Beatbuddy: Tale of the Guardians
- First release
- Aug 06, 2013
- Developer
- THREAKS
- Publisher
- Reverb Publishing
- Engine
- Unity
- Platforms
- PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Wii U, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Linux
Attributes
Details
Storyline, release dates, time to beat, age ratings, modes, links, keywords
- Storyline
Play as Beatbuddy, an ethereal creature who travels to unite with his sisters Melody and Harmony and stop the evil Prince Maestro with the aid of Clef who provides comic relief throughout their journey.Read more
Play as Beatbuddy, an ethereal creature who travels to unite with his sisters Melody and Harmony and stop the evil Prince Maestro with the aid of Clef who provides comic relief throughout their journey.
- Release dates
- PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Aug 06, 2013
- Mac
- Aug 06, 2013
- Linux
- Aug 06, 2013
All 7 release dates
- Wii U
- Aug 05, 2015
- Xbox One
- Aug 07, 2015
- Wii U
- Sep 24, 2015
- Nintendo Switch
- Aug 13, 2024
- Time to beatIGDB · recorded
- Main Story
- 5h
- Main + Extras
- 6h
- Completionist
- 10h
- Age ratings
- PEGI 7ClassInd LUSK 6ESRB E
- Game modes
- Single player
- Perspective
- Side view
- Where to buy
- External links
- Twitch (opens in a new tab)Official site (opens in a new tab)Steam (opens in a new tab)
- Keywords
- action-adventure, steam, swimming, steam achievements, digital distribution
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At a Glance
- Critic Score
- 73
- Main Story (IGDB)
- 5h
- Main + Extras (IGDB)
- 6h
- Completionist (IGDB)
- 10h
Overview
Steam review summary
Steam users rate this Very Positive, 397 reviews in all languages, recorded 16 October 2026
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How it plays
From Steam
- Indie
- Music
- Rhythm
- Adventure
- Casual
- Action
- Great Soundtrack
- Puzzle
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Languages
- Englishinterface, audio
- Deutschinterface
Language data: IGDB · recorded 4 Nov 2026
Features
Input and devices
- Full controller support
- Steam Remote Play on TV
Steam features
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Cloud saves
- Steam Family Sharing
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Steam Deck
Valve rates this game Verified · recorded 16 Oct 2026
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Media
Screenshots
Videos
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Behind the game
Awards
Won
- German Computer Game Award – Best Youth Game — 2014
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