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Beyond the Signal

Beyond the Signal

by Michal Malich · Beyond the Signal — First-Time Player Playtest

MAGG

Creator · From the United Kingdom · Plays in English

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Play time
20 minStated by the tester
Played
Outside the Arcade
Sent
Oct 11, 2026
Accepted
Oct 11, 2026Report 3 of 4 in this round
Q1

What device and browser did you use, and what was the last level or repair you reached?

I Played the game using Bounty Board - I was using a Mac Book Pro 2014 and i was on Google Chrome. In the 20 minutes i got to Chapter 1 Level 12 - cleaning the air. I was on the level where i was cleaning the air filter when the 20 minutes was up

Q2

Was it clear what to do next? Where did you first feel confused or stuck?

Yes instructions were very clear - the first level i didn't pay attention to the specific item i needed to match and was just matching anything - so it made me go back and read the instructions properly - rather than going oh this is just a match 3 game. I didn't get stuck on any levels but nearly failed one level as only had one move left. The only thing i wasnt sure of was why i ideally need 3 stars for each level - i found where i can go back and play the levels but wasn't sure if i needed to get 3 stars or not.

Q3

Which level felt too easy or too difficult, and why?

didn't lose on any levels - came close on one but still completed it with a 1 star rating. not sure if the game would get harder if i would get further but would need to try to find out.

Q4

Were the controls and boosters clear? Describe any bugs or text that was hard to read.

Controls were clear but i feel that boosters should be explained when they first appear rather than you just use them - seems odd that you have to waste them to find out what they do. Text was clear during intro and game - didn't encounter any bugs.

Q5

Without the paid test, when would you have stopped playing, and why?

i could see me playing this whenever i have a break or chilling on the sofa. i reckon on my first try without the time limit i would of played until i lost all my lives so maybe up to an hour on my first go maybe? but i would keep playing it after that.

Q6

What made you want to continue, and what one change would most improve the game?

i wanted to see what levels were coming up next plus the fact id like to get 3 stars on every level gives it that competitive edge. - The sound effect for the explosion is rather daunting compared to the rest of the sounds in the game. the music and sounds are very chill and i was playing this with headphones on and the explosion sound is really abrupt. either needs toning down or changing it to something a bit more spacey.

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