I Am Your Beast
- September 10, 2024
- Strange Scaffold
- 4h median play time
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PC
Steam Deck
Windows
Reviews
- Fast-paced and fluid gameplay that makes players feel like a badass.
- Impressive voice acting and engaging story that adds depth to the gameplay.
- High replayability with S-rank challenges and bonus objectives that encourage mastery of levels.
- The game is relatively short, taking only about 2-3 hours to complete the main story.
- Progression is sometimes locked behind performance requirements, which can be frustrating.
- Some players may find the enemy AI lacking and the level design occasionally janky.
- story531 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 59 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The story in "I Am Your Beast" is generally well-received, characterized as engaging and enhanced by excellent voice acting, though it is noted to be relatively short, typically taking around 2 to 3 hours to complete. Players appreciate the blend of humor and emotional depth, with a narrative that complements the fast-paced gameplay, although some express a desire for more content and depth in the story. The requirement to achieve certain ranks to progress can feel like padding, but the overall presentation and character development keep players invested.
“The voice acting in this game is immaculate, the story itself is great and has nice thriller elements to it, and the gameplay feels smooth and responsive.”
“The story, characters, and voice acting are amazing.”
“The story is satisfying, voice acting is, just like Strange Scaffold's 'El Paso, Elsewhere,' superb, and the gameplay will have you coming back again and again to beat your times and take on the title's additional challenges.”
“The story is short and simple, but it does the job very well.”
“The story is nothing groundbreaking but the delivery, the voice acting and the character are awesome.”
“The only real complaints is that the story is somewhat shallow and the game's overall length is on the shorter side.”
- music286 mentions
- 53 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 1 % negative mentions
The music in "I Am Your Beast" has received widespread acclaim, with many reviewers praising its energetic and engaging soundtrack that perfectly complements the fast-paced gameplay. The dynamic nature of the music, which shifts between calm and intense during gameplay, enhances the overall experience, making players feel immersed and pumped. Overall, the soundtrack is described as a standout feature, with many calling it a "banger" and expressing eagerness for its release on streaming platforms.
“The music is a mix of heart-pumping electronic music and calming country tones in-between.”
“The soundtrack is hard to describe, but it accompanies not only the combat levels, but also the hard-hitting intermissions.”
“The music carries the flow of the combat in a way similar to that of Severed Steel and Neon White, and each song fits the feel of the situation perfectly.”
“The only negative I have for the game is the music overlapping the voices during cutscenes.”
“The soundtrack I have mixed feelings on as while some tracks are great, others get very tiring with blaring music constantly assaulting your ears whenever you're replaying a level for that high rating, which resulted in me muting the music for some levels.”
“The music is loud, the drums are fast, and murder is easy.”
- gameplay274 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 39 % neutral mentions
- 1 % negative mentions
The gameplay in "I Am Your Beast" is widely praised for its fast-paced, fluid mechanics and satisfying combat, drawing comparisons to titles like "Hotline Miami" and "Neon White." Players appreciate the engaging gameplay loop that encourages speedrunning and mastery of levels, complemented by a strong soundtrack and excellent voice acting. While the campaign is relatively short, the replayability and challenge of achieving higher scores keep players invested, though some note a desire for more mission variety and depth in the story.
“The gameplay is incredibly tight, feels like Hotline Miami in first-person but in a way that makes sense.”
“The gameplay flows so well, the story is cool, the voice acting is outrageously good, the music is fantastic... it's all so well crafted and so badass.”
“The gameplay loop is simple to understand, but hard to master.”
“Even outside the gameplay, the story suffers because there's not enough time to formulate any questions about the plot or establish much of a relationship with the characters.”
“Stealth mechanic is never explained but is required for bonus objectives.”
“It's unlike Neon White in that it sadly doesn't have a big box of game mechanics to keep you entertained and instead it gets samey fast.”
- graphics63 mentions
- 48 % positive mentions
- 48 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are widely praised for their unique comic book-like art style, which enhances the overall atmosphere and gameplay experience. Reviewers note that the visuals are clean, readable, and well-executed, allowing for smooth gameplay even at high speeds. While some mention the graphics are simple, they contribute positively to the game's aesthetic and performance, making it visually appealing and enjoyable.
“The comic book-like art style fits the vibes of the game very well.”
“Graphically, the game is very stylized; the setting is realistic in that it is about a rogue black-ops soldier, but the violence is very cartoony and the art design is excellent. It’s a great art style because it is pleasant to look at and lets you tell at a glance what you are looking at in the heat of combat.”
“The graphics are gorgeous, crisp, and easy to look at.”
“Also maybe some simple graphics options, the game runs well but my 970m laptop can't keep a stable 60, even in 720.”
“The graphics are fine.”
“That said, if El Paso, Elsewhere had the exact same gameplay and none of the story or aesthetics, I wouldn't have thought twice about it.”
- replayability52 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its high replayability, driven by various challenges, time trials, and the pursuit of higher ranks across its short but engaging levels. Players appreciate the unique approaches to each level, the addictive nature of score hunting, and the additional challenge modes that enhance the overall experience. Despite its brevity, the game offers ample opportunities for players to refine their skills and explore different strategies, making it a worthwhile investment for those seeking replay value.
“This game is a whole vibe, very much recommend for the atmosphere as well as the different approach you can take to each level being unique enough for replayability.”
“The meat of the game is its replayability for refining efficient battle plans between 25 story missions and 15 additional unique challenge levels which almost beg for you to knock the dominoes of action set pieces down again this time tighter.”
