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Beyond The Wire

In the few days after its launch, Beyond The Wire lived up to its potential as a gritty, realistic 50v50 multiplayer war. But since then, a worsening manpower shortage has rendered it difficult to recommend.
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63%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
64% User Score Based on 5,230 reviews
Critic Score 60%Based on 3 reviews

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About Beyond The Wire

Beyond The Wire is a single player and multiplayer tactical shooter game with warfare, historical and violence themes. It was developed by Redstone Interactive and was released on August 31, 2022. It received neutral reviews from critics and mostly positive reviews from players.

A tense multiplayer FPS set in the brutal, bloody trenches of WW1. In battles up to 50v50, players will be immersed in cinematic environments that convey the desperate & brutal circumstances of the Great War. Features an authentic arsenal & a unique melee combat system.

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64%Audience ScoreBased on 5,230 reviews
gameplay193 positive mentions
optimization120 negative mentions
  • The game offers a very immersive and realistic portrayal of World War I trench warfare, with great graphics and sound design.
  • Gameplay mechanics are engaging, with a focus on teamwork and communication, making for intense and memorable battles.
  • The addition of bots has improved the experience, allowing for some level of play even when the player count is low.
  • The player base is extremely low, making it difficult to find populated servers, often resulting in empty matches.
  • The game suffers from performance issues and bugs, leading to crashes and poor optimization on various systems.
  • Despite its potential, the game has been criticized for a lack of content and updates, leaving it feeling unfinished.

  • gameplay

    548 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    35% positive mentions, 56% neutral mentions, 9% negative mentions

    The gameplay of "Beyond the Wire" is characterized by its blend of realism and fast-paced action, drawing comparisons to titles like "Squad" and "Hell Let Loose," but with a unique WWI twist. While many players appreciate the immersive atmosphere, tactical elements, and robust mechanics, there are significant concerns regarding clunky controls, optimization issues, and a lack of player base, which detracts from the overall experience. Despite its potential, the game suffers from repetitive gameplay and bugs, leading to mixed reviews on its execution and long-term viability.

    • “The gameplay is intense and atmospheric with satisfying bolt action gunplay and a surprisingly fun and robust melee system.”
    • “Beyond the Wire features a lot of gameplay and mechanics that keep the player on its toes, all with incredible graphics in mind.”
    • “The core gameplay is similar to other games enough that you can pick up a regular infantry role and get to shooting right away though.”
    • “Gameplay was clunky, too repetitive due to the lack of content, and unoptimized which led to some questionable decisions being made.”
    • “The game has almost no player base, virtually redundant match mechanics, awfully optimized, and no sense of accomplishment.”
    • “The gameplay is very much a clone of Squad's or Hell Let Loose's style, only set in the western front of WW1.”

  • graphics

    384 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 43% neutral mentions, 7% negative mentions

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising the visual fidelity, atmospheric effects, and attention to detail, particularly in explosions and environmental design. However, numerous users report significant performance issues, including frame rate drops and optimization problems, which detract from the overall experience. While some find the graphics comparable to other popular titles, others criticize them as dated or lacking polish, suggesting that further improvements are needed.

    • “Beyond the Wire has some pretty amazing graphics that make its shooter gameplay truly shine.”
    • “The graphics are incredible; the game is amazing, so I think it is worth it.”
    • “The atmosphere in this game is amazing, the graphics are great, it has the best gun sounds I've ever heard in a game, and runs buttery smooth on my RTX 2080.”
    • “I have been playing this game for a while and I can tell you that the graphics are beyond poor.”
    • “I thought this was going to be 'Hell Let Loose' graphics, but it looks like some generic Unity graphics that look shiny in a trailer.”
    • “The graphics feel dated, so much that I maxed everything out and the trailers' gameplay portions still looked better than when I was actually playing it myself.”

  • optimization

    374 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    15% positive mentions, 53% neutral mentions, 32% negative mentions

    The game's optimization is widely criticized, with many players reporting severe performance issues, including low frame rates, stuttering, and lag, even on high-end hardware. Despite some positive remarks about the graphics and gameplay, the overall consensus is that the game is poorly optimized, making it difficult to enjoy and leading to a dwindling player base. Many reviewers recommend waiting for significant optimization improvements before purchasing.

    • “This game is great when the servers are filled, and it is much more optimized than before.”
    • “With some optimization and marketing, this could be something, but it's hard to recommend as it is.”
    • “The performance is great, I've never had noticeable lag running on default graphics (I don't know what level) on a 1660s.”
    • “This game is simply too poorly optimized for me to enjoy, I am sorry to say.”
    • “When I launched the game, the amount of stuttering and lag it showed made me realize that it's literally unplayable.”
    • “The optimization is really bad; I do not recommend this game unless you have a high-end PC.”

