Beat Hazard
Beat Hazard is a music-themed video game developed and published by British studio Cold Beam Games on October 28, 2009 for Xbox Live Indie Games.
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| Developer(s) | Cold Beam Games |
| Publisher(s) | Cold Beam Games |
| Platform(s) | Microsoft Windows, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, iOS, Android, Linux |
| Release | October 28, 2009 (X360) April 15, 2010 (WIN) |
| Genre(s) | Rhythm game |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Gameplay
Beat Hazard is a shoot 'em up where the player controls a small spaceship that defends itself from other ships and space debris. The music played during gameplay controls the speed and intensity of the game.[1]
Critical reception
The PC version of Beat Hazard has a rating of 70% on Metacritic based on 11 critic reviews.[2] The PlayStation 3 version of Beat Hazard Ultra has a Metacritic rating of 63% based on 7 critic reviews,[3] while the iOS version has a rating of 91% based on 6 critic reviews.[4]
Sequel
The sequel Beat Hazard 2 was released on October 16, 2019. The sequel has upgraded graphics and the ability to play music from streaming services in an "Open Mic" mode.[5]
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