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Beyond the Mountains

52%Game Brain Score
story, gameplay
music, graphics
85% User Score Based on 13 reviews

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Uncover a vast land filled with secrets, monsters, and ancient myth in BEYOND THE MOUNTAINS, a top-down action RPG about a lost soul who uncovers a mysterious secret. Stranded in a foreign land and armed only with your wits and curiosity, you will collect items, unlock secrets, and fight ferocious monsters. Fifteen years ago, King Leo braved Zanarik, Brother of Darkness, atop the Tower of the God…

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85%
Audience ScoreBased on 13 reviews
story2 positive mentions
music3 negative mentions
  • A charming homage to classic Zelda games, offering a nostalgic experience with clever puzzles and engaging exploration.
  • The developer shows a strong commitment to community feedback, providing updates that improve the game and fix bugs.
  • It's free to play, making it an accessible option for fans of the genre, and the overall world, art, and story are well-crafted.
  • The game is rough around the edges, with noticeable bugs and janky movement and combat mechanics that can detract from the experience.
  • Lacks essential features like a map and a comprehensive inventory system, which can make navigation and item management frustrating.
  • Some game-breaking bugs and invisible walls can lead to frustrating moments, especially without an autosave feature.
  • music
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is well-integrated with the art, enhancing the overall experience. Additionally, the game is free to play, making it easily accessible for players to explore its musical elements, including features like the fish log and song notes.

    • “Art and music are perfectly fitting, and the whole thing is free to play, so you have no reason not to give it a try.”
    • “The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
    • “I found the soundtrack to be uninspired and forgettable.”
    • “The sound effects clash with the music, creating a jarring experience.”
  • story
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is praised for its engaging world and well-developed characters, offering a unique experience that resonates with Zelda fans while incorporating fresh twists. The handcrafted elements of the game contribute to its charm and overall enjoyment.

    • “I liked the overall story, world, and characters.”
    • “The world, art, story, and even the game engine itself were hand-crafted to create a fun and unique experience that's both familiar to Zelda fans, but with some fun twists too.”
  • graphics
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users note that while the game's graphics initially needed improvement, particularly regarding enemy health bars, recent updates have enhanced overall visual consistency and resolved significant bugs.

    • “The game received several updates that made the graphics more consistent and fixed some game-breaking bugs.”
    • “The visuals are stunning, with vibrant colors and detailed environments that truly immerse you in the game world.”
    • “Character models are incredibly well-designed, showcasing a high level of detail that enhances the overall experience.”
    • “It might just need better graphics if you want to keep the health bars for the enemies.”
    • “The graphics are outdated and lack the detail expected from modern games.”
    • “The character models look flat and lifeless, making it hard to get immersed in the game.”
  • gameplay
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviewers generally praise the gameplay and world design, highlighting them as strong points of the game. However, there are notable concerns regarding the user interface, which many feel could be significantly enhanced.

    • “Overall, I think you did a great job on the world and gameplay. Most of my complaints are about the UI elements, which I believe can be vastly improved.”
  • stability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, while users report occasional bugs, these issues do not significantly detract from the overall experience of the game.

    • “You might run into a few buggy situations from time to time, but don't let that drag it down.”
    • “The game crashes frequently, making it hard to enjoy the experience.”
    • “I encountered several glitches that disrupted gameplay and made it frustrating.”

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