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Beasts of Burden

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70%Game Brain Score
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95% User Score Based on 25 reviews

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Beasts of Burden is a single player role playing game with a horror theme. It was developed by Ram99 and was released on April 6, 2022. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

A psychological horror game and ARG inspired by the late 90s era of handheld gaming

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95%
Audience ScoreBased on 25 reviews
graphics4 positive mentions
  • The artwork by Jill Thompson is beautifully rendered, enhancing the emotional depth and atmosphere of the stories.
  • The blend of humor, horror, and heartfelt moments creates a unique reading experience that resonates with both adults and younger audiences.
  • The character development is strong, with memorable personalities that add depth to the narrative, making it a compelling read.
  • Some characters and dialogue feel clichéd and lack originality, which may detract from the overall enjoyment for some readers.
  • The book's themes and graphic content may not be suitable for younger audiences, despite its appealing art style.
  • The episodic nature of the stories can lead to a lack of cohesive storytelling, making it difficult for readers to fully engage with the plot.
  • story
    15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is characterized by its unique structure, featuring individual issues with distinct narratives rather than a single overarching plot, which some readers find refreshing. While the artwork is praised, opinions on the story's depth vary; some volumes are seen as less compelling due to simplistic villains or shifts in focus that detract from beloved characters. Overall, the storytelling is described as engaging and memorable, blending elements of adventure, humor, and a touch of horror, appealing particularly to animal lovers.

    • “The type of book worth buying for yourself and as a gift to any animal lover that loves a gritty, memorable, fun, funny, smart story about dogs who are helping to save the world one hill at a time.”
    • “Astonishing storytelling.”
    • “Fantastic setting, plot, and characterization - easy to see why it won the Eisners.”
    • “I promise you, the characters, the dialogue, and story development are all things you've seen many times before.”
    • “The third volume, Beasts of Burden: Wise Dogs and Eldritch Men, is a more straightforward adventure story focusing on the wise dogs fighting elsewhere, and I didn't find it as compelling due to the somewhat 2D human villains of the story.”
    • “So I was pretty disappointed when the fourth volume, Beasts of Burden: Occupied Territory, came out because it's a backstory about WWII told by one of the wise dogs... meaning no time with the Burden Hill gang and no further exploration of the big bad.”
  • graphics
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in this work are highly praised for their stunning art style, particularly Jill Thompson's watercolor illustrations, which enhance the storytelling and character development. While the artwork features a "cutesy" aesthetic, it contrasts with the emotional depth and darker themes of the narratives, creating a memorable and engaging visual experience. Overall, the combination of beautiful artwork and compelling character design significantly contributes to the series' impact.

    • “The artwork by Jill Thompson adds so much to the atmosphere of the stories; her watercolor work is gorgeous.”
    • “The characterization is perfect and the artwork is awesome!”
    • “The stories are simply phenomenal, and the accompanying artwork is amazing!”
  • humor
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is described as a blend of spooky and funny, appealing particularly to younger audiences and pet owners who can relate to the realistic expressions of the characters. While some find the humor cliché and lacking uniqueness, others appreciate the mix of emotional depth and comedic moments, making it a memorable experience for animal lovers. Overall, it strikes a balance between humor, drama, and horror, enhancing the storytelling.

    • “This showcases his writing ability in a new way for me and it hits good - humorous, spooky, scary.”
    • “Give this a whirl, then put it in front of a young person who likes to read the funny books.”
    • “The imagery is realistic without jettisoning expressions like that CGI Lion King remake, and if the written humor isn't your cup of tea, then the pleasantly realistic yet humorous expressions the animals pull should still be enough to tickle your funny bone - especially if you have pets of your own and have seen the range of expression they're capable of.”
  • emotional
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its unexpected depth, blending humor with genuinely scary and touching moments. Users appreciate the strong character development and artwork, noting that it evolves from a lighthearted, Disney-like narrative into a horror-tinged adventure, surpassing expectations for a story centered around animals.

    • “Some truly scary and emotional moments, with good artwork and characters, and some humor mixed in.”
    • “It’s more emotional than I would have thought possible from a comic book about animals.”
    • “This strangely starts out as a Disney-esque story and turns into a horror-tinged wholesome adventure.”
  • character development
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development in this graphic work is exceptional, featuring a diverse cast of memorable characters, each with distinct traits and compelling arcs, from the conflicted orphan to the loyal ace and the snarky pugs.

    • “The character development in this graphic work is second to none. From the conflicted orphan to the ever-loyal and vicious ace, the redeeming rex, the snarky pugs, and all the gang, every single character in this series is memorable.”
  • atmosphere
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is significantly enhanced by Jill Thompson's stunning watercolor artwork, which adds depth and beauty to the storytelling experience.

    • “The artwork by Jill Thompson adds so much to the atmosphere of the stories; her watercolor work is gorgeous.”
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Beasts of Burden is a role playing game with horror theme.

Beasts of Burden is available on PC and Windows.

Beasts of Burden was released on April 6, 2022.

Beasts of Burden was developed by Ram99.

Beasts of Burden has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its story.

Beasts of Burden is a single player game.

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