The WhatsNext verdict
If you want a retro FPS where realistic weapon handling makes each firefight tactical, and you welcome grotesque cyberpunk anime imagery, Beyond Citadel delivers an unusually specific experience. Play it only if frequent sexualized gore and nudity are acceptable, and uneven late-game design is a tolerable tradeoff.
What it does best
Intricate guns that feel superb to operate
A grotesque cyberpunk-anime look unlike anything else
A fearless collision of tactical FPS, body horror, and fetish art
Weapon handling turns firefights into tactical problems
What might put you off
Graphic sexualized violence and nudity
Uneven late-game structure
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What you are walking into
Beyond Citadel is an anime style retro throwback shooter inspired by the classics of the 90's, with realistic gunplay mechanics, anime violence and fast paced combat. Fight your way through the heavily armed mechanical fortress and discover the secret that lies beneath.
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