The Pale Beyond

 PC
User Score
5.7

Mixed or average reviews- based on 17 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 17
  3. Negative: 6 out of 17

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  1. SkyTurtle
    Mar 3, 2023
    7
    Excellent writing, as the gameplay began to become repetitive the story ramped up into a fantastic buildup towards the end. There is no release... An ending but no resolution and no epilogue. It feels like such an empty victory carefully navigating choices to keep everyone alive and happy to not find out what happens to anyone afterwards. Nor a satisfying conclusion to round out the story.Excellent writing, as the gameplay began to become repetitive the story ramped up into a fantastic buildup towards the end. There is no release... An ending but no resolution and no epilogue. It feels like such an empty victory carefully navigating choices to keep everyone alive and happy to not find out what happens to anyone afterwards. Nor a satisfying conclusion to round out the story.

    TLDR: Despite the fantastic storytelling and branching options, the story has no ACTUAL ending. We can only hope they complete the story in the future.    … Expand
  2. dani3po
    Aug 9, 2023
    1
    Terrible graphics, bad optimization and boring gameplay. Also, very repetitive.
  3. kozzy420
    Feb 26, 2023
    10
    Amazing game!

    Great atmosphere, setting, art design, characters and writing!
    if you liked Pentiment, pick this up asap. Underrated smaller games that really go at there setting and time period so well. And also do great characters and writing. Love the game! Get it people!
  4. Sepherim
    Mar 29, 2023
    8
    The Pale Beyond es sin duda un buen juego, no uno perfecto pero si una experiencia distinta que vale la pena. Por un lado es un juego narrativo, con buenos personajes, bien llevados y con muchas conversaciones y decisiones que ir tomando que marcan las muchas maneras en que la historia puede progresar. Me hubieran gustado más conversaciones, sin duda, pero al final siempre se quiere más.The Pale Beyond es sin duda un buen juego, no uno perfecto pero si una experiencia distinta que vale la pena. Por un lado es un juego narrativo, con buenos personajes, bien llevados y con muchas conversaciones y decisiones que ir tomando que marcan las muchas maneras en que la historia puede progresar. Me hubieran gustado más conversaciones, sin duda, pero al final siempre se quiere más. La otra cara de la moneda es un juego de gestión de recursos en el que asignar nuestra tripulación a distintas tareas para garantizar nuestra supervivencia en el hielo. Es una jugabilidad un poco sencilla de más, pero cumple bien con lo que pretende como complemento a la parte narrativa. Todo ello junto realmente nos transporta a una situación muy dura, en medio del polo sin prácticamente recursos y donde tomar muchas decisiones que determinan quienes viven o mueren. Hay momentos en que hasta se siente el frío.

    A nivel gráfico el juego no es excelente pero si tiene una ejecución muy eficaz y con mucha personalidad propia. El sonido es un apartado discreto en principio pero los efectos sonoros están bien hechos y la música cumple muy bien, apareciendo en momentos contados para aportar un extra de atmósfera que funciona. Es cierto que al principio tuvo unos cuantos bugs, aunque la verdad es que el equipo los ha ido puliendo y yo la verdad es que no me he tropezado con casi ninguno.

    Por todo ello, aunque no es perfecto, The Pale Beyond sí que es un juego especial y diferente. Podría haber sido más profundo en cada apartado, pero al final no importa tanto una vez te adentras en su historia, empiezas a tratar con los miembros de la tripulación y haces de la expedición tu responsabilidad. Un 8.    … Expand
  5. Feresoth
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    Love the artstyle, the characters all look distinct despite being similar, the writing is so natural, the managment systems are the weakest part in the game, although somewhat repetitive they still are fun since mistakes pile up and affect the story greatly!
  6. ggscv
    Sep 11, 2023
    9
    Awesome aesthetic, theme, story and writing. Has some bugs, which depending on your luck might pull this game down to an 8 or 7, but otherwise is an engaging, well presented and well written game that fans of Frostpunk, Disco Elysium or This War of Mine will definitely enjoy.
  7. Krutonite
    Jun 13, 2023
    8
    I gave a negative/not-recommended review on Steam, but for an indie first-time effort this is a solid 8/10 and the future is bright for these guys.

    My Steam review was more comprehensive but on here I will summarise with this: Great immersive writing, art style, music and characters. Clearly a labour of love, with all the attention to detail and atmosphere that comes with that.    I gave a negative/not-recommended review on Steam, but for an indie first-time effort this is a solid 8/10 and the future is bright for these guys.

    My Steam review was more comprehensive but on here I will summarise with this:
    Great immersive writing, art style, music and characters. Clearly a labour of love, with all the attention to detail and atmosphere that comes with that.
    However, for me, there is an unsurmountable conflict between an interactive choice-based story and a survival game.
    In basic terms, the game wants you to replay it, but it's annoying to replay.    … Expand

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#100 Most Discussed PC Game of 2023

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Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jan 23, 2024
    80
    The graphical representation of the individual characters must also be highlighted. The game is not perfect, but it is chillingly captivating in places. [Issue#326]
  2. Games.cz
    Apr 17, 2023
    50
    This game is pretty and it’s interesting in the way it presents a dangerous situation through a well-written story. The gameplay is nothing to be celebrated, however, and there are some genuine design mistakes sprinkled in.
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  3. Softpedia
    Mar 9, 2023
    80
    It’s rare these days for a survival game to put narrative and resource management mechanics on the same level, and do both very well. Overall, I think The Pale Beyond tells a captivating story while torturing players into finding the best solutions for keeping their crew alive. The first playthroughs will always be frustrating, but that’s because the game doesn’t prepare players for what’s coming. When all is said and done, The Pale Beyond is an enjoyable experience if you love survival games, but if you’re looking for a purely narrative experience, look elsewhere.
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