Beyond Flesh and Blood

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"Beyond Flesh and Blood" is a brutal third-person shooter set on a dystopian Earth, where you control a powerful mech and fight against grotesque enemies in Manchester, reimagined as a bleak UK city. The game boasts challenging gameplay with no cover-based shooting and detailed environments using the Unreal engine. Gory violence and tough battles are abundant in this sci-fi adventure.

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Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

79%

Audience ScoreBased on 90 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

stability6 negative mentions

The game has a lot of potential and could become an incredible experience with further development and polish.
The mech designs and gameplay mechanics are engaging, providing a fun and immersive experience.
The developers are responsive to community feedback, which gives hope for future improvements and updates.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs, including graphical glitches and crashes, making it frustrating to play.
Graphics and animations are subpar, resembling outdated technology, which detracts from the overall experience.
There is a lack of updates and communication from the developers, leading to concerns about the game's future and support.

graphics
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
33%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many users criticizing them as outdated and glitchy, likening them to those of a decade-old title. While some players appreciate the art design and smooth performance on lower-end hardware, the overall consensus is that significant improvements are needed to address graphical issues and enhance the gaming experience.
- “Graphics are great, pacing is nice and it runs like a charm.”
- “Mech action on smooth UE4 graphics in a post-apocalyptic Manchester!”
- “I am running it on my 2013 gaming laptop with an i7 processor, 6 GB RAM, and GT 630M graphics card, which is really below minimum specs, and it runs at a good 30 FPS (I'm not a purist, you see, I'm fine with 30 FPS) at 1600 x 900 resolution with medium settings.”
- “The game is embarrassingly badly made, with graphics you would expect of a 10-year-old game, clunky controls, motion glitches, random crashes... this is not an episode, it is a beta at best, and it requires a major overhaul (especially expanding on the story) before it can be considered a game.”
- “Even on the highest settings, the graphics are bad, and the game literally has no shadows in this day and age.”
- “Glitchy graphics, animation bugs, and a combat system that feels a little too floaty are the problems inherent in this game.”
gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
50%
21%
Gameplay is generally enjoyable, featuring big maps, multiple objectives, and fast-paced shooting mechanics, though it is described as somewhat clunky and in need of polish. The inclusion of puzzle mechanics and a simplistic hacking system adds variety, but could benefit from refinement. Overall, fans of post-apocalyptic shooters with mechs and gore will likely find it appealing, despite its current limitations in level variety.
- “Big maps, multiple objective games, interchangeable weapons, and fast shooting gameplay... oh yes :)”
- “Going from Unreal 3 to Unreal 4 engine gives the game a great new look in terms of graphics, and the gameplay has not suffered. The controls are pretty easy to pick up once you get the hang of them; you'll be dodging around and melee killing everything because it's just lots of fun to see a mech pull an enemy into two pieces. It is pretty brutal, and I love it! There's only a limited amount of levels at the moment, but more will arrive with later updates. If you're a fan of post-apocalyptic shooters with mechs and lots of gore, then this is for you.”
- “As far as gameplay goes, it's playable if a bit clunky, and I feel it should be polished up first; otherwise, it's a great start to what could be an incredible game.”
- “A hacking mechanic is in the game, which all you have to do is hold a key down to perform the hack.”
- “All of which is interspersed by some puzzle mechanics that need to be overcome to continue on your journey.”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
37%
13%
The game's story is noted as engaging and well-developed, with interesting world-building and a unique twist involving mech piloting. However, many reviewers feel that the overall execution is lacking, suggesting that the story requires further expansion and refinement to elevate the game from its current beta-like state. Despite its flaws, some players appreciate the effort put into the narrative, especially given the low price point.
- “The back story is really engaging and the way you pilot the mechs is an interesting twist.”
- “Glitchy graphics, animation bugs, and a combat system that feels a little too floaty are the problems inherent in this game... however, the on-sale price of $6, the interesting story and world-building, the clear amount of effort and heart that have gone into this early-access piece, and the promise of the developer to work on it, I can safely say that it's worth the price of admission to help work as a beta-tester on this.”
- “The back story is really engaging and the way you pilot the mechs is an interesting twist.”
- “The game is embarrassingly badly made, with graphics you would expect of a 10-year-old game, clunky controls, motion glitches, random crashes to desktop... this is not an episode, it is a beta at best, and it requires a major overhaul (especially expanding on the story) before it can be considered a game.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is plagued by significant stability issues, including numerous bugs, graphical glitches, and clunky controls, leading many to view it as an unfinished product rather than a complete game. Users express frustration over the lack of developer support and call for a major overhaul to address these problems before it can be considered polished. Despite these issues, some aspects like weapon design and sound are praised, suggesting potential if stability can be improved.
- “Very buggy with nothing from the devs in a long time.”
- “The game is embarrassingly badly made, with graphics you would expect of a 10-year-old game, clunky controls, motion glitches, random crashes to desktop... this is not an episode, it is a beta at best, and it requires a major overhaul (especially expanding on the story) before it can be considered a game.”
- “Very buggy with nothing from the devs in a long time.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
25%
25%
The game's optimization is currently lacking, leading to significant performance issues that can make it unplayable at times. However, there is optimism among users that the developers can address these issues in future updates.
- “I want to play this game fully optimized for my rig!”
- “The game really needs a lot of work in optimization because sometimes it's pretty unplayable, but I don't think that's an impossible task for these particular developers.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The humor in the game is described as both entertaining and insightful, making it a compelling experience for skeptics.
- “Humorous and full of truth - a must-read for doubters.”
- “The game's witty dialogue had me laughing out loud!”
- “I love how the humor is cleverly woven into the storyline.”

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