Black Beacon has officially launched on mobile platforms, but we had the chance to experience it a bit earlier than most! We’ve spent quality time with this Mythic Sci-Fi Action RPG and are excited to share our thoughts.
At its core, *Black Beacon* is an action RPG that delivers fast-paced, fluid combat with a unique character-swapping mechanic that keeps the action dynamic and engaging.
Shh! This Is A Library!
The game begins in the enigmatic Library of Babel — a vast, otherworldly structure drawing inspiration from both the biblical Tower of Babel and Jorge Luis Borges’ literary concept of a library containing every possible book ever written. You awaken inside this mysterious place with no memory of how you got there, joined by a cast of equally confused yet intriguing characters who will eventually become your allies.
There’s also a looming deadline: everyone is set to be destroyed by a giant spinning orb in 24 hours. Welcome to your first day as a Seer — better get used to those towering bookshelves.
While it may sound absurd at first, the setting is oddly compelling. A labyrinthine library filled with nonsense books, time loops, and cryptic mythological references — it throws players into a surreal narrative where confusion is part of the charm. If you're left scratching your head, rest assured — that's exactly what the developers intended.
Send Me In, Coach
Moment-to-moment gameplay in *Black Beacon* feels like a classic ARPG dungeon crawler with a flexible camera system. You can choose between a top-down view or a free camera controlled by touch, which we found more immersive and responsive — though ultimately, it comes down to personal preference.
As you progress through the Library’s endless corridors, the story unfolds in short, episodic chapters — each containing several maps. Accessing these sections requires energy, but during our playthrough, the game was quite generous with its economy, allowing for extended sessions without feeling overly restrictive.
Exploration is key: uncover hidden chests, solve puzzles, and battle twisted remnants of past visitors — grotesque entities the Library “never fully processed.” Creepy? Absolutely. Rewarding? Even more so.
Combat is fast, responsive, and satisfying. It leans into a skill-based loop where timing and precision matter. Perfect dodges grant invincibility frames, while well-timed heavy attacks can interrupt enemy combos — adding depth beneath the flashy surface.
The character-swapping mechanic is one of the standout features. It allows players to switch fighters mid-battle, creating a tag-team rhythm that lets you swap out exhausted characters for fresh ones — even mid-attack. Once you get the hang of it, it feels smooth and strategic… until you mistime a dodge and get flung across the room by a hulking monstrosity.
Characters And Weapon Rolls
Yes, *Black Beacon* includes a gacha system — featuring both characters and weapons. Each weapon is tied to specific characters, and both can be leveled up independently. While the variety of progression materials may seem overwhelming at first, much of the grind can be automated, making the system feel less tedious than some other titles in the genre.
It's not unusual to pull characters via gacha before encountering them in the story — but given the chaotic flow of time in the Library, it somehow makes sense. This design choice adds flavor and replayability, keeping things fresh across multiple runs.
Final Thoughts
Overall, *Black Beacon* stands out as a uniquely quirky gacha title with a rich, esoteric narrative and solid gameplay mechanics that support it. Whether you're drawn in by the lore, the combat, or the gacha pulls, this game offers something different from the usual mobile fare.
If this sounds like your kind of adventure — whether you're wandering the shelves of a cosmic library or just looking for your next great mobile RPG — *Black Beacon* is available now on the [official website](#), App Store, and Google Play. Dive in and see what secrets await within the stacks.
