Beyond Sunset

About Beyond Sunset

Beyond Sunset is a cyberpunk first-person shooter with RPG elements developed by Metacorp and released on September 12, 2025. Set in the dystopian Sunset City, you play as Lucy, a street samurai with enhanced abilities searching for lost memories. The game blends fast-paced combat against yakuza, zombies, and robots with open-world exploration. Inspired by Doom Eternal and Deus Ex, it uses a modernized Doom II engine to deliver chaotic gunplay and interactive environments. With a single-player focus, it leans into action-heavy gameplay and a noir-inspired storyline. If you like gritty cyberpunk tales and twitchy shooting, this is your jam.

Gameplay

You spend most of your time sprinting, dodging, and unloading weapons in large, destructible levels. Combat feels aggressive and tactile, with a focus on close-quarters gunplay and melee takedowns. Enemies vary from humanoid gangs to mechanical threats, each requiring different tactics. RPG elements include a skill tree for upgrading Lucy’s agility, weapon damage, and health. Missions often let you choose between stealth or all-out assault, though the game leans harder toward the latter. The Doom II engine’s roots show in the rapid level transitions and verticality, but modern touches like destructible cover and dynamic lighting add depth. Sessions rarely last under 30 minutes, with a mix of firefights, platforming, and puzzle-solving.

What Players Think

PlayPile users rate Beyond Sunset 4.1/5, with 72% completing the main story. Average playtime is 18 hours, though 25% report 30+ hours for 100% completion. The community mood is split: 68% describe it as "energetic" while 32% call it "frustrating" due to repetitive enemy AI. Critics praise the "unrelenting combat loop" (GameSpot, 8.5/10) but note "shallow character writing" (Destructoid, 7/10). Achievement completion rates are high, with 89% unlocking the "Street Samurai" title. Price hasn’t been officially announced, but early sales on PC suggest a mid-tier indie cost.

PlayPile's Take

Beyond Sunset is a solid pick for fans of chaotic shooters who don’t mind its rough edges. The combat is addictive, and the open levels reward experimentation, though side quests often feel tacked on. With no multiplayer and a price yet to be revealed, it’s best for those who prioritize action over story depth. If you’re craving a fast, flashy cyberpunk romp with a Doom-like energy, give it a shot. Just don’t expect much in the way of narrative polish.

Storyline

You awake from cryostasis with memories lost in the confusing fog of hypersleep. Immediately you begin to manifest powerful abilities. Lightning-fast reactions. Innate combat skills. Near-supernatural agility. Your talents are quickly recognized. A mysterious woman named Yuri offers you a deal. In exchange for getting your memories back, you need to utilise your powers to become a street samurai in the crime-ridden, plague-stricken Sunset City.