I AM YOUR BEAST Review for PlayStation 5

I Am Your Beast Review

Some shooters ask for patience; this game demands speed, violence, and zero hesitation. “I Am Your Beast” by Strange Scaffold, now out on consoles after its PC debut last year, throws subtlety out the window and hands you a fistful of guns instead. I played it on PS5, and the minute I stepped into Alphonse Harding’s bloodstained boots, I knew this wasn’t going to be a quiet ride. Harding, a former agent of the Covert Operations Initiative, has been dragged out of retirement one time too many. When a COI operative casually guns down a bird he’s chasing through the forest, that’s it; the dam breaks. He snaps, and what follows is a feral, high-speed campaign of retaliation against the very organization that molded him.

The game wastes no time letting you off the leash. Levels are small and tightly packed, micro-sandboxes, really, designed to be raced through at breakneck speed. The core loop is pure, unfiltered carnage: grab whatever weapons are nearby, chain together kills, keep moving, and get out. It’s about momentum, angles, and chaos. Whether you’re setting up bear traps, scaling trees like a man possessed, or laying waste with a pistol, there’s no room for hesitation. Every second matters. “I Am Your Beast” doesn’t deal in traditional cutscenes. Instead, it uses kinetic typography and sharp voice acting to get its point across. Story moments hit like hammer blows—quick, stylized, and effective. Harding’s fury comes through clearly, even if the narrative itself stays stripped-down and straightforward, but it worked for the John Wick movie franchise, and it works here. You’re not here for character arcs; you’re here to break things.

The full campaign spans over twenty missions, each offering side objectives, score-chasing opportunities, and challenge unlocks for repeat playthroughs. If you’re the kind of player who likes to shave seconds off your run and perfect every encounter, there’s definitely replay value here. There’s also a lot of satisfaction in gradually learning the layout of each arena and executing a clean run where everything clicks: movement, aim, timing, the works. Visually, it’s sharp and distinctive. The comic book art style gives everything a stylized punch, and while it doesn’t have the fidelity of a big-budget shooter, it doesn’t need it. This is a game that relies on atmosphere, clarity, and attitude rather than technical realism. Its aesthetic choices lean heavily into the grindhouse vibe; every headshot is a loud punctuation mark, every environment a color-saturated killing floor.

The soundtrack deserves a special mention. RJ Lake’s music is relentless, propelling you forward with an almost aggressive urgency. Combined with the game’s frantic pace, it becomes more than just background noise; it’s part of the game’s pulse. Whether I was rushing through a tunnel network or going loud in the middle of the forest, the music kept me locked in. That said, it’s not without its frustrations. Some of the parkour mechanics can feel stiff under pressure, especially when precise movement is needed for certain shortcuts. A few levels feel slightly undercooked compared to the game’s best, and there are occasional design quirks that make progression more punishing than it probably needs to be. There’s also no hiding that this is a relatively brief experience unless you’re deeply into the speedrunning meta.

But what’s here is tight, focused, and hits hard. There’s a funky charm to it that works in its favor most of the time. It’s not pretending to be anything it’s not. “I Am Your Beast” knows exactly what kind of game it is: fast, loud, and angry. While it may lack a groundbreaking hook to set it apart from other indie shooters in a crowded genre, the execution is confident and compelling. It gives you the tools to be a one-man demolition crew and lets you loose in a world where every encounter feels like an opportunity for stylish brutality. The game’s bite-sized structure works in its favor. It respects your time, hits hard, and leaves the door open for just one more run. I found myself replaying levels just to squeeze a little more blood out of the experience, to finish that last side objective, to finally shave a few more seconds off my time.

“I Am Your Beast” isn’t perfect, but it’s undeniably effective. What it lacks in length or polish, it makes up for in raw energy. If you’re into fast-paced shooters and enjoy games that reward mastery through repetition, this one’s worth your attention, even if only for a few explosive hours.

8.5/10

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Nick Navarro

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Gaming since I was given an original Nintendo as a kid. I love great storytelling and unique ingenuity. When both collide in a single game, I'm a happy gamer. Twitter/IG @NickNavarro87

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