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About ALTDEUS: Beyond Chronos
ALTDEUS: Beyond Chronos is a VR‑only adventure that drops players 300 years into a future underground Tokyo. You assume the role of Chloe, a mecha pilot seeking revenge for her fallen friend while steering humanity’s fate. The game blends narrative dialogue, puzzle‑solving, and cockpit combat, offering 15‑20 hours of play and multiple branching endings. Its high Metacritic score and award‑winning status highlight its strong story focus and immersive mecha battles.
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Branching storyline
Set in the year 2280, humanity lives in Augmented Tokyo, a 2 km underground city. Chloe, part of the anti‑Meteora force Prometheus, pilots the giant robot Makhia to protect the city and avenge her friend Coco. Critical decisions shape the narrative, leading to several possible endings.
The game encourages continued play beyond the first credits roll, as new paths unlock based on earlier choices, providing extensive replay value.
- Observe how early dialogue choices affect later mission outcomes.
- Take notes on key decisions to compare different story branches.
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Mecha Battle Section
In the Mecha Battle Section, you sit in the cockpit of Makhia, a towering humanoid anti‑Meteora weapon. Your actions during combat directly influence the story, creating divergent narrative threads.
The section emphasizes rough, intense combat while maintaining the game's narrative focus, linking battle outcomes to later plot developments.
- Experiment with different combat approaches to see how they alter the story.
- Watch for visual cues that indicate branching consequences after battles.
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Adventure Section
The Adventure Section lets you converse with characters and investigate clues. Real‑time object interaction supports mystery solving, and the Libra AI offers suggested choices to guide you.
This portion balances dialogue and exploration, reinforcing the game’s story‑driven design.
- Listen to character dialogue for hidden hints about future decisions.
- Use the Libra AI suggestions as a baseline, then try alternative options.
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VR concerts
ALTDEUS includes stellar VR concerts, allowing players to experience musical performances within the game’s world. These performances add to the immersive experience.
Concerts can be enjoyed within the game, offering a break from story and combat while showcasing the game’s visual fidelity.
- Attend a concert after a major plot point to reset your focus.
- Observe how the visual style of concerts matches the overall aesthetic.
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Platform features
The title runs on Windows VR platforms with tracked controller support and is classified as VR‑only. It also supports family sharing and Steam achievements, reflecting its integration with the Steam ecosystem.
These features do not affect core gameplay but provide additional ways to track progress and share the experience with others.
- Enable family sharing to let multiple accounts access the game on the same hardware.
- Check the Steam achievement list to gauge completion milestones.
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