The Beggar's Ride
- May 5, 2016
- Bad Seed
Get on Steam"The Beggar's Ride" is an adventure puzzle game that follows the journey of a mysterious beggar. Explore surrealistic landscapes, solve intricate puzzles, and uncover the truth behind the beggar's enigmatic existence. With its unique art style and immersive storytelling, this game offers a memorable and thought-provoking experience.
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Reviews
- Beautiful art style and engaging narrative that conveys thought-provoking messages.
- Creative puzzle mechanics that offer a unique gameplay experience.
- Relaxing atmosphere with a soothing soundtrack, making it enjoyable for casual play.
- Numerous bugs and control issues, particularly with jumping and puzzle interactions.
- Puzzles can be unclear and lack sufficient explanation, leading to frustration.
- The game feels like a poorly optimized mobile port, affecting overall gameplay experience.
- story14 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its engaging narrative and positive messages, while others find it vague or mediocre. Many appreciate the combination of fun puzzles and a well-told storyline, making it a relaxing adventure for fans of casual platformers. Overall, the story is seen as a significant aspect that enhances the gameplay experience, despite some criticisms of its execution.
“The storyline is excellent and engaging.”
“The beggar’s ride is a casual puzzle platforming adventure with a well-told story.”
“Awesome narrative - it was done extremely well, and it did an amazing job telling the story.”
“Story is just meh.”
“I didn't like the vagueness of the story; 'one day an old man finds a mask...'”
“While I like the slow and predictably cumbersome movement animations and I thought the use of on-screen text worked alright as a plot delivery mechanism, the game starts taking itself seriously fast.”
- graphics13 mentions
- 54 % positive mentions
- 23 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their breathtaking art style, vibrant colors, and unique visual effects, contributing to an engaging atmosphere. However, some players noted that while the graphics are good, the game mechanics and controls can feel clunky, which detracts from the overall experience. Additionally, there are minor issues with controller support and tutorial messages that can lead to confusion.
“Breathtaking art style.”
“Awesome graphics, nice puzzles.”
“The graphics are cool and whenever you switch between your beggar self and god-like self, the world around you changes in a cool way.”
“The graphics and the gameplay are really pretty and unique, but the controls are a bit of a letdown.”
“Simple mobile graphics but has basic options; detects Xbox 360 pad fairly well.”
“Usually this is just minor graphical issues, like incorrect tutorial messages, but controller support is handled somewhat weirdly.”
- gameplay13 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 46 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The gameplay features a mix of creative puzzle mechanics and platforming elements, with some users praising the engaging mechanics like weather changes and mask abilities. However, there are criticisms regarding clunky movement, lag, and inconsistent jump mechanics, which can lead to frustration. Overall, while the game offers a varied experience, its execution can be hit or miss depending on the player's skill level.
“I liked the mechanics with the mask and how you use the powers to solve the puzzles.”
“A nice mix of puzzles and platforming with good gameplay mechanics.”
“The game starts off fairly easy, and new mechanics are introduced as you discover mask abilities.”
“The graphics are good, but the game mechanics and movement feel clunky and slow.”
“I didn't like the gameplay as it was a bit laggy.”
“Sometimes the jump mechanics didn't work well in some platforming sections of the game.”
- music6 mentions
- 83 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its soothing and calming qualities, effectively complementing the beautiful graphics and enhancing the overall atmosphere. Reviewers appreciate how the soundtrack contributes to a relaxing experience, making it a notable aspect of the gameplay.
“Nice story, fun riddles and puzzles, cool music.”
“The art for this game is beautiful, along with the soundtrack.”
“The music is pretty great and provides a nice calm atmosphere to the game.”
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is marked by buggy controls that can disrupt gameplay, particularly at certain points. Despite these issues, players find value in the game as a puzzle experience, especially considering its low price.
“Controls are buggy.”
“The game is buggy at certain points, but for the price, it's a good puzzle game.”
- humor2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by its amusing narration and the presence of a comically designed character, contributing to an overall lighthearted and entertaining experience.
“The narration is hilarious and keeps you entertained throughout the game.”
“The character designs are amusing and add a delightful touch to the overall experience.”
“I love the quirky humor that permeates every aspect of the game!”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly noting that the jumping mechanics contribute to a frustrating experience.
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has been criticized, with many users noting that it falls short of expectations, negatively impacting overall enjoyment.
“Not optimized as they should have been, and this takes its toll on the game's enjoyability.”
“The game suffers from severe performance issues that detract from the overall experience.”
“I encountered frequent frame drops and long loading times, which made it frustrating to play.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is enhanced by its excellent music, which creates a calming environment, complementing the straightforward controls that allow for smooth gameplay.
“The music is fantastic and creates a wonderfully calm atmosphere in the game.”
