The Godbeast
- May 16, 2019
- DascuMaru
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Get on itch.io StoreWelcome to the City of Eternal Night. Take revenge on the villainous Council of the Hunt and rampage on your motorcycle through the moonlit streets in this stylish action game.
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Windows
Reviews
- The game features a unique visual style and atmosphere, reminiscent of Suda51 and classic titles like Dark Souls and Shadow of the Colossus.
- Exploring the large, open-world city on a motorcycle while hunting Godbeasts provides a satisfying gameplay loop.
- Despite its flaws, the game has a strong sense of direction and ambition, with engaging mechanics that can be enjoyable once players understand the flow.
- The combat feels clunky and lacks polish, with issues like poor camera control and minimal sound feedback during attacks.
- Traversal can be frustrating due to a confusing map and similar-looking landmarks, making it easy to get lost.
- The game suffers from technical issues, including crashes and a lack of polish in animations and cutscenes, which detracts from the overall experience.
- atmosphere14 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its intense, brooding quality, enhanced by striking visuals, atmospheric music, and a modern-gothic lore. While some players noted that certain design choices, such as naming minibosses after characters from Dark Souls, detracted from the immersion, the overall vibe remains compelling and engaging. Many reviewers agree that the game's atmospheric strengths significantly outweigh its shortcomings in combat and traversal mechanics.
“The godbeast is a unique and rather ambitious action game drenched in atmosphere.”
“Once you're into the flow, you can really soak in the vibe of the atmospheric music, the cel-shaded visuals, and the cool modern-gothic lore while you hunt the bad guys down.”
“If you've played Dark Souls, all the minibosses are named after NPCs/bosses from the game, except one because it's a direct reference in its design. This really took me out of the atmosphere, and I wish they'd just come up with their own names to make them feel integrated into this world, which otherwise was very cool!”
“The game's greatest strengths are definitely its intense, brooding atmosphere and its striking art style, so if those appeal to you, I would recommend it.”
“The game is drenched in atmosphere and style: the strong visual appearance, the colors, the night, the eerie howl of the wind/rain, and the ambient music.”
- graphics12 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are characterized by a striking art style and atmospheric cel-shaded visuals that evoke comparisons to the works of Suda51, FromSoftware, and Team Ico. While the aesthetic is praised for its beauty and brooding atmosphere, some players find the similar landmarks and layout confusing, which can detract from the overall experience. Despite minor jankiness, the visuals are considered a significant strength, appealing to fans of modern-gothic lore and intense atmospheres.
“Once you're into the flow, you can really soak in the vibe of the atmospheric music, the cel-shaded visuals, and the cool modern-gothic lore while you hunt the bad guys down.”
“A little jank, but fantastic visuals and with clear inspiration from some of the greatest games there are. If you like Suda51, From Software, and Team Ico's work, and are open-minded about less polished games, definitely check this one out.”
“The game's greatest strengths are definitely its intense, brooding atmosphere and its striking art style, so if those appeal to you, I would recommend it.”
“I can tell the dev wanted a Suda51 experience, evidenced by the visuals, and backed up by the insanity of the story.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Gameplay initially presents a learning curve as players familiarize themselves with the map and mechanics, but once the core loop is understood, it becomes enjoyable, particularly the exploration and tracking of godbeasts. The mechanics are reminiscent of "Shadow of the Colossus," focusing on following a directional banner to locate targets, though the game lacks detailed combat demonstrations in its promotional materials. Overall, the experience is visually appealing and engaging once players overcome the initial confusion.
“The main gameplay here is kind of like Shadow of the Colossus - you hold your spear up and follow the little banner on it (it points in the direction of the god beast you need to kill).”
“The look of the game is nice, and it sure looks appealing in the screenshots and the trailer - but you'll notice they don't actually show combat and gameplay.”
“The main gameplay here is kinda like Shadow of the Colossus - you hold your spear up and follow the little banner on it (it points in the direction of the god beast you need to kill).”
“I was a bit concerned at the start where I didn't really have a grasp of the map and how the main mechanics worked in practice, but once everything clicked and I understood the loop, I had a great time biking around for a couple of hours tracking the godbeasts down.”
- story6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as a unique and clever backdrop to its open-world exploration, featuring battles against demons and bosses while unlocking new areas and character upgrades. However, while the narrative is present, it feels somewhat underdeveloped, reminiscent of a Suda 51 experience with its chaotic visuals and storytelling style.
“The concept of the game is really unique and clever: uncovering this massive open-world city, battling demons and bosses, unlocking more areas and upgrading your character as the story unfolds.”
“The story is... well, I mean, it's there.”
“I can tell the dev wanted a Suda 51 experience, evidenced by the visuals, and backed up by the insanity of the story.”
- music4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its atmospheric quality, enhancing the overall vibe alongside the cel-shaded visuals and modern-gothic lore. Players find that the ambient sounds, including the eerie howls of wind and rain, contribute significantly to the immersive experience, creating a rich and stylish environment for gameplay.
“Once you're into the flow, you can really soak in the vibe of the atmospheric music, the cel-shaded visuals, and the cool modern-gothic lore while you hunt the bad guys down.”
“The game is drenched in atmosphere and style: the strong visual appearance, the colors, the night, the eerie howl of the wind and rain, and the ambient music.”
