Bullet Beat

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Bullet Beat is a shoot'em up, where everything at the levels is in tune with the music, even shooting. You can also upload your track and enjoy the experimental generated levels! Keep the combo to get stronger!

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

75%

Audience ScoreBased on 20 reviews

music7 positive mentions

grinding2 negative mentions

Bullet Beat features a unique concept that combines bullet hell gameplay with music and beat mechanics, providing a fun experience for its price.
The game allows players to upload their own music files, which adds a level of customization and replay value.
The mouse controls are responsive and smooth, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.

The game suffers from a lack of polish, with issues such as spelling mistakes, unresponsive keyboard controls, and a confusing interface.
The difficulty can be inconsistent, often leading to frustrating gameplay experiences due to unclear mechanics and overwhelming enemy designs.
The campaign is extremely short and lacks depth, leaving players wanting more content and features.

music
35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
71%
9%
The music in "Bullet Beat" is a mixed bag; while the default dubstep soundtrack is decent and enhances the gameplay experience, the game's responsiveness to custom music is inconsistent, often leading to a lackluster experience if the beat is too regular. Players appreciate the unique concept of integrating music with bullet hell mechanics, but many feel that the gameplay can become repetitive and unengaging, particularly when using personal tracks. Overall, the ability to upload custom music is a highlight, but the execution may not meet all players' expectations.
- “Bulet Beat has a unique concept of combining bullet hell gameplay with music and beat mechanics.”
- “The soundtrack, especially the dubstep OST, is pretty decent.”
- “However, one of the main points of the game is that you can upload your own music from your PC and play generated levels based on the tempo of your music.”
- “The whole 'in tune with the music' doesn't really feel like it pans out, though, so if that's the major thing pulling you in, I think you should know it feels like little more than enemies pulsating.”
- “I tested this game’s custom music mode by using 'Can I Have a Word' by Capsule (which isn’t dubstep techno but should have been suitably frenetic), but the gameplay ended up being quite sedate and boring.”
- “Most tracks have only one enemy type (except bumpy squares) and some have no enemies at all because the game can easily go dozens of seconds at a time without spawning anything even though there's music playing.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
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38%
The gameplay in Bulet Beat is characterized by its unique blend of bullet hell mechanics and music synchronization, offering a captivating experience despite its simplicity. While the level design is praised, some players find the gameplay can become tedious, particularly when difficulty spikes and enemy placement complicates navigation. Overall, the game is engaging but could benefit from longer content and better balance in challenge.
- “The level design is fantastic and the gameplay, although simple, is captivating.”
- “Bullet Beat has a unique concept of combining bullet hell gameplay with music and beat mechanics.”
- “Great level design and basic yet engaging gameplay; I wish this was longer.”
- “I tested this game’s custom music mode by using 'Can I Have a Word' by Capsule (which isn’t dubstep techno but should have been suitably frenetic), but the gameplay ended up being quite sedate and boring.”
- “These enemies get in the way of the gameplay, making it very tedious to maneuver your ship around, especially when the game speeds up.”
- “Bullet Beat has a unique concept of combining bullet hell gameplay with music and beat mechanics, but it doesn't always translate into engaging gameplay.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics feature a commendable art style, but they can be distracting and visually irritating, particularly during the first level.
- “The graphics feature a stunning art style that enhances the overall experience.”
- “The visuals are incredibly detailed and immersive, drawing players into the game world.”
- “The graphics can also be extremely distracting and visually irritating at times (like during the entire first level).”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, as enemies obstruct gameplay and complicate navigation, particularly during faster-paced segments. While the game shows promise, its current state makes it challenging and frustrating to enjoy.
- “These enemies get in the way of the gameplay, making it very tedious to maneuver your ship around, especially when the game speeds up.”
- “This game has a lot of potential to be great, but in its current state, it is very tedious and difficult to play.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Bullet Beat offers mild replayability, primarily allowing players to enhance their experience by incorporating their own song files into the game.
- “Bullet Beat has some mild replay value if you want to play the game using different song files of your own.”