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  • Summary: A game about shapes, and about beats. Duh.
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  1. Jun 10, 2018
    80
    This is about as pure as a game can be. You learn how to play it in a few minutes, but can sit with it for hours. Its stylistic visuals and awesome soundtrack draw you in and keep you hypnotised, while addictive and challenging gameplay teases you with frantic block-dodging mayhem, great multiplayer modes and weird, surprisingly emotive "characters." In a time of incredible looking, but often flabby titles, it's nice to be reminded that, sometimes, Just Shapes & Beats is all you need.
  2. 70
    Just Shapes & Beats is an exciting and challenging marriage of sound, color, and chaos. For some, the experience may be overwhelming. For others, it will be their new, casual couch go-to. Either way it’s worth your time.
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  1. Jul 16, 2019
    10
    If you played geometry dash or that kind of a game, or enjoy bullet-hell games, this is the game for you. About graphics, there's not much toIf you played geometry dash or that kind of a game, or enjoy bullet-hell games, this is the game for you. About graphics, there's not much to say. It has its own style, and their style is beautiful. About story, it has a nice story and you can enjoy it. Your adventure, power of music, power of friendship... All i can say about the story is that its amazing. I think there is no need to talk about musics because my words are not powerful enough to describe this soundtrack. Gameplay is satisfying. So here is my final decision: If you have money, you should buy the game. If you don't, watch this game from somewhere, because this game deserves sharing. Expand
  2. Jun 1, 2018
    10
    Just picked this game up. I played the demo at pax a few years back and the game has alot more now that it has been fully released. Its aJust picked this game up. I played the demo at pax a few years back and the game has alot more now that it has been fully released. Its a verify good game if you bullet hell games and rhythm games. I am an enjoying it alot. The game is simple to lean and pick up but some of them levels can be challenging. Its a great party game or good game to get lost in music to. Expand
  3. May 12, 2020
    10
    This game has AMAZING music and really good graphics. It is simple, yet challenging, and the music and shapes/attacks are perfectly synced. AThis game has AMAZING music and really good graphics. It is simple, yet challenging, and the music and shapes/attacks are perfectly synced. A must for anyone who likes addicting music-based games. Expand
  4. Feb 12, 2020
    10
    I first heard about this game from a YouTuber I watch on his Favorite Game Animation of 2018 video. When I saw it there I found it kindaI first heard about this game from a YouTuber I watch on his Favorite Game Animation of 2018 video. When I saw it there I found it kinda interesting, how can a 2d game with just simple shapes be considered one of the best-animated games of the year? I looked a bit more into the game and figured the concept seemed fun and it had some songs I like so I bought it to give it a try and boy was it worth it.

    First off Just Shapes & Beats 100% deserved that spot on New Frame Plus's video. The animations are sublime. You'd never expect to see simple shapes convey such personality but Berzerk Studio does it so well! Everything in the entire game is just loaded with personality and creativity to the point that you can just get a feel for the dev team behind it and how much they enjoyed it themselves.

    The only negative note I have on it is that my typical rule of thumb is that I get 1 hour per $1 I spend but in this game, I beat story in 4 hours. Typically this would make me more hesitant to recommend but with how beautifully crafted it is I am totally fine with letting this one issue slide. This issue could also be taken care of if the devs release a way to make custom maps, this would become one of my most played games if that was a thing.

    All in all this game is wonderful and I would highly recommend it!
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  5. Dec 14, 2021
    10
    I remember the first time I played this game; I completed the game in a single session (would recommend) with a friend in 2 player mode. TheI remember the first time I played this game; I completed the game in a single session (would recommend) with a friend in 2 player mode. The music is PHENOMINAL and at some points i got up and started dancing. Sometimes it can be a little slow doing the 3 level parts to unlock the next story part, but the boss fights make it all worth it. This game is a blast and I love it! It's sad that the game isn't very re-playable though as I crave more jsb. My favorite Boss fight is the pyramid as the music and visual effects are stunning! 10/10 play this game! Expand
  6. Jan 25, 2022
    10
    Ez but Good Game.
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  7. Aug 6, 2022
    8
    Just Shapes & Beats is amazing!
    The main game alongside with its DLC Lost Chapter is outstanding.
    The title of the game says what’s
    Just Shapes & Beats is amazing!
    The main game alongside with its DLC Lost Chapter is outstanding.
    The title of the game says what’s happening in the game - Shapes and Beats.But how these shapes and beats are executed is magnificent.
    Gameplay provides player with a huge variation of colorful and challenging level, yet there’s a casual mode, but I find original difficulty fair and giving player a satisfaction upon defeating a boss or difficult level.
    Unfortunately I cannot say something like that about lore or story, the only thing I can say it exists.But it only serves as justification of gameplay.
    Soundtrack is consists of lots of cool songs from some famous musicians such as Bossfight, Chipzel, Nitro Fun, Shirobon and more.And the soundtrack is magnificent.
    Also these arguments also perfectly fit DLC, but I’d like to add that Undertale Easter eggs, and even a whole level called Spider Dance is pleasing to see.
    8.5/10
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