“Easiest recommend of my life, amazing gameplay, great story, incredible replayability, you should get this game.”
“I won't say the game is necessarily 'highly' replayable, but it's certainly got some value in mastering levels.”
“It's short but replayable.”
“I finished the story in around 2.5 hours, it's a 'short' game but it's basically built for replayability.”
- humor27 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised for its wit and light-heartedness, featuring memorable and genuinely funny dialogue that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the clever writing, dry humor, and comedic interactions with enemies, which contribute to a positive and engaging tone throughout the gameplay. Many reviews highlight the game's ability to blend humor with meaningful storytelling, making it a standout in character writing and comedic delivery compared to other titles.
“The game was fun to play, felt as long as it needed to be for the story, and has a good sense of humor about it.”
“The inter-mission exchanges provide a compelling drama in very few lines, and the enemy barks and pre-mission chatter are hilarious.”
“The humor is witty and light-hearted.”
- optimization24 mentions
- 46 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The game is highly praised for its optimization, running smoothly even on older hardware, and maintaining a small file size of under 3 GB. Players appreciate the balance between performance requirements for story progression and the forgiving nature of the gameplay, allowing for enjoyable experiences regardless of skill level. Overall, it is described as a polished and well-executed title with excellent technical performance and stability.
“Also, gotta commend them for getting this to be less than 3 GB; even simple games like this are around 20 GB and a huge storage sink for absolutely no reason other than they didn't feel like being conscious of that. I appreciate it, also very well optimized for all other broke people who wish to play the game.”
“It has a time attack system that brings you the routing optimization puzzles that speed runners love, but is just a super smooth shooter even if you ignore the time trial aspects.”
“Every level is a little rush of joy; the gameplay is so smooth and delightful, and I get to satisfy my inner perfectionist by honing my performance until I reach the highest rank.”
“The only semi-negative thing I have to note as someone who’s bad at FPS games is that story progression is locked behind performance in the levels (e.g. you need an A-rank in at least 3 levels to proceed) but the game is forgiving enough that achieving it was not too hard.”
“Kills are scored, missions are timed, and performance has a skill rating.”
“It has a time attack system that brings you the routing optimization puzzles that speed runners love but is just a super smooth shooter even if you ignore the time trial aspects.”
- emotional15 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its heartfelt narrative and relatable protagonist, which resonate deeply with players, especially during challenging personal times. The combination of engaging voice acting, a touching soundtrack, and a unique blend of themes—such as love amidst chaos—creates a powerful emotional experience that leaves players feeling connected to the story and characters. Many reviewers noted that the game effectively balances action with emotional depth, resulting in a memorable and impactful journey.
“That intro and first couple of levels were exactly what I needed from a psychological, nay, an emotional perspective at this brief juncture in my personal life.”
“Story-wise, the narrative is simplistic but incredibly heartfelt.”
“The voice acting is sublime, the simple yet touching nature of the story, and the themes make this a must-play for anybody who is craving a financially accessible and unique experience just oozing style and panache.”
- stability6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's stability is generally praised, with smooth performance on platforms like the Steam Deck and minimal bugs reported. However, some users noted performance drops when using the clip-saving function and experienced intentional movement stutters that may not appeal to everyone. Frame freezes during kills are seen as a stylistic choice that enhances gameplay rather than detracting from it.
“The game runs great, though the clip saving function does decrease performance a lot, so it's probably better to use your GPU software for that.”
“Runs great on Steam Deck, but feels better (and much easier) with mouse and keyboard.”
“It has some weird movement stutters and glitches (which are intended) that I don't vibe with.”
“Little things like frame freezes when you land kills, over-the-top aiming animations, etc. - all conveying information well while feeling badass.”
“I didn't notice any bugs or glitches in the game, besides maybe one with AI spawning.”
- atmosphere5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its cool vibe, exceptional level design, and immersive elements, including captivating graphics and music. Reviewers highlight the unique approaches to each level, enhancing replayability and emotional engagement, making it a standout feature of the overall experience.
“The level design and atmosphere is great.”
“Amazing music and atmosphere, and really gets you into a flow state.”
“The story, the graphics, the gameplay, the atmosphere, the emotions.”
“This game is a whole vibe, very much recommend for the atmosphere as well as the different approach you can take to each level being unique enough for replayability.”
- grinding5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while initial levels are enjoyable and engaging, the later objectives become tedious and can detract from the overall enjoyment. The game offers a short main story, with much of the playtime spent on grinding for S ranks and challenge missions, appealing primarily to those who enjoy time trial mechanics. However, those averse to grinding may feel the game lacks depth.
“At first, I was replaying the early levels for S rank and objectives, and it wasn’t bad since the levels were generally smaller plus the game was in the honeymoon phase. But the farther I got into it, I found these objectives super tedious, and in order for myself to continue, I just ignored them all, completed the game, and moved on to something new.”
“I like the voice acting and the gameplay is pretty fun, but then I hit a point where I had to complete 7 side objectives to progress, and they're all fiddly and tedious things I don't want to grind, so I guess that's the end of my adventure.”
“The main story is pretty short at only around 2 hours, but you'll get most of your time out of grinding S ranks and challenge missions.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The monetization model of the game is praised for its absence of microtransactions, indicating a player-friendly approach that avoids additional costs beyond the initial purchase.
“There are no microtransactions, which makes the experience much more enjoyable.”
“I appreciate that the game doesn't rely on microtransactions to progress.”
“The absence of microtransactions allows for a fair and balanced gameplay experience.”
