Betrix

75%
Game Brain Score Based on 65 reviews
  • music
  • gameplay
  • graphics
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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.

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75%
Audience ScoreBased on 65 reviews
music5 positive mentions
stability1 negative mentions
  • The game combines Tetris and rhythm mechanics in a unique way, appealing to fans of both genres.
  • It offers a great selection of songs and allows for easy level creation, enhancing replayability.
  • The visuals and audio are well-designed, contributing to an enjoyable gaming experience.
  • The syncing of music and gameplay is often off, making it difficult to enjoy the rhythm aspect.
  • The controls can feel clunky and unresponsive, especially when using a controller, leading to frustration.
  • The game has a steep learning curve and may not be accessible for players who are not already skilled at Tetris.
  • music26 mentions

    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 the selection of songs is appreciated and the potential for a unique blend of Tetris and rhythm is recognized, players feel that the execution falls short, making it difficult to fully engage with the music while playing. Some users express hope for future updates that could enhance the rhythm elements and improve the integration of music into the gameplay.

    • “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.”
    • “Pretty good game, it'd be cool if you could make a playlist and an endless mode, with endless looping songs or a looping playlist.”
    • “Smooth game with great songs and workshop support that you can download and upload levels with any music you want; the game had a problem with the controller not working well, but the dev just 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.”
    • “So you can never really get into the rhythm of the song and just play Tetris to the beat; you actually have to stop and wait and focus on when each beat is coming, making the game just never really feel very good to play.”
  • gameplay15 mentions

    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, 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 actions with the rhythm, making it hard to pay attention to both aspects at once.”
  • graphics6 mentions

    The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the excellent visuals and audio, highlighting the game's aesthetic appeal and customization options, others criticize the minimal visual customization for mapping, leading to issues with readability and synchronization with the gameplay. Overall, the graphics are generally regarded as appealing, but the lack of customization and some gameplay mechanics detract from the experience for certain 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, which means the game is not enjoyable if you want a challenge due to janky handling and poor readability. It's also disappointing 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 enhance the beat, the visuals are minimal, and I can confidently say that the beats are not synchronized throughout the levels—some parts are unnecessarily slow while others are too fast.”
    • “The graphics in this game are underwhelming and detract from the overall experience, making it hard to fully enjoy the gameplay.”
  • stability1 mentions

    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 freezing during gameplay, which severely impacted my overall enjoyment.”
  • replayability1 mentions

    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 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.”
    • “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.”
    • “After completing the game, I found little incentive to replay it. The lack of varied outcomes or different paths made it feel repetitive.”
    • “The game offers minimal changes in subsequent playthroughs, which makes it hard to stay engaged after the first run.”
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