![]() ![]() ![]() As you interact with items, engage in dialogue with individuals, and hack almost anything electronic, you'll unlock and expand new areas to explore. As mentioned above, progress through the puzzle mechanic is central to this game. I went into BASS blind, having never played the original, Beneath a Steel Sky. As the story develops, it leaves you anticipating the next actions and how those will affect your path. The unsettling oversight of Union City's Ministry of Wellbeing, Ministry of Aspiration, Ministry of Safety, Ministry of Comfort, and Ministry of Plenty leaves an eerie brainwashing effect that is no longer apparent to the citizens. Your investigation becomes complex as you enter Union City and discover a futuristic, black-mirror, Orwellian civilization where every citizen is monitored and rewarded points representing their place in society. As your search for Milo continues, the stakes increase when you learn that Milo isn't a one-off event but a trend sharply on the rise. While the initial narrative is enticing on its own, you find yourself back at Union City, where Foster mysteriously notates his vague history here, leaving the gamer wondering why he left in the first place. If you are new to this series as I was, you learn quickly that only through dialogue, interacting with objects, and exploring will you find yourself progressing through the story. The iPad claims the crown, in my opinion, followed by the iMac, iPhone, and lastly, the Apple TV. I may have felt differently if I started with the iPhone, but my accessibility to other larger screens left the iPhone feeling underwhelming. Lastly, I spent the least amount of time on my iPhone 11 Plus. At this point I was left wondering why I shouldn't just turn on my Xbox or Playstation and dive into a more expansive, better running adventure title. The experience felt clunky with slow loading times and choppy movements. I anticipated a positive experience on my over-the-top TV but was left disappointed. Following the iMac, I dabbled on my Apple TV. While dedicated PC gamers couldn't imagine playing a game on any Mac, the experience was pleasant. Next, I jumped into my saved file right where I left off on my 27 inch iMac Pro. ![]() The sheer power and graphics behind Apple's latest iPad magnify this experience. Controller support provided an intuitive gameplay experience I never foresaw but now emphatically embrace. I started BASS on my 12.9 inch iPad Pro with an Xbox Elite controller. DevicesĪs an Apple Arcade game, I had multiple cross-platform options, and I dedicated time to each. Below I begin with the devices I played on, introduce the story, explain the puzzle aspect central to this game, and my conclusion and rating. Although we are unsure if Apple's Arcade has yet to be proven wildly successful, games of this stature will herald in a new era of gaming on the go. With more notable titles coming to the mobile arena like Call of Duty, League of Legends Wild Rift, and Apex Legends later this year, we are sure to see bigger and better titles. Additionally, BASS's release on iOS is an impressive milestone in the mobile gaming industry following the release of Ocean Horne 2 two years ago during Apple Arcade's debut. BASS brings an enrapturing Orwellian narrative crossed with a futuristic cyberpunk puzzle mechanic guaranteed to keep any mobile gamer enthralled. Beyond A Steel Sky is the 3D sequel to the 2D cult classic point-and-click adventure game, Beneath a Steel Sky, released in 1994.
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