  • stability

    102 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    6% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 94% negative mentions

    The game's stability is a significant concern, with numerous players reporting frequent crashes, freezes, and various glitches that hinder gameplay. While some users acknowledge the game's potential and immersive qualities, the overwhelming sentiment is that it feels unfinished and overly buggy, especially for a title that has transitioned out of early access. Many reviews highlight issues such as poor netcode, low player counts, and performance problems, suggesting that substantial improvements are needed before it can be considered a polished experience.

    • “It runs great, graphics are pleasing, and the combat really immerses you.”
    • “It looks great, runs great, and most importantly, plays great.”
    • “The game is also surprisingly bug-free, though there is some jank.”
    • “In its current state, it freezes on me 1-3 times every match, forcing me to restart my game and rejoin.”
    • “They introduced more bugs than they fixed and drove players away by releasing a buggy unfinished mess as a final product.”
    • “As of right now, it's a buggy mess, infinite load times, constant program hangups.”

  • atmosphere

    84 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    63% positive mentions, 33% neutral mentions, 4% negative mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its authenticity and immersive qualities, effectively capturing the gritty essence of World War I through detailed graphics, sound design, and realistic gameplay mechanics. Players appreciate the intense and atmospheric battles, with many noting the game's ability to transport them back to the era, despite some concerns about optimization and player engagement. Overall, the game's atmosphere stands out as a significant strength, making it a compelling experience for fans of historical shooters.

    • “The muddy trenches, era-specific tanks, and brutal melee combat system create a truly authentic atmosphere.”
    • “From the meticulously recreated landscapes and weaponry to the attention to detail in the overall atmosphere, the game succeeds in transporting players back in time, allowing them to witness and participate in the challenging and often terrifying battles of the era.”
    • “The atmosphere in this game is amazing, the graphics are great, it has the best gun sounds I've ever heard in a game (and easily the best explosions!), and runs buttery smooth on my RTX 2080, paired with a Ryzen 5 3600 and 16GB RAM.”
    • “The atmosphere is there, the technical aspects of a smooth running game are not.”
    • “Atmosphere without destruction: while the game tries to capture the look and feel of WWI with its sound design and trench warfare setting, the visuals don’t hold up.”
    • “Probably the biggest thing holding the game back is the atmosphere.”

  • monetization

    53 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    4% positive mentions, 4% neutral mentions, 92% negative mentions

    The monetization aspect of the game has been widely criticized as a cash grab, with many users expressing frustration over the lack of advertising and player engagement. Reviewers suggest that the developers need to invest in marketing efforts, such as promotional campaigns and free weekends, to attract a larger player base and improve the game's visibility. Overall, while the game has potential, its success is hindered by poor marketing strategies and low player counts.

    • “It is still in early access, so the publishers are not advertising it because the game does not have enough content to justify the price.”
    • “There were no advertisements for it anywhere, no big events were held for it, it didn't appear at any conventions or press conferences. The only sort of outreach this game got was through 'big' YouTubers doing videos on the game, either showcasing it for the first time or doing state of the game updates on it.”
    • “This is misleading and typically used as a last minute cash grab/exit strategy before abandoning the product, taking the money and heading for the hills.”
    • “Early access cash grab scam!”
    • “They release Post Scriptum (just Squad in WW2) and this game (something actually not like Squad and in WW1), but there's a catch whenever they do: they do not pay for any advertising for these games.”

  • music

    52 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 44% neutral mentions, 6% negative mentions

    The music in the game has received widespread acclaim, with many players praising its beautiful and immersive soundtrack that enhances the overall experience. While the main menu music is particularly noted for its impact, some players find the in-game music implementation awkward and distracting, detracting from the gritty atmosphere of the World War I setting. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's appeal despite some criticisms regarding its integration during gameplay.

    • “The soundtrack is superb and totally fits the WW1 theme.”
    • “Playing this game while listening to the soundtrack (which is absolutely amazing) puts me into a war-movie player mindset that I have yet to experience anywhere else.”
    • “Loved the soundtrack and the sound effects; the software house has a great sound team and a great visual effects team.”
    • “The tracks themselves are fine but are very 'in your ears' and heavily vocal, more suited to menu music only or a drama movie narrative.”
    • “Currently, if you enable in-game music, you've got this very distracting wistful sounding singing in Gaelic or something with forlorn bagpipes blaring that sounds like it belongs in a heavily produced Oscar bait-esque Hollywood drama rather than a gritty, brutal in-your-face war scenario; it's just really cheesy and awkward and a missed opportunity.”
    • “The main menu music is absolutely deafening.”

  • story

    47 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    6% positive mentions, 79% neutral mentions, 15% negative mentions

    The reviews indicate a generally disappointing reception for the story aspect of the game, with many players noting a lack of depth and engagement in the narrative. Critics highlight that the campaign fails to live up to its predecessors, offering a shallow plot that prioritizes action over meaningful storytelling. Additionally, several users express a desire for a single-player mode to enhance the narrative experience, while others appreciate the atmospheric storytelling present in certain multiplayer settings.

