Beyond Sol

79%
Game Brain Score Based on 138 reviews
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"Beyond Sol" is a blend of action space combat and grand strategy empire building in a procedurally generated open world. Construct a city, gather resources, customize and lead your fleet in battles, and form relations or declare war with other cities. The game features dynamic AI opponents, world layout, and random events for a unique experience each time. * Blend of action space combat and grand strategy empire building * Construct city, gather resources, customize and lead fleet in battles * Dynamic AI opponents, world layout, and random events for unique experience

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79%
Audience ScoreBased on 138 reviews
gameplay10 positive mentions
grinding13 negative mentions
  • The game offers a unique blend of RTS and top-down space sim gameplay, making it enjoyable for fans of both genres.
  • The mechanics of building and upgrading cities in space, along with the ability to fly around and engage in combat, provide a fun and relaxing experience.
  • Multiplayer mode enhances the gameplay, allowing for cooperative play and making it more engaging with friends.
  • The game can become grindy and repetitive over time, with limited objectives and a lack of variety in missions.
  • Diplomacy and AI behavior can be frustrating, as the AI often declares war or becomes hostile without clear reasons, making it difficult to maintain peaceful relations.
  • Technical issues such as bugs, slow performance with larger cities, and a lack of comprehensive tutorials can detract from the overall experience.
  • gameplay23 mentions

    The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its addictive mechanics and interesting features, while others criticize it for being repetitive and grindy. Technical issues, such as glitches and freezing, have also detracted from the experience for some users. Overall, the game offers solid mechanics and a chill experience, but improvements are needed to enhance its depth and stability.

    • “Nice and chill game with solid mechanics.”
    • “Highly addictive gameplay.”
    • “It is a bit rough around the edges, and the graphics do not impress, but the gameplay is amazingly addictive.”
    • “Tl;dr: I went from loving the gameplay to rage quitting due to fatal glitches.”
    • “I have not yet even been able to try out the gameplay; the game 'stops responding' every couple of seconds in the main menu and stays that way for upwards of two minutes. When I finally thought that I'd launched into a singleplayer game, the GUI came up over the main menu and it kept on freezing.”
    • “The gameplay is all repetitive.”
  • story21 mentions

    The game's story is largely absent, with players noting that it lacks a compelling narrative or character development, relying instead on repetitive missions and random events. While the early gameplay offers some enjoyment through base building and upgrades, the overall experience quickly becomes monotonous due to the absence of varied missions and a deeper storyline. Many reviewers express that the game would significantly benefit from the inclusion of engaging storylines and quests to enhance player interest and immersion.

    • “This game would be 100x better had they thrown in some storylines, characters, or even a quest or two.”
    • “The early game time is spent on doing missions and flying around with your spacecraft, building up your base and buying and upgrading new buildings that will unlock more spacecraft, weapons, and technologies.”
    • “By building hangars in your home base, you can increase your fleet size and buy more ships to help you as you fly around and do missions or attack enemy sectors.”
    • “There's no story; the enemy factions are easy to defeat, and you can just kill them when they're tiny. The fighting is mediocre, and there's not much great about this game other than the satisfaction of destroying cities.”
    • “This game would be 100 times better had they included some storylines, characters, or even a quest or two.”
    • “Not enough variety in ships, missions, zero story, and diplomacy is almost non-existent.”
  • graphics16 mentions

    The graphics of the game are generally described as decent and resource-friendly, with a clean and stable presentation, particularly for those using modern systems. However, users on Windows 7 may experience issues with missing graphics, and while the visuals are adequate for gameplay, they can be considered bland and generic compared to other titles. Overall, the graphics support the game's atmosphere but do not stand out significantly.

    • “The graphics and sound are simple enough to be resource-friendly but solid enough to maintain a good sense of atmosphere and immersion, and the game all-in-all plays as it's supposed to; spaz meets a simplified civ, in space.”
    • “Decent visuals, certainly it's clear enough to me what's going on at any point.”
    • “Beyond Sol is a game with wonderful graphics and entertaining gameplay.”
    • “However, if you use Windows 7 as your primary operating system, then I strongly advise not purchasing, as graphics will not appear in some parts of the game.”
    • “Once you have a decent-sized city with 30+ buildings, your framerate drops significantly, which is disappointing because the visuals on display don't warrant the frame drop.”
    • “While it can be a little bland to witness with plain visuals and fairly standard music and sound effects, this game really shines when it comes to how it plays.”
  • grinding13 mentions

    Overall, players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a significant drawback, often describing it as repetitive and tedious, especially after extended playtime. While the multiplayer experience can be enjoyable, many reviews highlight that the grind for resources and upgrades can lead to frustration, particularly when it disrupts gameplay dynamics like diplomacy and economy. Despite its interesting concepts, the grindy nature detracts from the overall enjoyment, making it feel like a chore at times.

