Tales Beyond the Tomb: Pineville Night Stalker

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Tales Beyond the Tomb: Pineville Night Stalker is a single player survival simulation game with horror and mystery themes. It was developed by 616 GAMES and was released on November 20, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

Tales Beyond the Tomb: Pineville Night Stalker” plunges players into a chilling, episodic horror inspired by true events and 80s-90s horror aesthetics. Following Megan and her friend Lenny, the story unfolds in a desolate town where a mysterious inheritance masks dark secrets and danger. With photorealistic visuals and immersive environments, it delivers suspense and atmospheric terror.

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Audience ScoreBased on 275 reviews

story26 positive mentions

optimization4 negative mentions

The game offers a chilling atmosphere and engaging storytelling, making it a captivating experience for horror fans.
It's a free game that provides a satisfying gameplay length, with many players enjoying the challenge of completing all achievements.
The use of sound design and jump scares effectively enhances the horror experience, keeping players on edge throughout.

The game suffers from performance issues and slow pacing, with some players finding the character's lack of autonomy frustrating.
Many elements feel derivative of the Fears to Fathom series, leading to criticisms of it being a copy rather than an original work.
Some players noted that the dialogue and humor, particularly the reliance on bodily functions, detracted from the overall horror experience.

story
92 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
28%
68%
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The game's story is a mix of engaging and unsettling narratives, often inspired by real-life events, which adds a layer of tension and realism. While some players appreciate the well-crafted atmosphere and plot twists, others criticize the linearity and similarities to previous titles, leading to a perception of repetitiveness. Overall, the storytelling is generally well-received, with many players finding it compelling despite some inconsistencies and pacing issues.
- “I highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys a well-told story, enough said.”
- “Knowing that the story is based on real-life events adds an extra layer of tension that had me hooked from start to finish.”
- “The storytelling is top-notch, and the way it builds tension had me hooked from start to finish.”
- “This story is not how he got arrested.”
- “The story doesn't make sense at times and it's just stale.”
- “The writing was so bad it was funny at first, but then it turned into a very weird almost mockery-like story involving the very real horrors women face in real life.”
graphics
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
61%
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The graphics of the game are generally well-received, with many players appreciating the nostalgic VHS horror aesthetic and atmospheric visuals that enhance the overall experience. While some reviews note that the graphics are not groundbreaking and could benefit from more originality, they still contribute positively to the game's eerie mood. Overall, the visuals are considered satisfactory for a free game, with a mix of detailed environments and a captivating art style.
- “The eerie atmosphere, unsettling sound design, and immersive visuals make exploring Pineville feel both captivating and terrifying.”
- “The game is absolutely phenomenal; the visuals, the art style, design, graphics, everything.”
- “The graphics and atmosphere really do give nostalgic VHS vibes.”
- “The graphics setting cannot be saved.”
- “Usually, I'd say having better graphics than f2f is a contributing factor - but we're not talking next-gen graphics either - so there's really no excuse for why the game performs as poorly as it does in various points throughout the experience.”
- “Obviously, the graphics leave a little to be desired, but they nailed the mood and atmosphere.”
gameplay
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
76%
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding the mechanics unengaging and drawn out, particularly criticizing unnecessary segments and comparisons to other games. However, others appreciated the enjoyable gameplay, decent storyline, and well-executed pacing, highlighting the overall experience as satisfying despite some audio shortcomings.
- “Gameplay is very enjoyable!”
- “Everything from the pacing to the gameplay design was crafted with so much care.”
- “A few jumpscares here and there but overall the story and gameplay was great.”
- “The game mechanics made me lose interest from the start, which is a shame since it has very good potential.”
- “There were scenes where I felt like they could've been much shorter (i.e. the drinking mechanic when drinking energy drinks with the male secondary character was severely drawn out) and there were some scenes where I felt they could've removed the entire segment (i.e. the motel segment).”
- “Couldn't get through it; it is an off-brand cheap version of Fears to Fathom and the mechanics are horrendous at times.”
atmosphere
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
52%
37%
11%
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its chilling and immersive qualities, effectively blending nostalgic visuals with a gripping horror vibe. Players appreciate the tension-building elements, sound design, and the overall aesthetic, which evoke a sense of vulnerability and nostalgia reminiscent of classic PS2 titles. However, some reviewers noted that while the atmosphere is strong, certain segments may feel drawn out or lack the unsettling intensity they desire.
