Beat Hazard (2009) · Curator Co.

Experience your music collection as never before with this intense music driven arcade shooter. Each of your songs will have its own unique ebb and flow based on the music. Power up your spaceship and watch as the music boosts your firepower. Unleash hell on the enemy ships when you max out with weapon pickups! Beat Hazard seamlessly mixes the love of gaming and music. Together they become greater than the sum of their parts. Features include: - Online Play and Local Multiplayer (Desktop & Console) - 3 Unlockable tactical weapons and 23 perks - Play along to internet radio stations (Desktop & Mobile) - Boss Rush and Survival mode - Available on PC, Mac, Linux, PS3, Xbox 360, Android, iPhone/iPad

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Plot-driven, spare, grave and earnest.

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Platforms: Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox 360
Developer: Cold Beam Games
Publisher: Cold Beam Games
Released: October 28, 2009
Modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
Perspective: Bird view / Isometric
Time to beat: 4 h rushed · 6 h main story · 12 h completionist

IGDB rating 8.0/10 from 45 ratings.

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