Beyond a Steel Sky

When the name Charles Cecil is mentioned, adventure games like the Broken Sword franchise are what would normally come to mind. Another of Cecil’s successful adventure games was Beneath a Steel Sky, a gritty tale of oppression and fascism created with Watchmen artist Dave Gibbons. A whole 26 years later, the duo teamed up to release a sequel, Beyond a Steel Sky, on Apple Arcade and PC. A year later, Beyond a Steel Sky heads to PlayStation 4 and our review finds it was certainly worth the wait.

A worthy 3D follow-up of one of the best 2D adventure games around.

A LINC to the past.

Beyond A Steel Sky might be one of the best examples of a point-and-click adventure game in the last few years.

Whether or not you played its years-old predecessor, Beyond a Steel Sky is well worth your time. It’s well-written, funny and engaging – and despite a somewhat disappointing final act, it still shows that Revolution Software is leading the pack when it comes to crafting timeless adventure games. Robert Foster may have a forgettable name, but his journey is one that you’ll remember.

A fantastic adventure with some at-times brain bending puzzles that stays remarkably true to the original game. Some minor technical issues mar the experience slightly but it’s a great return for Foster and Joey.

Beyond a Steel Sky is the long awaited sequel to the cult classic 1994 game, Beneath a Steel Sky. Fans have been clamoring for a sequel for nearly three decades, and Revolution Studios did not want to disappoint. They once again brought back the collaborative efforts of Charles Cecil, creator of the Broken Sword series, and Dave Gibbons, the artist behind the legendary comic book series, Watchmen. Now fans just want to know if it was worth the wait.

Point-and-click adventure games have come a long way and Beyond a Steel Sky is a promising entry in the genre so let's check it out.

Straddling a fine line between tradition and modernization, Beyond a Steel Sky is a worthy follow up to the original that manages to create a compelling tale for fans of the 1994 classic and newcomers starting with this game alike.

Beyond a Steel Sky has some technical issues but its excellent writing and interesting storytelling make it well worth experiencing.

Beyond A Steel Sky has an enjoyable tale to tell that compliments the original game, building a newer, more modern dystopia atop the foundations of the Union City of old. It's just a shame that it's so rough around the edges.

In conclusion, Beyond a Steel Sky will hold great appeal for fans of the original game.  The artwork is impressive and the story is interesting but there are many drawn-out sections that can affect the pace of the game.  There is a lot of questioning required that can become tiresome but the sections within the LINC/MINOS system are very enjoyable.  Puzzle-solving can be rather challenging at times but the developer has added a hint system to prevent players from rage quitting.  No knowledge of the original game is required but for me personally, this feels like a slightly missed opportunity.