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Beyond DAWN

71%Game Brain Score
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story, gameplay
93% User Score Based on 28 reviews

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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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93%
Audience ScoreBased on 28 reviews
music1 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • Beyond Dawn is a short, cute game that can be completed in about 3 hours, making it a quick and enjoyable experience.
  • The game features a strong focus on story, characters, and original music, showcasing the passion of its creators.
  • Many players appreciate the game's personality and character development, with small side activities that enhance the overall experience.
  • The game suffers from bugs, slow loading times, and jittering graphics, which can detract from the overall experience.
  • Some puzzles are confusing and lack sufficient clues, leading to frustration and the need for external help.
  • The linear gameplay and lack of leveling up options limit player freedom and can make the game feel restrictive.
  • story
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story of "Beyond Dawn" is a linear narrative that, while not entirely satisfying, is shaped by a realistic exploration of various factions vying for control within the game's world. The developers, Marcus Allard and Fredrik Öberg, emphasize character development and original music, suggesting that the story's limitations may stem from time constraints rather than a lack of ambition. Players are invited to support the project through Patreon to help complete the narrative.

    • “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.”
    • “- 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.”
    • “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 plot really takes shape in a realistic way.”
  • gameplay
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of "Beyond Dawn" is described as traditional and straightforward, prioritizing story, characters, and original music over innovative mechanics. Some players have expressed frustration with the lack of progression options, feeling stuck in certain areas.

    • “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.”
    • “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.”
    • “Of gameplay: I cannot go forward, cannot go back.”
  • music
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in "Beyond Dawn" is highlighted as a standout feature, with creators Marcus Allard and Fredrik Öberg emphasizing original compositions that enhance the game's storytelling and character development, reflecting a dedication to the JRPG genre's roots.

    • “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.”
  • graphics
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users report experiencing slow and jittering graphics on mid-range gaming PCs, specifically with configurations like an i5 processor, 8GB of RAM, and an Nvidia 1050 GPU, particularly during running sequences in the game.

    • “Slow jittering graphics on an 'ok' gaming PC when running (i5, 8GB RAM, NVIDIA 1050).”

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