Beat Slayer
April 4, 2024
Beat Slayer is a roguelite hack n’ slay game like no other. Instead of just being in the background the music takes centre stage. Join Mia, a badass music lover and crafty tinkerer, as she battles hordes of robots in a dystopian 90s-inspired Berlin. There’s only one rule: FIGHT TO …
Critic Score
74.5
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Critic Reviews (10)
Graphics
57.0
Gameplay
59.0
Story
61.0
"If you enjoyed Hi-Fi Rush, or Metal: Hellsinger and are looking for something to scratch a similar itch, then you cannot go wrong with Beat Slayer. However, if you’re looking for a unique experience, you won’t find it here."
Read original review"Beat Slayer’s core mechanic is good. As long as players stay on the beat and mix and match their attacks, kicks, and dashes, they can deal with a wide array of enemy combinations. The game also has a good variety …"
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78.0
Gameplay
82.0
Story
68.0
"Beat Slayer’s gorgeous style drew us into this underground fight club, but the razor-sharp combat systems and constant gameplay updates keep things from feeling overly repetitive. If you ever wondered what an electronica take on Hades would look like, then …"
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85.0
Gameplay
85.0
Story
30.0
"Whether busting robot heads or jamming to the tune, Beat Slayer promises a good time, even if a lack of versatility makes it a little stale."
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70.0
Gameplay
80.0
Story
50.0
"If you’re looking for a new rogue-lite to sink your teeth into, Beat Slayer offers an excellent rendition of the genre, with the rhythm-based combat only elevating it further. I’d have liked to have seen a little more innovation in …"
Read original review"Beat Slayer is an enjoyable enough game in short doses, but does nothing to move its genre forward or innovate on established ideas."
Read original reviewGraphics
65.0
Gameplay
75.0
Story
80.0
"Energetic and outspoken protagonist Mia and her trusty pair of headphones are slaying thousands of mindless robots to the beat, just to finally reach the ominous Dietrich, who is making people into literal disco zombies by blasting his own sounds. …"
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85.0
Gameplay
80.0
Story
45.0
"Beat Slayer is a game that falls short in some areas. I don&s;t think it goes far enough in establishing its unique setting and the characters are just people you want to tune out after a while. With that said, …"
Read original review"Beat Slayer takes the gameplay of titles like Hades and adds a music rhythm twist, making it a treat for those with the skills to play along to the beat."
Read original reviewGraphics
75.0
Gameplay
90.0
Story
80.0
"Beat Slayer is more than just a game; it’s an experience, With its innovative gameplay mechanics, immersive world-building, and electrifying soundtrack, it’s a journey that will stay with players long after the final note fades away, and the beat stops."
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