- August 30, 2021
- Cave Ghost Games
A Curse From Beyond
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"A Curse From Beyond" is a narrative-driven game that combines classic text adventure with surreal minigames. Players lead a clan of primordial humans as they navigate the dangers of a cursed artifact, making decisions that will impact their survival while delving into a world of madness. The game offers a unique and immersive experience, filled with mystery and terrifying consequences.
- The game offers an intriguing and immersive story with multiple endings, making it engaging for players.
- The atmosphere is well-crafted, enhanced by effective use of music and sound effects, which adds to the overall experience.
- Despite its short length, the game successfully builds suspense and dread through its text-based format, providing a unique take on the horror genre.
- The game is quite linear and can be completed in under an hour, leaving some players wanting more depth and exploration.
- Many of the game's standout moments and features are spoiled in the promotional material, reducing the element of surprise.
- The endings can feel predictable and lack emotional impact, particularly the 'best' ending which relies on a clichéd theme of love conquering all.
- story22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
The game's story is described as intriguing and immersive, particularly for a text-based format, with multiple endings that enhance replayability. While some players found the plot predictable and the overall linearity a drawback, many appreciated the compelling narrative and atmospheric elements that kept them engaged. Overall, it offers a unique experience that resonates emotionally, despite its brevity and familiar themes.
“I played it alone late one rainy night and didn’t expect a little text-based game to be this immersive with all the well-adapted music and sound effects, while the concept and delicate story with multiple endings itself are already intriguing.”
“The story of this game is super compelling, and it made me not want to stop playing.”
“Check it out if you enjoy a great core game loop, incredible atmosphere, and an engaging story!”
“I kind of expected more from the game, and even if I find it admirable that the 'worst' ending actually managed to give me a solid spook just by slowly telling me what's happening and made me dread every next word, it's still a bit 'meh' and I didn't like the overall linearity of the whole thing, or how predictable the progression of the story is.”
“Its fairly short, complete-able in only an hour or two but the story and atmosphere make up for the length.”
“I kind of expected more from the game, and even if I find it admirable that the 'worst' ending actually managed to give me a solid spook just by slowly telling me what's happening and made me dread every next word, it's still a bit 'meh' and I didn't like the overall linearity of the whole thing, or how predictable the progression of the story is.”
