Posted on: September 5, 2024
KaiserBlake
Verified ownerGames: 54 Reviews: 2
Good game
Nice simple game.
Is this helpful to you?
Error loading patrons. Please refresh the page and try again.
Why buy on GOG.COM?
DRM FREE. No activation or online connection required to play.
Safety and satisfaction. Stellar support 24/7 and full refunds up to 30 days.
Beyond a Steel Sky
Description
From Charles Cecil, creator of the Broken Sword series, with art direction by Dave Gibbons, legendary comic book artist behind ‘Watchmen’, comes ‘Beyond A Steel Sky’, the long awaited sequel to the cult classic ‘Beneath a Steel Sky’.
You are Robert Foster. A child has been abducted in a brutal attack. You have vowed to bring him home. The trail has led you to Union City, one of the last remaining mega-cities in a world ravaged by shattering wars, and political meltdown.
Union City is a utopia, its people loving life under the control of an altruistic AI: ever-attentive androids, designer living, piazzas and bars. What’s not to love? But this City has a dark underbelly...
‘Beyond a Steel Sky’ is a dramatic, humorous, cyberpunk thriller in which engaging puzzles drive a fast-paced narrative set in a dynamic gameworld that responds to – and is subverted by – the player’s actions.
An adventure set within a dynamic world, populated by wilful characters driven by motivations that the player can subvert. In combination with a unique hacking tool, multiple solutions to puzzles emerge from player choices.
The Story
Unravel dark conspiracies, defeat a terrifying antagonist in this dramatic, humorous, cyberpunk thriller, which explores contemporary themes: social control, AI, and total surveillance.
The Puzzles
Intelligent puzzles are interwoven with an intriguing dramatic narrative to deliver a compelling gameplay experience.
The Look
A beautifully detailed, comic-book styled world, from the mind of legendary comic artist Dave Gibbons.
You are Robert Foster. A child has been abducted in a brutal attack. You have vowed to bring him home. The trail has led you to Union City, one of the last remaining mega-cities in a world ravaged by shattering wars, and political meltdown.
Union City is a utopia, its people loving life under the control of an altruistic AI: ever-attentive androids, designer living, piazzas and bars. What’s not to love? But this City has a dark underbelly...
‘Beyond a Steel Sky’ is a dramatic, humorous, cyberpunk thriller in which engaging puzzles drive a fast-paced narrative set in a dynamic gameworld that responds to – and is subverted by – the player’s actions.
Features:
The WorldAn adventure set within a dynamic world, populated by wilful characters driven by motivations that the player can subvert. In combination with a unique hacking tool, multiple solutions to puzzles emerge from player choices.
The Story
Unravel dark conspiracies, defeat a terrifying antagonist in this dramatic, humorous, cyberpunk thriller, which explores contemporary themes: social control, AI, and total surveillance.
The Puzzles
Intelligent puzzles are interwoven with an intriguing dramatic narrative to deliver a compelling gameplay experience.
The Look
A beautifully detailed, comic-book styled world, from the mind of legendary comic artist Dave Gibbons.
Popular achievements
Completionist
Complete the game
common
·
34.32%
Classic Threads
Unlock Foster's classic coat
common
·
31.9%
Hunger Games
Feed Voxel a stolen sandwich
common
·
56.18%
Cleanliness Is Next To Joeyness
Clean everything up, ready for the party
common
·
40.63%
Your Lessons Are Over
Complete all tutorials
common
·
87.66%
Poetry Slam
Watch a full poetry recital
common
·
32.3%
Rational Or Just Crazy?
