Tales Beyond The Tomb: Pineville Night Stalker
- November 20, 2024
- 616 GAMES
- 5h median play time
Get on SteamAfter her mother's unexpected death, Megan receives a call about a mysterious inheritance awaiting her in the town of Pineville. With her work friend, Lenny, she embarks on a journey that should be simple, but quickly turns into a web of danger and deception.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has a good story and engaging atmosphere, with effective horror elements and relatable character interactions.
- Many players appreciate the VHS aesthetics and the nostalgic feel reminiscent of the Fears to Fathom series.
- Despite some similarities to Fears to Fathom, the game is seen as a solid experience with potential for future episodes, showcasing the developer's growth.
- The game is criticized for being a knock-off of Fears to Fathom, lacking originality and having a slow pace that detracts from the overall experience.
- Players have reported technical issues, including poor optimization and slow character movements, which can disrupt immersion.
- The dialogue and humor are often described as juvenile and poorly executed, leading to a less enjoyable narrative experience.
- story21 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 52 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The game's story received mixed reviews, with some players finding it engaging and well-executed, featuring interesting characters and a suspenseful atmosphere. However, others criticized it for being slow-paced, poorly translated, and lacking originality, drawing unfavorable comparisons to other titles. Overall, while some appreciated the storytelling and plot twists, many felt it fell short in delivering a compelling narrative experience.
“I loved the way the story built up; it was slow and steady, so enjoyable and well done, with each scene very well executed.”
“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!”
“Okay, so I play a lot of SHG and boy oh boy this is not it... you eat, shower, piss, and even poop once in this game... yeah... the story was just not good. Everything was just not good at all... even the scary parts are weak and the checkpoints are horrid!”
“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.”
“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?”
- gameplay10 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The gameplay is highly praised for its solid execution, engaging dialogues, and well-crafted pacing, providing an enjoyable experience over approximately 2.5 hours. Players noted the absence of bugs and highlighted the impressive graphics, contributing to an overall polished gameplay experience.
“The dialogues, the suspense, the gameplay, and the plot twist were crazy, and everything was simply greatly executed.”
“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.”
- graphics9 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 22 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received a mixed but generally positive reception, with many praising the unique VHS aesthetics and art style as phenomenal. While some users noted average visuals, they appreciated the overall design and solid performance without bugs. Overall, the graphics are considered satisfactory for the game's price point, complementing its engaging story and gameplay.
“The game is absolutely phenomenal; the visuals, the art style, design, graphics, everything.”
“That said, the graphics are great, the gameplay is solid, and I didn't encounter any bugs at all.”
“The graphics and style are lacking, especially during driving sequences.”
“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.”
- atmosphere5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its tension and effectiveness in creating a spooky adventure, particularly during chase sequences and horror segments. While the storytelling is engaging, some players feel it lacks originality, drawing comparisons to other works. Overall, the atmosphere is considered a strong point, enhancing the overall experience.
“The story had me hooked from the start, and the atmosphere was just perfect for a spooky adventure.”
“The atmosphere it creates is genuinely tense, especially during the chase sequences.”
“It definitely nailed the atmosphere and the horror segments were pretty tense.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
While some players felt the music did not match the high standards of previous titles in the series, many praised the sound design as top-notch, contributing to the overall quality of the game. Despite a few technical issues, the soundtrack's inspiration was noted, though it left some longing for the more impactful soundtracks of earlier games.
“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.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant optimization issues, with players reporting low frame rates (30-50 fps) regardless of graphical settings, and noticeable performance drops during specific scenes.
“The game is not optimized; even with a 3060 card, I get only 30-50 fps regardless of whether I set the graphics to ultra or low.”
“I experienced some performance issues; at the beginning of certain scenes, the fps dropped dramatically.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players express that the grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring a significant investment of time akin to having a second life to fully engage with it.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
“Grinding takes away from the enjoyment of the game.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
While the game features high-quality elements such as a well-paced plot and excellent sound design, it suffers from stability issues, including multiple crashes and occasional glitches.
“The game crashed on me three times, and I experienced several glitches throughout my playthrough.”
“I encountered frequent stability issues, which significantly disrupted my gaming experience.”
“Despite the engaging storyline, the constant crashes and bugs made it frustrating to enjoy the game.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features a blend of humor and scares, with witty dialogue that adds to its engaging story, making it an enjoyable experience overall.
“The game has some funny dialogue that really catches you off guard.”
“It's a nice blend of humor and scares that keeps you engaged.”
“Overall, the humor adds a unique charm to the interesting story.”
