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Before I Go

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90%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
92% User Score Based on 49 reviews

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Before I Go is a single player open world platformer game with fantasy and dark fantasy themes. It was developed by J's Labratory and was released on April 13, 2026. It received very positive reviews from players.

Explore the haunting, dreamlike fantasy world of BEFORE I GO, a punishing Metroidvania where you embody the innocence of an inner child on an allegorical odyssey towards death acceptance. The end is inevitable, but will you brave the journey? The world is old and unwell. An ominous affliction has left every living soul weak, terrified and helpless before despair. But this paralyzing infestation h…

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92%Audience ScoreBased on 49 reviews
graphics9 positive mentions
grinding1 negative mentions
  • Exceptional and tight platforming controls make movement precise and enjoyable, appealing especially to fans of challenging platformers.
  • Well-designed, non-linear map with meaningful exploration rewarded by upgrades and narrative elements; game is polished with smooth performance and minimal bugs.
  • Atmospheric 2.5D art style and music that complement the game's tone, creating an immersive and engaging world despite a smaller number of biomes.
  • Frequent and lengthy backtracking due to sparse fast travel points and late acquisition of dash ability can make exploration tedious and disrupt pacing.
  • Combat is relatively basic and easy, with bosses often lacking challenge and repetitive attack patterns, reducing overall combat depth and excitement.
  • Challenging late-game platforming sections can feel punishing and frustrating, with some controls and mechanics (like the pogo move) being clunky, and lack of accessibility options limits player customization.

  • graphics

    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    56% positive mentions, 25% neutral mentions, 19% negative mentions

    The game's graphics feature a beautiful and unique 2.5D art style that evokes a strong sense of atmosphere and spirituality, with stunning surreal landscapes and polished visuals. While some biomes feel sparse and could benefit from more varied detail, the overall art and aesthetic effectively enhance the immersive experience, complemented by evocative lighting and music.

    • “The art style is lovely, bringing a lot of spirituality into the game.”
    • “What also felt unique were the visuals, with beautiful surreal 2.5D landscapes that spoke to the imagination.”
    • “It plays super well and the aesthetics of the game and surrounding world are really magnificent, ranging from dark caves to sky heights and many more.”
    • “There was an awful lot of black space in every biome's walls, floors, and ceilings, where some variety in color and additional graphics could have helped give locations more identity.”
    • “Story and graphics were serviceable but not particularly interesting.”
    • “Most of the game occurs in the setting of a huge cave, and it manages to give some 'lo-fi' aesthetics with both the music and the lighting effects.”

  • gameplay

    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    56% positive mentions, 25% neutral mentions, 19% negative mentions

    The gameplay is praised for its smooth, classic mechanics like wall climbing and air dashing, combined with distinct enemy and boss designs that offer great readability and uniqueness. Despite a small number of bosses and some underwhelming enemy designs, the platforming feels satisfying and controls are responsive, making the gameplay the standout aspect that elevates the overall experience. Fans of Metroidvania games will especially appreciate its balance of innovative mechanics and solid performance.

    • “There were only 6 bosses and the enemy variety wasn't the greatest, but each enemy and boss felt distinct and unique at least both visually and in terms of mechanics with great readability.”
    • “For Metroidvania enjoyers (and for all): if you value smooth gameplay and solid performance, this is a must play.”
    • “The movement mechanics are just the classics: wall climb, air dash, and double jump (sort of), but they're pulled off perfectly.”
    • “It seems like a lower-budget Hollow Knight-esque game but paired with the shooting mechanics of Metroid.”
    • “There is a story (that mostly went over my head), but gameplay is king here.”

  • music

    15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    47% positive mentions, 33% neutral mentions, 20% negative mentions

    The music is generally praised for its eerie, calming, and atmospheric qualities that complement the game's theme and setting, often enhancing immersion and focus during gameplay. However, some note the limited variety of tracks, which can lead to repetition over a lengthy playtime. Overall, the soundtrack is a strong highlight, contributing significantly to the game's mood and player experience.

