Into Death and Beyond

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Into Death and Beyond is a single player shooter game with a horror theme. It was developed by Dolores Entertainment and was released on March 7, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

Into Death and Beyond is a gripping first-person survival horror game set on the hostile planet XB32-ENT. As bounty hunter Mark Helkins, scavenge for resources, solve puzzles, and confront terrifying mutants. Unravel dark secrets and capture a rogue alien before it hunts you down. Will you survive?

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82%

Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews

humor3 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Base gameplay is fun and engaging, especially in the main base.
The story idea has promise, with an interesting plot about alien mutations.
Combat mechanics are easy to pick up, making it accessible for players.

Base-to-base travel feels tedious and lacks excitement.
The story delivery is weak, relying heavily on random files instead of direct storytelling.
The game is short and repetitive, with an ending that feels unsatisfying.

story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
37%
38%
The game features a promising story idea centered around uncovering the secrets of an alien mutation, but its delivery is criticized for relying heavily on scattered files and notes, which detracts from the overall impact. Players expressed a desire for more direct storytelling, as the narrative often feels disjointed and typical of a laboratory experiment gone wrong. Overall, while the concept is intriguing, the execution leaves much to be desired.
- “Cool story idea: the overall plot had promise, and I was into the idea of uncovering the secrets behind this alien mutation.”
- “The story can be found on notes or computers to read; it is your typical laboratory experiment that has gone awry.”
- “The story can be found on notes or computers to read; it is your typical laboratory experiment gone wrong.”
- “I was hoping for more direct storytelling.”
- “Story delivery was weak: most of the story came from random files, and it didn’t hit as hard as it could have.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
The gameplay is generally enjoyable, with a fun core loop involving key finding, puzzle-solving, and combat against repetitive enemies, culminating in encounters with tougher foes. The shooting mechanics are praised, particularly when not using aiming, contributing to a positive overall experience.
- “The base gameplay was fun: I actually liked how the core of the game played, especially when I was in the main base.”
- “The general gameplay loop involves finding a key, pressing a switch, locating a code to open a door, and finding another object to escape while shooting similar-looking enemies. Eventually, a tougher enemy appears that charges at you.”
- “The shooting mechanics are nice, especially if you don't use aiming.”
- “The general gameplay loop consists of finding a key, pressing a switch, locating a code to open a door, and then finding another object to escape while shooting the same-looking enemies. Eventually, a tougher enemy appears that charges at you.”
- “The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks variety, as you constantly encounter the same types of enemies and objectives.”
- “The mechanics are clunky, making it frustrating to navigate through the environment and engage in combat.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
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The graphics are generally considered decent but feature a limited color palette and simplistic visuals, resulting in a somewhat repetitive appearance, particularly in the alien environment. Animations are described as average, contributing to an overall impression of basic aesthetics in this small horror shooter.
- “The graphics are decent, providing a satisfactory visual experience.”
- “A small horror shooter with simple visuals that complement its uncomplicated plot.”
- “Graphics are okay and have a limited color palette look. Animations are so-so, and outside the alien planet, everything looks very similar with exploding poisonous plants and structures.”
- “A small horror shooter with simple visuals and an uncomplicated plot.”
- “Graphics: decent”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by the amusing animations and behaviors of enemies, which resemble the antics of someone stumbling home after a night out, eliciting genuine laughter from players.
- “Enemies kind of move and look like they are coming home drunk from a night out, and it made me laugh more than anything else.”
- “The witty dialogue and absurd situations had me chuckling throughout the entire game.”
- “I love how the game uses puns and clever wordplay to keep the humor fresh and entertaining.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is generally considered average, with users finding it acceptable but lacking any standout qualities.
- “The sound and music were okay, but ultimately nothing special.”
- “The soundtrack lacks variety and fails to create an engaging atmosphere.”
- “The music feels repetitive and doesn't enhance the overall gaming experience.”