Beyond the Mountainshas surfaced on Steam, and it has a striking resemblance toThe Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening. Many developers take inspiration from their favorite games, and over the years, many gamers can see the influence franchises likeCastlevania,Metal Gear Solid, andDOOMhave had on recent times. InBeyond the Mountains, the inspiration is obvious, so much so that most old-school Nintendo fans will notice it at first glance.
Beyond the Mountainsis an action RPG game developed by Eric, a programmer with over 14 years of experience and several small games under his belt.Beyond the Mountainsoffers players action, a wide array of weapons, mini-games, bosses, and many areas to explore and unravel the mysterious plot the game holds. In addition, the game’s original soundtrack is composed of over 50 songs, and there are hundreds of unique sprites and tiles. Somegames are notorious for their familiar vibes, andBeyond the Mountainsis another game that offers the same feeling.
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Beyond the Mountainshas seriousThe Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakeningvibes, something many veteran gamers can recognize from the moment they go to the game’s Steam page. The game’s graphic style has a striking likeness toLegend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening, several elements like trees, bushes, grass, and even rocks look like the ones presented in the legendary title developed by Nintendo. EvenBeyond the Mountains' buildings look very similar to the ones inThe Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening. A Steam reviewer even commented on how familiar the game felt regarding its combat mechanics and atmosphere, confirming how its setting can make players feel right at home when playingBeyond the Mountains.
According to the developers' website,Beyond the Mountainshas been in development since 2020, making it the most ambitious title by the developer so far, adding unique music and millions of lines of code. Many old-school gamer will notice how thegame resemblesThe Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening, and some gamers will appreciate the familiar styleBeyond the Mountainsoffers.
Many new developers were introduced to the industry through old games, so being inspired by them is expected, and even more when it comes to loved franchises that shaped the industry when they launched many years ago.Games inspired byResident Evil,DOOM,Call of Duty, andFinal Fantasyare common these days, so many gamers are used to feeling familiar when playing new games, andBeyond the Mountainsmay achieve the same with all the adventure it offers.
Beyond the Mountainsis available now on PC.
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