Beholder

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7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 290 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 199 out of 290
  2. Mixed: 67 out of 290
  3. Negative: 24 out of 290

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  1. apokalipto
    Aug 19, 2023
    9
    Very good game. I enjoyed playing this game a lot. I strongly recommend this.
  2. yazazuyo
    Aug 10, 2023
    9
    Understanding how to "manage the apartments" was first hard but when you got it it's a very nice :) game.
  3. gameking
    Jul 7, 2023
    8
    I liked this game. I think game-play is very good. Game has many endings but one storyline.
  4. Dimocracy
    Jul 6, 2023
    9
    A good game that is valuable for not idealizing authoritarian regimes (commies, hello)
  5. prosto_kolesnik
    Jul 3, 2023
    8
    Very pretty and powerful idea. In the game you have lots of freedom and only you decide which end will be in this game. You decide on which side you will be! Because circumstances forse to do it. During all time of gaming as ordinary player i didn't see any bugs. But shame it's in the game some missions is very crucial and play very big role and in the same time another missions not veryVery pretty and powerful idea. In the game you have lots of freedom and only you decide which end will be in this game. You decide on which side you will be! Because circumstances forse to do it. During all time of gaming as ordinary player i didn't see any bugs. But shame it's in the game some missions is very crucial and play very big role and in the same time another missions not very important for us (but such mission not many, bacouse for majority of them we will receive achievements ). DLC also good, i recommend its too.… Expand
  6. Alvelian
    Dec 14, 2022
    9
    Хорошая игра с отличным сюжетом. Каждое ваше действие ДЕЙСТВИТЕЛЬНО влияют на окружающих и на весь сюжет.
    В целом конечно весь геймплей упирается в лутание всех квартир и докладивание либо покрывание ваших квартирантов с последующим шантажом, однако с такой вариативностью этого вполне хватает.
    Определенно игра расчитана на 2-3 прохождения.    Хорошая игра с отличным сюжетом. Каждое ваше действие ДЕЙСТВИТЕЛЬНО влияют на окружающих и на весь сюжет.
    В целом конечно весь геймплей упирается в лутание всех квартир и докладивание либо покрывание ваших квартирантов с последующим шантажом, однако с такой вариативностью этого вполне хватает.
    Определенно игра расчитана на 2-3 прохождения.
  7. Outcast3241
    Aug 26, 2022
    8
    Мне игра очень понравилась. Есть, конечно, огрехи в сюжетном и гемплейном плане, но надеюсь в следующих частях это поправили.
  8. Rnoviok
    Dec 4, 2021
    10
    Frightening and interesting vision of dystopia very well shown in the game
    DLC that tells the story of the previous owner of the tenement is as great as the main game
  9. AlexeySoltan
    Oct 14, 2021
    10
    its perfect. one who is not agreed is poseur .
  10. L140
    Jun 16, 2021
    8
    хорошая атмосферная игра, но на один раз. К сожалению главным минусом игры является геймплей - он скудный и неинтересный, и если он завораживает в начале, под конец игры ты просто заебываешься писать ебаные характеристики, проверять6 новых жильцов. Но интересные квесты, персонажи и моральные выборы перекрывают отсталость геймплея. Игра на один разхорошая атмосферная игра, но на один раз. К сожалению главным минусом игры является геймплей - он скудный и неинтересный, и если он завораживает в начале, под конец игры ты просто заебываешься писать ебаные характеристики, проверять6 новых жильцов. Но интересные квесты, персонажи и моральные выборы перекрывают отсталость геймплея. Игра на один раз
  11. 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 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 thisIt 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
  12. TimurKrut
    Feb 6, 2021
    10
    Великолепная игра от наших земляков! В игре великолепная стилистика и хороший саундтрек! Рекомендую к прохождению
  13. Just_ali
    Dec 21, 2020
    10
    Good game indeed pretty fun for lockdown spent hours on it, maybe I will buy the next title
  14. Renaigse
    Nov 29, 2020
    8
    Топ симулятор путенской раиси: нищая экономика, куча патриотов, мафиозное тоталитарное государство, куча внешних врагов, которые отвлекают население от внутренних проблем, адекватная образованная молодежь, выступающая против этой ОПГ, короче интересноТоп симулятор путенской раиси: нищая экономика, куча патриотов, мафиозное тоталитарное государство, куча внешних врагов, которые отвлекают население от внутренних проблем, адекватная образованная молодежь, выступающая против этой ОПГ, короче интересно
  15. G3W3NNOB
    Aug 14, 2020
    10
    İ think thats a good game very nice.And it is veryy veryy cheap only 2.7₺ on sale
  16. Enor
    Jun 21, 2020
    9
    One of the best games I have ever played. Sometimes you have to make really hard decisons: report that somebody has illegal stuff and send that citizen to prison or help this person, but in the future have consequences of it.
  17. Chubac
    May 13, 2020
    8
    Not as good as Beholder 2, but still a great experience! The gameplay feels like Papers please! (just like in the 2nd game).
