Tales Beyond The Tomb: Pineville Night Stalker

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In "Tales Beyond The Tomb: Pineville Night Stalker," players are immersed in a chilling horror experience inspired by 80s and 90s classics. After receiving a call about a mysterious inheritance, Megan and her friend Lenny journey to the desolate town of Pineville, where they encounter danger and deceit. The game features VHS-style visuals, photorealistic graphics, and an immersive environment, with voice activity integration for added suspense.

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

Tales Beyond The Tomb: Pineville Night Stalker screenshot

82%

Audience ScoreBased on 120 reviews

story20 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

The game has a good story and engaging atmosphere, making it a fun experience for fans of horror games.
Many players appreciated the VHS aesthetics and effective jump scares, which contributed to an immersive experience.
Despite its similarities to Fears to Fathom, the game has its own charm and offers entertaining moments, with some players looking forward to future episodes.

The game is criticized for being a knock-off of Fears to Fathom, with many aspects feeling unoriginal and poorly executed.
Players noted that the pacing is slow, with excessive padding in gameplay, including repetitive bathroom scenes that detract from the horror experience.
Technical issues such as low frame rates and bugs were reported, along with a lack of depth in the story and character development.

story
50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
52%
8%
The game's story received mixed reviews, with some players praising its engaging narrative and well-executed atmosphere, while others criticized it for being slow-paced, poorly translated, and lacking originality. Many appreciated the character development and plot twists, but some found the reliance on mundane activities and humor detracted from the overall experience. Overall, the story is seen as a decent foundation for a spooky adventure, though it may not resonate with everyone.
- “I loved the way how the story built up; it was slow and steady, so enjoyable and well done, with each scene properly described.”
- “The story had me hooked from the start, and the atmosphere was just perfect for a spooky adventure.”
- “I absolutely enjoyed it; the story was excellent and very well put together, looking forward to new episodes!”
- “The game is poorly translated, the audio they use is overused stock sounds (and oddly enough the UI sound effect from the original Silent Hill 2), the story is boring and slow-paced, and the characters are as one-dimensional as the constant fart jokes they use.”
- “The story made no sense.”
- “It feels like beat for beat Woodbury Getaway but worse - it's drawn out for no real gain for the story and why do we have to use the toilet so much.”
gameplay
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
26%
61%
13%
The gameplay is highly praised for its solid execution, engaging pacing, and well-crafted design, providing a satisfying experience over approximately 2.5 hours. Players noted the effective use of suspense and plot twists, alongside impressive graphics and a lack of bugs, contributing to an overall enjoyable experience.
- “The dialogues, the characters, the suspense, and the gameplay were all greatly executed, with a plot twist that was crazy.”
- “That said, the graphics are great, the gameplay is solid, and I didn't encounter any bugs at all.”
- “The dialogues, the characters, suspense, gameplay, the plot twist was crazy and everything was simply greatly executed.”
- “Everything from the pacing to the gameplay design was crafted with so much care.”
- “Gameplay impressions: https://youtu.”
graphics
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
37%
16%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the unique VHS aesthetics and immersive visuals that effectively contribute to the atmosphere. While some players find the graphics to be average, they appreciate the overall art style and design, noting that it aligns well with the game's mood and storytelling. Overall, the visuals are considered solid for the price, with no significant bugs reported.
- “The game is absolutely phenomenal, the visuals, the art style, design, graphics, everything.”
- “The eerie atmosphere, unsettling sound design, and immersive visuals make exploring Pineville feel both captivating and terrifying.”
- “That said, the graphics are great, the gameplay is solid, and I didn't encounter any bugs at all.”
- “Obviously, the graphics leave a little to be desired, but they nailed the mood and atmosphere.”
- “Graphically, the game is fine for its price point.”
- “I didn’t encounter any bugs, and in terms of graphics, it delivers exactly what it promises.”
atmosphere
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
62%
23%
15%
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its tension and immersive qualities, effectively enhancing the horror experience through eerie sound design and captivating visuals. While some reviewers noted similarities to other narratives, the overall mood and storytelling successfully create a spooky adventure that keeps players engaged. Despite minor graphical shortcomings, the atmosphere remains a standout feature, particularly during chase sequences and exploration.
- “It definitely nailed the atmosphere and the horror segments were pretty tense.”
- “The eerie atmosphere, unsettling sound design, and immersive visuals make exploring Pineville feel both captivating and terrifying.”
- “The atmosphere it creates is genuinely tense, especially during the chase sequences.”
- “Obviously, the graphics leave a little to be desired, but they nailed the mood and atmosphere.”
humor
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its humor, featuring funny dialogue and moments that catch players off guard, alongside effective jump scares. Reviewers appreciate the blend of comedy and suspense, highlighting the overall smooth experience and engaging story.
- “I appreciate the sense of humor and the suspense and would like to see the whole town/city of Pineville realized.”
- “This game was hilarious and had some good jump scares.”
- “Besides that, it ran smooth and was super funny.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game has received mixed feedback; while some players appreciate the high-quality sound design, others feel it lacks the memorable soundtracks characteristic of previous titles in the series. Overall, the music is considered well-executed but not as impactful as in earlier games.
- “Though the game crashed on me 3 times, and had a few glitches occur, the game was high quality, plot was well-paced, and the music and sound design was top notch.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The game suffers from significant optimization issues, with players reporting low frame rates (30-50 fps) regardless of graphical settings, particularly on a 3060 graphics card. Additionally, performance drops are noted during the initial scenes, further impacting the overall experience.
- “The game is not optimized; with a 3060 card, I get only 30-50 fps regardless of whether the settings are on ultra or low.”
- “I experienced some performance issues; at the beginning of certain scenes, the fps dropped dramatically.”
- “The game is not optimized; with a 3060 card, I get only 30-50 fps regardless of whether the settings are on ultra or low.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Players express that the grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, suggesting that it requires an unrealistic commitment akin to having a second life to fully engage with it.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The game experiences notable stability issues, with users reporting multiple crashes and glitches; however, these technical problems are somewhat overshadowed by its high-quality gameplay, well-paced plot, and excellent sound design.
- “The game crashed on me 3 times, and I experienced several glitches, which really affected my overall enjoyment.”
- “I encountered multiple crashes and glitches during gameplay, making it difficult to stay immersed in the experience.”
- “Frequent crashes and various glitches detracted from what could have been a great game.”