BeatBeast

SHOOT TO THE RHYTHM

BeatBeast is a rhythmic shooter game that combines music-based note matching with fast-paced shooting action. Created for GBA Jam 2024, the game follows Joaquín as he fights his way through a strange rhythmic world, turning every musical sequence into a test of timing and accuracy.

CORE GAMEPLAY

The core gameplay in this beat runner game follows a familiar rhythm-game formula: notes travel across four lanes, and your job is to hit them at the right moment. Keeping your timing accurate helps Joaquín push through each sequence, while harder difficulties demand increasingly precise reactions.

With multiple song sets and original tracks from different artists, the short campaign is designed to deliver a concentrated burst of rhythm-based action. Pick your difficulty, find the beat, and help Joaquín make it out.

Choose Your Challenge

BeatBeast offers three difficulty levels:

• Easy - A gentler introduction to the rhythm mechanics.
• Normal - A balanced test of timing and accuracy.
• Hell - A demanding mode designed for experienced players and multi-finger input.

Control Guide

• Spacebar - Jump
• D - Shoot
• Shift - Lock aim
• Enter - Pause
• Decrease or increase difficulty in Level Selection

Customize Your Rhythm Setup

• Change the note scroll speed.
• Assign your preferred keys.
• Choose between SFW and NSFW modes.
• Explore multiple song and CG animation sets.
• Check out character-focused content beyond the main gameplay.

Tips for Staying on Beat

• Watch the incoming notes instead of reacting at the last second.
• Start with Easy mode to learn each song's rhythm.
• Adjust the scroll speed if notes feel too fast or slow.
• Use comfortable key bindings to improve consistency.
• In Hell mode, keep your fingers ready for rapid sequences.

FIND YOUR NEXT RHYTHM CHALLENGES

Looking for more rhythm-fueled challenges? Try Shape Rush, Nullpulse Runner, and A Dance of Fire and Ice for fresh ways to test your timing, focus, and reflexes.