    • “They’re heavily embroiled in a plot that involves an Iranian arms deal, stolen US missiles, and the interplay between multiple nations’ special forces.”
    • “Each map tells its own story and brings you through the horrors of World War One by pure atmosphere alone.”
    • “Sure, its story may not be as provocative as it seems to want to be, but it reestablishes a strong identity for this 16-year-old franchise with a showcase solo shooter experience.”
    • “Thanks to a lackluster story, fumbled mechanical innovations, and largely underwhelming mission design, this year’s Call of Duty campaign is an unfortunate misfire that fails to live up to standards set by not only its unforgettable 2009 namesake, but also its 2019 predecessor.”
    • “The quality of this story is a substantial step down from its predecessor; where Modern Warfare examined the human stories that emerge from military occupation and (lightly) assessed sacrificing a piece of your own morality in order to protect the civilian world, Modern Warfare 2 is more interested in broader, shallower action.”
    • “But beyond each thunderous pull of the trigger is an underwhelming story and level designs that are too concerned with replicating the successes of previous campaigns rather than embracing its own good ideas for more than a single mission apiece.”

  • humor

    36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    97% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 3% negative mentions

    The humor in the game is frequently highlighted as a major draw, with players enjoying the comedic interactions and absurd situations that arise during gameplay, such as funny ragdoll physics and chaotic team dynamics. Many reviews mention the hilarious community interactions, especially in proximity chat, and the amusing historical references that add to the overall experience. However, some players also note that technical issues and bugs can detract from the fun, though they often find humor in these mishaps as well.

    • “The community is also hilarious and helpful, and when you get a squad leader who yells 'fix bayonets' and 'charge,' you'll never forget that experience.”
    • “Super fun, intense, hilarious to play both solo and with friends.”
    • “You can be revived from most grievous wounds which leads to some hilarious reviving by your team.”
    • “It is not funny when your player keeps grabbing ammunition every five seconds out of thin air.”

  • grinding

    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    7% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 43% negative mentions

    Reviews indicate that grinding in the game is a significant time investment, with many players feeling it requires an excessive amount of effort, likening it to needing "a second life." While some appreciate the game's balance between arcade-like speed and the tedium of larger titles, others find the grinding aspect tedious and not entirely rewarding, particularly in combat scenarios. Overall, the grinding experience is seen as a mixed bag, appealing to some while frustrating others.

    • “A bit grindy sometimes.”
    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “A single fire bolt action rifle that you have to manually bolt is tedious to play with.”
    • “On the one hand, the reliance on grinding bodies into the frontlines and winning through sheer volume does recreate the atmosphere of WW1, but on the other hand, faithful recreation does not equate to satisfying gameplay.”

  • emotional

    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    Players express a deep emotional connection to the game, with some feeling heartbroken over its low player count and the overall state of its community. The gameplay evokes intense feelings, ranging from sorrow and empathy to exhilaration and moral conflict, particularly in moments of combat that highlight the harsh realities of war. Overall, the emotional experience is complex, blending feelings of loss, authenticity, and the weight of one's actions in a war setting.

    • “First hour made me want to cry and go home before Christmas.”
    • “This game made me feel like a guidance counselor.”
    • “Slicing through three doughboys with an infantry sabre made me feel both terrible and incredible.”

  • replayability

    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    29% positive mentions, 28% neutral mentions, 43% negative mentions

    Overall, players find the replayability of the game to be mixed; while some appreciate the communication mechanics and potential for high replay value, others feel that the lack of excitement and variety in gameplay limits its long-term appeal. Suggestions for improvements, such as more vehicles and weapons, indicate a desire for enhancements that could boost replayability in the future.

    • “ infinitely replayable”
    • “Fun game, its replay value is pretty high... love to see more vehicles and weapons; even some basic building would be amazing... overall, it's a fun game and has accuracy that's important for those long shots.”
    • “In summary, I didn't find the conflict and exchange of action providing enough excitement to elicit replayability.”
    • “Of the few WW1 FPS games that exist, the mechanics aren't quite as butchered as Verdun, but Battlefield 1 was more playable and populated (ignoring the fact that like Battlefield 2 it'll probably get shut down).”
    • “However, for me it is the communication which makes this game so replayable.”
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60%Critics’ scoreBased on 3 critic reviews
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7h Median play time
68h Average play time
4-48h Spent by most gamers
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Beyond The Wire is a tactical shooter game with warfare, historical and violence themes. Common tags for Beyond The Wire include first-person, realistic, indie, world war i, atmospheric and others.

Beyond The Wire is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 68 hours playing Beyond The Wire.

Beyond The Wire was released on August 31, 2022.

Beyond The Wire was developed by Redstone Interactive.

Beyond The Wire has received neutral reviews from players and neutral reviews from critics. Most players liked Beyond The Wire for its gameplay but disliked it for its optimization.

Beyond The Wire is a single player game with multiplayer support.

Similar games include Squad 44, Post Scriptum, Verdun, Day of Infamy, Isonzo and others.