Beasts of Burden
Revisiting a childhood classic, Beasts of Burden is a disturbing experience that will traumatize your child-self. Explore a Groundhog-Day scenario where all is not as it seems, and discover the horrifying truth lying just under the surface in this impactful psychological horror nostalgia trip.
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April 6, 2022
4 years and 119 days ago
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Mostly Positive107 reviews75.7%
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Gameboy advanced inspired art style with a modern finish. This engaging horror experience will take you into the world of everyone's favorite childhood game with a twist, something's not quite right. As you loop through the same day over and over things get more and more disturbing and there is much more than meets the eye. Play through old-school RPG combat, interact with NPCs, and unravel the mysteries of this world as you play through this familiar world.
Inspired by the infamous false advertising campaign of Evertale this deep psychological horror will deliver on the promise that many of us wished for but didn't get to see. It has iconic visuals, amazing music and sound, and a deep story under the surface that you may have to think outside the box to uncover. There are many secrets to uncover, and a hidden ARG that ties them all together, can you find them all and learn what happened to curse this game?
Inspired by the infamous false advertising campaign of Evertale this deep psychological horror will deliver on the promise that many of us wished for but didn't get to see. It has iconic visuals, amazing music and sound, and a deep story under the surface that you may have to think outside the box to uncover. There are many secrets to uncover, and a hidden ARG that ties them all together, can you find them all and learn what happened to curse this game?
