Beyond Flesh and Blood
- June 1, 2016
- Pixelbomb Games
Get on Steam"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.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has a lot of potential and an interesting backstory, with engaging mech designs and gameplay mechanics.
- The graphics and environmental detail are visually appealing, especially the recreation of Manchester.
- The developers are responsive to community feedback and are actively working on improvements, making it a promising early access title.
- The game is plagued with bugs, including graphical glitches, crashes, and clunky controls, making it frustrating to play.
- There is a lack of updates and support from the developers, leading to concerns about the game's future and overall polish.
- Gameplay mechanics, such as the combat system and tutorial missions, need significant refinement to enhance the overall experience.
- graphics9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many users criticizing them as outdated and glitchy, reminiscent of a decade-old title, and highlighting issues like lack of shadows and animation bugs. However, some players appreciate the visual design and performance on lower-end hardware, suggesting that with further improvements, the graphics could enhance the overall experience. Overall, while there are significant concerns, there is also a recognition of potential if the developers address the issues.
“Graphics are great, pacing is nice and it runs like a charm.”
“Mech action on smooth UE4 graphics on a post-apocalyptic Manchester!”
“Weapons are cool, designs are cool, sound design is good, and once they fix the graphical glitches and improve control feedback it'll be an excellent game.”
“Graphics are terrible, loading times that give you time for reading The Lord of the Rings.”
“The game is embarrassingly badly made, with graphics you would expect from 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.”
- gameplay7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
Gameplay is generally enjoyable, featuring a mix of fast-paced shooting, puzzle mechanics, and a hacking system reminiscent of "Watch Dogs," though it requires further refinement. Players appreciate the large maps, multiple objectives, and the brutal combat mechanics, which are enhanced by the transition to the Unreal 4 engine. While the current level count is limited, the potential for future updates promises to expand the experience for fans of post-apocalyptic shooters.
“All of which is interspersed by some puzzle mechanics that need to be overcome to continue on your journey.”
“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's 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. 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.”
“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.”
- story4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game's story has been noted as engaging and interesting, particularly with its unique mech piloting mechanics and strong world-building. However, many users feel that the overall execution is lacking, with calls for significant improvements and expansion of the narrative to elevate it from a beta experience. Despite its flaws, some players appreciate the effort put into the story, 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 game is embarrassingly poorly made, with graphics you would expect from a 10-year-old game, clunky controls, motion glitches, and 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.”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including numerous bugs, graphical glitches, and frequent crashes, leading many users to feel it resembles a beta version rather than a polished product. While some aspects like weapon design and sound are praised, a major overhaul is deemed necessary for it to be considered a complete game.
“Very buggy with nothing from the devs in a long time.”
“The game is embarrassingly poorly made, with graphics you would expect from a 10-year-old game, clunky controls, motion glitches, and 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.”
“Once they fix the graphical glitches and improve control feedback, it'll be an excellent game.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
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.”
