Beacon Patrol
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About Beacon Patrol
Beacon Patrol is a co-op tile-laying exploration game where you and up to three teammates act as Coast Guard captains securing the North Sea’s waterways. Released in 2025 by BrutalHack, it blends strategic map-building with relaxed multiplayer collaboration. You place tiles to connect buoys and lighthouses, earning points for the most complete routes. The game emphasizes teamwork over competition, with a focus on careful planning and shared objectives. It’s a low-stakes, brainy strategy title for PC, Mac, and Linux players who enjoy working toward a common goal.
Gameplay
Each session tasks you with navigating a grid-based North Sea map, placing tiles to extend your team’s reach. You rotate and snap hexagonal tiles to link buoys, lighthouses, and anchor points, scoring points for longest paths and completed routes. The challenge lies in balancing individual moves with your teammates’ plans, as overlapping paths or misaligned tiles can cost points. Multiplayer is central, requiring constant communication to avoid conflicting layouts. Turn-based placement keeps the pace steady, while a limited number of turns per round forces efficient decision-making. The solo mode acts as a solo challenge, but the co-op is where it shines, rewarding patience and spatial reasoning.
What Players Think
PlayPile community ratings average 4.7/5, with 78% of players completing over 75% of the campaign. Average playtime is 18 hours, split between co-op and solo modes. Community moods report 72% feel “relaxed” and 54% find it “satisfying.” Critics praise the game’s “delightfully chill” approach to strategy, though some note repetitive late-game loops. Achievement completion sits at 89% for co-op players, with the hardest unlock (Perfect Map) earned by 12% of users. The game’s $25 price tag has sparked debates, with 30% of reviews calling it “slightly overpriced for the content.”
PlayPile's Take
Beacon Patrol is a solid pick for fans of co-op strategy and spatial puzzles. The $25 cost feels steep for the 18-hour average playthrough, but the 89% achievement completion rate shows it rewards dedication. Its strength lies in multiplayer sessions, grabbing a friend is almost mandatory. Avoid if you crave high-stakes competition or open-ended exploration. It’s a niche title, but for those who enjoy methodical planning and teamwork, it’s a worthwhile, if not impressive, experience.
Game Modes
Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
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