Beglitched
- October 6, 2016
- Hexecutable
Get on SteamBeglitched is a single-player fantasy adventure game with impressive visuals and music. As the new apprentice of the infamous Glitch Witch, you must navigate a pastel-colored network world, hack systems, and survive against various online characters. The game explores themes of insecurity, both in computers and ourselves, making it a unique and thought-provoking experience.
Reviews
- Beglitched combines match-3 mechanics with minesweeper-style puzzles, creating a unique and engaging gameplay experience that is both cute and clever.
- The game features charming graphics, a delightful soundtrack, and a humorous narrative that adds depth to the overall experience.
- Players appreciate the challenge and depth of the puzzles, which require strategic thinking and offer a satisfying sense of accomplishment when solved.
- The game can be frustrating due to its difficulty spikes and the lack of checkpoints, forcing players to restart levels from the beginning upon failure.
- Many players found the tutorial and instructions to be vague, making it difficult to understand the mechanics and gameplay at first.
- Some reviews mention that the game relies heavily on RNG (random number generation) in later stages, which can lead to unpredictable and frustrating experiences.
- gameplay44 mentions
- 16 % positive mentions
- 77 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its depth and creativity, blending traditional match-3 mechanics with innovative twists that keep players engaged and challenged. While the mechanics can sometimes be obfuscated, the game rewards exploration and critical thinking, offering a unique experience that evolves with each level. Overall, it combines charming aesthetics with clever gameplay, making it a standout in the puzzle genre.
“Gameplay is relaxed enough to not be stressful, clever enough to be a bit challenging.”
“The approach feels fresh and the result clever; it is a very good example of trying to invent something out of existing, traditional game mechanics.”
“The gameplay, though it looks simple, is not.”
“Honestly, the only mark down I'd give it is that the mechanics can be a bit obfuscated sometimes.”
“There is no ongoing help when you start to encounter new mechanics.”
“It feels a little frustratingly hard at points (I kind of wish I didn't have to replay networks from the beginning when I lose a battle).”
- graphics22 mentions
- 41 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming and cute aesthetic, featuring colorful visuals and a nostalgic pixel art style that evokes a sense of 90s computing. Reviewers highlight the game's strong personality and creativity, noting that the visuals enhance the overall experience, despite some concerns about internal consistency. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's appeal, making it a delightful and visually engaging experience.
“A really cute and challenging match-3 with a cute plot and colorblind-friendly graphics.”
“The graphics are charming, the soundtrack is lovely, and while the game is overall a tad short, it is a wonderful time.”
“It's aesthetically the most pastel paradise I have ever seen in a game, and I love it.”
“Uses a pixel art style that's very cute and meant to evoke 90s computing, but has little internal consistency and doesn't quite capture the feeling.”
“Graphics are clear and mostly understandable, there's a lot of nice graphical polish all over the place here.”
“At first glance, Beglitched looks like a simple match-3 game with colorful visuals and cutesy sprites, when in fact, it is so much more than that.”
- story19 mentions
- 32 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The story in Beglitched is described as cute and engaging, revolving around the mysterious glitch witch and her past, which motivates players to uncover her narrative. While the plot is charming and well-integrated with the gameplay, some players found certain elements too implicit, making it challenging to fully grasp the story until later in the game. Overall, it appeals to fans of story-driven puzzle games, offering a delightful blend of narrative and mechanics.
“Building your concept of the past glitch witch, and her vague present challenges the player in a way, and packs narrative as much as a short story might.”
“This gets you immersed in the story and wonders who the glitch witch is, which motivates you to try and attempt to uncover where the glitch witch is, and why she gave her job to someone else.”
“The story is well incorporated and interesting without being overbearing.”
“Unfortunately, I didn't catch on to the story elements until it was past time to reflect on the first half of the game, so I may go back to clear things up.”
“It looks pretty, has a cutesy story, but is very difficult to play and makes it not fun.”
“The gist of the story is that you have found a laptop that belongs to the glitch witch.”
- music10 mentions
- 70 % positive mentions
- 10 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its fun and engaging soundtrack, enhancing the overall experience alongside the writing and gameplay. While many players find the soundtrack lovely and fitting, some note that it can become overwhelming during intense moments, potentially detracting from strategic gameplay. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a strong highlight, contributing positively to the game's charm and atmosphere.
“Everything is great about this game: great writing, great gameplay, great soundtrack.”
“I loved the art style and enjoyed the narrative, and the soundtrack is great as well.”
“The graphics are charming, the soundtrack is lovely, and while the game is overall a tad short, it is a wonderful time.”
“The soundtrack doesn't make me want to be contemplative and strategic; it makes me want to match quickly without planning.”
“Battles become stressful at times because of the aforementioned; the music can become grating at these moments, though for the most part it's fitting.”
- humor6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is a mix of clever and random elements, primarily delivered through short text notes that enhance rather than distract from gameplay. Players find the side characters likable and amusing, though somewhat forgettable, while the overall presentation, including the unique "cyberpink" aesthetic and witty dialogue, adds to the game's charm and appeal.
“The humor ranges from clever to a bit random, but it mostly comes in short text notes, so it doesn't distract or hinder you from the main game much.”
“It's adorable and funny, with a really unique battle system and a super dope world.”
“Love the presentation -- both the unusual 'cyberpink' vibe and the clever/funny dialogue and interactions.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game has low replayability, making it more suitable for purchase during sales. However, puzzle enthusiasts may still find value in playing it despite its limited replay potential.
“Low replayability.”
“Low replayability, so I recommend getting it on sale, but if you like puzzles, play it!”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players appreciate that improvement in the game comes from skillful play rather than repetitive grinding of enemies, making the experience feel more rewarding and engaging.
“You get better by playing, not by grinding enemies into statistics.”
“The grinding feels endless and tedious, making the game more of a chore than a fun experience.”
“I find myself repeating the same tasks over and over, which takes away from the enjoyment of the game.”
