Beatbuddy: Tale of the Guardians

Beatbuddy is an innovative blend of action-adventure and music game, in which players must save the world of Symphonia from the evil Prince Maestro. To do so, they must complete skill-based sections, solve physics and logic puzzles, and navigate short action sequences. What makes it special: The game world exists in harmony with the music; every level comes to life and moves to the rhythm of a song composed specifically for the game. The more players immerse themselves in these musical worlds – that is, not just seeing them, but also hearing and feeling them – the easier it is for them to overcome the obstacles. Also worth highlighting is the intricately hand-drawn and meticulously animated game world.

The DCP Jury 2014