Horror Tales The Beggar

85%
Game Brain Score Based on 48 reviews
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"Horror Tales: The Beggar" is a sci-fi horror game that takes place in a post-apocalyptic world, filled with terrifying creatures and challenging puzzles. Utilizing Unreal Engine 5, the game delivers stunning visuals and a dynamic chaos simulation engine for combat. Confront a powerful and ever-evolving nemesis in epic boss fights, as you navigate through the ruins of a broken civilization.

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85%
Audience ScoreBased on 48 reviews
gameplay15 positive mentions
stability2 negative mentions
  • The graphics are exceptional, showcasing stunning environments and smooth performance.
  • The gameplay mechanics, including weather and time manipulation, add a unique and engaging layer to puzzle-solving.
  • The story is interesting and connects well with the developer's previous titles, providing a captivating experience.
  • The combat system is frustrating, with a long charge time for throwing objects and clunky mechanics that hinder gameplay.
  • The game feels disjointed, with levels that lack logical connections and a narrative that feels rushed and underdeveloped.
  • The overall length of the game is short, leading to concerns about its value relative to the price.
  • gameplay32 mentions

    The gameplay of *The Beggar* is a mixed bag, featuring innovative mechanics like telekinesis and time manipulation that add depth and variety to the experience. While some players appreciate the unique blend of survival horror elements and physics-based puzzles, others criticize the execution as underdeveloped and frustrating, with issues like disappearing enemies and clunky combat mechanics. Overall, the game offers a visually stunning and intriguing experience, but it suffers from inconsistencies that detract from its potential.

    • “The gameplay is both intuitive and challenging, blending classic survival horror elements with innovative mechanics that keep you on the edge of your seat.”
    • “The dynamic space-time manipulation mechanics add a unique twist, allowing for innovative puzzle-solving and thrilling encounters.”
    • “The gameplay is fun, the levels are varied, and it’s just a very intriguing game.”
    • “The beggar is a game that has conceptually good ideas and visuals but overall it feels like a half-baked product that required more time to be developed, as it needed more diversity in terms of gameplay and a longer playtime, especially for the required price tag.”
    • “The beggar introduces a bunch of mechanics that you don’t normally see in a horror game including using telekinesis to move and throw objects and even manipulating the world around you by changing weather and the daytime, and while all that stuff looks very promising, it is extremely underdeveloped in terms of gameplay.”
    • “Later in the game, it introduces some more combat mechanics and extra enemies, but they don’t do much other than waste your time.”
  • story27 mentions

    The story aspect of the game receives mixed reviews, with some praising its intriguing lore and connections to previous titles, while others find it bland or poorly executed. Notable elements include improved cinematics and character dynamics, as well as unexpected plot twists that enhance the narrative depth. However, criticisms arise regarding rushed storytelling, uninspired puzzles, and a lack of replayability, leaving some players feeling disconnected from the overall experience.

    • “The story, though simple, keeps the player's interest and culminates in a surprising twist.”
    • “However, in terms of narrative, the game presents a post-apocalyptic scenario so intriguing that it leaves you wishing for more exploration to discover additional fragments of the story, revealing what the world was like and how the change was experienced.”
    • “Beyond its visual and gameplay excellence, Horror Tales: The Beggar excels in creating an atmospheric and immersive story.”
    • “The story feels rushed and the ending is disappointing.”
    • “This game could have been a great horror game but it is ruined by poor controls, really tedious boss/monster/dog fights; weak puzzles and a bland story.”
    • “The weakest spot is probably the narrative; I didn't quite understand the story.”
  • graphics15 mentions

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their exceptional quality and stunning detail, particularly when played on max settings, showcasing the capabilities of Unreal Engine 5. While the visuals create an immersive atmosphere, some reviewers feel that the game leans more towards a tech demo than a fully realized product, with concerns about gameplay diversity and overall development. Nonetheless, the breathtaking graphics significantly enhance the gaming experience, making it appealing to fans of high-quality visuals.

