Betrix

About

Betrix is a rhythm-based block puzzle game that combines innovative mechanics with classic gameplay elements. Players can place blocks at the time position of single notes to earn points, and stack blocks for high scores while avoiding garbage block attacks. The game features dazzling effects, a level editor, and a workshop for players to share their creations, making it a unique and creative addition to the puzzle game genre.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

76%

Audience ScoreBased on 70 reviews

music7 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The game combines Tetris and rhythm elements in a unique way, offering a fun twist for fans of both genres.
The level editor is easy to use, allowing players to create and share their own charts, which adds to the game's replayability.
The visuals and audio are well-designed, contributing to an enjoyable gaming experience.

The syncing of music with gameplay is often off, making it difficult to enjoy the rhythm aspect and leading to a frustrating experience.
The gameplay can feel clunky and overwhelming, as players must juggle between managing Tetris pieces and keeping up with the rhythm.
There are numerous bugs and issues, including poor controller support and a lack of content, which detracts from the overall experience.

music
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
67%
10%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players noting that the syncing between the gameplay and the soundtrack is often off, detracting from the overall experience. While some appreciate the chill aesthetic and the potential for custom songs through the level editor, others feel that the base game's music selection is lackluster and fails to enhance the rhythm gameplay as intended. Overall, while the game has a solid foundation and enjoyable tracks, it struggles to fully integrate music into its mechanics, leaving players wanting a more cohesive rhythm experience.
- “Something about it has me hooked, especially when paired with this game's great soundtrack, as well as a level editor that I found very easy to learn.”
- “It's a simple rhythm game for everyone; great music makes it comfortable to play, and difficulty is customizable for anyone.”
- “Smooth game with great songs and workshop support that allows you to download and upload levels with any music you want. The game had a problem with the controller not working well, but the developer fixed it in a couple of hours. I recommend this game because I enjoyed it a lot now that it's fixed, and this game has big potential with a hardworking developer.”
- “Base game songs are incredibly under-mapped and feel off sync.”
- “It never follows the music properly; it just picks parts of the song arbitrarily.”
- “On top of that, some of the songs are just awful choices for a game like this, having extremely complex rhythms which are represented very poorly.”
gameplay
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it limited and awkward due to its reliance on rhythm mechanics, which can detract from the traditional Tetris experience. While the blending of Tetris and rhythm elements appeals to a niche audience and offers a unique challenge, many feel that the execution falls short, making it difficult to synchronize gameplay with the music. Overall, while the mechanics are functional and the graphics are praised, there is a desire for additional features and improvements to enhance immersion and enjoyment.
- “The tunings and the mechanics feel honestly really good and natural, and it includes the standard single-player modes that all Tetris games have, just in case you wanted to play normally.”
- “I overall recommend this one to at least try as it has some banger tunes with some of the hardest gameplay I've had in a while.”
- “The main gameplay does indeed feel like I'm playing two games at once.”
- “Very limited in gameplay; it's just placing a piece on the rhythm and placing a piece whenever in held notes, which is very limiting gameplay-wise.”
- “Gravity is messed up; there is no 20g and no lock delay, so gravity does not affect gameplay much.”
- “However, in my opinion, the concept is not executed well enough; gameplay feels awkward when you try to sync your gameplay with the rhythm, and it is hard to pay attention to both aspects as one.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the excellent visuals and chill aesthetic that complement the audio, others criticize the limited customization options and poor readability, which can hinder gameplay. Overall, the visuals are generally well-received, but issues with synchronization and block placement detract from the experience for some users.
- “This game makes me combust with the graphics and the scrumptious sound of the pieces hard dropping and the rows clearing; it's literally so yum.”
- “A small price to pay for Betrix - a rhythm-based Tetris game - offering excellent visuals, audio/songs, and customization.”
- “Great visuals, great audio, great customizability.”
- “There are minimal ways to customize visuals for mapping, meaning that the game is not good if you want difficulty due to janky handling and poor readability, but it's also bad for creating maps that convey a certain vibe.”
- “Having to test my settings multiple times just to get the blocks to move fast enough to the beat on easy mode is frustrating. The placement of blocks does not add to the beat, the visuals are minimal, and I can confidently say I don't find the beats synchronized throughout the levels; at times, they are unnecessarily slow, while at others, they are too fast.”
- “The graphics in this game are disappointing and detract from the overall experience.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report several stability issues, including glitches that prevent levels from saving correctly and instances of incorrect songs playing during workshop levels.
- “There are various glitches I came across; I've had levels not save properly, and more than once, the wrong song played when I started a workshop level.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly impossible to progress without losing progress.”
- “I experienced multiple instances of lag and freezing, which severely impacted my gameplay experience.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Reviewers suggest that enhancing replayability could be achieved by introducing non-random order modes for tracks, allowing players to strategically set up placements and combos without disrupting the flow, thereby enriching the overall gameplay experience.
- “An improvement to this issue (or non-issue depending on skill) could be allowing tracks to have non-random order modes such that placements and combos can be set up without breaking the pace of the track, leading to a more replayable experience.”
- “The game lacks variety in its levels, making it feel repetitive after just a few playthroughs.”
- “Once you've completed the game, there isn't much incentive to go back and play it again, as the experience feels largely the same.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users acknowledge the game's potential but emphasize that it requires significant improvement in optimization to fully realize that potential.
- “I appreciate the potential it has, although it does need some improvement in optimization.”
- “The optimization features really enhance the gameplay experience, making everything run smoothly.”
- “I've noticed significant improvements in performance after the latest optimization updates.”
- “I like the potential it has, although it definitely needs improvement and optimization.”
- “The game runs poorly on my system, and the optimization is severely lacking.”
- “There are too many performance issues; the optimization feels rushed and incomplete.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly due to the rhythm mechanics, with some feeling that the "note pass" feature complicates rather than alleviates the experience.
- “Following the rhythm can get quite tedious, though despite the 'note pass' feature, which personally throws me off more than it helps.”