Reviews

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  lil_misfit

  Mar 8, 2017

  So the DLC was fun I will say that but it is also another linear mission. Took me about 1.5 hours to 2 hours to beat it. Pros -It was a fun mission with varied objectives -The landscape was beautiful -The map layouts were interesting and very tactical (since I played it on deathwish I noticed they were designed well) Cons -Short -Same enemies -same weapons If you like the story, which I do, you will enjoy it and see why this is their last DLC for Homefront the Revolution (which I'm sad that this is the last DLC). I got this through the expansion pass which DOES give you the DLC for free. I didn't see the price but I'd say the price is a bit much for 1-2 hours of gameplay. TL;DR If you are a true fan of the game you'll enjoy it though short. If you were expecting tons of new locations you probably won't. My first negative review of the Homefront: The Revolution game. ):
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  neogunhero

  Mar 9, 2017

  While it is the best DLC out of the three story ones, it still shares a lot of the same flaws that the other ones did. While not entirely linear like The Voice of Freedom, this DLC does cut down on your exploration a bit to make the story have better flow. Pros + Beautiful enviroments of Pennsylvania, lots of color and trees. + Provides a good challenge on Deathwish difficulty. [spoiler]I died a ton trying to beat the diner part of the DLC. You get swarmed with enemies and they will flank you from every position which is really neat.[/spoiler] + Still the same great attention to detail everywhere you go. + While the levels are not as open like the base game, the areas are still pretty big and have some things to explore. Though I do not exactly like the choice to make the levels more linear, you can tell they did it with the best intentions as the level design is really good. Cons - No new weapons - No new enemies - Don't get to drive the truck - Lisa is a bitch, she's the type of person to get mad at you for not knowing what they know. - Short, about 2 hours to beat without stopping, took me around 3-4 hours as I was taking my time exploring the areas. While this isn't the worst DLC ever, for $13 it's asking a little too much. Try to pick it up on sale if you're interested.
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  MTL5

  Mar 10, 2017

  Amazing visuals. Amazing music. Incredible atmosphere. The best combat encounters in the entire game. Like, seriously. That village fight. I honestly wish the entire game had been like this 2 hour love child of Crysis 2 and Half-Life 2.
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  Consparanoid

  Mar 19, 2017

  In my opinion, Homefront: The Revolution is one of the most underestimated games of 2016. This is a great finale of a great game. Good visuals, entertaining and varied gameplay. One day I will probably pick up this game again and play it through one more time.
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  Tommyboy0077

  Mar 19, 2017

  Very short but good.
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  Golem25

  Mar 21, 2017

  Beyond the Walls is a strong closing chapter to a game that had a less than stellar start in life; while Homefront: The Revolution gained a reputation for being notoriously buggy and glitchy due to the horrible state it launched in, BtW is nicely polished and well-thought out. The story picks some time after the Aftermath DLC, with a kick in the teeth for players as [spoiler]all your efforts are for naught since the KPA have all but retaken everything you single-handedly conquered during the main game[/spoiler]. Returning character Parrish receives a message from outside the city, and protagonist Ethan Brady (with returning coarse voice) has to go out into the Pennsylvania countryside to get in contact with the source of the mysterious transmission. Pros + The environments are beautiful as grey war-torn Philly is left behind for the rural countryside, including abandoned farms, swaths of greenery between rock outcroppings, some subterranean surprises, and a load of mud + The mud provides a simple yet somewhat amusing gameplay mechanic as Brady is significantly slowed down by it (there's an Achievement attached to this) + Compared to the previous two DLC offerings, BtW is very meaty, easily clocking in at double the time it took to finish the Voice of Freedom and Aftermath + This is partly due to the more open level design; while players are still more or less railroaded down a linear path, there are a number of areas that allow for exploration and different angles of approach to enemy encounters + Speaking of enemy encounters, BtW has the best firefights of the entire game [spoiler]at a run-down diner and at a farm during the climax[/spoiler] + You are given access to all guns and attachments from the full game and can switch them up regularly at caches (two things that were missing in the other DLCs) + Ten journals and a lone rubber ducky make for a decent number of collectibles, with some of them well-hidden Cons - The main drawback here are a number of story elements, namely [spoiler]the game destroying all your previous effort in conquering Philadelphia with a line of text in the opening[/spoiler] and [spoiler]Brady dying at the end in the dumbest case of Unplanned Manual Detonation slash Heroic Sacrifice ever[/spoiler], while also leaving a sequel hook with little extra explanation. - As mentioned in the pros, this DLC is more open-ended than the previous two, but still fairly linear. Open world connoisseurs, look elsewhere for your fill. - There is nothing here that you haven't really seen before in Homefront; the environments are nice, but for how long it took to ship this DLC (some ten months since the base game launched) you would have expected a new weapon or two. - Enemy variety is dirt poor, with the same old KPA mooks thrown at you (some gas troops make an appearance in an area they have no reason to be in) - While longer than the previous DLC packages, don't expect Homefront's last hurrah to last more than an afternoon Ultimately, do the pros outweigh the cons? I would argue that they do; while the story kicks you in the **** mid-dinner and leaves you to pick up the cheque, the environments, set pieces, and overall gameplay make up for it and the other minor grievances one can point out. If you enjoyed the full game and/or the other DLC, you will definitely enjoy this one, although you may want to wait for either a permanent reduction in price or a sale (as the 13 Euros it costs as launch is definitely too pricey). If you're reading this review to determine whether or not to buy the game+season pass bundle (like I did) over just the base game in a sale, I implore you to get the former; BtW on its own more than justifies the small increase in price for the pass. In hindsight, Dambuster Studios have gotten a lot of slack (a part of which was well-deserved), but they have shown their competency with Beyond the Walls, delivering a good bite-sized epilogue to Homefront. While it is definitely early days, I hope to see another game from their hand in the near future.
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  Reaper{135}

