Frankenstein: Beyond the Time

  • August 1, 2018
29%
Game Brain Score Based on 13 reviews
  • gameplay
  • story
  • graphics
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Take on an adventure in a place where the unsettling thoughts of Dr. Frankenstein will haunt your mind. The only thing that matters is to finish his last masterpiece. Are you brave enough to become the time master and continue Dr. Frankenstein’s legacy?

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29%
Audience ScoreBased on 13 reviews
gameplay4 positive mentions
optimization3 negative mentions
  • The game features stunning graphics and a beautifully designed environment that immerses players in the world of Frankenstein.
  • The concept of a hidden object game set in a unique alternate universe is intriguing and offers a fresh take on the genre.
  • The ambient sounds, music, and voice acting are well-executed, contributing to the overall atmosphere of the game.
  • The game is plagued by technical issues, including crashes on launch, poor optimization, and unresponsive controls, making it largely unplayable.
  • Gameplay mechanics are clunky and unintuitive, leading to frustrating interactions with objects and repetitive tasks that lack engagement.
  • Many players feel that the game is not worth its price due to its numerous bugs, lack of polish, and overall limited gameplay value.
  • gameplay12 mentions

    The gameplay has been widely criticized for its lack of smoothness and engaging mechanics, with many reviewers noting that it feels tedious and clunky. While the graphics and ambiance are praised, the overall experience is marred by frustrating controls, bugs, and a limited variety of tasks, leading to a recommendation to avoid the game for its mechanics. Improvements in gameplay design and functionality are needed to enhance the experience.

    • “I hope they make some serious changes to bring the controls and mechanics in line with best VR practices, and work out the bugs.”
    • “If the mechanics matched the graphics, it could be an interesting way to pass some time, short though it may be.”
    • “That said, there needs to be more variance in the gameplay and/or the price needs to be adjusted.”
    • “A beautiful paint job doesn't cover up the basic gameplay.”
    • “Buy it for the graphics and ambiance, but not for the game or mechanics which are terrible.”
    • “The physics, locomotion, bugs, and non-intuitive mechanics are frustrating and sometimes unplayable.”
  • story7 mentions

    The story is intriguing, featuring a unique take on the Frankenstein theme, and is supported by above-average voice acting. However, some players find the gameplay dull and frustrating due to optimization issues and hit detection problems, which may detract from the overall experience. Despite these concerns, there is potential for an engaging narrative for those willing to overlook the gameplay flaws.

    • “Story - great use of Frankenstein in a way that hasn't been done.”
    • “Can't wait to see where the story goes.”
    • “If you want to play a story and don't mind some weird physics, you may enjoy it.”
    • “Not well optimized, hit detection wonky, timed 'hunt and fetch' quests that you'll have to restart if one of your items goes missing because of said hit detection throwing it somewhere.”
  • graphics5 mentions

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their stunning visuals and immersive ambiance, making them a standout feature. However, many users feel that the gameplay mechanics are lacking and do not live up to the quality of the graphics, leading to a disjointed overall experience.

    • “This game has stunning graphics, but needs a lot of tweaking.”
    • “Buy it for the graphics and ambiance.”
    • “Pros: graphics.”
    • “The graphics are stunning, but they can't mask the terrible gameplay mechanics.”
    • “I bought the game expecting great visuals, but the overall experience was disappointing.”
    • “While the ambiance is visually appealing, the graphics alone can't save the flawed game design.”
  • optimization3 mentions

    The game's optimization has received significant criticism, with players reporting issues such as poor hit detection, frequent bugs, and performance problems across different settings. Many users found the game unplayable on high settings and frustratingly repetitive, particularly during timed quests that can be disrupted by these technical flaws. Overall, it appears that substantial improvements are needed for a smoother gameplay experience.

    • “The game is not well optimized; hit detection is wonky, and timed 'hunt and fetch' quests require restarting if one of your items goes missing due to the hit detection throwing it somewhere.”
    • “Optimization is an issue; the game jitters on low settings and was unplayable for me on high settings.”
    • “The game stutters on low settings and is unplayable for me on high settings.”
    • “Con: buggy, poor optimization, still needs a lot of work with grabbing objects, too repetitive... time to finish...”
    • “The optimization is lacking, making the gameplay experience frustrating.”
  • atmosphere2 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is praised for its beautiful and immersive textures, models, and overall ambiance, particularly within the mansion setting, which features unsettling creaks and interactive objects that enhance the sense of tension and engagement.

    • “The textures, models, mist, atmospherics, and overall ambiance of the game are beautiful and immersive.”
    • “The atmosphere - the mansion looks great and there are plenty of creaks and objects to keep you on your toes.”
  • music1 mentions

    The music and ambient sounds in the game received high praise for their quality, enhancing the overall experience.

    • “The ambient sounds and music were also top-notch.”
  • grinding1 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be more tedious than challenging, suggesting that it detracts from the overall enjoyment of the gameplay experience.

    • “In the end, at least in this game, the gameplay is more tedious than challenging.”
    • “The grinding feels endless and often detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
    • “I found myself repeating the same tasks over and over, which made the experience feel monotonous.”
  • stability1 mentions

    The stability of the game has been criticized for being buggy and requiring significant optimization, with players noting issues with object interaction and repetitive gameplay elements. Overall, there is a consensus that the game still needs considerable work to improve its stability.

    • “Con: Buggy and poorly optimized. There is still a lot of work needed to grab objects, and the gameplay feels too repetitive.”
    • “Con: The game frequently crashes, making it frustrating to progress.”
    • “Con: Stability issues are rampant, leading to a lot of unexpected glitches during gameplay.”
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