Black Beacon has just landed on mobile devices, but we got our hands on this Mythic Sci-Fi Action RPG a bit earlier than most. We're excited to share our thoughts on this unique game that blends fast-paced action with a deep narrative.
**Shh! This Is A Library!**
Black Beacon starts you off in the Library of Babel, a vast and enigmatic structure drawing inspiration from the biblical Tower of Babel and Jorge Luis Borges' short story. In this setting, you wake up with no memory of your arrival, surrounded by a cast of intriguing characters who are equally puzzled. You're tasked with a grand destiny, but there's a catch: a giant spinning orb threatens to obliterate everyone within 24 hours. It's a thrilling start to your journey as a Seer in this library of endless books.
The game's setting and story are delightfully chaotic. With time travel, mythological references, and a mysterious bird, Black Beacon throws you into the deep end of its narrative. If you're feeling lost, that's part of the charm—the developers intend for you to be immersed and intrigued.
**Send Me In, Coach**
Black Beacon offers a dynamic ARPG dungeon crawler experience with customizable camera angles. You can choose between a top-down view or a free camera setup, which we found particularly enjoyable. As you navigate the Library's corridors, you'll encounter episodic sections, each with multiple maps. Accessing these sections requires energy, though the game is generous in this aspect, allowing for extended play sessions.
Your journey involves solving puzzles, uncovering hidden treasures, and battling warped entities—remnants of people the Library hasn't fully "digested." The combat system is fast and engaging, requiring you to time your dodges and attacks carefully. Perfect dodges grant iframes, and well-timed heavy attacks can interrupt enemy moves, adding a layer of strategy to the action.
A standout feature is the character-swapping mechanic, which lets you switch fighters mid-battle. This tag-team approach keeps the combat fresh and strategic, allowing you to bench tired characters and bring in fresh ones, even during attacks. Mastering this rhythm can be exhilarating, though mistimed dodges can send you flying down the hallway.
**Characters And Weapon Rolls**
As a gacha game, Black Beacon features a system for obtaining characters and weapons tailored to them. Both can be leveled up using various resources, though the game simplifies much of the management with automation options. You might encounter characters in the gacha before meeting them in the story, adding an element of surprise and variety to your journey.
Overall, Black Beacon is a quirky gacha game that aims to tell a more esoteric story, supported by solid gameplay mechanics. We're eager to see how the narrative unfolds post-release.
If this sounds like your kind of adventure, you can dive into Black Beacon now through the official website, App Store, or Google Play.
