ALTDEUS: Beyond Chronos

 PC
Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. Gamer Escape
    Feb 22, 2021
    70
    Mechanically, visually, and immersion-wise, Altdeus: Beyond Chronos is a massive step forward for visual novels in the VR medium. While the genre still has a way to go, this title shows that it can be successful in virtual reality. The writing here, though, leaves a lot to be desired. I’m used to visual novels having slow opening routes, but completely foregoing any real character development for hours made this game incredibly difficult to get into. Once over the hump of the initial route, though, Altdeus managed to provide an entertaining story, one that I didn’t mind strapping my Vive headset on for. It’s not mind-blowing by any means, but it’s still a worthwhile read.
  2. GameSpew
    Dec 4, 2020
    70
    ALTDEUS: Beyond Chronos’ writing is excellent, with rounded characters who dodge most of the usual anime tropes. It may not have delivered the mech-piloting mayhem I was expecting, but it’s a smart visual novel, with enough interactivity, plot twists and emotional gut-punches to keep you engaged. Throw in multiple endings, some of which can only be unlocked on subsequent playthrough and, even though you don’t get to personally punch Space Godzilla in the face, it’s well worth suiting up for.
  3. TheGamer
    Dec 3, 2020
    70
    ALTDEUS: Beyond Chronos caters to a very specific audience - an audience that enjoys visual novels first and foremost, but who also has an appreciation for VR. If, like mine, your first playthrough isn’t up to par with your expectations, it’s highly recommended that you give the game another playthrough or two, making different decisions along the way. It’ll be worth it to take in the full narrative of what ALTDEUS: Beyond Chronos has to offer.
  5. PC Invasion
    Feb 23, 2021
    60
    As long as you go into the experience knowing what to expect, Altdeus: Beyond Chronos has the potential to be genuinely entertaining. However, on the scale of interactivity, this really doesn't qualify a game. Their inability to take full advantage of the VR platform ultimately seals it's fate as nothing more than an acquired taste that will prove to be off-putting to many.

Awards & Rankings

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#95 Best PC Game of 2020

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User Score
8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 10 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 10
  3. Negative: 1 out of 10
  1. nuwaa
    Feb 19, 2021
    10
    ALTDEUS BC is the 2nd in the TOKYO CHRONOS series.
    This is one of Japan's leading VR games.
    It's all-inclusive content unique to Japan. It    ALTDEUS BC is the 2nd in the TOKYO CHRONOS series.
    This is one of Japan's leading VR games.
    It's all-inclusive content unique to Japan.
    It is definitely a work that created a new page of VR.
    I think this game is also good for studying Japanese.
    And I like Julie among the characters in this game.
    A novel of this game has also been released in Japan.

    There are multiple endings, so just finishing once is not the true end.
    This is due to the concept of reincarnation and the multiverse, which have been taken for granted in the East, including Japan, since ancient times.
    Through this game, you will be able to learn more about the culture of the East.
    In other words, you buy one game, but you get multiple scenarios and multiple endings, making it a very good value.
    I think it would take at least 20 hours to experience all the endings.    … Full Review »
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