Examine all of Graham's conspiracy posters
common
·
42.05%
Wash Pin Bowling
Knock Chipworth over
common
·
31.36%
Water The Plants
Turn the sprinklers on
common
·
37.43%
Goodies
comics
System requirements
Minimum system requirements:
Recommended system requirements:
Time to beat
10 hMain
11.5 h Main + Sides
13 h Completionist
11 h All Styles
Game length provided by HowLongToBeat
Game details
Tags:
Languages
English
audio
text
Deutsch
audio
text
español
audio
text
français
audio
text
italiano
audio
text
nederlands
audio
text
polski
audio
text
Português do Brasil
audio
text
Türkçe
audio
text
русский
audio
text
العربية
audio
text
中文(简体)
audio
text
中文(繁體)
audio
text
日本語
audio
text
한국어
audio
text
Critics reviews
PC Gamer
81/100
Filled with what made the original game great, this second trip to Union City has been worth the 26-year hiatus.
Read full review »PC Invasion
7/10
Beyond a Steel Sky has some technical issues but it's excellent writing and interesting storytelling make it well worth experiencing.
Read full review »God is a Geek
7/10
After 26 years, Beyond A Steel Sky is a strange yet welcome sequel. Not quite fresh enough to stand alone nor nostalgic enough to stir the memory, it nevertheless manages to thoroughly entertain if not thrill.
Read full review »
Reviews powered by
OpenCritic
User reviews
Posted on: September 6, 2024
mylesvision
Verified ownerGames: 31 Reviews: 1
Like it so far...
Still playing I'll rate again on completion
Is this helpful to you?
Posted on: September 9, 2024
Sadler2028
Verified ownerGames: 247 Reviews: 6
A welcome return to PC!!!
I will admit to only having played a small part of Beneath a Steel Sky but enough to have a feel for it. This double warms the heart as I am a fan of the Broken sword games from Revolution also!! I loved the George and Nico images for the broach.
Is this helpful to you?
Posted on: November 26, 2024
nassik
Verified ownerGames: 106 Reviews: 6
A very good game!
Good story, good gameplay. Overall easy to play, havent been stuck once. Definitely a PnC game you must play.
Is this helpful to you?
Posted on: December 28, 2024
fragraider_
Verified ownerGames: 10 Reviews: 1
Smart game, but lacks a bit of depth
I found most characters and parts of the story very smart, characters with coherent reasoning, details that take a bit of time to connect. Many things fall into place without seeming forced. I especially enjoyed the evolution of a, lets call it, ghost character. I caught myself being judgemental and proven wrong several times. I must say though, the story feels a bit hasted towards the end and becomes somewhat shallow. I also feel that certain aspects towards the end could have been thought through better, dare i say, less cliché. I see this game as a tribute to its legacy, made for fans of the first game, but respectful of changed taste and time people are willing to spend on moon logic or pixel hunting. (At least) On Linux, there where graphical glitches, reloading (more than once, sometimes) solved those. To me, this was a light and enjoyable experience and wold consider a second play-through if i need a good, relaxed time in a nicely immersive world. To me, a sequel is not the best way forward. Maybe a part two that gives reason to explore more of the industrial structures and other secrets the city may hold, after the main story ended. While at it, if the last part of the main story is padded out a bit, I would certainly play that one a second time.
Is this helpful to you?
Something went wrong. Try refresh page.
This game is waiting for a review. Take the first shot!
Add a review
Edit a review
Your rating:
Stars and all fields are required
Not sure what to say? Start with this:
- What kept you playing?
- What kind of gamer would enjoy this?
- Was the game fair, tough, or just right?
- What’s one feature that really stood out?
- Did the game run well on your setup?
Inappropriate content. Your reviews contain bad language.
Inappropriate content. Links are not allowed.
Inappropriate content. Content contains gibberish.
Review title is too short.
Review title is too long.
Review description is too short.
Review description is too long.
Not sure what to write?
Show:
5 on page
15 on page
30 on page
60 on page
Order by:
Most helpful
Most positive
Most critical
Most recent
Filters:
No reviews matching your criteria
Written in
English
Deutsch
polski
français
русский
中文(简体)
Others
Written by
Verified ownersOthers
Added
Last 30 daysLast 90 daysLast 6 monthsWheneverAfter releaseDuring Early Access