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Hinedere Beat

Hinedere’s retro-inspired presentation can’t be beat, but both the story and the gameplay could use some fine tuning. There is a unique experience to be found here, but the lack of focus and the awkward parkour will alienate a number of players.
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72%Game Brain Score
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94% User Score Based on 33 reviews
Critic Score 50%Based on 1 reviews

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Hinedere Beat is a single player platformer game. It was developed by Blaze Epic and was released on September 17, 2018. It received neutral reviews from critics and very positive reviews from players.

"Hinedere Beat" is a yuri-themed game that combines elements of a quasi-cinematic platformer and kinetic novel. It tells a love story of cynical themes through visual novel-style storytelling and features parkour-inspired platforming challenges with retro-styled pixel-art visuals. The game also features a lofi, jazzy hip-hop soundtrack and supports Xbox One and Xbox 360 Controllers.

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story5 positive mentions
atmosphere3 negative mentions
  • The game features enjoyable parkour gameplay that is both fun and engaging.
  • The yuri romance elements are charming and add a unique touch to the story.
  • The retro-inspired art style and jazzy music create a pleasant atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.
  • The story is convoluted and often hard to follow, with pretentious dialogue that can be off-putting.
  • Gameplay can become frustrating due to awkward jump mechanics and a steep difficulty curve in later levels.
  • The inclusion of adult content feels forced and may detract from the overall narrative experience.
  • story
    29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story of the game is described as surreal and convoluted, with a mix of engaging twists and pretentious dialogue that can detract from the experience. While some players appreciate the yuri themes and unique narrative style, many find the plot hard to follow and poorly established, leading to a lack of emotional stakes. Overall, the story has potential but suffers from inconsistencies and a need for better cohesion and character expression.

    • “Despite this, the story does have some interesting twists and turns, as well as some interesting meta-referential concepts brought up.”
    • “The one point four version of the game is extremely surreal; with strangely colored environments, comfortably unique music, satisfying and concise gameplay with an incredibly unique and quirky story.”
    • “The story is bad mostly due to poorly established stakes: [spoiler]I'm invading this company because they have a computer virus that they're using to infect spirits (which firstly doesn't make sense), but I don't know why or what that means to me or really to Ayumi (who I think is a spirit that could be infected maybe) and how the company plays into Fumiko's relationship with her or why Fumiko is Ayumi's choice to fight the company beyond their similarities and having feelings for each other[/spoiler].”
    • “The story is really hard to follow and feels very dry since the characters' sarcasm doesn't translate well to text.”
    • “But there's no real story or anything I can really take away from this, just a bunch of threads that go nowhere, and serve no purpose.”
  • music
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is frequently praised for its nostalgic and ambient qualities, with many reviewers highlighting its jazzy and lo-fi hip hop influences that enhance the overall experience. While some versions of the game offer different soundtracks, the music consistently complements the gameplay and art style, contributing to a unique and enjoyable atmosphere. Overall, the soundtrack is described as pleasant, well-executed, and a key factor in the game's appeal.

    • “The nostalgic gameplay, pixel art, and chill music are all very well-executed.”
    • “The music really stood out for me, reminded me of a lot of the Monogatari anime's jazzy monologues.”
    • “I dig the art, and the jazzy music is pleasant and not too repetitive.”
    • “The music isn't as interesting, the environments look more normal, and the story has been rationalized for the sake of being more comprehensive.”
    • “Selecting version 1.4 in the betas tab changes the game's story, color scheme, and soundtrack while also removing the sex scenes, so it really is the better version of the game.”
    • “The music works well as ambient music.”
  • gameplay
    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Gameplay reviews are mixed, with some players finding the jump mechanics frustrating and the overall experience occasionally buggy. However, many appreciate the engaging parkour elements and the charming yuri romance, which help to offset the challenges. The game's unique art style and music also contribute positively to the gameplay experience, despite some calls for refinement.

    • “Despite being short (and sweet!), I continuously come back to this game because of its art, music, solid gameplay, surreal story, and yuri.”
    • “The one point four version of the game is extremely surreal; with strangely colored environments, comfortably unique music, satisfying and concise gameplay with an incredibly unique and quirky story.”
    • “Just when I wanted some hot action, I get blocked with some frustrating jump mechanics. This game is so annoying to play; don't waste your time if you don't want to be disappointed. Thumbs down.”
    • “The gameplay starts off pretty chill and the parkour is strong, but the latter half of the game requires lots of twitch-fast decision making.”
    • “Hinedere’s retro-inspired presentation can’t be beat, but both the story and the gameplay could use some fine-tuning.”
  • graphics
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game feature a retro 8-bit aesthetic that is clean and uncluttered, making it easy for players to identify elements at a glance. While the artwork is relatively simple, it effectively complements the gameplay, with particular praise for the character portraits and +18 scenes. Some users noted minor graphical glitches, but these did not significantly impact the overall experience.

    • “A short and simple platformer with a stylish aesthetic.”
    • “Lo-fi hip hop soundtrack, anime, fun platforming challenges, game boy color pixel art aesthetics.”
    • “The graphics and artwork are relatively simple, but everything is clean, uncluttered, and easy to identify at a glance, which within the limited resolution and color palette is an absolute must.”
    • “It's so aesthetically different from the current version that I imagine the dev saw his game wasn't selling well and decided to make it about anime lesbians and lo-fi hip hop instead to boost sales.”
    • “Lo-fi hip hop soundtrack, anime, fun platforming challenges, Game Boy Color pixel art aesthetics.”
  • atmosphere
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users note that the newer versions of the game lack the surreal atmosphere that was a defining feature of version 1.4, leading to a less immersive experience.

    • “The newer versions of the game, however, are completely void of the surreal atmosphere that version 1.4 capitalized on so well.”
    • “The game's atmosphere feels flat and uninspired compared to earlier iterations.”
    • “I was expecting a rich, immersive environment, but instead, it felt lifeless and dull.”
  • stability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability has been criticized for being buggy and clumsy, even more so than similar titles like "hikikomori no chuunibyou," which detracts from the overall experience.

    • “Gameplay and art style reminiscent of the hikikomori no chuunibyou game, but somehow buggier and clumsier.”
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Hinedere Beat is a platformer game.

Hinedere Beat is available on PC and Windows.

Hinedere Beat was released on September 17, 2018.

Hinedere Beat was developed by Blaze Epic.

Hinedere Beat has received neutral reviews from players and neutral reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its graphics.

Hinedere Beat is a single player game.

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