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The Pale Beyond
You didn't ask to lead this expedition but here you are: stuck in the ice, Captain missing, miles from civilization and everyone looking for you to lead. Manage your meager resources, balance safety and morale, make the hard calls and head in the only direction you can - into The Pale Beyond.
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19 reviews found90
GamingTrend
Feb 23, 2023
The Pale Beyond is a masterclass in tone and atmosphere informing gameplay. As Captain Robin Shaw, you’ll need to make tough decisions constantly, but this stressful journey is well worth seeing through to the end.
85
COGconnected
Mar 7, 2023
If you’re a frostbite-loving freak like me, The Pale Beyond is the game for you. It makes me optimistic about the future of this niche genre. The amount of research and care is apparent as you play. The opaque gameplay systems draw you into the narrative, but leave you in suspense. If you’ve made it this far in the review, I have to assume one of those things is appealing to you. Play The Pale Beyond; it might just be the best novel you read this year.
85
NoobFeed
Feb 24, 2023
The Pale Beyond is a fantastic game. From the intense and methodical gameplay, stunning art style, and fantastic characters. Everything about this game is meticulous and shows in every aspect of the title. The gameplay can become repetitive, especially during longer playing sessions, but the depth of the characters and the marvelous atmosphere that this title manages to conjure seems to grip you as you attempt to survive the horrifying cold of the arctic.
85
Nintendo Blast
Oct 5, 2023
Summary and quote unavailable.
84
GamesCreed
Feb 25, 2023
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84
Nindie Spotlight
Oct 19, 2023
While certainly quite text heavy, this sea-faring survival adventure sports strong character development and moral quandaries aplenty One of the genres I’ve tended to struggle with the most over the years has absolutely been survival games.
80
Softpedia
Mar 9, 2023
Summary and quote unavailable.
80
LEVEL (Czech Republic)
Jan 23, 2024
Summary and quote unavailable.
80
GameLuster
Mar 1, 2023
Summary and quote unavailable.
80
Screen Rant
Feb 23, 2023
For a weaker game, dealing with even minor issues might be a deal-breaker, but The Pale Beyond offers more than enough to overcome these quirks. The difficulty is well-honed, forcing players to stay on their toes without verging on frustrating, and the unanswered questions that arise in the story remain engaging until the final revelations. Although the interpersonal component isn't dialed up to draw out tears, solid character writing makes tough choices and failures fall heavy. The Pale Beyond's expedition might encounter a few rough seas, but players willing to brave them can find a journey that is abundantly worthwhile. More: IXION Review: Survival Lies In The Details The Pale Beyond releases 24 January 2023 for PC.
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