biorhythm

About biorhythm

biorhythm is a single player action adventure game with a mystery theme. It was developed by brady soglin and was released on August 23, 2019. It received very positive reviews from players.

In Biorhythm, you play as lonely bacteria, lost in the human bloodstream. explore, fight, and uncover the mystery of your new home to the beat of the heart.

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Single-Player

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93%Audience ScoreBased on 28 reviews

story7 positive mentions

Unique and innovative gameplay mechanic based on moving in rhythm with the heartbeat, which creates an immersive and atmospheric experience.
Engaging and thought-provoking story exploring themes of identity, relationships, and survival, presented in a way that is impactful but not intrusive.
Art style and sound design are highly praised, featuring a grungy, biology-inspired aesthetic and a calming, rhythmic heartbeat soundtrack that enhances the mood.

Combat can be challenging and frustrating at times, with some bosses or enemies feeling overpowered and requiring quick reflexes and understanding of rhythm mechanics.
The game difficulty spikes and certain sections, such as small arenas with aggressive enemies, may feel unfair or annoying to some players.
The persistent heartbeat sound, while atmospheric, can be bothersome or irritating to some players over prolonged play sessions.

story
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The story of the game is thoughtfully crafted, exploring themes of identity, morality, and relationships through anthropomorphized bacteria within the human body. It strikes a balance between being compelling and unobtrusive, delivering a heartfelt and thought-provoking narrative that feels both original and engaging. Overall, it is praised for its uniqueness and emotional impact without overwhelming gameplay.
- “The story explores morals and relationships as well as the sense of self.”
- “The characters are bacteria, but still human – this is necessary for the story, which is heartfelt, relatable, and thought-provoking.”
- “A fun, short little game that tells an original and very human story without ever doing the easy thing and zooming out to the actual human you're inside of.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75% positive mentions, 25% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The gameplay features a unique rhythm-based mechanic tied to biorhythms, creating immersive and tense battles that demand quick decision-making and reaction. This innovative approach is well-executed, enhancing both the challenge and the narrative experience with engaging mechanics and atmospheric design.
- “The concept of biorhythm has given way to one really interesting and unique mechanic: you only move when the heart pumps and the blood around you moves, too.”
- “The battles were tense, required understanding of the mechanics, some sense for rhythm, and quick decision making as well as reaction speed (defense or attack?).”
- “It takes an imaginative and unique premise and executes on it with engaging gameplay, atmospheric music, and an expressive art style.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The game's music is widely praised for being atmospheric, pleasant, and engaging, complementing its unique premise and art style. Players find the soundtrack enjoyable and a significant positive aspect of the overall experience.
- “Fun indie game with excellent music!”
- “It takes an imaginative and unique premise and executes on it with engaging gameplay, atmospheric music, and an expressive art style.”
- “Surprisingly engaging story, interesting combat and a banging soundtrack.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The atmosphere is praised for its calming, immersive sound design and atmospheric music, which complement the game's unique premise and expressive art style, creating an engaging and distinctive experience.
- “The sound design is very atmospheric – I personally found it calming to hear the steady heartbeat while the bacteria moved.”
- “It takes an imaginative and unique premise and executes on it with engaging gameplay, atmospheric music, and an expressive art style.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The game features an expressive and unique art style with impressive graphics that complement its imaginative premise. The visuals, combined with atmospheric music, create an engaging and immersive experience.
- “Great game with amazing music, great art style, and graphics.”
- “It takes an imaginative and unique premise and executes it with engaging gameplay, atmospheric music, and an expressive art style.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The emotional aspect is highlighted by the uniquely humanized bacteria characters, creating a heartfelt and relatable narrative that effectively provokes thought.
- “The characters are bacteria, but still human – this is necessary for the story, which is heartfelt, relatable, and thought-provoking.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The game is praised for its strong replay value, encouraging players to return and enjoy it multiple times.
- “Definitely one with good replay value.”