Beyond Gravity

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Beyond Gravity is a procedurally generated "platformer" where you jump between planets to collect pickups, with the difficulty increasing as you progress. The game features a unique control scheme, upgrades and power-ups, and old-cartoon style graphics. With procedurally generated levels and multiple goals to unlock, there are hours of entertainment to be had.

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Play Modes

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

83%

Audience ScoreBased on 426 reviews

gameplay28 positive mentions

story5 negative mentions

The game is simple yet addictive, making it a great time-killer.
Charming graphics and a relaxing soundtrack enhance the overall experience.
Easy to achieve 100% completion, making it appealing for achievement hunters.

Gameplay becomes repetitive quickly, lacking variety and depth.
Upgrades are expensive and require excessive grinding to obtain.
Limited replayability once all achievements are unlocked.

gameplay
80 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of "Beyond Gravity" is characterized by its simplicity, revolving around a single mechanic of jumping between planets while collecting screws and avoiding fireballs. While the controls are crisp and the game offers a semi-addictive loop, many players find the experience repetitive and lacking depth, especially after achieving all goals. Overall, it is seen as a casual, mobile-style game that may not hold long-term interest on PC due to its minimal variety and reliance on a one-button mechanic.
- “With its stunning visuals and addictive gameplay, Beyond Gravity is a challenging but rewarding game that will test your skills and patience.”
- “The gameplay is fun at first, but then you quickly realize that not only is there very little variety, the upgrade curve is all wrong.”
- “The core game mechanic of Beyond Gravity is to carefully time your bearded astronaut friend to land from one revolving planet to another.”
- “The gameplay is extremely simple, with only one button and no real depth to the gameplay.”
- “In all honesty, the game works completely fine, it's just that it is way more suited for a mobile platform as some of the game's challenges are just there to draw it out and it is really hard to play more than a half hour or so due to its repetitive gameplay.”
- “If more gameplay elements—planet types, obstacle types, power-ups—were added, I'd consider changing my stance, but as of this writing, I don't recommend it.”
graphics
54 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming and cartoonish style, with many reviewers highlighting the clean, minimalist visuals that run smoothly on various devices. The art style is described as cute and engaging, complementing the fun and addictive gameplay, although some note that the simplicity may not appeal to everyone. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's enjoyable experience, making it suitable for casual play.
- “With its stunning visuals and addictive gameplay, Beyond Gravity is a challenging but rewarding game that will test your skills and patience.”
- “The graphics are cute, the music is bubbly, and the gameplay is really excellent.”
- “You find yourself, a lonely spaceman traversing the open galaxy, beautiful HD graphics, amazing scenery, and art direction.”
- “The graphics are really basic, there's only 1 soundtrack in-game and it's not that good.”
- “The art style is very basic, cartoony look.”
- “Incredibly simplified game mechanics, cartoony graphics and subway surfer-esque challenge system as an incentive to continue playing.”
music
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
39%
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The music in the game is generally described as soothing and relaxing, creating a pleasant atmosphere that complements the visuals. However, many users note that there is only one repetitive track, which can become grating over time, leading some to turn it off in favor of their own music. Overall, while the soundtrack is charming and fits the game's aesthetic, its lack of variety detracts from the experience during extended play sessions.
- “Very nice atmosphere, relaxing and beautiful soundtrack!”
- “The artwork is cute, and the music is soothing and relaxing.”
- “The graphics are charming; the music is fun and not annoying even though it's the same melody on repeat; the continually changing objectives and randomness of the levels helps to keep the game fresh.”
- “If there's one thing I dislike, it's the fact that while you're playing and replaying the game to hunt down achievements and upgrades, there is only one music track.”
- “The music isn't much, just some looping drivel that isn't intrusive, but you will experience cutoff once it loops.”
- “There is only one soundtrack for this game, which I might add isn't very good, and yet it loops again every so often.”
story
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
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The game's story is minimal and often described as lacking depth, with players noting that it primarily serves as a backdrop for repetitive missions rather than a compelling narrative. While there are hints of a plot involving an astronaut's journey and the collection of items to repair a spaceship, many reviewers feel that the lack of meaningful progression or goals detracts from the overall experience. Despite its charming art style and engaging music, the absence of a substantial story leaves players feeling unfulfilled.
- “Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- “The story, or semblance of it, is that you're an astronaut sleeping while cruising through space on a ship when it's attacked by asteroids, making it crash onto a planet.”
- “The little opening story is adorable and fitting.”
- “One of those endless games, no goal, no point, no story and no satisfaction.”
