Beyond DAWN

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Beyond DAWN is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Marcus Allard and was released on June 15, 2020. It received very positive reviews from players.

In a world where time is the most precious commodity of them all. You must guide your team of D.A.W.N agents in the epic struggle against the band of rebels led by their charismatic leader Manes. It’s up to you, will world order prevail or slip into the chaos that awaits…Beyond Dawn?

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Audience ScoreBased on 15 reviews

atmosphere1 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Beyond DAWN features a compelling, story-driven narrative with well-developed characters and factions, creating an immersive experience.
The retro-inspired art style and haunting original soundtrack enhance the game's atmosphere, making it a memorable experience.
Despite being a free passion project, the game delivers quality gameplay and engaging storytelling, making it worth the player's time.

The game has a short runtime, which may leave players wanting more and feeling that the story is incomplete.
There are occasional bugs and crashes, including a significant one that can result in lost saves, which can disrupt the gameplay experience.
Some puzzles are confusing and lack sufficient clues, leading to frustration and hindering progress in the game.

story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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"Beyond Dawn" presents a compelling, story-driven experience set in a dystopian world facing energy collapse, with a focus on character development and faction dynamics. While the narrative is engaging, some players feel it suffers from time constraints, impacting its overall satisfaction. The game emphasizes storytelling over gameplay mechanics, appealing to fans of classic JRPGs.
- “Beyond Dawn is a compelling, story-driven JRPG that dives headfirst into a dystopian world teetering on energy collapse, ruled by the shadowy D.A.W.N.”
- “Your mission will lead you on a journey that explores the world around you, and you will learn about the different factions that are struggling for the control and fate of their society.”
- “Beyond Dawn is an old school JRPG passion project by creators Marcus Allard and Fredrik Öberg with a heavy focus on story, characters, and original music over gameplay gimmicks.”
- “Had I attempted to level up by 'more random battles' (remember, totally linear story), I'd have died anyway: no way to restore health except for discovered potions - and they are insufficient to keep the duo alive.”
- “The plot really takes shape in a realistic way.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in "Beyond Dawn" is highlighted as a haunting original soundtrack that enhances the game's bleak and immersive atmosphere, complementing its retro-inspired art and deep storytelling. The creators prioritize original music, contributing to the overall emotional depth of the experience.
- “The writing shines, fleshing out factions and characters with depth, while the retro-inspired art and haunting original soundtrack amplify the bleak, immersive atmosphere.”
- “Beyond Dawn is an old-school JRPG passion project by creators Marcus Allard and Fredrik Öberg, with a heavy focus on story, characters, and original music over gameplay gimmicks.”
- “The music in Beyond Dawn feels outdated and lacks the innovation that modern players expect from a JRPG.”
- “While the story and characters are engaging, the soundtrack fails to leave a lasting impression and often feels repetitive.”
- “The original music, although a passion project, does not enhance the gameplay experience and can be quite forgettable.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of Beyond Dawn is characterized by its old-school JRPG style, emphasizing story, characters, and original music rather than innovative mechanics. However, some players have reported frustrations with navigation, feeling restricted in their ability to progress.
- “Beyond Dawn is an old school JRPG passion project by creators Marcus Allard and Fredrik Öberg, with a heavy focus on story, characters, and original music over gameplay gimmicks.”
- “Regarding gameplay: I cannot go forward, cannot go back.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is enhanced by strong writing that develops rich factions and characters, complemented by retro-inspired art and a haunting original soundtrack, creating a deeply immersive and bleak experience.
- “The writing shines, fleshing out factions and characters with depth, while the retro-inspired art and haunting original soundtrack amplify the bleak, immersive atmosphere.”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report experiencing slow and jittering graphics on mid-range gaming PCs, specifically noting issues on setups with an i5 processor, 8GB of RAM, and an Nvidia 1050 GPU while running the game.
- “Slow, jittering graphics on an 'ok' gaming PC when running (i5, 8GB RAM, NVIDIA 1050).”