Rescue: The Beagles

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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

Reviews

63%

Audience ScoreBased on 14 reviews

graphics2 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 various gameplay twists, including new items and level designs that enhance the experience while maintaining the core mechanics of the original.
Players appreciate the nostalgic elements, such as the original soundtrack, while enjoying the modern updates that make the game feel fresh and exciting.

Some players find the fall damage mechanic frustrating, as it can lead to frequent deaths and disrupt the flow of gameplay.
The game currently lacks online leaderboards and has some bugs that affect the overall experience, which can be disappointing for competitive players.
While the upgrade system adds depth, some players feel that the improvements are not impactful enough to significantly enhance gameplay or mitigate issues like fall damage.

gameplay
11 mentions
27 % positive mentions
45 % neutral mentions
27 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its fun, dynamic mechanics centered around rescuing beagles across multiple parallax layers, which adds a layer of challenge as players must navigate heights and avoid pitfalls. Enhanced by visual upgrades and new features like water layers and stat upgrades, the game maintains a simple yet engaging arcade feel, making it hard to put down. Overall, the combination of retro aesthetics and modern gameplay improvements creates a captivating experience.
- “This is a fun modern arcade game with neat gameplay and adorable visuals.”
- “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.”
- “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-style gameplay where you collect points while rescuing puppies.”
music
4 mentions
75 % positive mentions
-50 % neutral mentions
75 % negative mentions
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 a fresh and exciting experience in every playthrough.
- “The fantastic original soundtrack and sound design are still here!”
- “The soundtrack and the color palette variations 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.”
- “The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it feel monotonous after a short while.”
- “The soundtrack doesn't match the game's atmosphere, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- “The audio quality is poor, and the sound effects are often jarring rather than immersive.”
graphics
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are praised for being an upgrade with adorable visuals that enhance the modern arcade experience. Additionally, the overall presentation complements the fun gameplay and new features, including 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, which are overall an upgrade, but also controller support, a 2-player mode, and especially vast gameplay changes.”
humor
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its cute and clever design, delivering a humorous experience that enhances its arcade gameplay.
- “Cute, funny, and very cleverly designed arcade game.”
atmosphere
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Users praise the atmosphere of the rain and snow levels, describing it as sublime and highly enjoyable.
- “I think I love the rain and snow levels the best; the atmosphere in those is just sublime! 🌟”