Underplayed Gems

Bullet Beat: Musical Shoot'em up (2019)

Bullet Beat: Musical Shoot'em up cover
Developer
TERNOX
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Casual, Indie
Rating
3.7 of 5, 35 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 32 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

Playing is a fast, rhythmic arcade experience where combat syncs with the music and player-chosen tracks generate unique levels.

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What players say

Players praise uploading their own music but are split on the game itself. Mouse controls work well while keyboard and controller support is poor. The campaign is very short at around 30 minutes to an hour. Some find the combo system too strict and the final level frustratingly unclear. Others compare it unfavorably to Beat Hazard.

Screenshots

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