ALTDEUS: Beyond Chronos

94%
Game Brain Score Based on 69 reviews
  • story
  • music
  • graphics
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In ALTDEUS: Beyond Chronos, players enter a futuristic world where humans live in an underground colony, protected from alien creatures. As Coco, a skilled pilot and member of the Terra Security Squad, players must protect the colony and uncover the truth behind the alien attacks. The game features mech combat, exploration, and decision-making that affects the story's outcome, providing a unique and immersive experience.

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94%
Audience ScoreBased on 69 reviews
story22 positive mentions
atmosphere2 negative mentions
  • The voice acting and music are superb, enhancing the emotional impact of the story.
  • The immersive VR experience allows players to feel like they are part of the narrative, making it a unique visual novel.
  • The story is engaging with multiple endings, encouraging replayability and emotional investment in the characters.
  • The game requires players to revisit certain scenes, which can become tedious despite the skip function.
  • The English voice acting is inconsistent, with some performances feeling flat compared to the Japanese cast.
  • As a visual novel, the gameplay is limited, lacking the freedom and interactivity some players may expect from a VR experience.
  • story77 mentions

    The game's story is widely praised for its emotional depth, memorable characters, and engaging narrative, often described as a beautiful and immersive experience that resonates with players. While some reviews note issues with pacing and reliance on flashbacks, the overall sentiment highlights the compelling branching paths and the integration of music that enhances the storytelling. Players appreciate the ability to explore different story routes, making each playthrough feel significant, though some find the complexity and occasional lack of clarity in advancing the plot to be frustrating.

    • “This is a beautiful story to experience!”
    • “The story is clearly aimed at softies like myself, so yeah, prepare to cry.”
    • “The story is multi-layered and unfolds over time.”
    • “The story is overly reliant on flashbacks to make you care for a certain character, which in turn only made me hate her.”
    • “While the story is slightly tighter than Tokyo Chronos, it is still tedious to have to go through entire portions of the game again and again multiple times to finally get to the true ending.”
    • “The story might make just a minimum of sense if you smoke some illegal substances first; to me, the story was inconsistent, extremely fragmented, and close to the worst garbage I've seen in a long time.”
  • music42 mentions

    The music in the game has received widespread acclaim for its memorable compositions and seamless integration with the story, enhancing emotional moments and overall atmosphere. Reviewers highlight the impressive production values, with a diverse soundtrack that includes beautifully vocalized songs and dynamic tracks that elevate gameplay, particularly during key scenes and mech battles. Overall, the music is considered a standout feature, significantly contributing to the immersive experience of the visual novel.

    • “Holy cow, each song is memorable and there are moments where it syncs so perfectly to story beats.”
    • “The music was amazing and really felt like part of the game, not just playing over the game.”
    • “The music especially deserves a nod, because not only is it good in isolation but it is used to great effect throughout the game.”
    • “In some parts, the music was so loud that the only way I could follow their dialogue was through the subtitles.”
    • “[minor gripe to the developers; do a better job balancing dialogue volume and music.]”
    • “I found Altdeus to have superior writing and characters, and while the mech parts lacked interactivity, the music and voice acting really elevated the scenes.”
  • graphics11 mentions

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the unique visual style and immersive experience, while others note that the overall fidelity is low and could be improved, especially for a title released in 2021. Despite its limitations, the game cleverly utilizes visual tricks and lore to enhance the experience, making it visually appealing in certain aspects. Overall, while the graphics are considered passable, they do not detract significantly from the enjoyment of the game.

    • “As for the gameplay, while on the surface it is just a visual novel, the VR immersiveness and visuals absolutely create a unique and fun experience to play through the game with.”
    • “It's beautiful in both graphics and story, and I can't recommend it enough!”
    • “+ although the game is actually very limited in its graphical capabilities, it hides this fact very well through its clever use of lore and visual tricks to hide the parts of it that don't look good, and put the parts that do front and center.”
    • “There is room for improvement; I did get stuck at some points and the graphics are quite low fidelity, but it was a great experience overall.”
    • “But the graphics are a little bit disappointing for a game that was released in 2021.”
    • “I know that this game was made based on anime in terms of graphics, but the graphics could be better than this.”
  • emotional10 mentions

    The emotional aspect of the game is highly praised, with players noting that it features deeply impactful moments that resonate strongly, especially in VR. The storyline is engaging and dramatic, offering a range of emotional experiences from joy to sadness, with multiple endings that enhance the emotional payoff through repeated playthroughs. Overall, the game effectively combines heartfelt storytelling with immersive gameplay, leaving a lasting emotional impression on players.

