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I Am Your Beast

I Am Your Beast wastes no time in establishing your character, Harding, as a John Wick-style badass, and keeps you there for the whole game.
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88%Game Brain Score
story, music
grinding, stability
98% User Score Based on 3,878 reviews
Critic Score 78%Based on 11 reviews

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I Am Your Beast is a single player tactical shooter game. It was developed by Strange Scaffold and was released on September 10, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

"I Am Your Beast" is a single-player shooter game with an interesting plot, featuring secret agent Alphonse Harding in a covert revenge thriller against the military-industrial complex. The game boasts good mechanics, spectacular music, and a fully voiced story campaign with 20+ levels in a comic book-inspired art style. As you sneak, climb, and shoot your way through the North American wilderness, use enemy equipment against them and complete chase side objectives for the fastest times.

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98%
Audience ScoreBased on 3,878 reviews
story662 positive mentions
grinding28 negative mentions
  • Fast-paced, adrenaline-fueled gameplay that makes you feel like a badass.
  • Engaging story with excellent voice acting and a unique presentation style.
  • High replayability with challenges and S-rank objectives that encourage mastery of levels.
  • Short main campaign that can be completed in under 3 hours, which may not justify the price for some players.
  • Some levels require completing specific bonus objectives to progress, which can feel tedious.
  • Occasional issues with enemy AI and level design that can disrupt the flow of gameplay.
  • story
    1,538 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story of "I Am Your Beast" is a concise yet engaging narrative that explores themes of self-image, relationships, and personal growth, delivered through well-voiced dialogue and minimalistic cutscenes. While the main campaign can be completed in about 2-3 hours, players appreciate the depth and humor woven into the character interactions, making it a compelling experience despite its brevity. The game also features additional challenges and side missions that enhance replayability, although some players find the requirement to achieve certain ranks to progress in the story somewhat frustrating.

    • “The story is short but hits hard.”
    • “The voice acting and story are top-notch, making every mission feel immersive.”
    • “The story is simple but effective, and the voice acting is fantastic.”
    • “The story is short and only told through voiced slideshows, but it says a lot without needing a ton of words to do it.”
    • “The only downside for me are the scored arena missions.”
    • “The story is pretty minimal but it's there and it's fairly interesting, but the action boy let me tell you, the action is lovely, well paced, well detailed, and in all i just love it, the challenge, and bonuses to each level are fairly engaging, because of that i plan to spend even more time with this game.”
  • music
    847 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in "I Am Your Beast" has received widespread acclaim, with many players praising its energetic and adrenaline-pumping soundtrack that perfectly complements the fast-paced gameplay. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack's ability to enhance the gaming experience, making combat feel more exhilarating and immersive, while some tracks are noted as standout favorites. Overall, the music is considered a major highlight of the game, contributing significantly to its appeal and replayability.

    • “You could play it for the soundtrack alone.”
    • “The soundtrack perfectly complements the speed and frantic action of the game.”
    • “The music is so good that it makes you feel like a badass while chaining together kills.”
    • “Only pet peeve I have is the music, which I find does not fit the tone.”
    • “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.”
    • “For the love of God, turn your music slider down on level 26, it's real bad.”
  • gameplay
    782 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of "I Am Your Beast" is widely praised for its fast-paced, fluid mechanics that blend elements of speedrunning and action, reminiscent of titles like "Hotline Miami" and "Neon White." Players appreciate the satisfying combat, responsive controls, and the engaging challenge of mastering levels for better scores, all complemented by a dynamic soundtrack and strong voice acting. While some critiques mention a lack of depth in mechanics and occasional control issues, the overall consensus highlights the game's addictive nature and enjoyable gameplay loop.

