This is a very interesting game. What it’s trying to tell is well presented, even if the voice acting is not completely serious. I like the voice actors. They have a certain charm like Resident Evil from the past but better. It gives them personality even if it might not be the best voice acting you heard. Back to the story, it starts slowly and there might not be a lot of plot at first, but you’ll slowly realise that the world itself and showing you how humans live in Union city was a build up to its message. It’s actually a pretty powerful story with heavy themes that are presented in light hearted and colourful ways. It made me think of current wars, exploitation and how the happiness of certain groups/countries always come at the expense of others even if ideas are well intentioned.
What’s also impressive is the fact the game references a previous game that I haven’t played, but it’s still presented in a way that keeps me up to speed with what I need to know and keep my interest. It makes me want to play that game but it’s probably too old compared to this. It would be nice if they remake it in the style of this game.
The gameplay is mostly exploring areas, talking to NPC with full voice acting and trying to solve puzzles, mostly through a hacking device and other items you find along the way. The puzzles are fine for the most part except for one. There will be a point where you’re going to need to lure out an artist. The last steps were a bit too much. The game does have an in-game hint system but it’s unlocked in steps with each step taking 30 seconds before you can see the next one. It was annoying when I figured most of it myself and just trying to check the one bit I was missing. Other than that, I enjoyed the gameplay a lot. The way the hacking device was used is pretty original.
I’ve played the game through Apple Arcade and while it’s impressive for on iPad game and perfectly playable, it was clear that my iPad Pro 2020 isn’t strong enough. The game doesn’t look as pretty as the pc version based on the gameplay video I’ve seen, there are some pretty long load times, there are also some stutters mostly near the end etc. I wish I played the game on my pc to enjoy it fully but then I wasn’t sure of the game’s quality before playing it.
I’m not a huge point and click adventure fan. This one is less of a point and click adventure and more of an adventure 3D game with some of those elements sprinkled here and there. The game might not start on a high note but it becomes better the more you play. It took me over 13 hours to play the game extensively but missing 5 achievements, I wasn’t really trying to get them. It’s definitely worth playing Beyond a Steel Sky!
What’s also impressive is the fact the game references a previous game that I haven’t played, but it’s still presented in a way that keeps me up to speed with what I need to know and keep my interest. It makes me want to play that game but it’s probably too old compared to this. It would be nice if they remake it in the style of this game.
The gameplay is mostly exploring areas, talking to NPC with full voice acting and trying to solve puzzles, mostly through a hacking device and other items you find along the way. The puzzles are fine for the most part except for one. There will be a point where you’re going to need to lure out an artist. The last steps were a bit too much. The game does have an in-game hint system but it’s unlocked in steps with each step taking 30 seconds before you can see the next one. It was annoying when I figured most of it myself and just trying to check the one bit I was missing. Other than that, I enjoyed the gameplay a lot. The way the hacking device was used is pretty original.
I’ve played the game through Apple Arcade and while it’s impressive for on iPad game and perfectly playable, it was clear that my iPad Pro 2020 isn’t strong enough. The game doesn’t look as pretty as the pc version based on the gameplay video I’ve seen, there are some pretty long load times, there are also some stutters mostly near the end etc. I wish I played the game on my pc to enjoy it fully but then I wasn’t sure of the game’s quality before playing it.
I’m not a huge point and click adventure fan. This one is less of a point and click adventure and more of an adventure 3D game with some of those elements sprinkled here and there. The game might not start on a high note but it becomes better the more you play. It took me over 13 hours to play the game extensively but missing 5 achievements, I wasn’t really trying to get them. It’s definitely worth playing Beyond a Steel Sky!