Demon Hunter: Chronicles from Beyond

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"Demon Hunter: Chronicles from Beyond" is a 1930s-set mystery adventure game where you play as Dawn Harlock, a red-eyed woman investigating her mentor's death at her family estate on Iowa Island. Uncover horrifying experiments, face an ancient evil, and delve into Dawn's mysterious past to defeat the otherworldly threat. The game boasts 41 hand-drawn scenes and a thrilling supernatural narrative.

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Play Modes

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

Demon Hunter: Chronicles from Beyond screenshot

84%

Audience ScoreBased on 125 reviews

story21 positive mentions

music9 negative mentions

The game features decent graphics and a variety of hidden object scenes that can be enjoyable.
The puzzles are generally easy and accessible, making it a good choice for casual gamers.
The game has a nice atmosphere with some interesting elements, such as morphing objects in hidden object scenes.

The story is weak and poorly executed, with many logical inconsistencies and a lack of depth.
There are numerous typos and translation issues that detract from the overall experience.
The game is relatively short, and some gameplay mechanics, like the repetitive music and easy puzzles, can lead to boredom.

story
126 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
74%
10%
The story in this game is generally considered weak and poorly executed, with many reviewers noting significant plot holes, inconsistencies, and a lack of depth. While some elements of the narrative show potential, they are often overshadowed by disjointed pacing and irrelevant side quests that detract from the main storyline. Overall, players found the story to be bland and forgettable, with only a few redeeming moments in the bonus chapter.
- “The story is fun and the puzzles and hidden object screens are well distributed and designed.”
- “The story is potentially interesting, but the game is too short, the enigmas too easy, and the click zone way too wide.”
- “The story of 'Demon Hunter: Chronicles from Beyond' is good.”
- “I don't expect much of a plot for hidden object games, but this was just so, so, so bad.”
- “Although it could have been interesting, the story is poorly executed with several logical leaps.”
- “The story is full of holes, some conclusions require spectacular leaps of logic, and having to refer back to the diary constantly when you actually want to follow said leaps gets tiresome really quick.”
graphics
48 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
35%
56%
8%
The graphics of the game are generally considered dated, reflecting its age, but some users appreciate the decent artwork and colorful backgrounds. While there are inconsistencies and some scenes are poorly rendered, many find the visuals acceptable for the genre, with a few standout elements. Overall, the graphics are described as average to good, with a mix of stellar artwork and uninspired designs, making it a mixed bag for players.
- “The artwork, environments, and even a few of the puzzles are often stellar.”
- “Like all Artifex Mundi releases, this game is graphically top-notch, with pleasing music and gameplay targeting casual gamers.”
- “The graphics were nicely detailed and skillfully drawn, not too dark.”
- “Graphics are really dated due to the age of the game; it follows the classic style of using photo-based elements.”
- “Characters were dull and I just hoped it would end quickly... puzzles or hidden object scenes are just a copy-paste from other games, visuals are poor and the same goes for special effects.”
- “Story and graphics let the game down.”
music
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
50%
28%
The music in the game is generally described as nice but often repetitive and not well-suited to the story's tone, with some tracks being lighthearted despite the serious themes. While some players found the atmospheric elements effective, others criticized the music for being generic and grating at times. Overall, the soundtrack is seen as tolerable but lacking in variety and depth, with a few standout eerie tracks amidst a backdrop of looping piano chords.
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- “I liked the low-key, atmospheric music.”
- “Like all Artifex Mundi releases, this game is graphically top-notch, with pleasing music and gameplay targeting casual gamers.”
- “Sounds are average, the music is a repetitive loop.”
- “The music is repetitive and doesn't suit the atmosphere well.”
- “The music was repetitive with a piano playing the same chords over and over again!”
gameplay
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
12%
72%
16%
Gameplay in this title is generally considered average, with puzzles that are often too easy and mechanics that can feel clunky. Players express frustration over the lack of a self-save feature for achievements, which requires replaying the entire game for missed items. While the hidden object scenes and point-and-click elements are standard, the overall experience suffers from slow pacing and occasional glitches, making it less engaging compared to newer titles from the same studio.
- “Mechanics-wise, I think it's a testament to big giant studio games on how well balanced things are.”
- “What makes the game worth owning is the gameplay.”
- “In terms of gameplay, the point-and-click sections are all okay, if prone to fairly random events happening; the puzzles are all okay but very easy, and the hidden object scenes are fine apart from the weird morphing thing where objects you need to collect turn into something else you can't click on for a short while.”
- “Some puzzle mechanics are very clunky, and having achievements tied to completing something on your first try or else replay the entire game is not something I can recommend.”
- “Unfortunately, the moment after the opening cutscene concludes and the tutorial somewhat explains the mechanics of the game, its lacking qualities become apparent.”
- “The combination of poor characterization through gameplay, over the top obviousness, and mundane implementation of puzzles make 'Demon Hunter: Chronicles from Beyond' a dull experience that even the beautiful imagery can't uplift.”
atmosphere
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
29%
The game's atmosphere is generally praised for its gorgeous locations and fitting music, although some players find the music repetitive and not always suitable. While the atmosphere enhances the experience, certain elements, like the puzzles and lack of storyline, detract from the overall immersion. Overall, the atmosphere is described as engaging but occasionally hindered by gameplay mechanics.
- “I liked the low-key, atmospheric music.”
- “The extra chapter in the collector's edition is pretty well done and atmospheric.”
- “The music is repetitive and doesn't suit the atmosphere well.”
- “The music in this game was a little more repetitive than others, but for the most part, I thought it fit the atmosphere enough that I wasn't bothered by it repeating.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and poorly designed, often involving repetitive tasks that detract from the overall experience and fail to contribute meaningfully to the plot. Many reviewers express frustration with the lack of engagement and the feeling of aimlessness during these grinding segments.
- “Many of them don't make much sense to the plot, and some are tedious and annoying to complete.”
- “On the other hand, the game itself was quite tedious and didn't live up to Artifex Mundi's standard.”
- “This ends up manifesting as tedious trekking back and forth again and again.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized as hilarious, largely due to the poor voice acting and simplistic character graphics, which contribute to its comedic appeal. The lack of lip sync animation further enhances the overall absurdity, making for an entertaining experience.
- “That's hilarious!”
- “The voice acting is terrible, the cutscenes are plain funny, and no one bothered with lip sync animation.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, players report a stable experience with no significant bugs or graphic glitches; however, some users have noted occasional lag and issues with map travel not registering properly.
- “I didn’t encounter any bugs or glitches, but the traveling via map doesn’t always register and is pretty laggy sometimes.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
100%
The game's replayability is generally considered low, though it offers some bonuses such as a bonus game, wallpapers, music, replayable cutscenes, and hidden object scenes that may encourage players to revisit it.
- “The game offers a variety of bonuses, including a bonus game, wallpapers, music, replayable cutscenes, hidden object scenes, and puzzles.”
- “The replay value for the game is low.”
- “The game offers bonuses like wallpapers, music, replayable cutscenes, hidden object scenes, and puzzles, but it still lacks true replayability.”