- August 2, 2016
- VS1Toronto
- 6h median play time
Beerman
Platforms
About
"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.





- 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- The game suffers from poor graphics and clunky controls, reminiscent of outdated Flash games, which many players found unacceptable for a modern PC title.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.
- gameplay24 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?”