    • “The graphics are exceptional, eye-watering on max settings.”
    • “The graphics are breathtaking, utilizing Unreal Engine 5 to create incredibly realistic and immersive environments.”
    • “The visuals are beautiful and the gameplay is fun, with varied and very interesting mechanics.”
    • “Secondly, this game makes use of AI-generated artwork in a few areas.”
  • atmosphere10 mentions

    The atmosphere of "Horror Tales: The Beggar" is widely praised for its stunning graphics and immersive world-building, effectively creating a haunting and eerie experience. Players appreciate the game's ability to blend storytelling with innovative mechanics, resulting in a captivating and atmospheric adventure. Despite some criticisms regarding combat, the overall ambiance and tension contribute significantly to its standout qualities.

    • “Horror Tales: The Beggar is a masterful indie horror game that captivates players with its stunningly detailed graphics, immersing them in a hauntingly atmospheric world.”
    • “Beyond its visual and gameplay excellence, Horror Tales: The Beggar excels in creating an atmospheric and immersive story.”
    • “However, the combat atmosphere is well-crafted, suggesting that with some tweaking, it could improve significantly.”
    • “Its blend of storytelling, innovative gameplay, and eerie atmosphere sets it apart.”
    • “The graphics are stunning and manage to completely immerse you in the spooky atmosphere of the game.”
  • music5 mentions

    The music and sound design in the game are highly praised for their seamless integration and ability to create a tense atmosphere, enhancing the overall emotional experience. Players appreciate the haunting soundtrack and effective sound effects, which contribute significantly to the game's immersive quality.

    • “The sound effects and background music are perfectly integrated, creating a constant tension that keeps the player on the edge of their seat at all times.”
    • “To sum up, players will be fond of horror tales: the beggar from the get-go where they can enjoy its mechanics, graphics, and soundtrack, making the game one for the ages.”
    • “The haunting soundtrack and ambient sound effects enhance the experience, making every playthrough deeply emotional.”
    • “The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it feel monotonous after a short time.”
    • “The soundtrack doesn't fit the game's theme, which detracts from the overall immersion.”
    • “The sound effects are poorly mixed, often drowning out important audio cues during gameplay.”
  • stability2 mentions

    Overall, the game's stability is mixed; while some elements are responsive and engaging, others suffer from significant bugs, such as characters getting stuck on environmental objects. However, some players report experiencing no bugs or glitches at all.

    • “While the first seems pretty responsive and also challenging to fight, the latter are pretty buggy and they easily get stuck on doors or trees.”
  • replayability2 mentions

    The game has limited replayability, with a short completion time of around 1.8 to 2.1 hours and uninspired puzzles that fail to engage players. Many reviewers noted that the story lacks depth, making it easy to forget shortly after finishing.

    • “I managed to reach the end in about 1.8 hours, 2.1 hours to get all achievements, which is still very short and it doesn't have a lot of replayability.”
    • “- No replayability, uninspired puzzles, a story that is just there, and an ending that doesn't leave much of an impression. In a couple of days, I will even have forgotten about the game (6/10).”
  • humor2 mentions

    The humor in the game is noted for being quirky and amusing, with players finding the main villain's name, "Morvin," particularly funny. While the game may not be scary or polished, it offers a lighthearted experience that some players appreciate.

    • “Really janky and not even scary, but it's not a terrible game to go through your night... the main villain's name is Morvin, which is funny.”
    • “The first time I saw this game was in the Steam Next Fest stream from a YouTuber - and Steam curator - I like (pazos64), and I was interested by its humor.”
  • emotional2 mentions

    The game delivers a thrilling and emotionally engaging experience, characterized by a haunting soundtrack and immersive sound effects that leave a lasting impact on players long after they finish.

    • “It's a thrilling, chilling, and emotionally engaging experience that will stay with you long after the credits roll.”
    • “The haunting soundtrack and ambient sound effects enhance the experience, making every playthrough deeply emotional.”
  • optimization1 mentions

    The game, built on Unreal Engine 5, is praised for its stunning visuals and smooth performance, with users reporting no performance issues, which is increasingly uncommon in modern titles.

    • “Made with Unreal Engine 5, this game looks gorgeous, and I had absolutely no performance issues (a rare sight these days).”
  • grinding1 mentions

    Players feel that the grinding aspect of the game detracts from its potential, citing tedious boss and monster fights, as well as weak puzzles, which contribute to a frustrating experience rather than an engaging one.

    • “This game could have been a great horror game, but it is ruined by poor controls, really tedious boss fights, weak puzzles, and a bland story.”
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