Hinedere Beat
- September 17, 2018
- Blaze Epic
Get on Steam"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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Reviews
- The game features enjoyable parkour platforming mechanics that are smooth and engaging.
- The art style and music create a charming and cozy atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience.
- The yuri-centric story, while convoluted, has interesting twists and character development that keeps players invested.
- The dialogue is often pretentious and overly verbose, making it difficult to follow and enjoy.
- The story can be confusing and lacks clear stakes, leading to a disjointed narrative experience.
- Some adult scenes feel forced and detract from the overall story, making them seem unnecessary.
- story21 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The story of the game is described as surreal and quirky, featuring a yuri-centric narrative that blends action and dialogue in an uneven manner. While some players appreciate its interesting twists and unique concepts, many criticize it for being convoluted and poorly established, with stakes that feel unclear and a subplot that seems largely forgettable. The different versions of the game offer varying levels of coherence and content, with some players preferring the earlier version for its more straightforward storytelling.
“Despite being short (and sweet!), I continuously come back to this game because of its art, music, solid gameplay, surreal story, and yuri.”
“The story is convoluted, but it's nothing that mashing Z and X can't fix.”
“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: 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.”
“The story-with-a-story b-plot is almost entirely forgettable, and feels largely inserted as a means for the characters to go from point A to point B.”
“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.”
- music11 mentions
- 64 % positive mentions
- 9 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The music in the game is frequently praised for its nostalgic and jazzy qualities, enhancing the overall experience with a chill and unique vibe. Players appreciate the well-executed soundtrack, which complements the retro graphics and gameplay, while some versions of the game offer different musical experiences that impact the overall atmosphere. Overall, the music stands out as a significant and enjoyable aspect of the game, contributing to its 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.”
“Despite being short, I continuously come back to this game because of its art, music, solid gameplay, surreal story, and yuri.”
- graphics7 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The graphics are characterized by a retro aesthetic with simple, clean artwork that enhances clarity within a limited resolution and color palette. While the visuals are straightforward, they effectively complement the gameplay, which features a stylish design reminiscent of classic platformers. However, some users noted that the game's aesthetic shift towards anime and lo-fi hip hop may have been a strategic move to attract a broader audience.
“A short and simple platformer with a stylish aesthetic.”
“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.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by fun parkour mechanics and a unique blend of art and music, creating an engaging experience despite some bugs and frustrations in harder sections. While the gameplay is generally solid and enjoyable, it is complemented by a quirky story and a charming yuri romance that resonates with players. Overall, the combination of these elements keeps players returning to the game.
“Despite being short (and sweet!), I continuously come back to this game because of its art, music, solid gameplay, surreal story, and yuri.”
“The parkour gameplay was fun.”
“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.”
“Slightly frustrating gameplay at the harder parts, but the extremely adorable yuri romance more than makes up for it.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviewers 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 hoping for an immersive experience, but the atmosphere is lacking and fails to draw me in.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
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.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
“I experienced constant lag and glitches that ruined the overall experience.”
