Beyond the Invisible: Darkness Came
- February 21, 2018
- Graphium Studio
Get on SteamBeyond the Invisible: Darkness Came is a hidden object adventure game set in a mysterious town where people strangely disappear as it gets dark. Take on the role of a dauntless detective to solve the puzzles veiling the secrecy kept by the inhabitants of this creepy location. Despite your role as an seasoned investigator, you've fallen into a trap! Will you become the next victim, or will you step…
Reviews
- The game features a unique art style and good voice-over work that enhances the overall experience.
- Some puzzles are interesting and challenging, providing a decent mental workout.
- The supernatural plot and atmosphere are engaging, creating a captivating setting for players.
- The game suffers from poor logic in puzzles, often requiring illogical solutions that can frustrate players.
- There are very few hidden object scenes, which may disappoint fans of the genre expecting more traditional gameplay.
- The English translation is riddled with spelling and grammatical errors, detracting from the overall quality of the game.
- story7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The story is described as disjointed and at times frustrating, with players feeling misled by the game's mechanics regarding location access. While the narrative takes players to a mysterious city and is engaging enough, it borrows heavily from familiar fantasy tropes, particularly reminiscent of "The Lord of the Rings." Overall, the story meets expectations for a hidden object game but lacks depth and puzzle integration, leaving some players wanting more.
“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 'The Lord of the Rings' and 'The Hobbit' (especially the hint button itself, goodness. You'll know it when you see it). 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.”
“This isn't helped by its story, which is all over the place too.”
“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?'.”
“The story was as much as you'd expect from a hidden object game, so nothing surprising there; and like others have mentioned, there are barely any hidden object puzzles in this or puzzles at all.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized as a basic hog/puzzle style, with some users noting that the progression can be unintuitive. However, many feel that the experience is worth the low price, providing a couple of hours of entertainment.
“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.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics feature a unique art style that complements the hidden object gameplay, while the character voice-overs enhance the overall visual experience.
“The characters have a great voice-over and a unique art style that fits perfectly with the hidden object game.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere in "Beyond the Invisible: Darkness Came" is praised for its pleasant supernatural elements, creating an engaging and immersive experience that complements the mildly challenging puzzles.
“Beyond the Invisible: Darkness Came is no exception, featuring a pleasant supernatural plot, a nice atmosphere, and mildly engaging puzzles that will keep your mind sharp without punishing you.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The music in the game serves as a backdrop to the gameplay, providing an atmospheric experience that players can appreciate during quieter moments, even if the gameplay itself may feel aimless at times.
“The music in this game creates an immersive atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.”
“Each track perfectly complements the gameplay, making every moment feel more intense and engaging.”
“The soundtrack is a beautiful blend of melodies that keeps you hooked and adds depth to the story.”
“The music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I found the soundtrack to be uninspired and forgettable, which detracted from the overall experience.”
“The background music is often too loud and drowns out important sound cues in the game.”
