Blazing Beaks

84%
Game Brain Score Based on 611 reviews
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  • music
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"Blazing Beaks" is a frantic, twin-stick shooter game featuring vibrant pixel art. Fight off hordes of mutated creatures and bosses in various game modes, or challenge friends in local multiplayer. Unique weapon system with random variations adds an extra layer of chaos and replayability. Conquer procedurally generated levels and strive to unlock numerous game modifiers.

  • Nintendo Switch
  • PC
  • Play​station 4
  • Steam Deck
  • Windows
  • Xbox One
  • Play​Station
  • Xbox
Genres & TagsPlay Modes

Reviews

84%
Audience ScoreBased on 611 reviews
gameplay38 positive mentions
grinding7 negative mentions
  • Clever risk/reward mechanics with the artifact system that adds depth to gameplay.
  • Cute graphics and engaging art style that enhances the overall experience.
  • High replayability due to different characters and play styles, making each run feel unique.
  • Unbalanced difficulty, with many runs feeling frustrating due to high damage from enemies and low health for characters.
  • Limited content, with only a few bosses and repetitive gameplay that can become stale quickly.
  • Randomness in shop appearances and item drops can lead to runs feeling unfair and reliant on luck rather than skill.
  • gameplay95 mentions

    The gameplay of "Blazing Beaks" is characterized by its unique risk/reward mechanics, where players collect negative artifacts to trade for positive upgrades, creating an engaging and addictive loop. While the game features solid movement and charming graphics, some players find the combat and boss mechanics lacking, leading to a mixed reception regarding its overall fun factor and replayability. Despite its challenges and occasional frustrations, many appreciate the innovative gameplay elements and the potential for enjoyable experiences, especially for fans of the roguelike genre.

    • “Blazing Beaks is a great option for players who love the roguelike genre with its addictive gameplay and diverse characters.”
    • “The gameplay is hard, challenging, but most of all it's fun!”
    • “Very fun twin stick shooter with an interesting risk/reward system that allows for engaging gameplay.”
    • “Blazing Beaks is not an awful game, but even with some of its interesting game mechanics, the poor execution has resulted in a somewhat lackluster game.”
    • “The bosses are extremely uninteresting, and barely pose any real challenge once you learn their simple mechanics.”
    • “The combat, arguably the key aspect of the gameplay, is severely lacking in multiple respects.”
  • graphics48 mentions

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming pixel art style, which effectively complements the overall atmosphere and gameplay experience. Many reviewers highlight the visuals as stunning and cute, with clean sprite work and appealing character designs, although some note that the graphics alone cannot compensate for gameplay imbalances. Overall, the art style is a significant draw for players, contributing to the game's enjoyable aesthetic and sound design.

    • “The game's pixel art style and soundtrack perfectly reflect the atmosphere.”
    • “Not only is the art style easy on the eyes, it is also stunning.”
    • “A joy to play - the sound design is amazing, the visuals are gorgeous and the limitless possibilities for each run just bring me back every time.”
    • “While the aesthetics and the vibes of the game are pretty neat, the game itself is unbalanced and frustrating.”
    • “It must take a lot of something to charge nearly eighteen dollars for this when Enter the Gungeon is fifteen dollars and has triple the amount of floors, items, enemies, bosses with higher quality graphics in general.”
    • “The pixel graphics remind me of the Game Boy Advance graphics.”
  • music19 mentions

    The music in the game has received a mixed but generally positive reception, with many players appreciating its groovy and funky elements that complement the pixel art style and overall atmosphere. While some users found the soundtrack to be merely adequate, others described it as enjoyable and a highlight of the experience, contributing to the game's fun and engaging nature. Overall, the music is seen as a strong aspect that enhances the gameplay.

    • “The game's pixel art style and soundtrack perfectly reflect the atmosphere.”
    • “So far very fun, great music also :)”
    • “Stage design and enemy design is very nice, not to mention the soundtrack is quite a banger.”
    • “As far as the music goes, I didn't quite like it but still enjoyed it.”
    • “The soundtrack is fine enough, some of the artifacts I don't believe are properly balanced, and I still have no idea how to loop when it apparently seems to be a big deal.”
    • “Music is fine.”
  • story16 mentions

    The game's story aspect is generally viewed as lacking depth, with many reviewers noting the absence of engaging characters and a compelling narrative. While the game offers a fun experience, particularly in local co-op modes, it disappoints those seeking a richer story, especially since the story mode is limited to two players. Overall, it serves as a light, enjoyable option for casual play rather than a narrative-driven experience.

