Beeftacular Demo

Tough platformers are always going to be popular with hardcore gamers, especially if they are designed in such a way as to allow them to compete with each other when it comes to best times and high scores. However, it’s not as simple as you might think, because there’s more to it than just a bunch of difficult levels and a classic jump & run set of gameplay mechanics.

Beeftacular is a retro platformer in which your goal is to complete each level before the time runs out and do it as quickly as possible in order to set a world record. You play as a piece of beef that must destroy rotten pieces of meat, and even though that doesn’t make too much sense, the gameplay is actually quite fun and engaging, at least if you are a fan of fast-paced action.

Depending on the difficulty level you choose, there’s a time limit for each level, and you must kill everything before the timer runs out. Your character has both melee and ranged attacks to achieve this, so you are free to choose your approach. Granted, some levels force you to follow certain attack patterns to stand a chance, but there’s always room for innovation.

To make matters even more exciting, the game allows you to record your times and share them with an online community. Thus, there’s a global leaderboard that enables you to set world records and set yourself apart as one of the best in the game. On top of that, there’s a speedrun mode as well, which is useful if you want to see how quickly you can complete the game.

As for the graphics, there are good things and bad, depending on whether you are a fan of the retro look. Probably the most exciting thing about the graphics are the particle effects, because your character leaves a persistent trail of blood behind him at all times, which makes the levels look pretty interesting. Other than that, the level design is actually quite dull and unimpressive.

All things considered, Beeftacular is not the most original platformer out there, but at least it features a few interesting levels and a high difficulty, which is enough to attract a decent crowd. Moreover, it’s always exciting to know that you can set records and compete with other players for the top spot.