Silly Polly Beast

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Silly Polly Beast is a single player role playing shooter game. It was developed by Andrei Chernyshov and was released on October 28, 2025. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and very positive reviews from players.

This story is about a girl who, by the will of fate, faced the beast, and in order to become free she was forced to study its nature. A story-driven roguelike with aggressive gunfights and terrifying monsters awaits you. How far can you go in the fight for your freedom?

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Audience ScoreBased on 590 reviews

story177 positive mentions

grinding23 negative mentions

The game features a unique and captivating art style that enhances the overall atmosphere.
The story is engaging and explores deep themes of trauma and personal struggle, making players invested in the protagonist's journey.
The gameplay is diverse, mixing different mechanics such as shooting, puzzles, and skateboarding sections, keeping the experience fresh and interesting.

Combat can be frustrating due to unbalanced enemy health and damage, leading to moments of unfair difficulty.
The game lacks a manual save option, which can result in players being stuck in challenging situations with low health or resources.
Some gameplay segments, particularly in Chapter 4, feel tedious and overly drawn out, detracting from the overall pacing of the game.

story
356 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is generally well-received, characterized by its dark and emotional themes, engaging characters, and creative narrative presentation. While some players find it captivating and poignant, others note that it can be predictable or lacking in depth, with certain plot elements feeling rushed or unresolved. Overall, the storytelling is praised for its artistic style and ability to evoke strong emotions, making it a significant aspect of the gameplay experience.
- “The story hooked me right away and continues to open up as you progress.”
- “The story dives into the trauma young people face when they’re powerless, and it does so with surprising emotional weight.”
- “The story is absolutely phenomenal.”
- “The story is terrible with obvious twists, close to no nuance, and often feels like they just put sensitive subject matter in for the sake of it with no plot relevance or meaning, and a depressing confusing ending for the sake of having one alone.”
- “There were too many things unanswered about the plot and the overall lore of the setting.”
- “I should make clear that the game completely lost me in chapter 4, which is primarily about story exposition and being chased around.”
gameplay
236 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of the game is characterized by a mix of engaging mechanics, diverse perspectives, and a blend of combat and puzzle elements, which keeps the experience fresh and interesting. However, it also faces criticism for issues such as repetitive encounters, unbalanced difficulty, and some clunky mechanics that can detract from the overall enjoyment. While many players appreciate the unique gameplay ideas and artistic presentation, others find certain aspects frustrating or lacking in polish.
- “The gameplay also feels great for what it is and the puzzles are simple but fun.”
- “The gameplay is smooth, story engaging, and I find myself excited and anxious to play it when I return home.”
- “The game constantly breaks up the routine with different camera angles, minigames, and gameplay types.”
- “Combat feels more annoying than challenging, partly due to horrible grenade throwing and weapon switching mechanics.”
- “Unfortunately, most of it is let down by gameplay that just doesn't pay off.”
- “Gameplay starts okay but soon becomes very repetitive, with sponge enemies and gameplay segments that unnecessarily waste your time, and not in a satisfying or rewarding way.”
music
148 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received widespread acclaim, with many reviewers praising its energetic and engaging soundtrack that enhances both combat and narrative experiences. Highlights include standout tracks like "skate ep5," which is noted for its exceptional quality despite being one of the shortest pieces in the OST. Overall, the music is described as a perfect fit for the game's atmosphere, blending genres like rock, metal, and electronic to create a memorable auditory experience that complements the visuals and gameplay.
- “The music goes hard in some fights and the skating sections.”
- “The soundtrack is simply outstanding.”
- “The music is intense, the gameplay is enjoyable, and the story is interesting.”
- “Not much else to add other than that the 'skate ep5' song is genuine peak and it is also amongst the shortest songs of the entire OST, which should be an actual crime.”
- “Most of the combat music is what I would call generic instrumental new doom music.”
- “I've got no problem with reusing music, but when the final boss has similar, if not identical music to other bosses, it just doesn't have the same impact.”
graphics
137 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim for their unique and striking art style, which enhances the overall atmosphere and storytelling. Many players appreciate the aesthetic appeal, with vibrant visuals and creative design elements that contribute to an immersive experience. However, some critiques mention that while the visuals are impressive, they can be overshadowed by gameplay issues, indicating a mixed reception regarding the overall execution.
- “The game features a peculiar and unique art style that really helps set the mood.”
- “It’s aesthetically gorgeous, with a strong visual identity.”
- “The visuals and overall art direction are also top-notch — beautiful, dark, and yet very artistic and carefully crafted.”
- “It is a shame that the aesthetics of games like Signalis or this one are intentionally ruined by smearing them in shit and rotten gore.”
- “I can’t recommend it unless the story really speaks to you; it’s a shame because I was really liking the art style and story so far, but the game is just too tedious to play.”
- “The art style, sound design, atmosphere, and level design are all very cool, and as much as I would like to, I can't recommend the game in its current state for three reasons.”
atmosphere
45 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of "Silly Polly Beast" is widely praised for its unique and haunting style, effectively enhancing the game's storytelling and emotional impact. Reviewers highlight the game's gorgeous visuals, sound design, and the ability to create a chilling, immersive experience that keeps players engaged. While some critiques focus on combat mechanics, the overall consensus is that the atmospheric elements are a standout feature, making the game worth playing for its mood and artistic presentation.
- “The fixed angles really sell the atmosphere and give each space a strong sense of mood and intention.”
- “The atmosphere is unique and warped in a way that makes it just a little eerie at all times!!”
