★★★★★(8)
Beyond the Veil
About Beyond the Veil
Beyond the Veil is an animated dating sim made with Ren'Py by Gateway Games, featuring a male protagonist. After a difficult summer, you return to campus hoping for normalcy, but curiosity triggers a foreboding encounter and draws you into a twisted corporation's targeting. You must protect yourself and those around you while a darker threat operates in the background. New gifts create chances to connect with classmates and newcomers, though some people may conceal their true intentions.
Episode 2 is the current build, and development remains ongoing. Released on February 11, 2024, it runs on Windows, Linux, and Mac in English and is uncensored. The Episode 2 update includes about 860 renders and two test animations. Through this episode, the game contains more than 6,300 dialogue blocks, over 71,000 words, and nearly 1,400 total renders.
Developer's description
After a turbulent Summer, you arrive on campus full of hope. Just as it seems things are falling back into their old, frustrating routine, a moment of curiosity uproots your life. Soon after, a foreboding encounter warns of the nightmare your life is about to become. As you're unwillingly made the target of a twisted corporation, you'll have to navigate keeping you and the ones around you safe while an even darker threat is looming out of sight, pulling it's own set of strings. Your new gifts will present abundant opportunities to form connections with those around you and the new people entering your life. But you may need to proceed carefully, some of those around you may be wearing a mask to hide their true intentions.
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Player reviews
What players say
Most players rated it positively, praising story and visuals, with one reviewer criticizing pacing and writing.
Players like
- Interesting mystery and school-life plot with supernatural themes
- Distinctive characters and appealing female models
- Visually appealing renders, animations, and adult scenes
- Enough content in early episodes to sustain interest
Common complaints
- Slow or abrupt pacing
- Occasional typos and minor writing errors
Best for players who enjoy mystery, school life, and appealing adult scenes.
Summarised from 8 written player reviews.
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