Black Beacon: The Rising Star in Gacha Gaming

Black Beacon has just made its way onto mobile devices, but we got an early sneak peek at this Mythic Sci-Fi Action RPG. We're thrilled to share our insights with you.

Black Beacon is an action RPG that prides itself on delivering fast-paced, seamless combat, enhanced by a unique character-swapping feature.

Shh! This Is A Library!

The adventure begins in the Library of Babel, a vast and enigmatic edifice drawing inspiration from the biblical Tower of Babel and Jorge Luis Borges' short story. In Borges' tale, the library contains every conceivable combination of letters, housing every book ever written within its labyrinthine shelves.

You awaken in this mysterious place, unsure of how you arrived, surrounded by a cast of intriguing characters who share your confusion. It seems you're destined for something great. However, there's a catch: a giant spinning orb threatens to obliterate everyone within twenty-four hours. Welcome to your first day as a Seer! Hope you enjoy bookshelves.

Despite the humor, the setting and narrative have a captivatingly wild charm. 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) plunge you into a deep and engaging story. If you're feeling a bit lost, that's perfectly fine—it's likely the intended experience.

Send Me In, Coach

Black Beacon offers a dynamic ARPG dungeon crawler experience with a customizable camera viewpoint. You can opt for a top-down perspective or a free camera setup, adjusting the view with your other hand. We found the latter more enjoyable, though it's largely a matter of personal preference.

As you navigate the Library's corridors, you progress through the story, which is divided into short, episodic sections, each containing several maps. Accessing these sections requires energy, but the game is quite generous with this resource, allowing ample playtime.

Your journey involves exploring areas, solving puzzles, hunting for hidden treasure chests, and battling enemies—distorted entities that are remnants of individuals the Library has 'not fully digested.' The combat is engaging, fast-paced, and while it can be button-mashy, it remains challenging enough to keep you on your toes. Timing is crucial; a perfectly timed dodge grants you invincibility frames, and a well-placed heavy attack can interrupt an enemy's move, sparing you the need to dodge.

The game's character-swap mechanic adds a strategic layer, allowing you to switch characters mid-battle. This turns fights into tag-team matches, enabling you to swap out tired fighters for fresh ones, even during an attack. Mastering this rhythm can be satisfying, though mistiming a dodge might send you flying down the hallway courtesy of a giant monster.

Characters And Weapon Rolls

As a gacha game, Black Beacon features a system for acquiring characters and weapons, with weapons tailored to specific characters. Both can be leveled up, and while the variety of resources required is significant, much of the management can be automated.

You might encounter characters through the gacha before meeting them in the story, adding an element of variety and unpredictability. The convoluted flow of time in the game serves this purpose well.

In summary, Black Beacon is a unique gacha game that aims to weave a more esoteric narrative, supported by solid gameplay mechanics. We're eager to see how it evolves post-launch.

If this sounds like your kind of adventure, or if you're intrigued by the idea of living in a giant library, you can dive into Black Beacon now via the official website, App Store, or Google Play.