The Pale Beyond Review – All at Sea

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The harsh cold of winter still grips the land here. As I write this, it’s -38 degrees Celsius—an apt climate for playing The Pale Beyond from developer Bellular Studios.

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Five years have passed since the Viscount disappeared on its journey to find the true magnetic South. You are enlisted as First Mate Robin Shaw aboard the Temperance on its expedition to reclaim whatever remains of the Viscount.

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IN THE PALE BEYOND, ALL OF YOUR CHOICES MATTER In The Pale Beyond, your choices matter. Everything you choose will impact the outcome of your expedition and your relationship with the crew. The choices begin immediately before you even meet Captain Hunt.

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If you try and stop it, you break off the needle. I broke off the needle and shoved it in my pocket; I didn’t confess my crime.

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THE GAME DOES A GREAT JOB OF MAKING YOU INVESTED IN ITS CHARACTERS

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Time passes in weeks, with each active play section representing the entire week. Make sure you visit everyone available to visit during these active times. You must keep up, improve crew loyalty, and address any important story points that could arise in dialogues.

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Actions such as hunting, scouting, research, and many other tasks aboard will require an allocation of crew members. There are also weekly crew requests to consider.

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Presented in the style of a visual novel, The Pale Beyond doesn’t actually feature any movement other than interacting with maps, crew members, and the occasional curious penguin.

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The Pale Beyond Review – All at Sea

The harsh cold of winter still grips the land here. As I write this, it’s -38 degrees Celsius—an apt climate for playing The Pale Beyond from developer Bellular Studios.

Five years have passed since the Viscount disappeared on its journey to find the true magnetic South. You are enlisted as First Mate Robin Shaw aboard the Temperance on its expedition to reclaim whatever remains of the Viscount.

IN THE PALE BEYOND, ALL OF YOUR CHOICES MATTER In The Pale Beyond, your choices matter. Everything you choose will impact the outcome of your expedition and your relationship with the crew. The choices begin immediately before you even meet Captain Hunt.

If you try and stop it, you break off the needle. I broke off the needle and shoved it in my pocket; I didn’t confess my crime.

THE GAME DOES A GREAT JOB OF MAKING YOU INVESTED IN ITS CHARACTERS

Consider your actions and words well before committing to a course of action. However, sit on the fence and risk a demoralized and disloyal crew. Your aim is to gather and manage supplies while trapped aboard the ship in the ice.

Time passes in weeks, with each active play section representing the entire week. Make sure you visit everyone available to visit during these active times. You must keep up, improve crew loyalty, and address any important story points that could arise in dialogues.

Actions such as hunting, scouting, research, and many other tasks aboard will require an allocation of crew members. There are also weekly crew requests to consider.

Presented in the style of a visual novel, The Pale Beyond doesn’t actually feature any movement other than interacting with maps, crew members, and the occasional curious penguin.

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