Beyond Magic
- February 20, 2017
- Falling Star Studio
- 5h median play time
Get on Steam"Beyond Magic: It's not about you, it's about the team." Immerse yourself in this co-op RPG where players work together to battle enemies, solve puzzles, and manage resources. With a focus on strategic combat and character development, success depends on communication and cooperation. No information available on the game's specific storyline or characters, but players can expect a unique co-op experience with an emphasis on teamwork and strategy.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a quirky and entertaining storyline with humorous elements, making it enjoyable for casual play.
- The art style is colorful and reminiscent of classic anime, which adds charm to the overall experience.
- Despite its flaws, many players found the game to be a fun time-waster, especially when purchased at a low price.
- The game suffers from poor level design, with large maps that feel empty and tedious to navigate, leading to repetitive gameplay.
- Combat mechanics are imbalanced, with battles often being either too easy or frustratingly difficult, lacking strategic depth.
- The writing is riddled with spelling and grammar errors, and the story can be confusing and poorly executed, detracting from the overall experience.
- story33 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 61 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The story of the game is a self-aware parody that humorously critiques RPG and fantasy tropes, featuring quirky characters and a lighthearted plot centered around a girl without magic. While some players found the narrative confusing and lacking depth, others appreciated its charm and originality, noting that it offers a fun, albeit simple, experience. Overall, the story is seen as entertaining with moments of humor, despite some inconsistencies and grammatical issues.
“Despite those flaws, I still really enjoyed the game and its silly story, which I can't say for most AAA games these days.”
“Beyond Magic is a self-aware parody game that pokes fun at the generic tropes of RPG games and fantasy stories in general, so you will be running into a lot of characters like Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, etc. The story takes place in a world where everything and everyone has magic, but suddenly your heroes hear rumors of a girl who has no magic of any kind, and you go on a wacky adventure trying to figure out why she doesn't have magic and how to reverse the effect on her.”
“The story is cute, the characters are fun, and the aesthetic, though a bit inconsistent at times, is overall colorful, imaginative, and delightfully sparkly.”
“1.) Absolute confusion about the story and the surrounding very random characters after leaving the first or second area.”
“No development, no story arc that pulls you in, and dialogue that is often misspelled and sounds like the conversational ability of a 16-year-old.”
“It's confusing, throwing characters wherever they please, the plot is basically nonexistent, and the fact that when you equip stuff you go from zero to above fifty in whatever when picking up armor or weapons.”
- graphics10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are characterized by conflicting art styles, with some users appreciating the colorful and imaginative aesthetic while others criticize the poor implementation typical of RPG Maker titles. The lack of full HD support and graphics tweaking options detracts from the experience for modern gamers, although the overall atmosphere and character designs are generally well-received. However, readability issues with text over artwork during gameplay have been noted as a drawback.
“The art style is fine and I like the atmosphere of the game.”
“The story is cute, the characters are fun, and the aesthetic, though a bit inconsistent at times, is overall colorful, imaginative, and delightfully sparkly.”
“I enjoy the art style.”
“As with all RPG Maker games, the poor quality engine displays badly in fullscreen and doesn't have full HD support or any graphics tweaking options, making this unacceptable for any dedicated modern PC gamer.”
“Artwork is expected RPG Maker material, but implemented poorly.”
“Just like in Finding Hope, the white text is hard to read when placed over artwork and the characters during battle.”
- music7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players initially finding it terrible and lacking in variety, while others later appreciate its soothing melodies and overall quality. Many users highlight the music's ability to enhance the gaming experience, describing it as awesome and well-integrated into the game's narrative and atmosphere. Overall, while opinions vary, there is a consensus that the music contributes positively to the game's enjoyment.
“The music is well-templated into soothing melodies to give you satisfaction and approval.”
“Amazing scenarios and soundtracks, progressive storyline with a great plot and a perfect dose of humor.”
“Terrible music that does not loop.”
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“Edit: after spending a little more time with the game, nothing has changed about what I said above; I will say the music is pretty decent.”
- humor7 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is a mixed bag; while some players appreciate the initial witty dialogue and quirky scenarios, such as a hilarious cow minigame and amusing character quirks, others feel that the humor fades as the game progresses. Overall, it features a blend of cute and whimsical elements, but the comedic moments can be inconsistent and overshadowed by the game's pacing.
“Also, there is this one absolutely ridiculous minigame involving cows that had me laughing out loud, and it was so much more fun than it had a right to be.”
“Damien's hair curse on Ace is hilarious!”
“Amazing scenarios and soundtracks, progressive storyline with a great plot and a perfect dose of humor.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The gameplay is heavily criticized for its low-quality RPG Maker design, featuring inconsistent visuals and imbalanced combat that fluctuates between dull and overly difficult. Players find the controls confusing and the mechanics repetitive, leading to a frustrating experience that takes too long to become engaging. Overall, it fails to deliver a satisfying gameplay experience.
“When it comes to gameplay, if you've played any RPG Maker games in the past, you pretty much know what you're getting into.”
“Gameplay is also pretty much the same, with the 'if you follow the path you'll never get lost' and battles having the same mechanics.”
“Like most RPG Maker shovelware and asset flips, the game features extremely low quality copy-pasted 2D retro pixel art, looks awful, and has even worse gameplay.”
“It sounded like a decent concept, but the controls and gameplay took far too long to figure out.”
“Gameplay is also pretty much the same, with the 'if you follow the path you'll never get lost' mechanic and battles having the same mechanics.”
- grinding3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding in the game reminiscent of classic titles like Final Fantasy, noting that it can become tedious, particularly towards the end and in lengthy areas like forests. Despite this, many still recommend the game for those looking to enjoy a casual experience with a decent storyline.
“This reminded me a lot of Final Fantasy with the excessive grinding every few steps.”
“The storyline and the constant grinding, especially towards the end in the long forest, were a bit tiring and felt like a drag.”
“Even with these flaws, I would still recommend the game if you're looking to pass some time with an okay story and a bit of grinding.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is characterized by its janky charm, typical of RPG Maker titles, featuring issues such as bad grammar, strange level designs, and various glitches like wall walking and disappearing characters. Players are advised to embrace these quirks for a more enjoyable experience.
“The key to enjoying this game is to not take it seriously; this is an RPG Maker game after all, and it comes with all the janky charm you would expect, like bad grammar, strange level designs, and some glitches.”
“Not to mention the bad mapping and some of the usual glitches, such as wall walking and disappearing characters.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is positively received, with users appreciating its art style and overall ambiance.
“The art style is fantastic, and I really enjoy the atmosphere of the game.”
