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"Beerman" is a computer game about a reluctant city superhero who returns to Boston from Hollywood to face the evil Society Of The Ninth, who are intent on addicting the city's citizens to a new and horrible drug before exporting it across America. Team up with the Boston PD and save the city's hotels, streets, and shores from the Society's dastardly machines. The game is set in the 1980s, where Beerman was in high demand in Hollywood for his flying skills in superhero films, as crime had been cleared away in Boston.

Beerman screenshot
Beerman screenshot
Beerman screenshot
Beerman screenshot
Beerman screenshot

63%
Audience ScoreBased on 80 reviews
gameplay18 positive mentions

  • Some players found the game amusing and enjoyed the humor, describing it as a 'so bad it's good' experience.
  • A few reviews highlighted the potential for the game to improve, noting that the developer is actively working on updates and engaging with the community.
  • Some players reported that the game provided a brief escape from reality, helping them cope with personal struggles.
  • The game suffers from poor graphics and clunky controls, reminiscent of outdated Flash games, which many players found unacceptable for a modern PC title.
  • Gameplay is often confusing and lacks clear objectives, leading to frustration among players who found it unplayable.
  • Many reviews criticized the insincerity of the game's humor and overall execution, suggesting it detracts from the reputation of indie games on platforms like Steam.
  • gameplay
    24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of Beerman is polarizing, with some players finding it simple yet addictive, leading to an enjoyable experience that keeps them engaged. Conversely, others criticize it for clunky controls, confusing mechanics, and a lack of depth, describing it as poorly executed and reminiscent of low-quality flash games. Overall, the reception of the gameplay varies significantly among players.

    • “This game is great, I really enjoy the moment-to-moment gameplay; it keeps me hooked and coming back for more!!!”
    • “The gameplay is simple but addictive.”
    • “I suspected the visuals might have been made deliberately cheesy to hide engaging gameplay.”
    • “Appalling gameplay.”
    • “This is not due to clever level design or intelligent AI, it's simply due to the clunky, awkward controls and confusing gameplay - for example, why do I keep bursting into flames for no apparent reason?”
  • story
    24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story of "Beerman" is highlighted as a key feature, with many praising its engaging narrative, well-developed characters, and strong voice acting. Set in a quirky Boston backdrop, the plot revolves around the humorous yet dark theme of an evil secret society. While some reviews note that the storyline can be hit or miss, the overall sentiment is that it offers a rich and entertaining experience that enhances gameplay.

    • “The fluid controls, photo-realistic graphics, and rich, branching storylines only scratch the surface of what this game has to offer.”
    • “Beerman is a story-driven shooter with long cutscenes between levels.”
    • “Good voice acting and long cutscenes show a potentially amusing story set in the urine-soaked back alleys of Boston about the 'Ninth', an evil secret society whose members aspire to the coveted ninth chin.”
    • “The tolerable storyline doesn't make up for it.”
    • “Good voice acting and long cutscenes showing a potentially amusing story set in the urine-soaked back alleys of Boston about the 'Ninth', an evil secret society whose members aspire to the coveted ninth chin.”
    • “Beerman is a story-driven shooter with longish cutscenes between levels.”
  • graphics
    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's graphics are criticized for being simplistic and lackluster, resembling low-effort 2D art typically found in flash or mobile games. Despite options to adjust resolution, these changes do not enhance the visual quality, leaving players disappointed with the overall aesthetic, especially for a PC title. Many reviewers feel that the retro style may have been a deliberate choice to divert attention from the gameplay.

    • “The fluid controls, photo-realistic graphics, and rich, branching storylines only scratch the surface of what this game has to offer.”
    • “I suspected the visuals might have been made deliberately cheesy to hide engaging gameplay.”
    • “While there are options to change the resolution for the game, all this does is scale up the simplistic 2D art assets used to make the game, which makes little or no difference to the graphics quality.”
    • “The game features somewhat lazy, simplistic 'retro' looking 2D graphics, of the type you normally expect to see in low effort flash/browser games and mobile apps.”
    • “Considering this is being evaluated as a PC game, having the graphics phoned in like this isn't going to result in a high quality, visually impressive game that PC gamers are used to seeing.”
  • humor
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players find it genuinely funny and enjoy the comedic dialogues, others feel it falls flat and only offers a few amusing cutscenes. Overall, the humor may appeal to some, but it does not resonate with all players.

    • “I really enjoy playing this game; it's made me laugh countless times and will probably continue to do so.”
    • “The dialogues are funny.”
    • “It's a pretty funny game.”
    • “Not funny, sorry.”
    • “Not funny, sorry.”
  • music
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is noted for its calming and relaxing qualities, providing a soothing backdrop that enhances the overall experience. Reviewers suggest that it could benefit from a nostalgic RPG style, indicating a desire for a more traditional musical approach.

    • “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
    • “Try making an old-fashioned RPG with some nice music.”

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6h Median play time
6h Average play time
6-6h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 2 analyzed playthroughs

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