Beat Blaster (2019)

Developer: Ivanovich Games
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie, Racing, Simulation
Rating: 2.8 of 5, 16 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 17 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

You move and shoot in time with the music, with no loading screens or menus to break the flow.

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What players say

Players are split on Beat Blaster. Some enjoy the music and arcade feel, but many criticize the sensitive controls, motion sickness, and lack of replay value. The locomotion is janky, and while the levels are procedural, the gameplay gets old quickly with no reason to replay beyond high scores.

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