Beautiful Desolation
BEAUTIFUL DESOLATION is a 2D isometric adventure game set in the distant future. Explore a post-apocalyptic landscape, solve puzzles, meet new friends and make powerful enemies, mediate conflicts and fight for your life as you unravel the secrets of the world around you. FEATURING A story-driven adventure set in a dystopian post-apocalyptic future. A unique tribal punk aesthetic and 2D isometric rendered environments. Puzzles and classic adventure gameplay. Bizarre creatures, animals and vibrant characters await. Mark, a man out of time, searches for his lost brother Don, in a far-flung futuristic era ruled by highly advanced technologies which are both revered and reviled. Your surroundings hold echoes of a desolate past, and glimpses of a dark future that has yet to be written by your actions. Be prepared to face many tough choices that will shape this land long after you complete your journey. The score is masterfully crafted by composer Mick Gordon, known for his work on Wolfenstein®, DOOM®, Prey®, Killer Instinct® and Need for Speed®. The inhabitants of this world will help and hinder you, as you make new discoveries and navigate the spectacular African-inspired landscape. Negotiate your passage with local leaders, healers and warriors, or find yourself embroiled in a battle against nanite swarms, enormous scorpions and rocket-equipped robots.
Game Discussion
Steam User 9
In this isometric adventure (which to me feels like a walking simulator) you'll traverse post-apocalyptic Africa, encountering bizarre creatures, solving intricate puzzles, and making decisions that shape the fate of the world. It's like a scenic hike with a side of existential crisis - perfect for those who prefer their exploration with a hefty dose of narrative depth.
Steam User 6
What a... Beautiful game. Art and story are wonderful, it was really easy to pick up and put down and I enjoyed the lack of hand holding. It really brought me back to the days of exploring and figuring things out. Plays perfect on the Deck, only wish it updated my offline playtime. About 20 hours to complete.
Steam User 4
I have no words for how amazing this game is. It's almost the ultimate in choices matter for point and click adventures, and everything feels immersive and real. The art, the storytelling, the characters are all very real feeling and amazing. On top of that it has fairly significant replay value. I don't know why there are any complaints about the back and forth, as most of that is fairly standard for point and click adventures like this. And most of the time there are obvious clues as to what options you have available to you when you are playing. I can't wait to play more games by this developer!
Steam User 5
Fantastic! One of, if not THE most unique and entertaining games I've played in a few years. Gorgeous end to end, excellent audio design, wonderful companions, and a new spin on traditional adventure mechanics. The closest game I could say it's related to is Planescape: Torment, and that is also intended as an extreme compliment.
I'm not sure what the complaints are about the game loop, it's very traditional for adventure games to have you searching for items and trying combinations of things. I feel like the negative reviews aren't fair, due to the game explicitly stating it's genre. Have you guys never played an adventure game before? At no point have I ever felt stuck, or that I was going out of my way to search for things. There are clues in the story, and there are visual clues on the maps. Look for pulsing circles.
I don't know if any of the screenshots or game-play videos can prepare you for just how engaging and fun this world is. I'm looking forward to everything The Brotherhood produces in the future now. Such a gem!
The only thing I wished for was an alternative control scheme. I'd like to hold the mouse down and have my character follow the pointer, like Diablo. This is probably just me, as I have some joint pain from all the clicking.
Edit: Just completed the game! I will gladly run another play-through of this in time. Absolute engrossing entertainment from start to finish. 9.5/10. Planescape: Torment meets District 9 in an adventure game package. Just phenomenal. Bravo.
Steam User 2
A truly solid game, filled to the brim with creative ambition. The story imagines a sci fi world that is truly original, even weird for weirdness' sake (though that is right up my alley!) This game is a dialogue-heavy, puzzle-light adventure game that is well worth the asking price as a narrative experience.
Steam User 2
It's not my type of game as I dislike point and click explorers so I do not think it is worth the $13 I spent. However, the story is very compelling and has decent audio offerings. Plot is well written. I just wish the game was more intuitive and had better graphics. I can see why some people would like it but it is not for me. I'll still give it a thumbs up because it's a decently well made indie title.
Steam User 2
One of my new favorite games.
The Brotherhood know how to make modern point-and-click adventure game, and they aren't waiting for the rest of us to catch up.
Traveling through the new wierd South African wilderness and making friends (and enemies) is what your here for.
Puzzles are realistic, and, if you need a hand, use the official hint guide , it's a good bare bones supplement
Voice acting in solid and heartfelt.
(Side note, I'm glad the dev's pushed to use non-Western voices where they could.)
World building is refreshingly unique.
Hope they return to it in a sequel, I'd love to explore more of it.
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