Beyond: Star Descendant

Exploring the universe is not yet something we can dream of, because our current technology is not capable of reaching even the nearest star in a human lifetime. However, technology gets better every day, and we are constantly finding out new things about physics that might allow us to travel a lot faster. Thus, interstellar travel is not out of the question in the next century or so.

Beyond: Star Descendant is a sci-fi hidden object game with plenty of puzzles to keep you occupied and an interesting story that fuels your imagination. The underlying formula is not very different from what you may have experienced in many other hidden object games, but the setting is unique, so it doesn’t feel as repetitive as usual. Moreover, the puzzles appear to be more interactive as well.

The story begins when a boy by the name of Thomas finds a peculiar present on his birthday, which turns out to be some kind of message telling him that there’s a secret regarding his past. After a bit of tinkering, Thomas ends up leaving somewhere on another planet, so you have to play as his mother in an attempt to find her son while exploring the galaxy.

Although your time is usually spent examining every scene for objects that might come in handy, there are all sorts of puzzles and mini-games that break up the monotony every now and again. Most of them are simple and straightforward, but some can really put your creativity to the test, while others might require a bit of time until you understand what you need to do.

As for the visual part of the game, everything is as detailed and colorful as you would expect from hand-drawn environments. Every scene is oozing with details, and you can get lost in some of the landscapes if you are a daydreamer. To complete the experience, there’s also music playing in the background, as well as voice acting for the cutscenes that explain the story.

All things considered, Beyond: Star Descendant is both suspenseful and familiar, which means that it’s easy to get into it if you are already familiar with the genre. The puzzles can be very rewarding, and the visuals are top-notch as always. NOTE: This is a downloader for the game. Once run, the application will automatically download and install the game on your computer.

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