Beyond The Marion

About

Take charge of the Polaris Mk 0 and repair your damaged ship, learn from your crewmates, and discover the true nature of what lies beyond existence… before you do it all over again. Follow the core tenants of the Sectorian Collective as you: Seek Knowledge Each loop in the game will offer you new insights into how to efficiently rectify the Polaris Mk 0’s many misfortunes whilst traveling through…

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Play Modes

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

93%

Audience ScoreBased on 14 reviews

character development3 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game features charming characters and a strong art style that enhances the overall experience.
The intriguing lore and time-loop mechanics encourage players to improve their runs and explore different outcomes.
Despite its brevity, the game offers a fun and engaging experience that leaves players wanting more.

The game is very short and can feel fetch-questy at times, which may frustrate some players.
There are optimization issues that affect the overall performance of the game.
An unskippable intro and some design choices may detract from the enjoyment of the experience.

graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are praised for their neat and stylish aesthetics, contributing to an intriguing lore despite the game's brevity. The art style is particularly well-received, leaving players curious about potential expansions to the universe.
- “Neat, swaggy aesthetics, quite short, mostly leaves me with a wonder of whether there will be more games to expand on the universe; despite its brevity, the lore is still pretty intriguing.”
- “I love the art style!”
- “The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
- “The character models are poorly designed and look lifeless.”
- “The environments are bland and lack detail, making the game feel uninviting.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game is praised for its cool concept but criticized for its poor optimization, leading to performance issues.
- “Cool game but very poorly optimized.”
- “The performance issues make it hard to enjoy the gameplay.”
- “Frequent frame drops and long loading times ruin the experience.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Character development is enhanced by strong art direction and well-designed characters, which complement the dialogue and contribute to the uniqueness of each crew member.
- “The art direction in this experience is strong, and the character designs pair well with the dialogue to create distinct crew members.”
- “The depth of each character's backstory adds layers to the narrative, making their development feel authentic and engaging.”
- “I love how the choices I make influence the characters' growth, allowing for a personalized experience that feels rewarding.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story direction is captivating and engages players with its intriguing narrative.
- “The story direction is fascinating.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express surprise and delight at the abundance of humor in the game, noting that it features a variety of funny characters and comedic moments that enhance the overall experience.
- “Where did all these funny guys come from?”