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As Beatbuddy, explore a musical underwater world, syncing with its pulsing creatures to solve puzzles and open new routes.
Released 06 Aug 2013
Turn Beats Into Paths
Solve Musical Puzzles
Explore Underwater Worlds
Awakened from his slumber, Beatbuddy journeys through lush hand-painted environments on a quest to save his companions and his own immortality. Beatbuddy interacts with the living breathing environment that pulses to the beat of an original soundtrack, aiding him as he unlocks new paths and solves puzzles.
Developed by Threaks · Published by Threaks
You play as Beatbuddy, an ethereal creature awakened to save his companions and his own immortality. His journey takes him through a musical underwater world and into conflict with Prince Maestro.
Explore side-scrolling levels, navigate hazards, and interact with creatures and other parts of the living environment. Its elements pulse to the soundtrack, and using them can reveal paths forward.
Solve puzzles as you travel through six hand-painted levels, each divided into five chapters. The original soundtrack is woven into the world and its interactions.
Players who enjoy the game often single out its soundtrack and the way music shapes the world, along with its colorful hand-painted visuals and charming, relaxing feel. Some appreciate the musical premise but find that puzzles and platforming become repetitive or lack challenge; others report frustrating controls, navigation, or bugs.
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux |
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| Achievements | 15 |
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| Controller support | Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| Demo | View demo on Steam |
| DLC / extras | 1 listed on Steam |
| Metacritic | 75/100 View on Metacritic |
| Website | Official website |
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