    • “The gameplay itself is simple but works perfectly fine; it definitely gave me vibes of Hotline Miami, My Friend Pedro, and Ultrakill, but it still has enough of its own identity to stand alone, unbothered by comparisons.”
    • “The gameplay was super fun; nothing feels better than mastering a level you struggled for hours on.”
    • “The gameplay is fast and chaotic, and while it took a few levels to get a grasp on hitting the right keys for actions, by the end you reach a flow state where you do things without even thinking about.”
    • “I really want this game to be good, but it's too overpriced and lacks mechanics to play with, such as guns!”
    • “The controls notably sometimes just don't keep up with the pace of the gameplay, which really rears its head in the last 4 challenges in challenge mode, as they are very fast-paced, and sometimes you press the RPG button or something, and nothing happens, because the game loop can't register it, or there is input buffering.”
    • “The gameplay loop is simple to understand, but hard to master.”
  • graphics
    190 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of "I Am Your Beast" have received mixed feedback, with many praising its unique and stylish art style reminiscent of comic books, which enhances the overall gameplay experience. While some users noted performance issues and a lack of realism, the visuals are generally described as clear, engaging, and well-suited to the fast-paced action, contributing to the game's immersive atmosphere. Overall, the art direction is highlighted as a strong point, effectively complementing the game's narrative and mechanics.

    • “The gameplay feels great, the soundtrack gets the blood pumping, the story is surprisingly gripping with really great voice acting, and the art style is in an amazing cell-shaded, comic book style.”
    • “The graphics styling and story are fantastic.”
    • “The visuals are striking, the combat is fluid, the music is banging, the characters are so enjoyable, and it hits that part of the brain that constantly wants to do even better than last time.”
    • “Graphics are nothing to write home about, but those are clearly not the focus of the game.”
    • “Just a set of challenges with cheap visuals.”
    • “On the technical side, there's also a major stutter that sometimes happens when either starting the action or killing several enemies at once, which makes little sense for a game that (while stylish) looks graphically like a Nintendo 64 game and requires buttery smooth performance to do your best.”
  • replayability
    126 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is praised for its high replayability, with many players enjoying the short, fast-paced levels that encourage repeated playthroughs to achieve better scores and complete optional challenges. Despite its brief campaign length, the inclusion of ranking systems and additional content significantly enhances the replay value, making it appealing for those who enjoy mastering gameplay mechanics and pursuing high scores. Overall, players find the game addictive and rewarding, with a strong emphasis on replayability through its engaging gameplay and challenges.

    • “Infinitely replayable, infinitely fun.”
    • “There is plenty of replayability in this game through careful iteration of each of the levels, trying to get a better score than last time.”
    • “The gameplay is stellar, even if simply beating levels is easy, most of the enjoyment will come from the replayability.”
    • “By far the biggest negative for me is the lack of meaningful, long-term content to enhance replayability.”
    • “A ranking system for each mission keeps you wanting to improve; completing a level multiple times will grant you more goals to chase, although that avenue of replayability runs dry quickly.”
    • “It's short but replayable.”
  • humor
    90 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is widely praised for its clever and engaging writing, featuring snarky dialogue and entertaining interactions that enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the balance of light-hearted moments amidst serious themes, with many finding the enemy banter and character exchanges particularly hilarious. Overall, the game's humor is described as witty, sharp, and a significant contributor to its charm and replayability.

    • “The storytelling in it is also great, managing to mix serious elements of a man who does not want to go back to his old life with light bits of snarky humor.”
    • “Listening to therapy sessions of your enemies is funny.”
    • “The humor is witty and light-hearted.”
    • “If you're the kind of person who leaves unfunny YouTube comments, asks 'Why is [x topic] trending on Twitter?', or finds yourself otherwise inclined to activities that do not involve running fast or dude-shooting, I would highly encourage you not to play this game.”
    • “The humor in this game falls flat, relying on tired clichés and predictable punchlines that fail to elicit any genuine laughter.”
    • “I expected clever jokes and witty dialogue, but instead, I was met with cringeworthy attempts at humor that left me more confused than amused.”
  • optimization
    49 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's optimization is generally praised, with many players reporting smooth performance even on lower-end PCs, and no significant frame drops during gameplay. However, some users experienced occasional stutters and performance issues, particularly during intense action sequences or when using certain features like clip saving. Despite these minor drawbacks, the game is considered well-optimized for its style and gameplay, providing a satisfying experience across various hardware configurations.

