I Am Your Beast Reviews

I Am Your Beast is ranked in the 75th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
4 / 5
Sep 13, 2024

I Am Your Beast is a sensationally rapid-fire action game in every sense, but there's also a surprisingly well-realised thread of narrative running through.

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7 / 10.0
Sep 10, 2024

I Am Your Beast is a stirring, snack-sized shoot ‘em up that succeeds in spite of its simplified story and slight progression problems.

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9 / 10.0
Sep 10, 2024

I Am Your Beast wastes no time in establishing your character, Harding, as a John Wick-style badass, and keeps you there for the whole game.

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8 / 10.0
Sep 10, 2024

I Am Your Beast is weak in some areas, but not significantly so. A large portion of it is just fine, but what’s good is really good. It manages a combat system that is fast and chaotic while still remaining intuitive, which is an impressive feat. Part of me wonders if something like this could be applied across a wider, longer game without diluting it. As it is, I Am Your Beast applies it perfectly, making it a short-lived but impactful experience.

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Sep 10, 2024

PC; Strange Scaffold Deep in the woods, hardbitten spec ops soldiers are having a proper falling out in this gleeful piece of pulp brilliance

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Sep 10, 2024

Whatever dissonance hovers in the air at the start of I Am Your Beast will have dissipated by the time you reach the final level. “You’re creating a no-win scenario for yourself,” screams Burkin as he throws the full force of the government at you. In response, Harding simply, satisfyingly, and coolly rejects those terms. As the lyrics to that final level’s original track kick in, you’ll come to know what he knows: that there will always be another level, and that you will always be someone else’s beast—unless you find a way, however bloody, to be your own man.

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70 / 100
Sep 10, 2024

I Am Your Beast is a silly game and it has some jank. There's not a lot to play unless you're the speedrunning type but what's here is fun. The delay and patch were sorely needed and I'm glad to recommend at the very least wishlisting the game on Steam. There's some jank, the game isn't a looker, and it's not very long on its own, but it's worth checking out if you want something quick and silly. From the sick kills that start with a headshot, letting you catch a gun midair. Other times hitting a beehive or explosive barrel and taking out multiple dudes is fun too.

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9 / 10.0
Sep 11, 2024

I Am Your Beast delivers an adrenaline injection of action with style. The game's intense, fast-paced gameplay is driven by its pulse-pounding soundtrack and engaging story. While a few rough edges in parkour mechanics and mission design prevent it from achieving mastery, its thrills and aesthetic make it an ultra-violence power fantasy. This is a game where every second counts and every kill is a testament to skill.

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8 / 10.0
Sep 10, 2024

I Am Your Beast is another major work from what I consider to be one of the interesting studios in the industry right now. Stylish, adrenaline-fueled action in a pulpy game that knows exactly what it is.

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9.5 / 10.0
Sep 10, 2024

I Am Your Beast is a bold statement from a team known for making bold statements. A game that showcases the studio's best strengths — narrative and sparse but effective presentation — with by far their best-playing game to date. There are few games that make me feel as powerful as this does while still maintaining the fun that I Am Your Beast does. I said it once, I'll say it again: I Am Your Beast kicks ass.

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9 / 10.0
Sep 10, 2024

I Am Your Beast is a fantastic action game, one that really hones in on speed, adaptability, and efficiency. Memorizing levels and finding creative ways through them is a necessity for top times.

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Sep 10, 2024

I Am Your Beast twists the formula of the prey becoming the predator, you’ll never tire of the “he’s-in-the-walls” reactions from enemies. The short runtime works in its favor to not overstay its welcome, but a healthy amount of replayability will keep you coming back for that next “S” rank. The game’s soundtrack will get your blood pumping as also you empty it from your enemies. I Am Your Beast is a blissful mix of speed and brutality that will make you a bogeyman among men.

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