It's undeniable that a LOT of effort, passion and time has been poured into this work. And it really hurts me to criticize too much an indie title, especially one with such love for this niche, underrated nostalgic genre, and with so much clear talent behind it like the voice acting, artwork, design and music, as well as a solid premise for a good story if developed further/better - but, there are unfortunately issues with this game; enough that it makes me not recommend it for the price. These are my following few cents as a fellow indie game dev and huge fan of this genre. WARNING: I will include some minor spoilers below! Read at your own peril! - Writing: The writing is really a mess - it's a mishmash of a love letter between Inherit the Earth and Day of the Tentacle, merging a somewhat grounded and captivating fantasy-turned-sci-fi story with wacky 90s nonsense. The issue is that these two do not mix. The wacky nonsense clashes with the grounded story by detracting from the seri...
Beyond The Edge Of Owlsgard
- Release Date:
- Dec 23, 2022
- Developer:
- WatchDaToast
- Publisher:
- Assemble Entertainment
- Platforms:
- Windows Linux
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About This Game
Beyond The Edge Of Owlsgard is an old-school point & click adventure game that is reminiscent of the animated movies and Saturday morning cartoons of decades gone by. While it is obviously inspired by the LucasArts and Sierra classics, it also strives to create its own style and identity by returning to the original “adventure” aspect of the genre. Aside from solving the obligatory inventory-based puzzles, this means a heavy focus on exploring mysterious lands, uncovering secrets and dealing with all kinds of dangers.
Strange things are happening in the animal kingdom of Velehill. Unknown shadows of large appearance are seen roaming through the forests and making the ground shake with every step of their steel feet. Houses and trees are destroyed and one animal after the other seems to disappear mysteriously.
Finn, a young roebuck, soon finds out about the disappearance of his family as well. Without hesitation, he goes on a journey to find them, not knowing he and his new friend Gwen the owl will soon uncover a dark secret that should have been kept hidden for all eternity...
- An immersive story told through hand-drawn landscapes and countless animations!
- A return to the “adventure” aspect of the genre – a big focus on exploring whimsical places, uncovering secrets, and dealing with tense and dangerous situations
- Cinematic cutscenes, reminiscent of hand-drawn animated movies, mixed with a pixel art aesthetic
- Atmospheric soundtrack, inspired by the old midi classics everyone knows and loves
- 6-8 hours of gameplay
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User Reviews
Lovely game, really challenging and fun! Incredible art! I recommend it 100%
What a f4cking waste of time. Completely unlogical puzzles. 10 items, pick one (the most unobvious) and use on a certain item (also the most unobvious) to proceed to the game. Yeah, how cool is that the main hero says he cant fit big items in his pockets, but then in the chapter 3 you literally gotta pick up large gutter to solve the puzzle. It started well, I just can't understand why the dev expects me to do the most unobvious things in this game. Not worth it.
System Requirements
Minimum
- OS *: Windows XP or higher
- Processor: Pentium or higher
- Graphics: 320x240, 32-bit color
- DirectX: Version 8.0
- Sound Card: All DirectX-compatible sound cards
Recommended
- OS *: Windows XP or higher
- Processor: Pentium or higher
- Graphics: 320x240, 32-bit color
- DirectX: Version 8.0
- Sound Card: All DirectX-compatible sound cards
FAQ
How much does Beyond The Edge Of Owlsgard cost?
Beyond The Edge Of Owlsgard costs $4.99. Currently 80% off!
What are the system requirements for Beyond The Edge Of Owlsgard?
Minimum: Minimum: OS *: Windows XP or higher Processor: Pentium or higher Graphics: 320x240, 32-bit color DirectX: Version 8.0 Sound Card: All DirectX-compatible sound cards Recommended: Recommended: OS *: Windows XP or higher Processor: Pentium or higher Graphics: 320x240, 32-bit color DirectX: Version 8.0 Sound Card: All DirectX-compatible sound cards
What platforms is Beyond The Edge Of Owlsgard available on?
Beyond The Edge Of Owlsgard is available on Windows PC, Linux.
Is Beyond The Edge Of Owlsgard worth buying?
Beyond The Edge Of Owlsgard has 50% positive reviews from 4 players.
When was Beyond The Edge Of Owlsgard released?
Beyond The Edge Of Owlsgard was released on Dec 23, 2022.
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