
“The game is very funny, with nice music and very well-balanced.”
“You enter it and try to play it in some unintended way and now you're stuck inside it so completely and the only thing that can advance you forwards or back out is to glitch the physics in some hilarious way.”
“However, I was laughing hard for a good hour.”
stability
44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is generally criticized for being buggy, with numerous graphical glitches, resolution issues, and occasional freezes during loading. While some players find these glitches to be minor and even add to the game's charm, others report that they can disrupt gameplay significantly. Overall, the game could benefit from additional polish to improve its stability and user experience.
“Very fun, visually aesthetic, pretty much bug free.”
“A very basic looking 2D platformer with a robot that shoots and grapples, interesting execution in mechanics, and fun jumping. Don't let the aesthetic or art design fool you; the game runs great and plays great.”
“Tried several times but it always freezes when loading.”
“There are glitches everywhere, graphical errors, abnormal difficulty curves, and worst of all: mediocre gameplay.”
“I do not recommend this game because it glitches your mouse a lot!”
grinding
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The grinding aspect of the game is heavily criticized for being tedious and frustrating, with players noting that the specific movements and lengthy puzzles detract from the overall enjoyment. Many reviews highlight the repetitive nature of gameplay, particularly in later levels, which can lead to boredom and a lack of incentive to continue playing. Overall, the grinding experience is described as overly challenging and not rewarding, making it a significant drawback for potential players.
“It takes forever to get half of the nuggets because you have to do very specific, tedious movements and magnesis tricks, and it gets old fast.”
“Tedious is one word you'll see me use a lot during this review, because that's a word that heavily describes this game.”
“The gameplay is fairly tedious and doesn't really incentivize someone to keep playing.”
optimization
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The game's optimization is highly inconsistent, with some players experiencing smooth performance while others report significant frame drops and poor handling on modern hardware. Many reviews highlight a lack of graphical options and overall optimization issues, which detract from the gameplay experience despite some positive aspects of the game itself.
“The game runs smoothly and I enjoyed the level design.”
“Performance: 10/10 (no problems at all).”
“Best optimization 2012.”
“The game is clearly not optimized to handle this.”
“There are basically zero options provided to the player as far as graphics are concerned, and the game engine seems to have serious problems with frame drops and performance on a modern computer.”
“This is actually quite unfortunate, as beep seems to be a good game at its core, if it weren't for the performance issues that break it.”
atmosphere
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The game's atmosphere is a mixed bag, with some players appreciating the ominous music and underground areas that enhance the experience, while others criticize it for feeling childish and lacking cohesion. The robot-themed soundtrack is noted for its ability to immerse players, despite the game's shortcomings in controls and overall execution. Overall, the ambiance is described as competent but reminiscent of a first-time game, with a flash game aesthetic that may detract from the experience.
“The world, ominous music, come together nicely to give good atmosphere.”
“I've only played through two levels so far but they've both been quite atmospheric as well and I love the underground areas as they feel like they add even more to the levels.”
“Also, the robot themed soundtrack is atmospheric enough to make you forget about all of these problems until you encounter them again.”
“This game is marketed as a hardcore platformer, but in reality it has poor, unresponsive controls and a childish atmosphere.”
“While it does have the atmosphere of a first-time game, it came out a few years ago and is surprisingly competent, especially given what Steam is saturated with nowadays, although the flash game aesthetic doesn't help.”
“Atmosphere and ambiance: 7.6/10”
replayability
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Overall, the game has a mixed perception of replayability. While some players find it very replayable and enjoy the quirky charm of its bugs, others note that its short length limits replay value. Despite these criticisms, the unique glitches can create new experiences, enhancing the game's charm.
“Replay value - 5”
“Very replayable.”
“The game is quite short, but the replay value is enhanced by the goofy charm and the unique ways to finish due to some of the glitches.”
“The game is quite short with little replay value.”
“It's a short experience even if there is some replay value.”
“Very buggy at times, but only adds to the goofy charm; however, it doesn't significantly enhance replay value.”
emotional
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players have praised the game for its stunning graphics and deeply emotional narrative, which has evoked strong feelings, including tears. The complex story and varied puzzles contribute to a profound emotional experience, leaving players feeling both challenged and inspired.
“The game's graphics are unreal and the story made me cry.”
“The complex and emotional story had me in awe.”
“Some made me feel stupid, whereas some made me feel like a genius in the making, but no two puzzles were the same.”
character development
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The reviews indicate a significant lack of character development, with multiple users noting that character design is virtually absent, suggesting a failure to create engaging or memorable characters.
“Character design is nonexistent.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game is widely criticized as a blatant cash grab, indicating that players feel the game prioritizes profit over player experience.
“The monetization feels like an obvious cash grab.”
“The monetization feels like an obvious cash grab.”
“The monetization system is frustrating and feels exploitative.”