Rescue: The Beagles

About

A cargo airplane crashed somewhere in the vast areas of the Amita mountain range. It was carrying a large shipment of beagles headed to the CutLab, a huge animal testing facility. The lab is upset about losing its precious testing material and is deploying a biohazard division determined to reclaim its "property". They operate under strict orders: seize usable specimens, dispose of the r…

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Co-Op Team up with friends to complete levels or missions together
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
PvP Player versus Player - Fight against other players in real-time, often in arena-style combat
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

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Audience ScoreBased on 28 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

Rescue: The Beagles is a fantastic remaster of a classic arcade game, featuring addictive gameplay, charming visuals, and clever mechanics that keep players engaged.
The game offers a high skill ceiling with unique mechanics, allowing for deep gameplay and a sense of flow as players master the art of rescuing beagles while navigating challenging levels.
It retains the beloved original soundtrack and sound design while introducing new gameplay elements, making it a worthy update for fans of the original.

Some players may find the learning curve steep, as the game can be challenging and frustrating, especially with fall deaths and the need for precise timing.
The game currently lacks online leaderboards and has some bugs that affect the experience, such as issues with viewing scores in-game.
While the upgrade system adds variety, some players feel that the improvements are not impactful enough to significantly enhance gameplay.

gameplay
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is described as fun and dynamic, featuring a unique mechanic of navigating between three moving parallax layers to rescue beagles, which can lead to misjudgments and challenges. Players appreciate the visual upgrades and new features, such as water layers and a meta mechanic for upgrading stats, enhancing the overall arcade experience. The game retains a simple yet engaging premise, making it hard to put down.
- “The core mechanic of rescuing the beagles is identifying where you can safely switch between the three constantly moving parallax layers.”
- “Gameplay is super-dynamic, and that retro look is working its magic in the best ways possible.”
- “I haven't played the original in many years, and I was pleasantly surprised by the sheer amount of visual upgrades and gameplay improvements in this version.”
- “Because of its unique mechanics early on, you'll misjudge heights and fall to your doom or fail to spot a beagle.”
- “There are a lot of subtle mechanics built into the game's deceivingly simple premise.”
- “Simple arcade-y gameplay where you collect points while rescuing puppies.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features a fantastic original soundtrack and sound design, with half of the music composed by the developer and contributions from renowned artist disasterpeace. The dynamic soundtrack, combined with varied color palettes in procedurally generated levels, ensures that each playthrough feels unique and engaging.
- “The fantastic original soundtrack and sound design are still here!”
- “The soundtrack and the color palette variation of the procedurally generated levels make it exciting on every run; it never feels the same.”
- “Only the great soundtrack (half produced by the now famous Disasterpeace) stayed untouched.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are described as adorable and a significant upgrade from previous versions, enhancing the overall modern arcade experience. Users appreciate the neat visuals that complement the fun gameplay, alongside new features like controller support and a two-player mode.
- “This is a fun modern arcade game with neat gameplay and adorable visuals.”
- “The game not only got new graphics (that are, overall, an upgrade), but also controller support, a 2-player mode, and - especially - vast gameplay changes.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized as cute and funny, with clever design elements that enhance the overall comedic experience.
- “Cute, funny, and very cleverly designed arcade game.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players consistently praise the atmosphere in the rain and snow levels, describing it as sublime and immersive. These weather conditions significantly enhance the overall experience, contributing to a captivating and engaging environment.
- “I think I love the rain and snow levels the best; the atmosphere in those is just sublime! 🌟”