    • “Enjoyable metroidvania, with well-designed platforming gauntlets and excellent music being my personal highlights.”
    • “The art style and soundtracks are phenomenal.”
    • “Music and OST was pretty nice and calming which allowed for hours of exploration without getting bored; I didn't mind listening to it the whole time during the playthrough.”
    • “I won't be adding any of the music to my favourites folder, but it was sufficient enough.”
    • “While the presentation can feel sometimes stiff or dull due to only basic use of lighting, it can make up for it with its bizarre atmosphere and minimalist soundtrack.”
    • “Most of the game occurs in the setting of a huge cave, and it manages to give some “lo-fi” aesthetics with both the music and the lighting effects.”

  • story

    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    30% positive mentions, 40% neutral mentions, 30% negative mentions

    The story is generally considered serviceable but unremarkable, often feeling like an afterthought compared to gameplay. While some players appreciate hints of meaningful lore and intimate themes, the narrative tends to be brief, surreal, and not deeply engaging or memorable. Overall, the story supports the world-building but rarely stands out as a primary draw.

    • “Most important of all, I have the feeling there is meaning to the world, and the developer tries to tell an intimate story that's quite clear from the beginning when a mother-like figure tries to comfort you, still it's up to you to make it through the end.”
    • “The game presents you with the story of old architects and gods and how some kind of plague is taking over the world, and you are just a chosen survivor to disrupt the chaos.”
    • “I didn't pay a lot of attention to the story, but it's told in brief, surrealistic dialog with NPCs that you periodically encounter.”
    • “Finally, there's the story which felt okay but feels like an afterthought.”
    • “Story and graphics were serviceable but not particularly interesting.”
    • “The story itself wasn’t captivating enough for me, and I feel that it was saved (and mostly ignored) by the gameplay and how smooth everything feels.”

  • atmosphere

    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    57% positive mentions, 43% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game's atmosphere is consistently praised for its dark, intriguing, and sometimes bizarre tone, enhanced by minimalist soundtrack and visual style. Despite occasional stiffness in presentation, the atmosphere effectively supports the gameplay's challenging and precise nature, creating an engaging and immersive experience. Overall, it strikes a strong balance between mood and challenge, especially impressive given its often solo development.

    • “At least one of the looping tracks is largely atmospheric and conveys a dark seriousness.”
    • “'Before I Go' is an unapologetically difficult but remarkably fair precision platformer with wonderful visual style and atmosphere.”
    • “Finding a metroidvania that strikes the right balance between good atmosphere and comprehensible challenge is no easy feat, especially when it’s the work of a single developer.”

  • optimization

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    75% positive mentions, 25% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game is exceptionally well-optimized, delivering smooth, bug-free performance even on older hardware. Players consistently experience stable frame rates and flawless gameplay, making it a great choice for those who prioritize solid optimization.

    • “I played on an older laptop with zero performance issues.”
    • “Atmosphere is great, music was solid, performance was excellent.”
    • “Rock-solid performance: I played the entire game without a single bug or frame drop.”

  • emotional

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game attempts to address heavy emotional themes but ultimately feels vague and fails to leave a lasting emotional impact on players.

  • character development

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The character development is highlighted by distinctive designs and intriguing, cryptic dialogue that add depth to the game, compensating for its otherwise generic appearance. However, enemy designs are considered underwhelming and less impactful.

  • grinding

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    Users feel that the grinding aspect could be improved by either increasing the game price or limiting purchasable checkpoints to only the most tedious sections, suggesting current checkpoints may be too easily accessible.

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Before I Go is a open world platformer game with fantasy and dark fantasy themes. Common tags for Before I Go include indie, precision platformer, surreal, exploration, 2.5d and others.

Before I Go is available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, Xbox One, Windows and others.

Before I Go was released on April 13, 2026.

Before I Go was developed by J's Labratory.

Before I Go has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked Before I Go for its graphics but disliked it for its story.

Before I Go is a single player game.

Similar games include GRIME, Constance, Aeterna Noctis, Haiku, the Robot, GRIME II and others.