Beat Hazard

 PC
Metascore
70

Mixed or average reviews - based on 11 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
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  1. 9Lives
    74
    Beat Hazard is a rather traditional Asteroids clone, with the fun addition that your own music can influence the game. Whoever thinks this suffices, will enjoy this game as a way to pass the time. However, the game does not contain the originality we have expected from indie games, and the influence of your own music could’ve been way better.
  2. PC Format
    74
    Robotron is a good game to riff off, but there's only so many waves of bullets that you can avoid before you give in and go and do something more interesting instead. [June 2010, p.101]
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  3. GameSpot
    70
    This dual-stick shooter gives you a fun new way to listen to your favorite bands.
  5. PC Zone UK
    69
    There's not enough reason to come back after the initial wow factor from the visuals wears off. [July 2010, p.90]
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  6. Gamervision
    68
    The best thing Beat Hazard has going for it is the price. At $9.99 it's easy to recommend the title to anyone with the means to play it, as it provides a new way to experience music.
  7. Eurogamer
    60
    Conceptually beautiful, it takes the basic mechanics of a twin stick, top-down shooter and then essentially procedurally generates enemies - and therefore entire levels - based on the ebb and flow of any given music track.
  8. Gamekult
    60
    At such low price, Beat Hazard is a good stimulation for both eyes and ears.
  9. PALGN
    60
    Beat Hazard has a brilliant premise, which is sadly let down by uninspired gameplay and lacklustre presentation. Still, if you're a fan of twin-stick shooters and love music, then this game is for you.

Awards & Rankings

97
#97 Best PC Game of 2010
45
#45 Most Discussed PC Game of 2010

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User Score
7.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 177 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 102 out of 177
  2. Mixed: 49 out of 177
  3. Negative: 26 out of 177
  1. blizbiggy
    Jan 18, 2011
    10
    This game is awesome. It is similar to asteroids but the gun fires at the beat of the music making it very challenging. The lights areThis game is awesome. It is similar to asteroids but the gun fires at the beat of the music making it very challenging. The lights are trippy at night and the overall gameplay is great.… Full Review »
  2. knd77450
    Jul 12, 2011
    10
    This game is HIGHLY addictive. It seemed cool on steam so i decided to buy it, not noticing I have discovered a masterpiece in music games. IThis game is HIGHLY addictive. It seemed cool on steam so i decided to buy it, not noticing I have discovered a masterpiece in music games. I have never like asteroid type shooters before, but this game creates a amazing spectacle of lights and is greatly influenced in the song. I have a ton of music on my computer so this game is just endless enjoyment and the songs it came with were also very good. One of the greatest purchases I have ever made.… Full Review »
  3. Spiralyguy
    Jan 3, 2013
    8
    This is a fun game for what it does. If you have a music collection you enjoy and aren't bothered too much by ALOT of flashing lights, thisThis is a fun game for what it does. If you have a music collection you enjoy and aren't bothered too much by ALOT of flashing lights, this is a solid title. It's challenging and it plays all your favorite music. It's hardly something you can play everyday, but if you feel like some tunes but don't wanna just stare at the wall, this thing is great.… Full Review »
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