- December 23, 2022
- WatchDaToast
- 10h median play time
Beyond The Edge Of Owlsgard
Platforms
About
Beyond The Edge Of Owlsgard is a 2D pixel art metroidvania game. You play as a young adventurer exploring a mysterious forest, solving puzzles, and battling creatures to uncover the truth about your past. With upgrades to your abilities and equipment, delve deeper into the sprawling world and discover its many secrets.











- The game features beautiful pixel art and animations, creating a charming and nostalgic atmosphere reminiscent of classic point-and-click adventures.
- The voice acting is top-notch, adding depth to the characters and enhancing the overall experience.
- The puzzles are well-designed, striking a balance between challenge and accessibility, making them satisfying to solve.
- Some puzzles can be obtuse or rely on obscure interactions, leading to frustration for players who may struggle to find necessary items.
- The story pacing in the later chapters feels rushed, with some plot points left underdeveloped or unresolved.
- There are minor bugs and issues with the English localization that can detract from the overall experience.
- story206 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
The story of the game is widely praised for its engaging narrative, charming characters, and a blend of humor and seriousness that keeps players invested throughout. While some reviews note pacing issues and occasional exposition dumps, the overall consensus highlights the story's creativity, nostalgic elements, and well-designed puzzles that enhance the adventure experience. Many players appreciate the game's ability to evoke a sense of nostalgia reminiscent of classic point-and-click titles, making it a delightful journey for fans of the genre.
“With a mix of both straightforward and out-of-the-box thinking puzzle solving, along with a wide range of well-designed characters, it was a tremendous joy to explore and figure out the story as it went deeper and deeper into ever more wilder territory while balancing the mix of comedy and seriousness very well.”
“The story was original, well done, and one of my all-time favorites.”
“The narrative is gripping and imaginative, the puzzles have the sweet spot between obvious and obtuse, where you really need to understand the logic of the world to make sense of everything, but the world is so charming that it feels more like a reward for engrossing yourself in this enchanting story.”
“The game's (quite predictable) mystery is unveiled in a single cutscene that serves more as an explanatory session rather than a captivating storytelling moment.”
“The story is so badly paced, poorly written and due- perhaps- to the terrible localization into English, item descriptions are hideously lacking, requiring you to read between the lines to understand what something can be used for.”
“A game like Beyond the Edge of Owlsgard misses the mark for me, as the presentation, no matter how pretty, does not cover for its lackluster story and game-breaking bugs.”