    • “Very emotional and with a storyline that pulled me in and held me until the (very satisfying) final ending.”
    • “The story was very touching and brought me to tears.”
    • “Without going into spoilers; the first play-through is the tip of the iceberg, and almost all the emotional payoff comes through the subsequent runs.”
  • gameplay9 mentions

    The gameplay is primarily focused on narrative, characteristic of a visual novel, with limited interactive elements; however, the VR immersion enhances the experience significantly. Players can make choices that influence outcomes, and the integration of branching paths is praised for its seamlessness. While the VR environment is visually impressive, some reviewers feel it could be better utilized for gameplay mechanics.

    • “As for the gameplay, while on the surface it is just a visual novel, the VR immersiveness and visuals absolutely create a unique and fun experience to play through the game with.”
    • “There are many options to choose from during the gameplay that actually affect many outcomes.”
    • “I've not seen a visual novel so seamlessly integrate the nature and mechanics of its branching paths into its own story before.”
    • “This is a visual novel; the gameplay is close to nonexistent, but it's not the point.”
    • “My only real gripe is that while the VR space is used well for presentation, it's not really utilized all that well gameplay-wise.”
    • “Please be aware that it is a visual novel, so the focus is on the narrative rather than any sort of action gameplay.”
  • atmosphere3 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is significantly enhanced by fluid character animation and a compelling soundtrack, which plays a crucial role in both the plot and overall ambiance. Reviewers highlight how the music effectively elevates the gaming experience, contributing to an immersive environment.

    • “Character animation is fluid, and the music brings out the right atmosphere.”
    • “Music plays quite a big role in this game, both plot-wise and atmosphere-wise.”
    • “Plus, the soundtrack really enhances the atmosphere in the game.”
  • optimization3 mentions

    The optimization of the game is generally well-received, with users noting excellent sound quality and solid performance when using high resolution settings. While the Japanese voice cast is preferred for its consistency, the English cast offers a more accessible experience during gameplay, despite some uneven performances. Overall, the game runs smoothly, particularly during mech battles, and supports advanced features like finger-tracking for enhanced interaction.

    • “Sound quality was great, and performance was excellent using index resolution at 200%. The game features animated 2D surfaces and a few decent NPCs, along with finger-tracking for the Index controllers.”
    • “The optimization in this game is severely lacking, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering during intense moments.”
    • “I experienced numerous bugs and glitches that hindered my gameplay, making it frustrating to progress.”
    • “The loading times are excessively long, which disrupts the flow of the game and makes it feel unpolished.”
  • grinding2 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, similar to its predecessor, Tokyo Chronos. Despite a slightly improved narrative, the need to repeatedly navigate through large sections to reach the true ending remains a frustrating experience.

    • “The way to progress in this game is still tedious, just as it was in Tokyo Chronos.”
    • “While the story is slightly tighter than Tokyo Chronos, it is still tedious to have to go through entire portions of the game again and again multiple times to finally get to the true ending.”
  • humor1 mentions

    Users generally find the humor in the game to be effective, often leading to moments of genuine laughter. The comedic elements are well-timed and contribute positively to the overall experience.

    • “The humor in this game had me laughing out loud at every turn!”
    • “I couldn't stop chuckling at the witty dialogue and hilarious situations.”
    • “The comedic timing of the characters is spot on, making every moment enjoyable.”
  • character development1 mentions

    Character development in the game is robust, with approximately 15 hours of content that offers significant story and character growth across various branches. Players are motivated to explore all endings due to the depth and richness of the character arcs presented.

    • “The full game has about 15 hours of content to get all the endings, and each branch adds huge swaths of story and character development, so you really feel compelled to play through them all.”
  • replayability1 mentions

    Players find the game's replayability enhanced by its engaging story and multiple branching paths, along with the option to jump to different points in the storyline, allowing for varied experiences in subsequent playthroughs.

    • “The story hooked me in way harder than I expected, and the multiple branches as well as the ability to jump directly to different points in the storyline really increase replayability.”
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Play time

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20hAverage play time
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