- “It's a free game and still it's very polished, story-rich, and offers great atmosphere and dialogue.”
- “The eerie atmosphere, unsettling sound design, and immersive visuals make exploring Pineville feel both captivating and terrifying.”
- “This game is everything I love—chilling atmosphere, a gripping mystery, and those perfectly crafted scares that keep you on edge the entire time.”
- “The game isn't horrible but it wasn't great; it tried to hold tension in some areas but I never felt that unsettling atmosphere I long for in most games like this. Some parts seemed a little drawn out to add to the game but not in a fun or intense way.”
- “Obviously, the graphics leave a little to be desired, but they nailed the mood and atmosphere.”
- “The atmosphere it creates is genuinely tense, especially during the chase sequences.”
humor
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's humor is a mixed bag, featuring both clever and nuanced dialogue options alongside a heavy reliance on toilet humor that some players found relatable and amusing. While certain voice acting choices elicited laughter, the writing's awkwardness sometimes veered into uncomfortable territory. Overall, players appreciated the humor as a key element that enhanced their enjoyment, despite its uneven execution.
- “The original dialogue options were more nuanced and funny, even if the choices didn't matter.”
- “I have to say this was a funny and enjoyable game.”
- “On its own, the game is nice, can catch you off guard with some scares, has some funny dialogue, interesting story, and is overall put together pretty well.”
optimization
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from significant optimization issues, with players reporting constant performance problems, frequent glitches, and low frame rates even on capable hardware. Many users experienced dramatic drops in FPS during specific scenes, indicating that the game is poorly optimized overall.
- “Optimization problem yes, there are many times I was exposed to this situation, but finally I left with a legendary game.”
- “That said, I did experience some performance issues; at the beginning of certain scenes, the FPS dropped dramatically.”
- “The game struggled to run at certain points, denoting just how poorly optimized it is.”
- “The game was very poorly optimized, and my PC that can run very heavy games struggled to render some scenes and objects, which was just very strange.”
- “Game is not optimized (3060 card - 30-50 fps ultra or low doesn't matter).”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
16%
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The music in the game is widely praised for its ability to create a compelling atmosphere reminiscent of low-budget horror films, effectively building tension and enhancing the overall experience. While some players noted a lack of the energetic soundtracks typical of other titles in the genre, the soundtrack is still considered high quality and integral to the game's immersive qualities. Overall, the sound design, including music, is highlighted as a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's horror elements.
- “It has lots of elements that make a horror game enjoyable, such as: good atmosphere, music, old PS2 game vibes, building tension, and a sense of vulnerability.”
- “It also has a killer soundtrack.”
- “Though the game crashed on me 3 times, and had a few glitches occur, the game was high quality, the plot was well-paced, and the music and sound design were top notch.”
- “Music playing during the hiding scenes also breaks the immersion.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game has been criticized for frequent performance issues and persistent glitches, with some players experiencing crashes. Despite these stability problems, many reviewers noted the overall quality of the game, including its engaging plot and strong audio design.
- “The issues I had with the game were constant performance issues, a litany of glitches, its long, drawn-out runtime, and the fact it's a near 1:1 copy of at least 4 of the original Fears to Fathom episodes.”
- “Constant performance issues and glitches.”
- “The glitches were a constant headache.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, with some suggesting that it requires an excessive amount of time and effort, likening it to needing a "second life" to complete the necessary tasks.
- “Decent free horror game with maybe a bit too many tedious tasks.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players report that the game effectively evokes feelings of fear and tension, particularly through its stalking elements and impactful jump scares, creating a strong emotional experience.

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Tales Beyond the Tomb: Pineville Night Stalker is a survival simulation game with horror and mystery themes.

Tales Beyond the Tomb: Pineville Night Stalker is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 5 hours playing Tales Beyond the Tomb: Pineville Night Stalker.

Tales Beyond the Tomb: Pineville Night Stalker was released on November 20, 2024.

Tales Beyond the Tomb: Pineville Night Stalker was developed by 616 GAMES.

Tales Beyond the Tomb: Pineville Night Stalker has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its optimization.

Tales Beyond the Tomb: Pineville Night Stalker is a single player game.

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