"Black Beacon: The Rising Star in Gacha Gaming"

Black Beacon has just arrived on mobile devices, but we've had the privilege of diving into this Mythic Sci-Fi Action RPG ahead of time. Let's share our insights on what makes this game stand out.

Black Beacon is an action-packed RPG that emphasizes fast, seamless combat, integrating a unique character-swapping feature into its gameplay.

Shh! This Is A Library!

The adventure 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, where the library contains every conceivable combination of letters, housing every book ever written within its walls.

You awaken in this mysterious place, with no clear memory of your arrival, alongside a diverse cast of characters who are equally perplexed. It seems you're destined for something grand. However, you have just twenty-four hours before a giant spinning orb threatens to end it all. Welcome to your first day, Seer—hope you enjoy bookshelves!

Beyond the humor, the setting and narrative are intriguingly chaotic. A library filled with nonsensical books, time travel, and numerous mythological references (we won't spoil too much, but keep an eye on that bird) immerse you deeply into the story. If you're feeling confused, that's part of the experience, and it's precisely what the developers intended.

Send Me In, Coach

Black Beacon's core gameplay is reminiscent of an ARPG dungeon crawler, offering a customizable camera viewpoint. You can opt for a top-down perspective or a free camera mode, adjusting the view with your other hand. We found the latter more engaging, though it's largely a matter of personal preference.

Navigating the Library's corridors, you progress through the story, which is segmented into short, episodic chapters, each containing multiple maps. Accessing these chapters requires energy, but the game is quite generous in this regard.

Your journey involves exploring areas, solving puzzles, uncovering hidden treasure chests, and engaging in combat with bizarre entities—the remnants of individuals the Library hasn't fully 'digested.'

Combat is both enjoyable and fast-paced, leaning on a bit of button-mashing, yet it remains challenging enough to keep you engaged. Timing plays a crucial role; executing a perfect dodge grants you a brief period of invincibility, while a well-timed heavy attack can interrupt an enemy's move, sparing you the need to dodge.

A standout feature is the character-swapping mechanic, allowing you to switch characters mid-battle. This turns fights into tag-team matches, enabling you to rest fatigued fighters and bring in fresh ones, even during an attack. Mastering this rhythm is satisfying, though mistiming a dodge can send you flying down the hallway.

Characters And Weapon Rolls

As a gacha game, Black Beacon offers a system for acquiring characters and weapons, with weapons tailored to specific characters. Both can be leveled up, and while the game uses a variety of resources, much of the process can be automated, simplifying the experience.

You might encounter characters through the gacha before meeting them in the story, but as the narrative suggests, time flows in mysterious ways. This adds a layer of variety to your gameplay.

Overall, Black Beacon is a unique gacha game with an ambitious, esoteric story and solid gameplay mechanics that support its narrative. We're excited to see how it evolves post-release.

Does this sound like your kind of game? Or perhaps a fascinating row of shelves in your virtual library? Check out Black Beacon now on the official website, App Store, or Google Play.