"Black Beacon: The Rising Star in Gacha Gaming"

Black Beacon has just landed on mobile devices, but we've been lucky enough to get an early hands-on experience with this Mythic Sci-Fi Action RPG. We're excited to share our impressions with you!

Black Beacon is an action RPG that emphasizes fast, fluid combat, with the unique twist of character-swapping mechanics.

Shh! This Is A Library!

The game begins 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 awaken with no clear memory of how you arrived, surrounded by a cast of colorful characters who are equally puzzled. You're thrust into a grand destiny, with the added pressure of a giant spinning orb that threatens to obliterate everyone within 24 hours. Welcome to your new role as a Seer in a library of endless bookshelves!

Despite the humor, the setting and narrative are intriguingly wild. The library contains every possible book, time travel elements, and numerous mythological references (watch out for that mysterious bird). The story throws you into the deep end, and if you're feeling a bit lost, that's exactly the point the developers are aiming for.

Send Me In, Coach

Black Beacon's core gameplay feels like an action RPG dungeon crawler, with a customizable camera that lets you choose between a top-down view or a free camera setup. We found the latter more engaging, though it's really a matter of personal taste.

As you navigate the Library's corridors, the story unfolds through short, episodic sections, each with several maps. Accessing these sections requires energy, but the game is quite generous with how much you can play. You'll explore, solve puzzles, hunt for hidden treasures, and battle against eerie enemies—remnants of people the Library has 'not fully digested'.

Combat is enjoyable and fast-paced, requiring a bit of button-mashing yet remaining challenging. Timing is crucial; a perfect dodge grants you invincibility frames, while a well-timed heavy attack can interrupt an enemy's move, sparing you the need to dodge. The character-swap mechanic adds a dynamic layer, allowing you to switch fighters mid-battle, keeping the combat fresh and strategic. Mastering this rhythm feels rewarding, though mistiming a dodge can lead to some spectacularly painful moments.

Characters And Weapon Rolls

As a gacha game, Black Beacon offers a system for obtaining characters and weapons that are specific to those characters. Both can be leveled up, and while the variety of materials can be overwhelming, the game simplifies much of the management for you.

You might encounter characters via the gacha before meeting them in the story, adding an interesting twist to the narrative flow. This feature enhances the game's variety and keeps the experience engaging.

Overall, Black Beacon is a unique gacha game with an esoteric story and solid gameplay. We're eager to see how it evolves post-launch. If this sounds like your kind of adventure, you can dive into Black Beacon right now through the official website, App Store, or Google Play.