Beholder: Conductor
Last updated: 2025-04-26
- Return to series' roots with familiar gameplay.
- Excellent graphics create an immersive, detailed atmosphere.
- Engaging gameplay with meaningful player choices.
- Strongly recommended for fans of the series.
- Unforgiving timers create stressful, rushed pacing.
- Game feels short, rushed, and ultimately shallow.
- Reviews
(sample size) - 430
- Helpful reviews
- 72%
- Unhelpful reviews
- 27%
- Protest reviews
- 0%
- 72%Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
- 28%Helpful reviews with negative sentiment
- Positive points
- 630
- Negative points
- 605
- Gameplay points
- 122
- Perf. points
- 14
- Rec. points
- 224
- Misc points
- 23
| Point | Description | Importance |
|---|---|---|
| Return to series' roots | Many reviewers feel this installment successfully returns to the series' roots, capturing the essence and vibe of earlier games, especially the first. It's considered a worthy continuation, with some finding it better than the third game and on par with or even surpassing the second. | 95% |
| Excellent graphics and immersive atmosphere | The game excels in its visual presentation, featuring detailed pixel art, improved graphics, and appealing animations that contribute to a great and immersive dystopian atmosphere. The oppressive and tense atmosphere enhances the overall experience. | 67% |
| Engaging gameplay and player choices | The game is praised for its engaging and suspenseful gameplay, compelling plot, and the significance of player choices. The game offers a variety of activities and unexpected events, creating an immersive and addictive experience. | 59% |
| Well-developed characters and stories | The game features well-developed characters with engaging stories and intrigues. Each character serves a purpose, providing at least a small quest and contributing to the overall narrative. | 15% |
| Improved mechanics and interface | The game introduces new mechanics and a smoother interface, improving the gameplay experience. These additions, such as a more complex search mechanic, add depth and challenge. | 13% |
| Balanced gameplay and familiar elements | The game balances familiarity with the series by incorporating elements from previous installments while being less grindy than the first game. It offers mini-quests, non-linearity, and character stats, making it more accessible. | 13% |
| You can pet the cat | The game includes the ability to pet a cat, which some reviewers found to be a delightful and positive addition. | 13% |
| Humorous and relevant dialogues | The game features dialogues that are humorous and relevant, with minimal yet meaningful content. The dialogues have been improved, adding to the overall experience. | 7% |