  18. falmavar
    Apr 20, 2020
    10
    Awesome atmosphere, art and gameplay. Plot revealing some real relationships between simple people in totalitarism.
  19. Halikhan
    Mar 7, 2020
    10
    Мне игра очень понравилась! Я даже поддержал разработчиков купив обе части на ПК и телефон! Не знаю если игры подобные этой, но когда начал играть первый раз пропал просто на сутки! А дополнение блаженный сон, идейно меня зацепила больше основной компании! Большой респект разрабам за реиграбельность, по моему я до сих пор не попробовал все варианты развитий в квестах, хотя игру прошёл ужеМне игра очень понравилась! Я даже поддержал разработчиков купив обе части на ПК и телефон! Не знаю если игры подобные этой, но когда начал играть первый раз пропал просто на сутки! А дополнение блаженный сон, идейно меня зацепила больше основной компании! Большой респект разрабам за реиграбельность, по моему я до сих пор не попробовал все варианты развитий в квестах, хотя игру прошёл уже раз шесть!… Expand
  20. Ssnai2027
    Feb 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Beholder - this is the game that makes you immerse yourself in this plot. I like the scripting approach, because right after the good news, something sad is going on. This makes the characters with German and Czech names imbued with the plot. Warm lamp games maximally managed to show a totalitarian and anti-utopian state and convey events and life of creativity. As for the game, you are the manager, your task is to keep track of the residents. The whole character of the gameplay is that we play for an official from the lowest layers of the ministry and the state apparatus. The main characters are typical people offended by life on the state from Russian literature. This story of a "little man" with the name Karl, directly penetrate my ministerial soul. As much as possible thought out endings, which I counted in the region of 11 pieces. And despite the jokes, say in achievements, this is a harsh, but at the same time native game. And all these prerequisites for the USSR make us grin, but also simultaneously flare up, as it was in reality. Glory to the wise leader!… Expand
  21. Oneg223
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
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  22. Isaevivan
    Dec 22, 2019
    9
    Одна из лучших игр с "серой" моралью: здесь нет хороших или плохих выборов, а есть возможно лучшие и возможно плохие. Советую всем.
  23. 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", 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 frontI 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
  24. S0pun
    Oct 20, 2019
    10
    Топовая инди игра про стукача КГБ, которую могли сделать только русские. Отличная стилистика, атмосфера, разные решения ситуаций, приятная пасхалка.
  25. Gameer_228
    Jun 18, 2019
    10
    Great game.Atmosphere at the highest level.The story is interesting,It is seen the developers have invested in them soul. Thank you for this game
  26. ToTutaj
    Feb 24, 2019
    10
    Beholder is a great game for fans of difficult decisions and the resulting consequences, any good seemingly deed can lead to somebody's death. For example, the death of Klaus Schimmer after we help him escape from the country.
  27. Patriarh
    Feb 2, 2019
    9
    I rarely play modern strategies, but for some reason this game attracted me. And it was not for nothing that in this game "democratic" Russia and the CIS were perfectly shown. As for the gameplay, it seemed to me monotonous and a little bit annoying. The graphics are nice and not repulsive. The soundtrack supports the atmosphere of hopelessness and doom. The game is worth your attention.
  28. PunchCoco
    Aug 15, 2017
    8
    easy to understand but hard choices have to be made, kind of moral game, clearly inspired by 1984 by G. Orwell and the message is stronger knowing that the developpers are russians.
  29. Pucks
    Jan 26, 2017
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Beholder,
    Ein unglaublich emotionales Spiel mit Unmengen an schweren Entscheidungen. Allein der Vorspann zieht einen schon in den Bann. Man spielt den scheinbar emotionslosen Hausmeister Carl der das Haus für das Ministerium welches stark an die Stasi erinnert ausspioniert und muss sich zwischen Moral und Loyalität entscheiden. Mein einziger Kritikpunkt ist, dass das Spiel unglaublich schwer ist meiner Meinung nach unmöglich wenn man alle aus der Familie retten will um das Happy End zu erreichen.    … Expand
  30. ExpertPL
    Dec 26, 2016
    8
    Very fun and relaxing game similar to Papers, please! and Replica. The game surely has some bugs and technical issues, it's also very short, but just as games mentioned before has multiple endings. Definitely worth trying.
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Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 26 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 26
  3. Negative: 0 out of 26
  1. DarkStation
    Mar 1, 2017
    80
    I enjoyed my time playing Beholder. Everything comes together well, and the initial experience is fun. It is missing that hook to keep me interested in playing for an extended period. That is the only complaint I have about Beholder. It will give you an enjoyable experience, even if it is for a short time. If you’re looking for a game that you can play for a couple days, Beholder fits that bill.
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  2. Games Master UK
    Feb 18, 2017
    74
    An intriguing chance to find out if you're just as bad as Big Brother, but it falls at the final hurdle. [Feb 2017, p.81]
  3. 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.
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