Skip to main content

Beyond Reality

Beyond Reality Game Cover
81%Game Brain Score
story, music
graphics, gameplay
81% User Score Based on 81 reviews
Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

Platforms

PCWindows
Buy Nowfrom $9.99
Buy NowGet on Steam $9.99
Beyond Reality Game Cover

About

Beyond Reality is a single player casual role playing game with anime and science fiction themes. It was developed by EternalShadow Studios and was released on January 8, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

Beyond Reality (or Gerçeğin Ötesinde in Turkish), is a low-budget, adventure game by Cartoon Animation Studios released in 1997. It was given to Level (a video game magazine) readers for free in 1998.

Genres & Tags
Play Modes
Beyond Reality screenshot
Beyond Reality screenshot
Beyond Reality screenshot
Skip User Reviews

81%
Audience ScoreBased on 81 reviews
story28 positive mentions
character development3 negative mentions
  • Engaging and interesting storyline with a unique time-travel and environmental/pollution theme.
  • Good pacing and well-designed maps with attention to detail, complemented by fitting and pleasant music.
  • Combat system is accessible with visible enemies allowing players to choose battles, and several side quests and bosses add extra content.
  • The game is quite short with limited character development and sometimes weak or inconsistent dialogue and writing.
  • Technical issues include crashes, bugs, poor controller support, and lack of fullscreen or resolution flexibility.
  • Combat can be repetitive and shallow, with limited strategy and unbalanced abilities, making the gameplay feel basic and sometimes tedious.
  • story
    69 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is generally praised for its interesting premise involving time travel, pollution-ravaged futures, and a blend of science fiction and fantasy elements, which keeps players engaged despite its short length. However, some reviews note weak plot development, limited character depth, and a somewhat rail-driven structure that restricts exploration, making the narrative feel simple or inconsistent at times. Overall, players find the storyline enjoyable and unique, though it could benefit from deeper writing and expanded worldbuilding.

    • “I enjoyed the story the most; it was somewhat unique for an RPG since it focused on how past actions can impact the modern world.”
    • “Beyond reality is a fascinating RPG that blends science fiction with fantasy, offering a unique and captivating storyline.”
    • “The plot is very well told, and has a rich cast of characters, some of whom join your party.”
    • “The plot doesn't make a lot of sense and is pretty weak overall.”
    • “Story is short, rail-driven game with intriguing opening, but doesn't really do anything to impress from there.”
    • “A promising short story involving time hopping spoiled by a disjointed pace, ineffective writing, and a truly dire combat system that retains the shallow depth of a button masher while forcing a cumbersome system befitting of a more complex experience.”
  • music
    17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is widely praised for its fitting, beautiful, and well-chosen tracks that enhance the atmosphere and storytelling. While some note the soundtrack lacks originality, most find it enjoyable, varied, and a standout element that complements the gameplay and narrative effectively.

    • “I must say the soundtrack was really good, and you'll find some extra bosses to defeat which gives it a nice touch!”
    • “Everything was designed with such love for detail which, together with the obviously carefully chosen music, added up to an atmosphere I was dragged into in a split second.”
    • “Scenery is beautifully done, and the music is varied and excellent throughout the game.”
  • graphics
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's graphics receive mixed feedback, with some praising its unique and varied art style that stands out from typical RPG Maker titles, while others criticize technical limitations such as poor fullscreen support, missing graphical elements, and lack of modern display options. Overall, the visuals are considered better than average for RPG Maker games but are hindered by engine constraints and occasional graphical issues.

    • “What a pleasant surprise to see a different graphical and artistic style than regular RPG Maker games.”
    • “As far as graphics go, this game definitely lands on the better end of what you’ll find in RPG Maker.”
    • “I appreciate that many different packs of graphics were used and combined, so we weren’t stuck staring at the default graphics.”
    • “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.”
    • “There's also a few graphics issues, with halves of trees straight up missing and such.”
    • “This game isn't perfect - the combat is basic, though that's to be expected, and the graphics aren't stunning.”
  • gameplay
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is generally described as basic yet enjoyable, adhering to classic JRPG mechanics that are easy to learn and accessible to a wide range of players. While some criticize the low-quality visuals and simple mechanics, many appreciate the engaging story and fun, straightforward gameplay typical of RPG Maker titles. Overall, it offers a solid and friendly experience for fans of traditional RPGs.

