BPM: Bullets Per Minute

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7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 67 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 45 out of 67
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 67
  3. Negative: 10 out of 67

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  1. Vlad101
    Sep 27, 2020
    10
    Топовая игра, а саунд просто пушка.
    К визуалу быстро привыкаешь, а солянка жанров выдаёт очень уникальный и приятный опыт.
  2. Dyrdoom
    Sep 26, 2020
    10
    Хороший ритм-шутер с элементами рогалика и крутой музыкой . Всем рекомендую к ознакомлению.
  3. Skyligal
    Dec 16, 2020
    9
    This game is fantastic! Its a perfect mix of rhythm heaven, doom, and the binding of issac. It's a quite difficult game, but that's what I enjoy about it, easy to learn, crazy difficult to master, though I do wish it had an option to change the difficulty. Admittedly it has some other problems, mainly having to do with the rng totally screwing you over sometimes, but I've never personallyThis game is fantastic! Its a perfect mix of rhythm heaven, doom, and the binding of issac. It's a quite difficult game, but that's what I enjoy about it, easy to learn, crazy difficult to master, though I do wish it had an option to change the difficulty. Admittedly it has some other problems, mainly having to do with the rng totally screwing you over sometimes, but I've never personally had many problems with it. But I think it's well worth the price, so if you want the challenge, and have the money, I highly recommend you play it!… Expand
  4. MCmetacritic
    Nov 10, 2020
    6
    Great gameplay is almost (but not quite) enough to save a game that's desperately thin on content, context, and replayability. Maybe this game is a few updates away from greatness. Probably not.
  5. nounet
    Sep 19, 2020
    5
    BPM is not a bad game. It is a game that I'd really wish I could love. But let's be honest; it really lacks a proper 'Easy' difficulty setting.
    I love the concept. I love trying to get to the first boss, but after 4 hours of not managing to beat it (the first of the six or so bosses of the first world, if I understand it well...), well, the fun is totally dissolved into frustration. And    BPM is not a bad game. It is a game that I'd really wish I could love. But let's be honest; it really lacks a proper 'Easy' difficulty setting.
    I love the concept. I love trying to get to the first boss, but after 4 hours of not managing to beat it (the first of the six or so bosses of the first world, if I understand it well...), well, the fun is totally dissolved into frustration. And some hate, too.
    Not everyone is a pro gamer breezing through Doom in Nightmare Setting blindfolded.
    I accept difficulty, I have a problem with exaggerated elitism.    … Expand
  6. Mogwai76
    Nov 18, 2020
    0
    This is quite possibly the worst shooter experience I had in my life. Even Bodycount was better.
  7. Shimmeywill
    Apr 11, 2021
    8
    Fun game and great music. Aesthetic and style of the game is also good. Balance and longevity needs some work.
  8. PewPewMcP
    Sep 24, 2020
    6
    Hampered by the fact that it's a roguelike. Very solid soundtrack and gameplay that would be more enjoyable if 4 mistakes didn't send you back to the start of the game. Heavily reliant on a good seed. Crypt of the Necrodancer was better as Cadence of Hyrule, and I look forward to a more well-balanced, better-paced version of this game with an actual difficulty curve.
  9. agsalami
    Oct 15, 2020
    2
    The graphics are (deliberately?) oversaturated and washed out, even after adjusting the settings. Everything is just slightly different shades of one color.

    Range on weapons is a joke. Starting pistol isn't a gun it's a **** club. If your enemy is out of melee range your bullets vanish.

