Horror Tales The Beggar

85%
Game Brain Score Based on 54 reviews
  • story
  • gameplay
  • graphics
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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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  • Play​station 5
  • Steam Deck
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  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X|S
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Reviews

85%
Audience ScoreBased on 54 reviews
story14 positive mentions
replayability3 negative mentions
  • The game features stunning graphics and beautifully designed environments that create an immersive experience.
  • Innovative gameplay mechanics, such as the ability to manipulate time and weather, add a unique twist to puzzle-solving.
  • The story is intriguing and connects well with the developer's previous titles, keeping players engaged throughout.
  • The combat system is frustrating, relying on a tedious mechanic of charging and throwing objects, which detracts from the overall experience.
  • Level design lacks coherence, with environments feeling disjointed and not logically connected.
  • The game is relatively short, with many players feeling it does not justify its price due to its brief playtime and lack of depth in puzzles.
  • story42 mentions

    The story of the game is a continuation of the developer's previous title, featuring an intriguing post-apocalyptic setting that encourages players to piece together its narrative. While some players appreciate the unique lore and surprising plot twists, others find the story to be confusing, rushed, or lacking depth, leading to mixed reviews on its overall engagement. The visuals and atmosphere are praised, but many feel the narrative could benefit from more exploration and development.

    • “The story is really interesting and connects to the developer's other games.”
    • “Without discussing spoilers, the game encourages players to think for themselves and piece the story and its characters together as the game progresses.”
    • “Beyond its visual and gameplay excellence, Horror Tales: The Beggar excels in creating an atmospheric and immersive story.”
    • “The story is strange.”
    • “The notes were very scarce, the story feels rushed and the ending is disappointing.”
    • “The weakest spot is probably the narrative; I didn't quite understand the story.”
  • gameplay40 mentions

    The gameplay of *The Beggar* is a mixed bag, featuring innovative mechanics like telekinesis and environmental manipulation that promise a unique experience but often feel underdeveloped and frustrating. While some players appreciate the visually striking elements and varied gameplay, others criticize the combat mechanics and overall execution as lacking depth and polish. Despite its potential, many feel the game requires further refinement to fully realize its ambitious concepts.

    • “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 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 the weather and the daytime. While all that 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.”
    • “Maybe the worst fight mechanics ever.”
  • graphics27 mentions

    The graphics in "Horror Tales: The Beggar" are widely praised for their exceptional quality and stunning detail, particularly in outdoor environments, showcasing a level of visual finesse rarely seen in indie horror games. While the visuals are immersive and breathtaking, some reviewers feel the game lacks depth in gameplay and content, making it feel more like a tech demo than a fully realized experience. Overall, the game's graphics are a standout feature, elevating the atmospheric experience despite criticisms of its gameplay.

    • “The graphics are exceptional, eye-watering on max settings.”
    • “Solo developer carlosgamedev is back with his familiar style, showcasing breathtakingly gorgeous environments and a graphical finesse so uncommonly seen in indie one-dev horror games.”
    • “The graphics are breathtaking, utilizing Unreal Engine 5 to create incredibly realistic and immersive environments.”
    • “I was looking forward to seeing the visuals I had come to expect from this developer.”
    • “Indoor environments absolutely pale in comparison to the outdoor environments.”
    • “And while it has a simpler graphics style (it uses UE4), in many ways it is more striking because it does not rely on all the bells and whistles that this UE5 game does.”
  • atmosphere12 mentions

    The atmosphere of "Horror Tales: The Beggar" is widely praised for its stunning graphics and immersive world-building, effectively creating a hauntingly beautiful experience. While some reviewers note that the game lacks the tension of its predecessor and has linear gameplay, the overall ambiance, sound design, and innovative mechanics contribute to a captivating and eerie atmosphere that enhances the storytelling. Despite some combat issues, the game's atmospheric elements are considered a standout feature, making it a memorable indie horror experience.

    • “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.”
    • “The game, with its creepy atmosphere and innovative mechanics, has exceeded all my expectations.”
    • “Beyond its visual and gameplay excellence, Horror Tales: The Beggar excels in creating an atmospheric and immersive story.”
    • “It does not try to build the tension or atmosphere as seen in the last entry to the series.”
    • “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.”
  • music5 mentions

    The music and sound design in the game are highly praised, with players noting that the haunting soundtrack and well-integrated sound effects create a tense and immersive atmosphere. This combination enhances the overall experience, making it particularly impactful for fans of horror narratives.

    • “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.”
  • replayability3 mentions

    The game has been criticized for its lack of replayability, with reviewers noting uninspired puzzles and a forgettable story that fails to engage players. Overall, it appears that there is little incentive for players to revisit the game after completing it.

    • “Replayability value: no.”
    • “All in all, there is nothing here to keep the gamer engaged and interested, while the replay value is 0.”
    • “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 have even forgotten about the game.”
  • stability2 mentions

    Overall, the game's stability is inconsistent; while some elements are responsive and engaging, players report significant bugs that cause characters to get stuck on environmental objects and issues with power interactions.

    • “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.”
    • “Slightly buggy powers that don’t mix well together.”
  • humor2 mentions

    The humor in the game is noted for its quirky and lighthearted elements, with players finding amusement in aspects like the comically named villain, Morvin. While the game may not deliver on scares, its humor adds an entertaining layer that keeps players engaged.

    • “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 a Steam Next Fest stream from a YouTuber - and Steam curator - I like (pazos64), and I was interested by its humor.”
  • grinding2 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, requiring excessive effort to achieve success in combat. This repetitiveness detracts from the overall experience, overshadowing the game's potential as a horror title.

    • “It's not hard, exactly, just kind of tedious and requires a lot of repetition to successfully land the hits needed to 'kill'.”
    • “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.”
  • emotional2 mentions

    The game delivers a thrilling and emotionally engaging experience, leaving a lasting impact on players. Its haunting soundtrack and ambient sound effects significantly enhance the emotional depth, ensuring that each playthrough resonates deeply.

    • “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.”
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