- September 20, 2021
- Playcorp Studios
- 17h median play time
Beyond Contact
Platforms
About
"Beyond Contact" is a science fiction survival crafting game where players join the Space Corps, a division of the United Worlds Congress, to complete missions and help determine game features through a public bug tracker and upvoter. The game uses a top-down art style and encourages players to join the official Space Corps Discord server for orientation and to discuss their experiences.











- Beautiful graphics and vibrant art style that enhances the sci-fi theme.
- Engaging survival mechanics that require players to manage oxygen, food, and health effectively.
- Interesting story and character interactions that add depth to the gameplay.
- Inventory management is cumbersome with limited space, making resource gathering tedious.
- Combat mechanics feel clunky and unrefined, leading to frustrating encounters with enemies.
- The game can be overly punishing, with quick depletion of essential resources and harsh penalties for death.
story
208 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeThe game's story is generally viewed as decent but somewhat basic, with many players appreciating its engaging premise and voice acting, while others criticize it for being overly simplistic or lacking depth. Some players find the narrative enjoyable and immersive, particularly in the context of survival gameplay, but note that it can feel grindy and disjointed at times. Overall, while the story adds value to the experience, it may not be the primary draw for all players, with some expressing a desire for more substantial content and better integration with gameplay mechanics.
“It's a beautiful game with an interesting story, which starts with you crash landing on an alien planet.”
“The story presents intriguing moral dilemmas and objectives reminiscent of contemporary science-fiction films, and it does a great job of immersing the player in the game world.”
“The story line is almost completely unbelievable feel-good nonsense.”
“The story is basic but decent.”
“The story is relatively basic but it's keeping me interested when I want to break away from base building and other miscellaneous survival tasks.”