Billion Beat

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Billion Beat is a single player action game. It was developed by Dronami and was released on July 14, 2021. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Behold, Billion Beat! It's a brutal boxing bonanza. Beat the bicuspids off a bevy of bizarre baddies. Be a badass and bet on your brawn to bag a billion bucks! Booyah, baby!

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74%

Audience ScoreBased on 38 reviews

music8 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game successfully captures the challenging and rewarding gameplay of classic Punch-Out! with a unique twist, making it enjoyable for fans of the genre.
The vibrant art style and engaging music enhance the overall experience, creating a fun and immersive atmosphere during fights.
The game features a solid progression system with RPG elements, allowing players to level up and improve their skills, which adds depth to the gameplay.

The menu navigation is slow and cumbersome, leading to frustrating delays when restarting fights, which detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.
The art style may not appeal to everyone, with some players finding it off-putting or reminiscent of low-quality flash games.
The game's difficulty can be overwhelming, with a steep learning curve that may discourage casual players from continuing.

music
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
56%
The music in the game is highly praised for its energetic and fitting blend of house, hip hop, and electronica, which enhances the overall gameplay experience. Reviewers note that it effectively sets the mood for combat, making players feel empowered during fights. The combination of music, animation, and character design contributes to a vibrant atmosphere that resonates well with players.
- “The music is super fitting; it's a mixture of house, hip hop, and electronica. It never failed to get me in a fighting mood.”
- “Billion Beat seamlessly mixes the classic punch-out gameplay with RPG elements; pair this with the blood-pumping music, the animation style, and the distinct personalities between each opponent, and you have yourself a solid game.”
- “I love this game; the world is always in need of more punch-out-likes, and this scratches every itch it has, and the music is insanely good.”
gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
68%
19%
The gameplay is a blend of classic punch-out mechanics and RPG elements, offering a nuanced and challenging experience that can be relentless, especially on harder difficulties. Players appreciate the depth and variety, with distinct opponent personalities and engaging music enhancing the overall feel of landing successful combos. However, some users express a dislike for the gameplay style, indicating it may not appeal to everyone.
- “I don't usually play these kinds of games, but the gameplay is nuanced and deeper than you would think.”
- “Billion Beat seamlessly mixes the classic punch-out gameplay with RPG elements; pair this with the blood-pumping music, the animation style, and the distinct personalities between each opponent, and you have yourself a solid game.”
- “But I don't like the gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is absolutely relentless; it took me 40 hours in the first playthrough, and it's just 12 fights.”
- “Hard mode has the speed at which enemies recover after attacks much faster, and I was forced to use some mechanics I hadn't even touched in normal mode.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's graphics feature a vibrant and interesting art style that appeals to some players, though it may not resonate with everyone. While the visuals and music are praised for their quality, the user interface is criticized for being cumbersome and detracting from the overall experience, particularly during menu navigation and fight restarts.
- “The characters and environments are vibrant with an interesting art style.”
- “The visuals and music are on point.”
- “The art style is kinda cool.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is criticized for poor optimization, with multiple users highlighting issues related to the Unity engine's performance. This has led to a subpar gaming experience, suggesting that the game's technical execution needs significant improvement.
- “Another unoptimized Unity engine enterprise”
- “Another unoptimized Unity engine enterprise”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by its ridiculous and hilarious dialogue, animations, and actions, which some players find offensive; however, this blend contributes a unique charm to the overall experience and the characters.
- “The dialogue, animations, and actions are at times ridiculous, hilarious, and sometimes flat-out offensive to some, but it gives a certain charm to the whole game and the characters.”