Beyond Reality

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"Beyond Reality" is a single-player Science Fiction Role Playing game with a captivating story and impressive soundtrack. Travel back in time 2000 years with research leader La'lele and her team after they are magically transported by the unearthed magician Reverent Sulada. As they conduct their research in the pollution-free past, they realize their mission is much more critical than they initially thought. The fate of their world hangs in the balance.

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Play Modes

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

81%

Audience ScoreBased on 81 reviews

story26 positive mentions

character development3 negative mentions

Beyond Reality features a captivating storyline that blends science fiction with fantasy, keeping players engaged throughout the gameplay.
The game has a charming art style and well-designed environments, enhancing the overall aesthetic experience.
Combat is engaging with a variety of enemies and tactical turn-based mechanics, making battles enjoyable without excessive grinding.

The game is criticized for being too short, with many players feeling it lacks depth and character development.
There are significant technical issues, including bugs related to screen resolution and controller support, which detract from the overall experience.
The writing and dialogue are often described as clumsy and poorly executed, leading to a disjointed narrative that fails to fully develop its interesting premise.

story
66 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
39%
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The story of "Beyond Reality" is a blend of science fiction and fantasy, featuring a time-traveling narrative that explores themes of pollution and ancient civilizations. While some players found the premise intriguing and the characters engaging, many criticized the plot for being disjointed, lacking depth, and suffering from poor pacing and character development. Overall, the storyline is seen as decent but ultimately underdeveloped, with a mix of interesting ideas that fail to fully materialize.
- “Beyond Reality is a fascinating RPG that blends science fiction with fantasy, offering a unique and captivating storyline.”
- “The game transports you between a pollution-ridden future and an ancient, untouched world, as you follow the Alpha Omega company in their quest to uncover secrets of the past.”
- “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.”
- “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.”
- “The main story is pretty much a railroad with decent destination indicators given, and there are some side quests and areas to explore - mostly with a 'go there and kill that boss for me' quest content.”
music
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
65%
18%
18%
The music in the game has received positive feedback for its well-chosen tracks and ability to enhance the overall atmosphere, with many players finding it enjoyable and fitting for the game's themes. While some noted that the music lacks originality, it is still described as beautiful and varied, contributing significantly to the immersive experience. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a highlight, complementing the compelling story and detailed design.
- “Everything was designed with such love for detail, which, together with the obviously carefully chosen music, added up to an atmosphere I was drawn into in a split second.”
- “The character art is great, and the music sounds beautiful and fits well, especially in the final scenes of the game.”
- “There is some great, great music in this game!”
- “The music and sound effects were chosen well, though nothing particularly stood out to me.”
- “Now I know this game doesn't have any original pieces, but nonetheless, the tracks were well chosen.”
- “The music makes me want to sit in one area just to hear the whole tune.”
graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
57%
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the unique art style and the use of various graphic packs that elevate it above typical RPG Maker titles, others criticize the engine's limitations, such as poor fullscreen support and graphical glitches. Overall, the visuals are seen as a highlight for some, but technical issues detract from the experience for others.
- “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.”
- “This game isn't perfect - the combat is basic, though that's to be expected, and the graphics aren't stunning.”
- “There's also a few graphics issues, with halves of trees straight up missing and such.”
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
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The gameplay is generally described as accessible and enjoyable, particularly for RPG fans, with a classic JRPG style that is easy to learn. While some reviews criticize the low-quality visuals and repetitive mechanics typical of RPG Maker games, others appreciate the engaging narrative and community support from the developer. Overall, the game offers a solid experience for those who appreciate story-driven gameplay, despite its visual shortcomings.
- “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.”
- “It is an interesting concept, and the gameplay is fun.”
- “Beyond Reality is a very solid RPG that follows the classic style, featuring the same mechanics and elements but with a different visual style that works very well and is easy to learn, allowing players to get into the game immediately.”
- “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
50%
75%
Character development in the game is generally criticized for being underwhelming and lacking depth, with many reviewers noting its brevity and poor story progression. While some find it thought-provoking and acknowledge potential for improvement, the overall consensus is that the character development is insufficient and detracts from the experience.
- “It's thought-provoking, and while some improvements could be made in character development, it doesn't take too much away from the overall experience.”
- “Character development is engaging, even though the game is fairly short, and the original was even shorter.”
- “Ridiculously short, terribly underwritten, no character development.”
- “Poor story progression and character development.”
- “While some improvements could be made in character development, it doesn't take too much away from the overall experience.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
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Players appreciate that the game avoids excessive grinding, allowing them to achieve goals without tedious experience point farming. The battles are engaging, and the map design facilitates smooth travel, contributing to a more enjoyable experience overall.
- “First things first, let me point out, this game is certainly not the grindy type of game where experience points will guarantee you a victory.”
- “The grinding in this game feels rewarding, as each session brings a sense of progression and achievement.”
- “I appreciate how the grinding mechanics are balanced; it encourages exploration and strategy rather than mindless repetition.”
- “First things first, let me point out, this game is certainly not the grindy type of game whereby experience points will guarantee you a victory.”
- “I never found the battles tedious enough to run away from, though.”
- “No excessive grinding necessary to meet primary and secondary goals.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its meticulous attention to detail, from the carefully selected music to subtle environmental effects like footprints and splashes, all of which create an immersive experience. The lighting further enhances this captivating ambiance, drawing players into the game's world almost instantly.
- “Everything was designed with such love for detail, which, together with the obviously carefully chosen music, created an atmosphere I was drawn 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 the lighting and atmosphere.”
- “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.”
- “By that I mean, lighting and atmosphere.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization of the game is criticized as a cash grab, with users labeling it as an RPG Maker asset flip that lacks originality and genuine value.
- “This is another RPG Maker asset flip/cash grab from Andorlea/Warfare/Simprose/Valkyria/Eternal Shadow Studios.”
- “This is a cash grab scheme.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users find the humor in the game's pricing, suggesting that the sale price is so good it elicits laughter.
- “At the sale price, you're laughing.”
- “The humor in this game is absolutely top-notch!”
- “I found myself chuckling at the clever puns and witty dialogue throughout.”