Beholder

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  • Summary: You’re a State-installed Landlord in a totalitarian State. You must spy on tenants, peep, eavesdrop and profile! You must report on anyone capable of plotting subversion against the State.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 26
  3. Negative: 0 out of 26
  1. GamingTrend
    Feb 9, 2017
    90
    Beholder is a management sim and a moral quandary all in one. It’s easy to become consumed by the lives of Carl Stein and the apartment dwellers he’s been hired to spy on, with a story full of twists, turns, and terrible fates.
  2. Ragequit.gr
    Nov 6, 2016
    85
    Beholder is a moral dilemma, an investigative adventure game, a strategic management simulator and an utterly gripping dystopian thriller all at once. In spite of its difficulty, it will simply not allow you to quit before reaching one of it’s multiple, bleak, heart-breaking endings. The atmosphere of oppression and state-run terror is palpable. A game for our times.
  3. The Overpowered Noobs
    Jan 10, 2017
    80
    While replayability may not be the strong suit the price and the narrative definitely warrant several hours of play time.
  4. Hooked Gamers
    Jan 9, 2017
    77
    Beholder is a fairly unique game of spying, decision making, and disaster avoidance. The story of a secret rebellion uprising against an authoritarian government has been told many times before, but at least government controlled property landlord is a fresh perspective on things. It won’t take you that long to complete, but it doesn’t outstay its welcome, and you’ll have a good time balancing all the things that need doing for those few hours.
  5. SpazioGames
    Dec 22, 2016
    75
    Beholder delivers a tough experience from the narrative standpoint, and a challenging gameplay. The player will face hard choices, and will have to live with the aftermath of its decisions every single time. The graphic is appealing, though sometimes it feels like the burden that the player has to carry - especially with the high number of quests given at the same time - can be a little discouraging. However, this is an original and suggested game.
  6. IGN Spain
    Jan 3, 2017
    72
    Beholder is able to make us feel guilty and stressed thanks to its atmosphere of oppression and extremely hard decisions. A great option if the player is seeking something different.
  7. GameSpot
    Feb 7, 2017
    50
    Beholder is based on a strong concept, and it has moments that land well, but it’s also held back by repetition and an unexciting script.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 47 out of 79
  2. Mixed: 27 out of 79
  3. Negative: 5 out of 79
  1. Chipchilinka
    Oct 27, 2019
    10
    I wish all indie-games were like this! An amazing game in its genre, somewhat reminiscent of the novel-dystopia of George Orwell's "1984",I wish all indie-games were like this! An amazing game in its genre, somewhat reminiscent of the novel-dystopia of George Orwell's "1984", where you have to report to people, to blackmail them, because despite his service to the state - you are poor and money is always in short supply. You search other people's apartments while the residents at the plant and try not to get burned in front of neighbors. In the process, there will be heavy moral dilemmas, memorable characters. And all this - from a small studio with a small budget! You never regret about spending time in this game!

    p.s. I also liked the divine soundtrack to the short film on this game    … Expand
  2. walerk
    Nov 16, 2016
    10
    I adore this game. The most powerful thing inside is making choices. I have to say the game really succeeds at immersing you into itsI adore this game. The most powerful thing inside is making choices. I have to say the game really succeeds at immersing you into its dystopian world. Also, the visual concept is just fantastic.

    Recommended for everyone who grew up in the C.I.S/post-soviet space d(^_^)z    … Expand
  4. Rtrer1
    Nov 15, 2016
    10
    This game is like Paper, please on steroids! Great art, awesome story and new gameplay. The atmosphere of dystopian world is so dark you canThis game is like Paper, please on steroids! Great art, awesome story and new gameplay. The atmosphere of dystopian world is so dark you can feel it. Worth to try out!… Expand
  5. YigidOx2
    Mar 6, 2021
    8
    It is a very nice but challenging game. As if you are not enough to deal with all the political problems in a country where the hierarchy hasIt is a very nice but challenging game. As if you are not enough to deal with all the political problems in a country where the hierarchy has taken over, you have to solve the problems of the apartment and tenants in the apartment you manage. While dealing with these, you should not disrupt your family at the same time, and you should always earn money at an absurd level. Even though this game is difficult, you feel like you are living in the world it reflects, the stories it tells.… Expand
  6. Gornostai
    Jun 1, 2022
    7
    Симулятор СССР. Игра понравилась, но проходить больше двух раз очень скучно. А концовок очень много.Симулятор СССР. Игра понравилась, но проходить больше двух раз очень скучно. А концовок очень много.
  7. GReviews
    Apr 30, 2018
    7
    By and large the quests do flow in at a decent pace so you’re only rarely left at a loose end with no pressing matters. But occasionally thisBy and large the quests do flow in at a decent pace so you’re only rarely left at a loose end with no pressing matters. But occasionally this does happen and it’s a little off putting when it does as the game’s theming only really works when your character is over burdened with worries and demands. Thankfully this doesn’t occur too often and Beholder generally piles on the worries and horrible moral choices throughout the experience. Beholder is a satisfying, darkly comic trip down a morally dubious rabbit hole and will be a delight for anyone who wants to see what their ethical limits are.… Expand
  8. sans5004
    Feb 8, 2020
    0
    top games top lor! i play 5 hours . Glory to the chief aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

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