Black Beacon Shines in Gacha Gaming Boom

Black Beacon has arrived on mobile, and we got early access to this mythic sci-fi action RPG. Here's our verdict on this thrilling new adventure.

This action RPG delivers lightning-fast combat with seamless character switching at its core.

Silence in the Stacks!

The adventure begins in the enigmatic Library of Babel, inspired by both the biblical tower and Borges' short story - a labyrinth containing every possible book ever written.

You awaken here with no memory, surrounded by intriguing characters all wondering the same thing. Some grand destiny awaits... and oh yes, everyone will die in 24 hours unless you stop that giant death orb. Welcome to your new role, Seer!

Beyond the humor lies a truly imaginative setting - nonsense books, time paradoxes, mythological references (that bird definitely isn't normal). The narrative throws you in at the deep end, leaving you deliciously confused - which we suspect is entirely the point.

Gameplay Deep Dive

Black Beacon blends ARPG combat with dungeon crawling, offering flexible camera controls - choose between top-down or manual camera adjustment. We preferred manual controls for greater immersion.

Progress through the Library's maze-like corridors in episodic chunks, each containing multiple maps and consuming energy reserves. Exploration rewards include puzzle-solving, hidden treasures, and battles against disturbing entities - the Library's "undigested memories" of past visitors.

Combat shines with its responsive controls. While accessible, it demands tactical timing - perfect dodges grant invulnerability frames, while well-placed heavy attacks interrupt enemy combos. The character-swapping mechanic transforms battles into strategic tag-team matches, letting you rotate fighters mid-combo.

Gacha Mechanics

As a gacha game, Black Beacon features character and weapon draws (with character-specific gear). Leveling both requires various resources, though automated systems help manage the complexity. You'll meet gacha characters before their story introductions - time works strangely here after all.

Our verdict? Black Beacon delivers a refreshingly bizarre narrative wrapped in solid ARPG gameplay. This gacha title shows real promise with its unique premise and engaging mechanics.

Ready to explore this literary labyrinth? Black Beacon is available now via official website, App Store, and Google Play.