Beyond The Darkness

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Beyond The Darkness is a dark story that will immerse you in childhood nightmares, even if you've managed to forget about them. Help the little girl Millie confront the horrors lurking in the darkness and find her missing family. You will find yourself in whimsical worlds of memories, distorted by fear and despair, and your only weapon will be the light of a little lamp... Your only means of …

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

97%

Audience ScoreBased on 39 reviews

atmosphere5 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

The game features an incredible atmosphere with beautiful graphics and immersive sound design that enhances the horror experience.
Puzzles are well-designed and provide a good challenge, making players feel accomplished when solved.
The narrative is engaging, with emotional depth and a creeping sense of dread that keeps players invested in the story.

Some players found the controls and camera angles to be inconvenient, affecting the overall gameplay experience.
There are reports of optimization issues, which can detract from the enjoyment of the game.
Certain plot points may feel predictable, and some players expressed concerns about the use of AI in the game's art.

atmosphere
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
38%
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its striking visuals and immersive sound design, reminiscent of the 2009 "Coraline" cartoon. Players appreciate the combination of eerie music and engaging environments that enhance the overall experience, making it a compelling choice for fans of atmospheric and thought-provoking gameplay.
- “The atmosphere is just incredible.”
- “The music and sounds are also made at the highest level, they maintain a frightening atmosphere until the end of the game.”
- “Very cool game where you need to tweak your brain, many different puzzles will be waiting for you on atmospheric locations.”
- “The atmosphere of this game reminds me of the 2009 'Coraline' cartoon for some reason.”
- “The music and sounds are also made at the highest level; they maintain a frightening atmosphere until the end of the game.”
- “The atmosphere?”
story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The game's story is engaging and easy to follow, featuring a lone girl in a cursed town filled with shadow entities. While some plot elements may be predictable, the combination of horror, emotional storytelling, and interesting puzzles creates an enjoyable experience. Overall, it effectively blends survival horror with a compelling narrative.
- “Great horror, nice drawing and an engaging story with puzzles.”
- “Honestly, if survival horror and emotional storytelling had a child, this would be it.”
- “The plot of the game is simple and easy to understand.”
- “While some plot points can feel quite predictable, the game is still quite enjoyable.”
- “The story follows a lone little girl navigating a cursed town plagued by shadow entities.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
20%
20%
The gameplay is characterized by a chilling and immersive experience, enhanced by a unique lamp mechanic that adds tension. Players appreciate the varied gameplay, engaging puzzles, and cool world design, despite some similarities to other titles like Little Nightmares. Overall, the game offers interesting puzzle mechanics that contribute to its distinctiveness.
- “The lamp mechanic adds tension, making it a chilling and immersive experience.”
- “The gameplay is varied and, of course, has great puzzles.”
- “Cool world design and interesting puzzle mechanics.”
- “Although this game may look like it rips off Little Nightmares' UI and text and some gameplay elements, it's unique in a way...”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
The music in the game is highly praised for its atmospheric quality, enhancing the overall experience with a pleasant and immersive soundscape. Reviewers highlight its ability to maintain a frightening atmosphere throughout the gameplay, contributing significantly to the game's tension and engagement. Overall, the music is regarded as a standout feature, crafted at a high level of quality.
- “The music in the game is awesome.”
- “The music and sounds are crafted at the highest level, maintaining a frightening atmosphere until the end of the game.”
- “Atmospheric music is pleasant to play.”
- “The music and sounds are also made at the highest level; they maintain a frightening atmosphere until the end of the game.”
- “The soundtrack feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “The audio design is disappointing, with music that doesn't match the game's tone or enhance the experience.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The graphics are generally praised for their quality and ability to enhance the game's atmosphere, particularly in the horror and puzzle elements. However, some users noted issues with wall clipping that can detract from the overall experience while navigating through the environment.
- “The graphics are made perfectly; they complement the game beautifully.”
- “Horror with elements of puzzles, and also with stunning graphics.”
- “Not a bad horror game, featuring a good story, impressive graphics, and interesting puzzles.”
- “The graphics and the point of view are done relatively well, with the exception of the wall clipping that becomes extremely annoying when traversing through rooms and going through doors.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express a strong emotional investment in the game, likening its impact to personal experiences. The narrative is praised for its richness, emotional depth, and effective blend of survival horror elements, creating a suspenseful atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.
- “Honestly, if survival horror and emotional storytelling had a child, this would be it.”
- “The narrative is relatively rich with some twists, emotional depth, and a creeping sense of dread that keeps you on edge.”
- “But let me tell you, I haven’t been this emotionally invested in a tiny flame since that one time I tried to cook.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users express a desire for improved optimization, indicating that the current performance may not meet their expectations.
- “Waiting for better optimization.”
- “The game runs poorly on my system despite meeting the requirements.”
- “Frequent frame drops and stuttering make it hard to enjoy the gameplay.”