- “The game has a persistently chilling and threatening atmosphere and the story had some real wtf moments that caught me with my guard down.”
- “It's a small nitpick that doesn't really matter, but it's just large enough to mess with the atmosphere of the areas she shows up on, which is bad because one of Silly Polly Beast's best attributes is its atmosphere.”
- “Overall the atmosphere is tense and none of the very minor issues are enough to break immersion.”
grinding
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious, characterized by repetitive tasks such as backtracking for items and engaging in monotonous combat with damage sponge enemies. Many reviews highlight that while the game starts strong, it quickly devolves into frustrating gameplay loops that detract from the experience, making it feel more like a chore than an engaging challenge. Despite some appreciation for the story and art direction, the overwhelming sentiment is that the grind significantly hampers enjoyment.
- “It's the best at the start; enemies are a threat but not tedious to defeat. Unfortunately, the game then starts providing damage sponge enemies who deal massive damage while your main gun seems to be as effective as spitting wads of tissue at them.”
- “Chapter 4 is painfully tedious with the amount of running back and forth you have to do to find and grab the thing to unlock the other thing, so you can find and grab the next thing to unlock the next other thing, over and over and over and over again.”
- “The story has some moments of great cutscenes and interesting art direction, but these are sadly few and far between the mundane combat encounters against copy-paste enemies and some tedious backtracking for puzzle solving later in the game.”
- “While challenging at first, constantly having to play with such perfection started to feel tedious and grindy, which slowly drained my motivation to explore.”
emotional
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its emotionally charged narrative, featuring a blend of touching moments and dark themes that resonate deeply with players. Its unique storytelling, combined with stylistic art and sound design, creates a surreal experience that explores trauma and emotional challenges, keeping players invested in the protagonist's journey. While it may not be as overwhelmingly emotional as some comparisons, it still delivers a memorable and impactful experience.
- “Depressing, heart-breaking story done right.”
- “The story dives into the trauma young people face when they’re powerless, and it does so with surprising emotional weight.”
- “The emotional weight and psychological depth blend beautifully, creating an experience that stays with you long after you stop playing.”
character development
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the character development in the game is highly praised for its stunning and memorable designs, which contribute significantly to the immersive experience. Many reviewers noted the transformation of characters, particularly Polly, as a standout element, while the art style and aesthetics were frequently highlighted as key factors that enhance the storytelling and engagement throughout the game. However, some players expressed confusion regarding certain aspects of the lore, indicating that while the character designs are impressive, the narrative may not always be clear.
- “Polly's character design is another masterpiece as she slowly transforms into an imp or demon as time moves on.”
- “The story and the art are the stars of the show here for me; the game has a strong sense of aesthetics, some very cool character design, and I really enjoyed the story and its twists.”
- “A fantastic game featuring stunning art, memorable character designs, and an amazing soundtrack that perfectly matches the fast-paced, engaging combat.”
humor
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features a blend of humor that ranges from edgy and dark to whimsical and quirky, with creative design choices and amusing character interactions that enhance the experience. Players appreciate the balance of humor with serious themes, noting that while some moments may come off as corny, they contribute to the overall fun and unpredictability of the gameplay. The comic artwork and clever Easter eggs further elevate the humor, making it a standout aspect of this survival horror title.
- “Funny little shooter game with a good (sad) story, engaging gameplay, cute characters, and good music.”
- “The game has humor, but doesn't overdo it.”
- “Some really interesting and funny game design choices, and a great mix of different play styles.”
replayability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game offers a mix of replayability through multiple endings and varied gameplay mechanics, which keeps it engaging for players. However, some reviewers noted that after the initial playthrough, the replay value diminishes, primarily relying on missed achievements. Despite this, many players found the experience enjoyable enough to warrant multiple runs.
- “Overall, it’s a pretty fun and interesting horror game that stands out thanks to its style, atmosphere, and replay value.”
- “There are multiple endings and the game feels very replayable.”
- “I wouldn't say there's much replayability though.”
- “The only downside is not much replayability after the first playthrough other than achievements you missed.”
- “The game is also quite longer than I expected and has some replay value if you miss out on things and/or want to do different endings.”
optimization
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game runs well and is visually appealing, particularly on the Steam Deck, but users report inconsistent performance, with some areas experiencing choppiness. While there are no major bugs or crashes, the optimization is considered lacking, leading to a need for more efficient performance.
- “Overall a very smooth experience, no performance issues, no bugs or visual glitches, no control issues (I played on controller).”
- “I can't complain about crashes or performance issues either.”
- “However, it's optimized extremely poorly.”
- “Performance is a little erratic on Steam Deck; some sections are smooth while others are a little choppy.”
- “Optimized for Steam Deck.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, players report a smooth experience with minimal performance issues, bugs, or visual glitches, particularly when using a controller. While there are a few remaining bugs that need addressing, the game's stability is generally strong, especially after recent updates.
- “Few bugs and glitches still to be ironed out, but I played this before the update that hopefully fixed that.”
- “Overall, a very smooth experience; no performance issues, no bugs or visual glitches, no control issues (I played on controller).”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews do not directly address monetization; instead, they focus on the positive impact of the music on the game's atmosphere. Further details on monetization practices are needed for a comprehensive summary.