BPM: Bullets Per Minute Reviews

BPM: Bullets Per Minute is ranked in the 60th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
6.5 / 10.0
Sep 14, 2022

A cool idea gets bogged down by a lack of visual clarity, an unfortunately casualty specific to the Switch

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Chris Mc
Top Critic
9 / 10.0
Sep 14, 2020

If heavy metal has you running for the hills, then BPM: Bullets Per Minute won’t convert you. But for everyone else, this is an adrenaline fuelled heavy-metal ride that you’d be daft to miss.

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8 / 10.0
Sep 14, 2020
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9 / 10 stars
Sep 14, 2020

BPM: Bullets Per Minute is a challenging rhythm shooter that's difficult to master but highly satisfying.

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7.5 / 10.0
Sep 23, 2020

BPM: Bullets Per Minute might have needed some more additions and some adjustments, nonetheless it's an action-packed rhythmic shooter that will feel addictive once you get used to its unique gameplay system.

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AliReza Ghotbi
Top Critic
7 / 10
Sep 24, 2020

Although BPM is suffering from some issues, its combination of shooter and rhythm-action genres is very innovative and interesting, and despite this idea is not as developed as it should have, it can still be very entertaining for those who are looking for a challenging Roguelike game.

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7 / 10.0
Sep 26, 2020

BPS is a perfect choice to spend an evening. But that's all the game got breath for.

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64 / 100
Sep 25, 2020

BPM: Bullets Per Minute is a fun shooter with some interesting ideas but with a difficulty curve more akin to trying to ram yourself through a brick wall. If you're a fan of the roguelike genre and rhythm games, provided you can get past the annoyances, then this could be a fun time killer.

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Oyungezer Online
Cevdet Emre Kızılcan
Top Critic
7.5 / 10.0
Sep 25, 2020

If I was stranded on a deserted island, I'd bring some roguelike games with me and BPM: Bullets Per Minute would definitely be one of my choices. But if I could pick only one game, then I'd think long and hard before choosing BPM.

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6.5 / 10.0
Oct 20, 2020

Where does this leave BPM: Bullets Per Minute? As it stands, BPM is a solid idea that's well executed, but it's wrapped in some mediocre game design that ultimately drags down the experience. This may sound like a harsh deconstruction of the title, but I would still recommend it to the right person. If you're very much into rhythm games or intrigued by the title, give it a shot. Its gameplay is promisingly solid, but the rest of the experience feels either underwhelming or too repetitive to appreciate over time. I would have loved to see some more drastic gameplay variations, skill-based additions, or maybe a change of pace or music to mix things up.

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8 / 10.0
Oct 5, 2021

Needless to say, if first-person shooters, roguelikes or rhythm games are your thing, you might want to check BPM: Bullets Per Minute out. Especially if you also like heavy metal music. And if you like all of those things, well, BPM: Bullets Per Minute might well just be your dream game. With addictive gameplay, bucket-loads of content and numerous settings to make it a little more forgiving if you need it to be, this is one of the most unique and rewarding games available right now.

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7 / 10
Oct 5, 2021

Despite its shortcomings, we were always drawn to come back for 'one more run'. It nails the roguelite gameplay hook and has a unique gameplay mechanic to support it all. While it at times feels as though the game's fighting against you when everything comes together, there's nothing quite like it. Clearing a room of monsters in time to the guitar shredding soundtrack never gets old and the constant progression of unlocking new characters and skills is an incentive to keep trying. It's not a home run, but those who buy into BPM: Bullet Per Minute's charm will certainly have a good time.

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9 / 10.0
Nov 17, 2021

If you like insane difficulty, oddness, and prog rock, this game is for you.

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9 / 10.0
Nov 25, 2021

Norse mythology inspired BPM makes you unable of putting down the controller. Hard rock soundtrack defines the game and roguelike genre gives it the satisfying punch. Fun as Hell(heim)!

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7 / 10.0
Oct 8, 2020

Mashing the FPS, rhythm and roguelike genres was a tough undertaking to create BPM: Bullets Per Minute, which also turned out to be tough with its steep learning curve and unforgiving nature.

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Ben Sellwood
Top Critic
7.2 / 10.0
Feb 24, 2022

I want to like this game more, but I simply didn't enjoy it because of my own lack of rhythm and timing. There is something special here, something that should definitely be given a chance, but it's up to you to unfurl the fun within its core pillars of gameplay.

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7.5 / 10.0
Sep 14, 2020

BPM: Bullets Per Minute has nothing new to offer but its rhythm-based combat. Luckily, that combat is immensely satisfying, even when the surrounding structure can feel a touch empty.

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7 / 10.0
Sep 14, 2020

BPM is a well-executed, unique take on the rhythm-roguelite genre that has a lot to offer – if you can get accustomed to its demanding gameplay hook.

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8 / 10.0
Oct 5, 2021

BPM: Bullets Per Minute demands its pound of flesh in terms of initial difficulty, and many will find this off-putting. But persist and you'll be rewarded with a unique roguelike rhythm-based FPS with a metal soundtrack that slaps harder than the hand of God.

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6 / 10
Sep 14, 2020

The posturised visuals are so extreme to a point of frustration that hinders the otherwise fantastic gameplay. If you can look past the bad art, BPM: Bullets Per Minute is an energizing rhythm-based shooter with addictive play that will have you coming back for more and more.

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