Beatbuddy's commitment to the melding, rhythm, music and gameplay is fantastic, and for the most part it gets it done very well. The art style is beautiful; lush diverse environments with deep colour palettes and and buttery smooth animation that brings everything to life. The story is simple in the best way, with colourful and lively characters each with their own distinct voice (it becomes even more evident in the game!) The music itself is very addictive, and so well crafted and divided between different elements of the gameplay you find yourself getting into the swing of things without even noticing. Gameplay-wise, the puzzle platformer's not too challenging, but the steady layering of new mechanics, enemies and obstacles keeps things interesting throughout the run. My only big fault with the game is at times the controls can be frustrating, which can really shock you out of the experience. Outside of this however, Beatbuddy will keep lovers of 2D puzzle platformers and music well entertained over its run. A must play IMO
