Behold!
- October 26, 2016
- Toster12D3
Get on Steam"Behold" is a 2D twin-stick shooter set in a dark fantasy world, where you control a monstrous aberration caught between two warring armies. Fight off relentless waves of soldiers, knights, mages, and giants, using deadly rays, melee attacks, and consuming foes for power-ups. Choose perks, strategize, and endure as long as possible in this brutal and engaging fantasy struggle.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers chaotic and satisfying gameplay with a variety of powers and abilities, making it fun and engaging.
- The pixel art and heavy metal soundtrack create a strong thematic experience that enhances the overall enjoyment.
- It's an affordable game that provides good value for players looking for quick, action-packed sessions.
- There are significant control issues, including unresponsive mouse and controller inputs, making the game unplayable for some users.
- The gameplay can become repetitive, with limited upgrades and a lack of meaningful story content.
- The absence of customizable controls and poor menu navigation detracts from the overall user experience.
- story16 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The game's "story" is minimal and primarily serves as a backdrop for its gameplay, with most players noting that it lacks depth beyond a brief introduction. The campaign consists of four levels with repetitive wave patterns, and while it offers some upgrades, the focus remains on action rather than narrative. Overall, many players feel that the absence of a substantial story does not detract from the enjoyment of the game, reminiscent of titles like Monster Hunter.
“As you progress through the waves of enemies in the story mode, you unlock upgrades for your beholder.”
“Story mode has 4 levels, every level consists of several stages with a set pattern of waves which will loop upon completion.”
“The story must be played through in one sitting and death results in a game over screen that presents your score and then you are returned to the brief tutorial.”
“The 'story' campaign is a bit misleading because there’s no actual story to speak of behind the gratuitous violence that the game presents.”
“The story must be played through in one sitting, and death results in a game over screen that presents your score and then you are returned to the brief tutorial.”
“There’s a 'story' mode but not much story.”
- gameplay14 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by chaotic twin-stick shooting mechanics, enhanced by a tactical, score-based system and a heavy metal aesthetic. However, players note a degree of repetitiveness that could benefit from additional narrative elements to break up the monotony. Overall, while the game delivers a fun experience, it may not appeal to those seeking more variety.
“Rocking music, death, blood, and destruction all over the place, along with tactical, score-based gameplay to accompany.”
“The game is basically a fun little twin-stick shooter with a chaotic and metal feeling to its gameplay.”
“To prevent such versatile weapons from being too overpowered and to keep gameplay varied, the elemental attribute of your blasts is tied to a dice roll.”
“A bit of narration could have easily fixed this and broken up the repetitive gameplay to some degree.”
“The game knows exactly what it wants to be and it does it well enough--just as long as you're okay with repetitive gameplay and sound effects.”
“The gameplay is basically a fun little twin stick shooter with a chaotic and metal feeling to its gameplay.”
- music12 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised as "rocking" and enjoyable, enhancing the overall experience with its energetic vibe. However, some players found the repetitive cries of defeated enemies to be annoying, slightly detracting from the enjoyment of the soundtrack. Overall, the music contributes positively to the game's fun and engaging atmosphere.
“Nice pixel art, rocking music, funny sounds, satisfying death animations :)”
“Rocking music, death, blood and destruction all over the place and tactical, score based gameplay to accompany.”
“It's a fun, simple game with great music, you get your money's worth.”
“The music was fine, but the frequent cries of the men I slayed grated on my nerves.”
“Rocking music, death, blood, and destruction all over the place and tactical, score-based gameplay to accompany.”
“Same music.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by its charming pixel art, engaging music, and amusing sound effects, complemented by satisfying death animations that add a playful touch to the overall experience.
“Nice pixel art, rocking music, funny sounds, satisfying death animations :)”
