The Pale Beyond

"The Pale Beyond has a nice art style and tries to balance an intriguing story and survival gameplay, but the two elements never find common ground, and the technical issues eventually drag the whole experience into the icy waters."

"The Pale Beyond sends you to the infinite ice for a deadly mission. It&s;s an exciting concept and it&s;s really a big task to keep your crew alive. It&s;s even more tricky due to a few technical issues."

"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, …"

"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 …"

"The Pale Beyond is a game definitely worth checking out. Its writing does justice to the tragic story of the events on which its story is based and features characters that feel unique and are incredibly fleshed out, though your …"

"The Pale Beyond is a masterclass in tone and atmosphere informing gameplay. As Captain Robin Shaw, you&s;ll need to make tough decisions constantly, but this stressful journey is well worth seeing through to the end."

"A tough game that&s;s sometimes a little too harsh for its own good, but if you&s;re up for the challenge, there&s;s a wonderfully touching gaming experience to be had here."

"The Pale Beyond is an immersive experience about the effort for a crew to survive on the ice. With an instigating narrative and a gameplay that constantly puts the player&s;s skills to the test, it&s;s an excellent choice for those …"

"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 …"

"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 …"

"While certainly quite text heavy, this sea-faring survival adventure sports strong character development and moral quandaries aplenty"

"The Pale Beyond is bleak and miserable in all the right ways, with a fantastic setting for a survival game."

"The Pale Beyond from Bellular Studios finds the perfect balance between tension and calm. With a unique take on survival, gorgeous visuals and relaxing music, The Pale Beyond tells a memorable story about exploration."

"The Pale Beyond is a unique game, driven by a great survival concept that makes good use of both narrative RPG and simulation elements."