    • “While conceptually an interesting game, the primary issue is that it eventually becomes a grindy snoozefest.”
    • “Battles are the same... gets grindy too easy.”
    • “It's really nice, but after several hours it feels to be too grindy.”
  • replayability6 mentions

    The game's replayability is a mixed bag; while some players find it offers significant replay value, others feel it lacks variety and customization options, leading to diminished interest over time. Improvements in AI and more diverse gameplay elements could enhance the overall replay experience.

    • “Lots of replayability.”
    • “I'd ask for a better AI to create a more interesting experience and enhance replay value.”
    • “However, I have noticed that there is little replay value as there are very few things you can customize between games.”
    • “That is not enough for giving you replay value, so therefore I have stopped playing it until more variety is introduced.”
    • “Does it have replayability?”
  • music6 mentions

    The music in the game is generally described as decent but forgettable, with a limited number of tracks that can become repetitive over time. While some players find the soundtrack effective and atmospheric, others note that it lacks variety and can feel bland alongside the visuals. Overall, the audio is considered acceptable but not a standout feature.

    • “Visually, the game is ok, audio is nice and the soundtrack is effective, no concerns about the media.”
    • “Soundtrack is nice.”
    • “The music is like 2 or 3 tracks, which all sound like one; which after some hours forces you to turn it off.”
    • “While it can be a little bit bland to witness with plain visuals and fairly standard music and sound effects, this game really shines when it comes to how it plays.”
    • “The accompanying music is spacey and adds to the atmosphere of the game.”
  • emotional4 mentions

    Players express frustration over the emotional impact of border tensions in the game, noting that even previously friendly relationships can quickly sour due to territorial disputes. This mechanic creates a sense of helplessness and emotional strain, as players feel their diplomatic efforts are undermined by arbitrary game rules. Additionally, the vast tech tree adds to the emotional weight, as players grapple with the feeling of only scratching the surface of potential advancements.

    • “The penalty for border tension is absolutely ridiculous; even though you might have been very friendly with them before, they will instantly grow to hate you if even one hex is touching your border.”
    • “Now imagine having multiple hexes touching with their border.”
    • “There is a huge tech tree to explore, and it feels like I am just barely touching it at the moment.”
  • atmosphere3 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is enhanced by solid graphics and sound that, while resource-friendly, effectively create a sense of immersion. The spacey music complements the visuals, contributing to a pleasant overall ambiance that aligns well with the game's theme of a simplified civilization in space.

    • “The graphics and sound are simple enough to be resource-friendly but solid enough to maintain a good sense of atmosphere and immersion. The game plays as it's supposed to; a blend of chaos meets a simplified civilization, in space.”
    • “The accompanying music is spacey and adds to the atmosphere of the game.”
    • “The general atmosphere of the game is really pleasant visually.”
  • stability2 mentions

    Users report significant stability issues, with fatal glitches leading to frustration and even rage quitting. The problems may be linked to the game's large maps or specific hardware configurations.

    • “I went from loving the gameplay to rage quitting due to fatal glitches.”
    • “I'm not sure if this relates to my rig's specs or if the large and huge maps are just a bit buggy.”
  • humor1 mentions

    The humor in the game is highlighted by unexpected and absurd situations, such as rival factions momentarily setting aside their conflicts to unite against the player, creating a comedic and chaotic atmosphere.

    • “You end up in a hilarious situation where the factions that were fighting each other just a minute ago all team up on you.”
    • “The game's witty dialogue and absurd scenarios had me laughing out loud.”
    • “I love how the humor is woven into the gameplay, making even the most serious moments feel lighthearted.”
  • optimization1 mentions

    The game's optimization is criticized, particularly on larger maps, where players may experience significant performance issues that could necessitate restarting their game.

    • “Just don't do it on a huge map or you will end up re-doing your game because of a poorly optimized engine.”
    • “The game struggles to maintain a stable frame rate, especially in densely populated areas.”
    • “I experienced frequent crashes and long loading times, which made the gameplay frustrating.”
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Play time

25hMedian play time
19hAverage play time
8-30hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 2 analyzed playthroughs

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