Earth & Beyond

 PC
User Score
7.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 16 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 16
  3. Negative: 4 out of 16
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  1. MarlinM.
    Oct 2, 2002
    6
    (caveat, this review is based on the beta) Good points - Visually Stunning, No PKing, place for peaceful players, developers were responsive to suggestions and polite. Sore Points - No coordination between Grouping & Guild membership; Chatting with other on space station players while on the space station is not possible, no joystick control of flight, can't bargain with vendors on (caveat, this review is based on the beta) Good points - Visually Stunning, No PKing, place for peaceful players, developers were responsive to suggestions and polite. Sore Points - No coordination between Grouping & Guild membership; Chatting with other on space station players while on the space station is not possible, no joystick control of flight, can't bargain with vendors on space station, collision detection with other players (ships or avatars) and some game objects not enabled.… Expand
  2. Groundfisher
    May 24, 2005
    6
    This game no longer exists. Electronic Arts shut it down. One simply cannot play it anymore. In its day, a typical level-based PvE MMORPG. Heavy on the grind and shallow in gameplay (maximum spawn-camping), it did however have a good community. Featured different races/classes, ships, and NPC monsters. Yes, monsters in space! Just floating there awaiting battle. Monsters. In space. This game no longer exists. Electronic Arts shut it down. One simply cannot play it anymore. In its day, a typical level-based PvE MMORPG. Heavy on the grind and shallow in gameplay (maximum spawn-camping), it did however have a good community. Featured different races/classes, ships, and NPC monsters. Yes, monsters in space! Just floating there awaiting battle. Monsters. In space. However, this is now vapourware.… Expand

Awards & Rankings

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#40 Best PC Game of 2002
83
#83 Most Discussed PC Game of 2002

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Metascore
82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 24
  3. Negative: 0 out of 24
  1. Cheat Code Central
    90
    Rarely is there a game like this that can accommodate beginners and satisfy experts. Earth and Beyond is one of those rare beasts.
  2. ActionTrip
    90
    A feast for the eyes and mind, Earth & Beyond is both an excellent game and a perfect example of what an MMORPG should be.
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  3. PC Gamer
    80
    An extremely refreshing space exploration take on the massively multiplayer genre. [Holiday 2002, p.92]
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