    • “Great game, lots of replayability, and the story mode is perfect.”
    • “Blazing Beaks is a solid roguelite that supports local co-op story and arena-based local multiplayer modes!”
    • “If you are buying it, like me, for just the story mode, single player, then it squeaks by as a good deal.”
    • “It's fun, but there's no story or characters with any personality.”
    • “Storywise the game does not offer much.”
    • “Story mode but not much story in it.”
  • replayability12 mentions

    Overall, the game is praised for its high replayability, largely due to the variety of characters and their unique abilities, which encourage diverse gameplay experiences. While many players find the game offers substantial replay value, some express concerns about a lack of content that could enhance this aspect, particularly in comparison to other roguelike titles.

    • “Great game with lots of replayability.”
    • “The unique abilities of different characters increase the replayability of the game.”
    • “If you enjoy games like Isaac and Nuclear Throne, you already know what you want to get from them: almost endless replayability from diverse and unexpected character builds.”
    • “But in a roguelike/roguelite, what you look at is the gameplay and the replayability.”
    • “I love the art style and the gameplay is fun, albeit basic and simple, but my biggest issue comes from how little content and replayability it has for a roguelike.”
    • “Only thing I'd change is to add more playable characters.”
  • humor12 mentions

    The game is widely praised for its humor, featuring funny characters and amusing gameplay elements that enhance the overall experience. Players enjoy the comedic interactions, particularly in local multiplayer settings, where they can playfully sabotage each other. The charming art style and whimsical design contribute to the game's lighthearted tone, making it a delightful and entertaining experience.

    • “You can really mess around with the risk versus reward part of the game and really screw over your friends, which is hilarious.”
    • “Speaking of that, the game is wonderfully rendered, with detailed pixel art that never lacks fluidity and a humor about itself, and the designs of all the little characters are so special.”
    • “Those little things matter, and everywhere you go within Blazing Beaks there are endearing and funny ornaments.”
  • grinding7 mentions

    Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, with many noting that while the initial gameplay can be enjoyable, it quickly becomes repetitive and aggravating. The need to slog through less rewarding elements to obtain better power-ups detracts from the overall experience, leading to a sense of monotony, especially during boss battles. Despite some appreciation for the game's replayability and character variety, the grinding often overshadows these positives.

    • “Getting good power-ups requires slogging through bad ones, exacerbating how already slow and tedious the run-and-gun gameplay is.”
    • “Good, very fun the first few tries but gets old, annoying, aggravating, and tedious after a few runs.”
    • “I admire some of the game’s accomplishments, and have found my few interactions with the dev to be pleasant, but I honestly felt this game was more tedious than fun.”
  • atmosphere5 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is characterized by its appealing pixel art style and soundtrack, which together create a quirky and engaging environment. While some players find the atmosphere average, others appreciate its unique aesthetics and inspiration from other titles, contributing to a distinctive experience. Overall, the atmosphere is a notable aspect that enhances the gameplay.

    • “The game's pixel art style and soundtrack perfectly reflect the atmosphere.”
    • “All in all, a quirky atmosphere keeps you going.”
    • “The aesthetics and atmosphere are interesting.”
    • “The atmosphere is average, although the pixel artwork is pretty.”
    • “Overall, the atmosphere is quirky but doesn't quite hold my interest.”
    • “The stylish roguelite has its own atmosphere inspired by Enter the Gungeon and Nuclear Throne, neither of which I particularly enjoy.”
  • character development4 mentions

    Character development in the game is highlighted by its charming and adorable character designs, featuring a variety of cute animals like ducks and platypuses, complemented by outstanding pixel art and energetic animations. However, some reviewers feel that the character designs resemble a simplistic, beginner's approach, lacking depth and sophistication. Overall, while the art style is praised, opinions on the complexity of character development are mixed.

    • “Especially the character designs, from the duck to the platypus, all the playable characters are awfully cute.”
    • “Outstanding pixel art, energetic animations, adorable character designs, and colorful environments.”
    • “The best part of this game is, without a doubt, the art style and character designs.”
    • “It mostly resembles a beginner's attempt at the art style mixed with Gungeon's overly simple and trying-too-hard-to-be-charming character design.”
  • stability3 mentions

    Overall, the game demonstrates strong stability with no reported glitches or bugs. However, players have noted that while there is a variety of active items, many feel underwhelming, with only a couple standing out as particularly useful.

    • “The game runs smoothly without any crashes.”
    • “I appreciate the consistent performance throughout my playtime.”
    • “No glitches or bugs to speak of.”
    • “There are a variety of active items in the game, and they drop completely randomly from bosses/chests, but most of them are downright useless in my experience, and two stand out as vastly superior to the rest, one granting the player 3 seconds of invulnerability while the other freezes all enemies in the room for several seconds.”
    • “I'd appreciate some more shot modifiers (like how the ice gun freezes enemies, but as an item that can be applied to other guns).”
  • optimization1 mentions

    The game features innovative ideas, but players report significant optimization issues, as it struggles to run smoothly even on capable hardware like the Alienware Alpha 2, leading to noticeable lag.

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Critic Reviews

78% average critic score

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Play time

9hMedian play time
82hAverage play time
7-65hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 6 analyzed playthroughs

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