    • “This game is also really well optimized, and runs beautifully on lower-end PCs.”
    • “The game never forces you to play at peak performance; it's a satisfying experience.”
    • “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.”
    • “Maybe it's not optimized for 4K; maybe my computer just hates it. I don't know, it's the only game I've encountered this problem with so far.”
    • “The optimization could've been better.”
    • “Also, another thing I found a little annoying is that quite a few things cancel your sprint, which is one of the reasons aiming is useless and hurts your performance overall.”
  • emotional
    38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game delivers a surprisingly emotional experience, blending heartfelt storytelling with immersive voice acting that enhances the player's connection to the characters. Despite its short playtime, the narrative packs a significant emotional punch, often evoking feelings of relief, happiness, and even sadness, particularly through its unique juxtaposition of violence and wholesome themes. Players appreciate the emotional depth and engaging character dynamics, making it a standout title for those who enjoy story-driven games.

    • “The story is the cherry on top, with incredible voice acting - I would pay to have the voice actor for Harding read me an audiobook - and surprisingly wholesome considering we're playing as what boils down to a one-man death squad.”
    • “Despite the short playtime (I finished the main story in about an hour), the narrative packs a surprising emotional punch, all delivered through immersive voiceover and evocative text.”
    • “The music perfectly complements the game's atmosphere, enhancing the emotional impact of key moments.”
  • grinding
    29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviews highlight a mixed experience with grinding in the game. While some players find the process of improving times and achieving S-ranks engaging and rewarding, others feel that certain levels and challenges become tedious and repetitive, detracting from the overall enjoyment. The game's fast-paced nature and potential for speedrunning are praised, but the grind can feel restrictive and frustrating, particularly in specific mission types.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “Some of the mission challenges get more tedious than they do fun and frequently limit your flexibility, which is what makes the game enjoyable.”
    • “It gets a little grindy trying to work your time down by a few seconds and can make you feel sort of locked to a specific way of doing the level, like you must hit objectives in a certain order, kill certain enemies a certain way, and you get locked to that pattern and it gets repetitive.”
    • “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.”
  • atmosphere
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its high adrenaline energy, captivating music, and unique graphics, which together create an immersive experience. Players appreciate the fluid voice acting and engaging level design that enhance emotional moments and encourage replayability. Overall, the atmosphere significantly elevates the gameplay and storytelling, making it a standout feature of the game.

    • “The music and art and atmosphere take this game to the next level.”
    • “The unique graphics and atmospheric soundtrack create an immersive experience right from the start.”
    • “Amazing music and atmosphere, and it really gets you into a flow state.”
    • “From its phenomenal music to its shockingly fluid and believable voice acting, it sets itself up with an atmosphere that is captivating at worst and absolutely immersive on average, which certainly helps pull the story far along with how short the whole experience tends to be.”
    • “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 story, the graphics, the gameplay, the atmosphere, the emotions.”
  • stability
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's stability is generally solid, with most players reporting minor glitches that do not significantly impact gameplay. While some users experienced occasional bugs related to geometry and AI spawning, these issues are often described as non-game-breaking. Performance is praised, particularly on different platforms, though some players noted that certain features, like clip saving, can affect performance.

    • “The game runs great, and I didn't encounter any bugs.”
    • “Besides that, 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.”
    • “Looks like fun, but I'm over troubleshooting this.”
    • “There are a few gripes with the game, but most of it comes down to buggy geometry in some areas that might kill certain attempts because you got stuck on a crate, or sometimes you'll throw a bear trap and it interrupts your attempt to climb, thus forcing a restart if you're aiming to hit an S-rank.”
    • “It has some weird movement stutters and glitches (which are intended) added for artistic value that I don't vibe with.”
  • monetization
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is praised for its passionate development and engaging story, standing out amidst prevalent cash grabs in the industry. While there are minor issues with combat and ad interruptions, the absence of microtransactions is a significant positive aspect, enhancing the overall experience.

    • “No microtransactions.”
    • “The monetization model is fair and doesn't disrupt gameplay.”
    • “I appreciate that there are no pay-to-win elements.”
    • “A game made with passion and a good story amidst the countless cash grabs from big companies.”
    • “No microtransactions”
    • “Should I be able to headshot every enemy with a pistol without ads?”
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I Am Your Beast is a tactical shooter game.

I Am Your Beast is available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5, Steam Deck and others.

On average players spend around 17 hours playing I Am Your Beast.

I Am Your Beast was released on September 10, 2024.

I Am Your Beast was developed by Strange Scaffold.

I Am Your Beast has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its grinding.

I Am Your Beast is a single player game.

Similar games include Neon White, Severed Steel, Metal: Hellsinger, Katana ZERO, My Friend Pedro and others.