    • “The narrative, filled with magic and time travel, keeps you invested throughout the 6-8 hours of gameplay, making it a solid pick for RPG Maker fans.”
    • “Beyond Reality is a very solid RPG that follows the classic style—featuring the same mechanics and the same elements but with a different visual style that works very well and is easy to learn and get into the game immediately.”
    • “I almost haven't played this kind of game before, but it seems that the gameplay is very friendly to all players.”
    • “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.”
    • “As for the gameplay, it is really your basic JRPG.”
    • “The gameplay suffices, and the story is simple and interesting.”
  • character development
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development in the game is generally considered weak and underdeveloped, with a notably short and poorly progressed story. However, some players find it thought-provoking despite these shortcomings, and improvements could enhance the overall experience.

    • “Ridiculously short, terribly underwritten, no character development.”
    • “Poor story progression and character development.”
    • “The game is fairly short, and the original was even shorter, limiting character development.”
  • grinding
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Grinding is minimal in this game, with no excessive effort needed to achieve main objectives. Battles remain engaging without feeling tedious, and map design ensures smooth travel, reducing any sense of grind.

  • atmosphere
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its meticulous attention to detail, immersive lighting, and carefully chosen music that instantly draws players in. Small environmental touches like footprints and water splashes further enhance the overall immersive experience.

    • “Everything was designed with such love for detail which, together with the obviously carefully chosen music, added up to an atmosphere I was dragged into in a split second.”
    • “There are a lot of little things that enhance the atmosphere, too - footprints in the sand and snow, splashing in the water, etc. - just a few little touches to complement the scenery.”
    • “By that I mean, lighting and atmosphere.”
  • humor
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is occasionally amusing, with interesting dialogue that provides some laughs, especially considering its affordable price.

    • “Dialogue was interesting and sometimes funny.”
    • “At the sale price, you're laughing.”
  • monetization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization of the game is widely criticized as a cash grab, with users describing it as an asset flip designed primarily to generate profit rather than provide genuine value.

    • “This is another RPG Maker asset flip/cash grab from Andorlea/Warfare/SimProse/Valkyria/EternalShadow studios.”
    • “This is a cash grab scheme.”
Skip Critic Reviews

80%Critics’ scoreBased on 1 critic reviews
Skip Game Offers

Buy Beyond Reality

8h Median play time
8h Average play time
8-8h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 2 analyzed playthroughs
Skip Videos

Videos

Skip Games Like Beyond Reality

Games Like Beyond Reality

Skyborn Image
88%1.2kreviews

Skyborn

2014Role Playing
LinuxPCMac OS+1
Games like Skyborn
Forever Home Image
93%162reviews

Forever Home

2017Tactical Role Playing
Windows
Games like Forever Home
Celestian Tales: Old North Image
68%344reviews

Celestian Tales: Old North

2015Tactical Role Playing
LinuxPCMac OS+2
Games like Celestian Tales: Old North
OH! RPG! Image
66%312reviews

OH! RPG!

2015Casual Role Playing
PCWindows
Games like OH! RPG!
Terra Incognita Chapter One: The Descendant Image
63%536reviews

Terra Incognita Chapter One: The Descendant

2015Role Playing
PCWindows
Games like Terra Incognita Chapter One: The Descendant
More games like Beyond Reality
Skip FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Beyond Reality is a casual role playing game with anime and science fiction themes.

Beyond Reality is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 8 hours playing Beyond Reality.

Beyond Reality was released on January 8, 2016.

Beyond Reality was developed by EternalShadow Studios.

Beyond Reality has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its graphics.

Beyond Reality is a single player game.

Similar games include Skyborn, Forever Home, Celestian Tales: Old North, OH! RPG!, Terra Incognita Chapter One: The Descendant and others.