As a seasoned gamer with over two decades of gaming under my belt, I must say that I Am Your Beast has left me utterly captivated. The game’s emphasis on making enemies quiver in their boots at the mere sight of the player character, Harding, is a refreshing take on action games, harkening back to the glory days of Batman: Arkham and Halo.
One aspect I truly enjoy in action games is when enemies clearly show fear towards the player, avoiding tough guy attitudes and clichéd boss dialogues. Instead, they are just cannon fodder who have taken on more than they can handle. The Batman: Arkham series and later Halo titles excelled at this. The new FPS game, I Am Your Beast from Strange Scaffold developers, swiftly establishes your character, Harding, as a John Wick-like badass right from the start and maintains that image throughout the entire game.
Harding prefers solitude and has chosen to reside in a forest after leaving his role as an elite operative for the COI. However, his former employers are tracking him down, seeking his assistance with one final task. They’re willing to use any method necessary to bring him back, but he’s determined to maintain his peaceful existence. The concept might not be perfectly sound, but it serves its purpose in delivering an engaging and thrilling single-player combat experience that I found highly enjoyable.
In simpler terms, I estimate it’ll take you 2 to 3 hours to quickly complete the main missions. However, if you want a perfect run, finish all extra objectives, uncover secrets, or tackle the extensive list of challenge missions, it could take anywhere from 5 to 6 times that amount. But with such enjoyable movement and combat, you might enjoy replaying missions for better scores.
Harding is an instrument of destruction. He’s a renowned assassin living under the radar, avoiding trouble. However, when the agency ruthlessly destroys his sanctuary, he swears revenge and plans to eliminate each member using their own weapons. While the methods might evolve, his intention remains clear.
See, you don’t begin many missions armed. There are guns, knives, bear traps, lumps of wood, and explosives lying around in field tents or in camps, but the fastest way to get a weapon is to take it from an enemy’s dying hands. You scale trees by running at them (they’re signified by snow-covered branches), and can move from tree to tree silently and swiftly. Get the drop on an enemy and it’s an instant kill. When they die they’ll drop whatever they’re armed with and Harding can catch it fluidly.
When you grab a gun, that’s all the ammunition you have. Pressing the trigger then makes Harding toss the weapon instead, knocking enemies unconscious for you to finish off by stomping on them. The mission clock typically begins when you’re detected or make your first kill, at which point enemies will attack. A more graceful kill can boost your mission speed, so it helps to be agile – a skill that improves with practice.
While taking down foes with precision headshots or skillfully thrown knives, they seem to recognize your presence as something mythical. The game subtly references Baba Yaga, making you feel like a terrifying entity meting out punishment for their wrongdoings. You have the option to set traps, take down enemies using slide tackles, or even eliminate multiple targets simultaneously with a strategically placed sniper shot. However, navigating missions can sometimes be confusing, and quick thinking is required to handle some of the challenging situations that arise.
You’re scored each mission based on manner of kills and speed, but like any good speed-run game you can restart instantly whenever you want and failure drops you right back to the start without fanfare. Mission objectives vary, but almost all of them end with Harding reaching one of his escape hatches.
During breaks between missions, the dialogue and voice acting are exceptional, crafting a compelling story that draws you in and makes you care about characters like ex-boss Burkin and Byron, a reluctant soldier assigned to eliminate Harding but who would prefer to be elsewhere. The humor isn’t emphasized despite its appearance, and I was completely hooked even with just a few missions of static cutscenes. The storyline here is surprisingly powerful, and the actor bringing Harding to life does an outstanding job, injecting every line with palpable menace.
In just about two minutes, most missions wrap up, but you’ll find yourself eagerly replaying them thanks to its silky-smooth gameplay. Add to that its visually appealing design with vibrant, chunky graphics and cartoonish settings, it’s quite a sight to behold. Plus, it performs exceptionally well on the Steam Deck, making it an excellent choice for gaming during your daily commute or while waiting in various spots. However, do remember to keep the volume low, just in case!
I found myself quite taken aback by the game I Am Your Beast. Similar to Children of the Sun, it builds upon a strong central idea without adding excessive elements or pretension. The result is a captivating, addictive gaming experience that you’ll find yourself revisiting simply because it’s enjoyable. Occasionally, there are moments of awkwardness, but overall, I Am Your Beast is an outstanding FPS, blending elements of Superhot and XVIII in a highly recommended package.
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2024-09-10 16:16