Beyond a Steel Sky

Playstation LifestyleRebecca Smith

9/10

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.

PC GamerIan Evenden

81/100

A LINC to the past.

WellPlayedZach Jackson

8/10

Built by veterans of the genre, Beyond a Steel Sky may not be a revolutionary adventure game, but its clever writing and intriguing story make it a solid entry.

GameSpewKim Snaith

8/10

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.

TechRaptorNick Maillet

8/10

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

GameGrinSimone Brown

8/10

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.

Video ChumsMary Billington

7.9/10

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.

GamingBoltPramath

7/10

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.

Worth PlayingCody Medellin

7/10

Reuniting with legendary comic book artist Dave Gibbons, Beyond A Steel Sky is a follow-up to classic '90s dystopian cyberpunk adventure Beneath a Steel Sky.

XboxEraHarm0nica

6/10

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.

TheSixthAxisStefan L

6/10

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.

Jump Dash RollJDR Staff

6/10

Despite its reasonably bright personality, an unpolished world and mediocre story makes this point-and-click feel more Beneath than Beyond.