Beyond the Invisible: Darkness Came

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"Beyond the Invisible: Darkness Came" is a Hidden Object Adventure Game, where you play as a detective investigating strange abductions in the town of Gateville. Solve puzzles and mini-games to uncover the truth behind the town's darkness and mysterious disappearances. The game features old-style cartoonish graphics and a sublime storyline. Your goal is to find hidden items, solve puzzles, and ultimately rescue the town before it's too late.

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Play Modes

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

Beyond the Invisible: Darkness Came screenshot

42%

Audience ScoreBased on 24 reviews

story4 positive mentions

gameplay2 negative mentions

The game features a unique art style and good voice-over work that enhances the atmosphere.
Some puzzles are interesting and challenging, providing a decent mental workout.
The setting, particularly the Elven kingdom, is described as gorgeous and magical, stimulating the imagination.

The game suffers from illogical puzzle solutions and 'moon logic' that can lead to frustration.
There are very few hidden object scenes, making it feel more like a mediocre adventure game than a true HOG.
Players must complete the game multiple times on different difficulties to unlock all achievements, which is seen as tedious and poorly designed.

story
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is set in a mysterious city where players must uncover what happened, featuring engaging elements despite some imagery being reminiscent of "Lord of the Rings." While the narrative is generally acceptable, it suffers from a lack of coherence and is accompanied by minimal puzzle-solving, leading to some illogical story progression. Overall, it meets expectations for a hidden object game but lacks originality and depth.
- “The storyline takes you to a mysterious city and world where you have to find out what happened.”
- “The story itself isn't awful, although I felt like there was a lot of imagery that was very strongly 'borrowed' from Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit. The story itself doesn't feel like a copy-paste, though, so I found it engaging enough.”
- “The story is okay; the art is good.”
- “Barely any puzzles, some of the solutions for 'furthering the story' are downright silly. I figured them out, but from a logical point, it's just dumb and makes you shake your head like, 'What the heck?'”
- “This isn't helped by its story, which is all over the place.”
- “The story was as much as you'd expect from a hidden find game, so nothing surprising there; and like others have mentioned, there's barely any hidden find puzzles in this or puzzles at all.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized as a basic hidden object and puzzle style, though some players find the progression to be less intuitive. Despite this, many feel that the experience is worth the low price, providing a couple of hours of entertainment.
- “Overall, I got this for $2.49 on sale and I don't feel like it was a waste of a couple of bucks for two hours or so of gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is pretty basic HOG/puzzle style, although the gameplay progression isn't always the most intuitive.”
- “Overall, I got this for $2.49 on sale, and I don't feel like it was a waste of a couple of bucks for two hours or so of gameplay.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics feature a unique art style that complements the hidden object gameplay, enhancing the overall experience. Additionally, the character designs are well-executed, contributing to the game's visual appeal.
- “The characters have a unique art style that fits well with the hidden object game.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere in "Beyond the Invisible: Darkness Came" is described as pleasant and supernatural, effectively enhancing the game's engaging plot and puzzles. Players appreciate the immersive environment that complements the gameplay without being overly challenging.
- “Beyond the Invisible: Darkness Came is no exception, featuring a pleasant supernatural plot, a captivating atmosphere, and mildly engaging puzzles that will keep your mind sharp without punishing you.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The music in the game serves as a backdrop to the gameplay, providing an atmospheric experience that players can appreciate during quieter moments. However, some users feel that the overall gameplay can feel aimless, which may detract from fully enjoying the soundtrack.
- “The music feels repetitive and uninspired, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
- “I found the soundtrack to be quite dull, lacking any memorable tunes or variety.”
- “The background music is so forgettable that I often forgot it was even playing.”