Horror Tales The Beggar

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Horror Tales The Beggar is a single player survival shooter game with a horror theme. It was developed by CarlosGameDev and was released on June 17, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

"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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Audience ScoreBased on 96 reviews

gameplay30 positive mentions

stability4 negative mentions

The graphics are exceptional, showcasing stunning visuals that run smoothly on max settings.
The gameplay mechanics, including the ability to manipulate time and weather, add a unique and engaging layer to the experience.
The story is interesting and connects well with the developer's previous games, providing a captivating narrative.

The combat system is frustrating, requiring a lengthy charge time to throw objects, which can lead to annoying encounters with enemies.
The level design lacks coherence, with abrupt transitions between unrelated environments that feel disjointed.
The game feels more like a tech demo than a fully developed title, with some mechanics underutilized and puzzles that are overly simplistic.

gameplay
64 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of *The Beggar* is a mixed bag, featuring innovative mechanics like telekinesis and environmental manipulation that promise a unique horror experience but often feel underdeveloped and frustrating. While some players appreciate the varied and visually stunning environments, others criticize the combat mechanics and overall execution, leading to a sense of dissatisfaction. Despite its potential, many feel the game requires more polish and diversity to justify its price and enhance the overall experience.
- “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 visuals are beautiful and the gameplay is fun, with varied and very interesting mechanics.”
- “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. 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.”
story
54 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its intriguing lore and surprising plot twists that enhance the overall experience, while others criticize it for being bland, rushed, or poorly executed. Many appreciate the connections to previous titles and the atmospheric storytelling, though some feel that the narrative lacks depth and replayability. Overall, the game offers a blend of interesting elements but struggles with consistency in its storytelling quality.
- “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.”
- “This game is a visual and gameplay triumph and a storytelling masterpiece that horror fans will cherish.”
- “The notes were very scarce, 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.”
- “- no replayability, uninspired puzzles, a story that is just there and an ending that doesn't know much; in a couple of days I will even have forgotten about the game (6/10).”
graphics
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of "Horror Tales: The Beggar" are widely praised for their exceptional quality and stunning detail, particularly when played on max settings, showcasing the capabilities of Unreal Engine 5. Players appreciate the immersive environments and atmospheric visuals, although some feel the game leans more towards a tech demo than a fully developed product. Overall, the visuals are a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's appeal despite criticisms regarding gameplay depth and content.
- “The graphics are breathtaking, utilizing Unreal Engine 5 to create incredibly realistic and immersive environments.”
- “The graphics are stunning and manage to completely immerse you in the spooky atmosphere of the game.”
- “The visual fidelity alone makes this game a must-play for any stunning, high-quality graphics fan.”
- “Secondly, this game makes use of AI-generated artwork in a few areas.”
atmosphere
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of "Horror Tales: The Beggar" is widely praised for its stunning graphics and immersive world-building, effectively creating a hauntingly eerie experience. Players appreciate the game's ability to blend storytelling with innovative mechanics, enhancing the overall tension and engagement. Despite some criticisms regarding combat, the atmospheric elements, including sound design and visual fidelity, particularly utilizing Unreal Engine 5, significantly contribute to its standout appeal.
- “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.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music and sound design in the game are highly praised for their seamless integration, creating a tense atmosphere that captivates players throughout. The haunting soundtrack and ambient effects significantly enhance the emotional depth of the experience, making it a standout feature that complements the game's mechanics and graphics. Overall, the audio elements contribute to a memorable and immersive gameplay experience.
- “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.”
- “The haunting soundtrack and ambient sound effects enhance the experience, making every playthrough deeply emotional.”
- “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.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game has been criticized for its lack of replayability, with players noting its short completion time of around 1.8 to 2.1 hours and uninspired puzzles. The story is considered forgettable, contributing to an overall impression that there is little incentive to revisit the game after finishing it.
- “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 know much; in a couple of days I will even have forgotten about the game (6/10).”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's humor is highlighted as a notable aspect, with players finding the main villain's name, "Morvin," particularly amusing. While the game is described as janky and not scary, it still offers a lighthearted experience that can be enjoyable for a casual playthrough.
- “The first time I saw this game was in a Steam Next Fest stream from a YouTuber - and Steam curator - I like (pazos64) and I was interested by its humor.”
- “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.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the game to be a thrilling and chilling experience that leaves a lasting emotional impact, amplified by a haunting soundtrack and immersive sound effects. Each playthrough is described as deeply engaging, ensuring that the emotional resonance lingers well beyond the game's conclusion.
- “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.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game, built on Unreal Engine 5, is praised for its stunning visuals and exceptional optimization, 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).”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, particularly due to poor controls and repetitive boss and monster encounters. This repetitiveness detracts from the overall experience, overshadowing the potential for a compelling horror narrative.