Beat Hazard 2

Last updated: 2025-04-17
Summary
  • Extensive music source integration for gameplay.
  • Stunning, reactive visuals enhance experience.
  • Deep ship customization and progression system.
  • Generally recommended, especially on sale.
  • Overwhelming visuals may cause health issues.
  • Repetitive gameplay, lacks variety.
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Categories

ArcadeTwin-stick ShooterBullet-hellCooperative MultiplayerProcedural GenerationCharacter CustomizationHigh Score Chasing
Reviews
(sample size)
166
Helpful reviews
83%
Unhelpful reviews
16%
Protest reviews
1%
Positive points
348
Negative points
222
Gameplay points
126
Perf. points
12
Rec. points
107
Misc points
25
Point
Extensive music source integration
Description
The game seamlessly integrates with various music sources, including local files, streaming services like Spotify and YouTube, and even live audio input via the 'Open Mic' feature. This allows players to personalize their experience and enjoy the game with their favorite music.
Importance
88%
Vastly improved over original
Description
Beat Hazard 2 significantly improves upon the original game with enhanced graphics, smoother gameplay, and more content. The game offers quality of life improvements, new features, and a more visually appealing and ergonomic interface.
Importance
73%
Stunning, reactive visuals
Description
The game features visually stunning graphics with vibrant colors, dazzling particle effects, and a dynamic 3D lighting system that reacts to the music. The visuals can be intense, but options are available to adjust the intensity for player comfort.
Importance
64%
Deep ship customization and progression
Description
The game features extensive ship and weapon customization, unlockable modules, and a rewarding progression system. Completing Shadow Missions unlocks perks, encouraging exploration of the music library and providing a sense of accomplishment.
Importance
63%
Unique daily challenges
Description
The game features daily and lightning challenges that offer new and varied gameplay experiences. Each track creates a unique gaming experience, and the amount of enjoyment depends on the player's success and connection to the music.
Importance
20%
Competitive leaderboards and challenges
Description
The game features leaderboards for various game modes and songs, fostering a competitive environment. Unique challenges and real-time rankings add to the replayability and encourage players to strive for high scores.
Importance
20%
Responsive developer support
Description
The developer is responsive and actively addresses issues reported by players, quickly fixing bugs and implementing improvements. This dedication to customer support enhances the overall player experience.
Importance
15%
Language and VR support
Description
The game includes support for multiple languages, including Russian and Chinese, and also features VR support. These additions broaden the game's accessibility and appeal to a wider audience.
Importance
15%
Varied and scalable difficulty
Description
The game offers a wide range of difficulty levels, from easy to extremely challenging, catering to players of all skill levels. Addictive gameplay and rewarding progression are particularly evident when aiming for high scores on the higher difficulty settings.
Importance
12%
Co-op, Workshop, no microtransactions
Description
The game offers a cooperative mode for playing with friends, Steam Workshop support for user-generated content, and avoids the inclusion of loot boxes or microtransactions. These features enhance the social and creative aspects of the game while respecting player spending habits.
Importance
10%