Horror Tales The Beggar

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

85%

Audience ScoreBased on 108 reviews

story28 positive mentions

replayability3 negative mentions

The graphics are exceptional and visually stunning, showcasing the developer's talent for creating immersive environments.
The gameplay mechanics, particularly the ability to manipulate time and weather, add a unique and engaging layer to the experience.
The story is interesting and connects well to the developer's previous games, providing a sense of continuity and depth.

The combat system is frustrating and poorly implemented, relying on a tedious mechanic of charging and throwing objects.
The game feels disjointed, with levels that lack logical connections and a narrative that can be hard to follow.
The overall experience feels more like a tech demo than a fully realized game, with many aspects needing further development and polish.

story
84 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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The story of "Horror Tales: The Beggar" is a continuation of the developer's previous game, "The Wine," set in a post-apocalyptic world that encourages players to piece together its narrative. While some players found the story intriguing and appreciated the improved cinematics and character dynamics, others criticized it for being confusing, rushed, or lacking engagement. Overall, the game offers a unique blend of storytelling and atmosphere, though it leaves some players wishing for deeper lore and exploration.
- “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.”
- “There is 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.”
gameplay
80 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
45%
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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 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.”
graphics
54 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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. Players note that the game runs smoothly even on max settings, with breathtaking visuals that create an immersive atmosphere. However, some reviewers feel that while the graphics are impressive, the overall game experience lacks depth and feels more like a tech demo than a fully realized product.
- “The graphics are breathtaking, utilizing Unreal Engine 5 to create incredibly realistic and immersive environments.”
- “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 visual fidelity alone makes this game a must-play for any stunning, high-quality graphics fan.”
- “Indoor environments absolutely pale in comparison to the outdoor environments, but I would absolutely love to see this developer release a walking simulator game with a pure focus on the visuals.”
- “I was looking forward to seeing the visuals I had come to expect from this developer.”
- “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.”
atmosphere
24 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. While some reviewers note that the game does not build tension as effectively as its predecessor, the overall ambiance, combined with innovative gameplay mechanics, contributes to a captivating narrative. Despite some combat issues, the game's atmospheric elements are considered a standout feature, making it a memorable adventure for players seeking an immersive 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.”
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 greatly enjoy its mechanics, graphics, and soundtrack, making the game one for the ages.”
replayability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game has been criticized for its lack of replayability, with reviewers noting that it offers no engaging content to encourage players to return. The uninspired puzzles and a forgettable story contribute to a replay value rated as zero, leaving little incentive for continued play.
- “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 (6/10).”
- “[Replayability value:] No.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, the game's stability is inconsistent, with some elements feeling responsive and engaging, while others suffer from significant bugs, such as characters getting stuck on environmental objects and powers that do not function well together.
- “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.”
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 during gameplay.
- “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.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, requiring excessive effort to achieve success in combat. This repetitiveness, combined with poor controls and lackluster gameplay elements, detracts from the overall experience and potential of the game.
- “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.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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. Each playthrough is designed to evoke deep emotions, ensuring the experience resonates long after completion.
- “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.”