Hyper Beat (PC) (Demo)

Overview: A 2D rhythm game.

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Tried this rhythm game today.

Setup: Keyboard and Mouse.

Steam Game Time: 19 minutes
First Impressions:
While I was expecting a rhythm game (from the title of the game), I was surprised by the execution. Hyper Beat has the player character moving around within a circular area - typically around the edges, and hitting discs. Some discs require a left or right slash and some are tunnels which the player must follow in order to get points.

This initially seemed not too bad but I often felt disoriented as I didn't know where my cursor was. It's possible the game is easier with a controller.

I would praise the game for its tracks which sounded great and seemed to work well with the beats the player has to hit. However, I wasn't a fan of the art style. With that being said, I think the game was too difficult for me, and that was the true reason I didn't enjoy it. If the game had been acquired by Nintendo and themed with Mario and Mario-universe graphics, I think that would have extended my time with the game by at most half an hour.

Demo Rating: 2.0 out of 5

Hyper Beat (PC) (Demo)

Relevant Links:
Hyper Beat (Steam Store Page)

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