    Neat idea, poor execution.
  10. AJCk19
    Jun 27, 2022
    0
    Game can't be enjoyed because the high risk of epilepsy seizures. Give a toggle option to the point it is playable without that risk.
  11. Inlike
    Oct 1, 2020
    10
    I can't get enough of it. Amazing replayability!! AAA games as always out of the game))
  12. lawjef
    Sep 16, 2020
    9
    I absolutely loathe the graphical style. OMG it is so bad. But, you know what? That is totally irrelevant right now. This game is so much fun and so addictive. Slap on some good headphones and get immersed! Two caveats: if you don't enjoy hard rock music then you may struggle to enjoy this experience (I wouldn't listen to the soundtrack outside of playing the game but I can enjoy it enoughI absolutely loathe the graphical style. OMG it is so bad. But, you know what? That is totally irrelevant right now. This game is so much fun and so addictive. Slap on some good headphones and get immersed! Two caveats: if you don't enjoy hard rock music then you may struggle to enjoy this experience (I wouldn't listen to the soundtrack outside of playing the game but I can enjoy it enough while playing), and it is a particularly difficult shooter even on "easy" mode. But oh so much fun. Just watch, musicians of all stripes, shapes and sizes are going to want on this bandwagon for interactive music entertainment. The best element of this game? Without a question, it is the ability to regenerate in a new level each time you die. Don’t get me wrong. You don’t want to die. Ever. But at least you don't do the same enemies time and time again, whenever you die. Another smart feature they implemented is to play really, really annoying sounds after you die. The best way to avoid that sound is to quickly launch into another game before you have time to think about whether you want another round of mayhem. And it works beautifully.… Expand
  13. ExTrapolation
    Jun 22, 2021
    5
    Short game with little content (even for rougelite). Graphic design hurts eyes. Rooms and enemies are boring. Some weapons or items ruining the game (run) - it's ok in TBOI, but BPM is no match the amount of varieties of items and their effects.
  14. Oshiri_Maeda
    Nov 16, 2022
    6
    Cool game. Awesome music, really gets you into the rhythm and it's hard to stop. However, my eyes are bleeding from so much orange...
    Besides, not much reason to play BPM now when Metal: Hellsinger exists.
  15. SilverTongue
    Sep 20, 2020
    9
    Phenomenal game. I love the rhythm and challenge it brings to the table. The game is not perfect by any means, but I think the sheer creativity and uniqueness this game has makes this a masterpiece for $20. I'm not even rly into this kind of music, but holy crap do I love it here. If you like something like Doom and love that sort of music I couldn't recommend it to you more
  16. paulashin
    Sep 16, 2020
    9
    This is a love me or hate me game. If the soundtrack and gameplay clicks for you, you will have a great time and the flaws wont bother so much. Hopefully overtime the devs can update the ui and balancing so the game feel better balanced and polished. I am having a blast playing it!! Its been awhile since I had so much fun. Also, its a rather cheap game so you can easily give it a chance.
  17. RUNDATRAP
    Sep 17, 2020
    8
    It is really good shooter version of "Crypt of the Necrodancer". Highly recommended!
  18. BerretTheFerret
    Sep 18, 2020
    10
    I'm not a fan of the art style at all, but regardless, the gameplay is extremely rewarding to learn and very fun, the game is somewhat simple, but worth a try nonetheless.
  19. Doggosaurusrex
    Oct 15, 2020
    8
    The game isn't perfect, it's still very much finding where it stands but it's a fantastic concept and it executes it well, stick with this game and support the developer, it deserves to be worked on further.
  20. Will00028
    Dec 26, 2020
    10
    FUn game with an interesting new idea, it deserves your time and attention. Really hope the music element is mixed in with even more types of games in the future.
  21. Schmugi
    Feb 11, 2021
    8
    very nice idea. It has much content especially after the Overdrive update but of course has a few issues here and there so don't expect a masterpiece but you can have much fun with it
  22. JonSnoo
    Feb 16, 2021
    9
    The gameplay is challenging and fun. The music is really nice and makes the rhythm shooting all the more fun. The graphics could use some work to make the enemies more visible, but to say that they are "Bad" because they don't fit in a stupid box of "the standard fps look" is a laughable complaint. If you don't like rogue-likes, fast-paced action and rhythm-based games, what are you doingThe gameplay is challenging and fun. The music is really nice and makes the rhythm shooting all the more fun. The graphics could use some work to make the enemies more visible, but to say that they are "Bad" because they don't fit in a stupid box of "the standard fps look" is a laughable complaint. If you don't like rogue-likes, fast-paced action and rhythm-based games, what are you doing playing this game? However, they just recently added an extra easy mode for those who struggle with the mechanics and a bunch of content for those who have a problem with the lack of content. (Even though the low price of the game is worth the amount of content it originally had at release).… Expand
  23. Clevercurl
    Apr 30, 2021
    10
    Very innovative mix of rhythm, fps and rougelite elements feels awkward at first but as you settle in to the mechanics you will find yourself the star of a drug inspired metal music video. Reload, dodge and fire to the beat in an insanely satisfying hyper-stylized fast-paced action experience that will really get you in your flow state. Cannot recommend it enough! Each successful run is atVery innovative mix of rhythm, fps and rougelite elements feels awkward at first but as you settle in to the mechanics you will find yourself the star of a drug inspired metal music video. Reload, dodge and fire to the beat in an insanely satisfying hyper-stylized fast-paced action experience that will really get you in your flow state. Cannot recommend it enough! Each successful run is at most a couple of hours but the replayability is very high; I have dumped nearly 100 hours into it and keep coming back for the pure joy of the games carefully tuned and well polished basic mechanics.… Expand
  24. pathfindr
    Aug 31, 2021
    9
    Great rogue-like shooter with an interesting twist. The game is really elevated by the energetic music. Bit of a learning curve at the beginning but after a few runs you start to automatically sync your actions to the beat.
    Only complaint is that in the last levels it's harder to clear standard rooms than defeating the bosses.
  25. Weirdrn
    Sep 21, 2021
    10
    Наиграл часов 60 на пиратке, сегодня иду покупать лицензию, чтоб поддержать разработчиков. Даже скидку ждать не буду. Великолепная игра, жду дополнений!
  26. DAZARDER
    Dec 13, 2021
    0
    Great idea, pretty nice visual style (especially Asgard Crypts), and of course very cool soundtrack.
    Sometimes because of style (Svartalfheim), eyes are getting tired. But still, this game is amazing
  27. Emlik
    Aug 31, 2022
    0
    from the soundtrack to the art style to the gameplay this game goes above and beyond and I'm all for it
  28. Luotn
    Sep 25, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. E um jogo maravilhoso tem pontos ruin sim mas a experiência que esse jogo gera não tem oque fala e eu acho que bpm muito melhor que o metal hellsinger que pegou a mecânica do bpm maravilhoda… Expand
  29. Hyperfailure
    Jun 15, 2023
    7
    A fun arcade rhythm game that took a dozen or so tries for me to get the hang of, and then two days to beat with one of the playable characters. I don't the point of trying to beat it again, but I still occasionally play it as a warm up for playing something else. Also, music's banging.
  30. netbattler15
    Mar 6, 2023
    6
    I never could seem to quite get down how to play this game. I like the idea in concept, but playing it might have turned me off from all rhythm shooters entirely.