- “There seems to be a 'story' there about collecting screws and gears (which float in space between the planets) to fix your rocket, but there's no goal, no progress, no nothing, just collecting the stuff and trying to cover as much distance as you can.”
- “A simple tablet see-how-far-you-get timekiller with no story, development or point.”
grinding
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players generally find the grinding in the game to be excessive and tedious, often leading to a loss of interest due to repetitive tasks and high upgrade costs. While some appreciate the potential for achievement farming, many feel that the grind outweighs any enjoyment, making the experience feel aimless and monotonous after a short period. Overall, the lack of depth in gameplay combined with the grindy nature of unlockables detracts from the overall enjoyment.
- “No depth, no interest, just depressing grinding, timing the guy to the right arc.”
- “The achievements in this game are either easy or grindy with very little middle ground, and the point at which I abandon a totally mindless game is when the grind outweighs whatever small humor factor the game might have without a plot to keep my interest.”
- “The game was fun for the first 30 minutes, then it became way too grindy and repetitive.”
humor
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players describing it as a "funny little gem" that offers enjoyable, albeit simple, gameplay. While the initial experience is filled with amusing elements and wacky visuals, some users note that the humor can wear thin after the first hour, especially when repetitive gameplay and grindy achievements overshadow the comedic aspects. Overall, it is characterized as a lighthearted, casual game that provides a few laughs but may lack long-term engagement.
- “It's a funny little gem of an enjoyable game for in between.”
- “Funny little casual game that only needs one button.”
- “:) Wacky and near-inanimate visuals, funny music and sounds complement a one button game which is basically about timing your jumps between planets, collecting nuts and screws and buying upgrades in the long run.”
replayability
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's replayability is a mixed bag; while some players appreciate the ability to revisit achievements and enjoy casual play, many others find it lacking after completing the main objectives, leading to a perception of low long-term engagement.
- “The best thing about this game is the replayability.”
- “The replayability of the game is also very well, as after you complete all the achievements you can do them all over once more.”
- “+ endless replayability”
- “Only problem for me is that it has virtually no replayability after you've gotten all the achievements.”
- “With only one mode and relatively little replay value beyond high scores or easy (if not mildly time-consuming) achievements, this won't hold your attention for any great length of time, which is reflected in the price.”
- “The replayability is quite low, so it's for a one-time runthrough.”
optimization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is well-optimized, running smoothly even on low-end systems, with simple yet appealing graphics and easy controls. While some reviewers suggest it may be better suited for mobile platforms due to its casual nature, it still offers a fun and engaging experience for players looking for a light-hearted time killer. Overall, it effectively balances simplicity and performance, making it a solid addition to any Steam library.
- “The simple gameplay is challenging and forgiving in equal measure, and the simple graphics look good and run smoothly on even the most basic setups.”
- “It's simple and pretty much a computer-optimized version of an iOS game, but it's fun and a good time killer because it makes you just want to try again...and again...and again.”
- “Game runs smoothly, graphics are good, controls are ultra easy, and you know how to play right away.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is praised for its relaxing and beautiful soundtrack, contributing to an overall enjoyable experience, with many reviewers rating it highly. However, some note that the lack of physical laws can detract from immersion.
- “Very nice atmosphere, relaxing and beautiful soundtrack!”
- “Gameplay/atmosphere: 9/10”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game heavily relies on microtransactions, leading some users to feel that it was primarily designed to promote in-app purchases, reminiscent of mobile gaming practices.
- “The monetization model is well-balanced, allowing players to enjoy the game without feeling pressured to spend money.”
- “I appreciate that the game offers a variety of cosmetic items for purchase, but they don't impact gameplay.”
- “The in-app purchases are optional and don't hinder the overall experience, making it fair for all players.”
- “Microtransactions are excessive.”
- “It's almost like it was built to sell in-app purchases in a mobile game.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The character development is enhanced by charming paper-cutout-like designs and fitting sound effects that add personality to the astronauts, particularly through their expressive reactions during gameplay.
- “The character designs are a highlight, featuring a charming paper-cutout style that enhances the overall aesthetic. The sound effects, including the astronauts' cute grunts during jumps and their sad 'aaaaah!' as they fall, add a delightful touch to the experience.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game's stability is criticized for being buggy, with a terrible interface that often requires players to pause and restart to retry after failures.
- “The game is incredibly buggy, and the interface is terrible. You literally have to pause and restart to retry after failing.”
- “Frequent crashes make it nearly impossible to enjoy the game.”
- “The stability issues are frustrating; I often lose progress due to unexpected errors.”