Black Beacon Hill
- November 16, 2023
- Nowaki
Get on Steam"Black Beacon Hill" is a top-down bullet hell shooter with a unique twist: players can only control the aim of their pre-scripted attacks and movements. Set in a world where the ruling high chamber faces domestic and foreign challenges, the game features original soundtracks for each stage and promises a thrilling shooter experience with its innovative mechanic.
Reviews
- The game features a unique and engaging gameplay concept that combines rhythm mechanics with fun combat, making it feel epic and satisfying.
- The story is well-written and captivating, with interesting characters that draw players in and keep them invested.
- The soundtrack is highly praised, enhancing the overall experience and contributing to the game's appeal.
- The game has a steep difficulty spike, which may be challenging for some players, and could benefit from additional difficulty options.
- Readability during gameplay can be difficult due to cluttered visuals, making it hard to track projectiles and character actions.
- There are limited settings options, and some players feel the main story is relatively short, leaving them wanting more content.
- story22 mentions
- 32 % positive mentions
- 55 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The game's story is praised for its engaging characters and unique narrative, with many players finding themselves invested in both the main plot and its intriguing side stories. While the main story is considered somewhat short, the overall writing and gameplay are described as exciting and well-executed, enhancing the player's experience. Additionally, the soundtrack complements the story well, although some players wish for more interconnectedness between the main and side narratives in future installments.
“The characters are amazing, and I kind of got invested in the story; I like it a lot.”
“But it's worth it for the unique gameplay and great story.”
“Black Beacon Hill is fun; the gameplay is just like Rim Ward Basilisk, and its new characters and a story set on new ground yet still with the looming threat of Hellion, along with a side story featuring the Rim Ward cast, is well worth it.”
“Main story is kind of short.”
“My only note is: in future arcs, maybe side stories should intertwine with the main story more.”
“Compared to the side story missions which were made before this game for Rimward Basilisk's levels, the main missions tend to be a bit easier to react to, especially with the addition of the names below the characters, making it easier to track individuals when you're getting attacked by multiple characters.”
- gameplay10 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 10 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its heavily scripted sequences that are synchronized with music, creating an epic experience, though it can be challenging to read at times. Players appreciate the unique and satisfying gameplay mechanics, which are complemented by a well-written story and impressive graphics. Despite some rough edges in settings and readability, the overall presentation and engaging gameplay make it a standout experience.
“And when you think you finished, there's a sidestory, which is even more crazy than the main one in both writing and gameplay.”
“Very satisfying gameplay, and the graphics are perfect.”
“The gameplay itself is heavily scripted, but because all of the scripted parts are synced to music, it feels epic.”
“A bit rough in terms of settings options, and readability in gameplay can be hard to parse sometimes.”
“Ace Combat if the gameplay was as crazy as the story.”
- music8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its epic synchronization with gameplay, enhancing the overall experience despite the simplicity of the story. Many players find the soundtrack to be a significant draw, contributing to their enjoyment and motivation to continue playing, although there is disappointment over the lack of availability for the songs separately. Overall, the combination of a compelling soundtrack and engaging gameplay elements makes the music a standout feature.
“The gameplay itself is heavily scripted, but because all of the scripted parts are synced to music, it feels epic.”
“I'm honestly not great at these kinds of games, but the story, soundtrack, and interesting gameplay concept were more than enough for me to see it through despite the challenge.”
“I really like the soundtrack; I would say that it was the main draw for me.”
“But the story for how simple it is is something I love, along with the soundtrack in general; an absolute shame it isn't possible to get ahold of the songs separately, but it happens.”
“Part of that was the music and all the projectiles and effects, and part of that was because, at that point, I was still confused about the fact that this game only uses a mouse.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised as perfect, contributing to a satisfying gameplay experience; however, some users note that the visuals can become cluttered, making it difficult to understand damage indicators, especially in the fast-paced environment.
“Very satisfying gameplay, and the graphics are perfect.”
“The graphics are outdated and lack the detail expected from modern games.”
“The visual effects are overly cluttered, making it hard to focus on the gameplay.”
“The art style feels inconsistent and doesn't match the overall theme of the game.”