    It's not bad, but I just don't think it's for me.

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#90 Most Discussed PC Game of 2020

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Metascore
74

Mixed or average reviews - based on 29 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 29
  3. Negative: 1 out of 29
  1. Cubed3
    Feb 12, 2025
    70
    On one hand, BPM: Bullets Per Minute is a neat mix of FPS and rhythm gameplay. On the other one, it's a terribly unbalanced roguelike that is also in dire need of variety. Throw all these in a bowl, and the end result is a soup with a couple of ingredients that shouldn't be here… but, somehow the taste remains pretty darn good. After all, how can you go wrong with a game where you are in control of a Valkyrie that blasts monsters in Asgard with her shotgun, in sync with some fine heavy metal.
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  2. Gaming Age
    Dec 16, 2021
    100
    After many tries, I did eventually find my way to and through the final boss, and all I wanted to do was do it again. I suppose in a lot of ways, that’s just the nature of roguelike games. They often offer a near bottomless replay value thanks to the “structured but random” structure of the format. This combined with the joy of bobbing your head along and clicking when you do so makes the experience a ton of fun and feel great. The quantity of content isn’t huge, but for $20 USD, I certainly think it is well worth the money.
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  3. Gfinity
    Jul 13, 2021
    60
    BPM: Bullets Per Minute is a fun shooter with a banging soundtrack, but its roguelike elements feel a tad undercooked. Still, where else can you dance around like a demon slayer while tearing through the hordes of hell, shooting on the beat and keeping the party going?
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