Summary
- Release Year: 1997
- Genres: Adventure, Point-and-click
- Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Developers: cartoon animasyon
- Publishers: cartoon animasyon
Gerçeğin Ötesinde: Beyond Reality (1997)
Gerçeğin Ötesinde: Beyond Reality is a low-budget adventure game by Cartoon Animation Studios released in 1997. It was given to Level (a video game magazine) readers for free in 1998.
The game is set in a dark and mysterious forest, and the player takes on the role of a young woman named Ayşe who is searching for her missing brother. Along the way, she meets a cast of strange and wonderful characters, including a talking cat, a wise old tree, and a mischievous sprite.
Gerçeğin Ötesinde: Beyond Reality is a point-and-click adventure game, and the gameplay revolves around exploring the environment, talking to characters, and solving puzzles. The puzzles are mostly inventory-based, and require the player to use items that they find in the environment to progress.
The game’s graphics are simple and charming, and the soundtrack is atmospheric and eerie. The game’s world is full of secrets and hidden objects, and there is a lot of replay value in exploring every nook and cranny.
Gameplay
Gerçeğin Ötesinde: Beyond Reality is a point-and-click adventure game, and the gameplay revolves around exploring the environment, talking to characters, and solving puzzles. The puzzles are mostly inventory-based, and require the player to use items that they find in the environment to progress.
The game’s world is divided into a series of screens, and the player can move between screens by clicking on the arrows at the bottom of the screen. The player can interact with objects in the environment by clicking on them, and they can talk to characters by clicking on them and then selecting a dialogue option.
The game’s inventory is located at the bottom of the screen, and the player can access it by clicking on the inventory icon. The inventory contains all of the items that the player has collected, and the player can use items by dragging them onto objects in the environment.
Plot
The game follows the story of Ayşe, a young woman who is searching for her missing brother. Ayşe’s brother, Murat, disappeared in the forest a few days ago, and Ayşe is determined to find him.
Ayşe’s search takes her deep into the forest, where she meets a cast of strange and wonderful characters. She meets a talking cat named Kedi, a wise old tree named Ağaç, and a mischievous sprite named Peri.
These characters help Ayşe on her journey, and they provide her with clues about Murat’s whereabouts. Ayşe eventually finds Murat, but he has been turned into a statue by the evil witch, Cadı.
Ayşe must defeat Cadı in order to save her brother. She does this by using the items that she has collected throughout the game to create a potion that will defeat Cadı.
Once Cadı is defeated, Murat is returned to normal, and Ayşe and her brother are reunited.
Characters
- Ayşe: The protagonist of the game. Ayşe is a young woman who is searching for her missing brother.
- Murat: Ayşe’s brother. Murat disappeared in the forest a few days ago.
- Kedi: A talking cat who helps Ayşe on her journey.
- Ağaç: A wise old tree who provides Ayşe with clues about Murat’s whereabouts.
- Peri: A mischievous sprite who helps Ayşe on her journey.
- Cadı: The evil witch who has turned Murat into a statue.
Setting
Gerçeğin Ötesinde: Beyond Reality is set in a dark and mysterious forest. The forest is full of strange and wonderful creatures, and it is home to the evil witch, Cadı.
Graphics
The game’s graphics are simple and charming. The characters and environments are all drawn in a cartoonish style, and the game’s world is full of bright colors.
Sound
The game’s soundtrack is atmospheric and eerie. The music is composed of a mix of traditional Turkish folk music and electronic music.
Reception
Gerçeğin Ötesinde: Beyond Reality received mixed reviews upon release. Some critics praised the game’s unique setting and charming graphics, while others criticized the game’s simple puzzles and short length.
Despite the mixed reviews, Gerçeğin Ötesinde: Beyond Reality has become a cult classic among fans of adventure games. The game’s unique setting and charming characters have made it a favorite among fans of the genre.
Legacy
Gerçeğin Ötesinde: Beyond Reality is a significant game in the history of Turkish video games. It was one of the first Turkish adventure games to be released, and it helped to pave the way for other Turkish adventure games.
The game’s unique setting and charming characters have made it a favorite among fans of adventure games, and it continues to be played and enjoyed by fans of the genre today.
Review Score
6/10
