I love mystery games. I like being able to deduce an answer, and actually have to think about why that is the answer. It's fun, it's satisfying, and it brings me joy. This is not that. Oh lord, is this not that. https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3547319274 Between Horizons is a sci-fi detective story set aboard an interstellar spaceship. You play as Stella, the head of security, as she investigates increasingly disruptive activities which threaten to derail the ship's journey to a new planet and a new home for those on board. As a result of the game being a 2.5D projection, the vast majority of its puzzles are word games, asking players to look at a series of phrases and sus out the solution. While I took very few screenshots so as not to spoil solutions for later players, one example of this style of word puzzle might be that, given four numbers that equal 18, with each of the two sets of numbers having an equal sum as the other set, find the four numbers. O...
Between Horizons – A Sci-Fi Detective Adventure
- Release Date:
- Mar 25, 2024
- Metacritic:
- 83
- Developer:
- DigiTales Interactive
- Publisher:
- Assemble Entertainment
- Platforms:
- Windows
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About This Game
ABOUT THE GAME
Between Horizons is set aboard the Zephyr, humanity's first generation ship en route to another star. You assume the role of Stella, who was born on the ship 24 years ago and recently inherited her father's post as Chief of Security. Dive into the conspiracy behind the incident that threatens to disrupt the Zephyr's social order and foil its mission.
Between Horizons is a modern 2.5D pixel art adventure that brings a branching narrative into a semi-open world. The team at DigiTales has applied numerous lessons from their first game Lacuna and proven solutions to detective game design problems to maximize player agency in the investigation process – all the while maintaining the tight pacing of a meaningful story that will ask you to reevaluate your moral compass and make increasingly tough decisions as the situation aboard the ship spirals out of control.
FEATURES
An Unusual Adventure: Between Horizons merges investigation gameplay with a branching sci-fi story in an ever-expanding Metroidvania-style environment.
Think For Yourself: The flexible evidence system lets you assign clues to cases, confront ship denizens about them, and solve any case with at any point in time. Everything you find on the ship may or may not be connected to the mystery at hand.
Failure is Very Much an Option: There are no second chances — submitting a wrong solution means the story will go with all the consequences. A new and improved auto-save system will make sure there is no going back, as the story branches and ends based on your decisions.
Set Your Course: Underneath the game's exciting and plausible sci-fi plot lies a number of thought-provoking problems inviting you to weigh intergenerational responsibility against personal freedom.
A New Dimension: Timeless pixel art merges with 3D environments and modern visual effects to create a unique visual style.
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User Reviews
There are some annoying parts of the game, but overall ok.
6/10. Worth playing - The story and concept are interesting (kind of a space cozy mystery) and some of the puzzles are fun. I ran into a few bugs and text errors. The save system needs to be revamped and navigation around the ship is needlessly slow.
One of the best narrative/detective games I played. You need to think and figure things out yourself using the clues you have, and you might miss or fail investigations. This creates an interesting, reactive story where your choices and your deductions actually matter. Wholeheartedly recommended.
Nice game with an interesting plot.
System Requirements
Minimum
- OS: Windows 10 64-Bit
- Processor: Multi-core 2.5GHz
- Memory: 6 GB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce 750M / GeForce GTX 650
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 6 GB available space
FAQ
How much does Between Horizons – A Sci-Fi Detective Adventure cost?
Between Horizons – A Sci-Fi Detective Adventure costs $10.57. Currently 55% off!
What are the system requirements for Between Horizons – A Sci-Fi Detective Adventure?
Minimum: Minimum: OS: Windows 10 64-Bit Processor: Multi-core 2.5GHz Memory: 6 GB RAM Graphics: GeForce 750M / GeForce GTX 650 DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 6 GB available space
What platforms is Between Horizons – A Sci-Fi Detective Adventure available on?
Between Horizons – A Sci-Fi Detective Adventure is available on Windows PC.
Is Between Horizons – A Sci-Fi Detective Adventure worth buying?
Between Horizons – A Sci-Fi Detective Adventure has 82% positive reviews from 11 players. Metacritic score: 83/100.
When was Between Horizons – A Sci-Fi Detective Adventure released?
Between Horizons – A Sci-Fi Detective Adventure was released on Mar 25, 2024.
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