  Apr 22, 2017

  Beyond the Walls is a DLC for Homefront the Revolution that concludes the story of the resistance fighters in Philadelphia. The plot involves Ethan Brady fighting for the resistance to help external forces end the KPA control in Philadelphia. The story is short and offers closure to the game and Ethan Brady. It does not provide in depth characters or deep meaningful quests, but it allows an end to the war in Philadelphia. The gameplay remains the same as in the Original game, with slightly clunky controls and basic first person shooter tactics and gameplay; with the few sessions of climbing, crafting and searching in between. The graphics and visuals are exceptional in the DLC as they offer a different section, outside the city. The CryEngine is used to its best potential when generating forested or overgrown areas. Overall if you enjoyed the original game then you will enjoy the DLC. Beyond the walls is a change in pace and scenery to the original game, where you see the natural beauty of Philadelphia and complete the story of Ethan Brady and the war in Philadelphia. Rating: 7/10
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  nerk hayze

  Sep 10, 2017

  DLC-Campaign The effect of outside was stunning, these dev's know how to make a game in the countryside, the plot was intriguing & felt to me like it could go on more than it did-easily. Though, a little short, if only we had a full game with this lay-out. I found I was repeating that to myself as I completed this short campaign. [b]Reality is reality, the main campaign is what it is,[/b] nice seeing the product of the countryside as presented by dev's of HOMEFRONT-The Revolution! Apparently, this last & final of the DLC concludes the saga as presented in HOMEFRONT-The Revolution. [h1]IT IS THE END[/h1] Comparing it to say; -Dying Light or, -Far Cry 4....it's more like Far Cry 2 with a little more linear map, rather than open world. Game On I recommend 100%
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  Toadvine

  Sep 20, 2017

  This is not a DLC. this is the Demo for a what could have been a pretty nice dlc. i mean, i read the reviews that said it was short. But this is just stupidly short. its like one mission , i thought you would have some open world to discover. a few farms, and stuff to drive between, but its about the size of a cod map. and they (the characters you are helping) are constantly nagging you. it will drive you insane, that is the 1 good thing i guess. i want my money back
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  The Pink Potato

  Oct 13, 2017

  I loved the main game, but to me this DLC is too short. I expected a (smaller) open world wich I could explore, but instead I was given only one linear mission with very few depth. +Nice graphics -Boring -Short If you want to pick it up, do so in a sale. You're not missing out on anything without it. You could literally just watch a playtrough of it and have the same experience.
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  eXpod

  Oct 18, 2017

  Sucks the real ending is hidden in DLC, but damn what an ending. Other than that, this is another linear mission. Takes place in the countryside instead of ruined Philadelphia. Has a terrible puzzle that ruins the pace. Worth playing if you are invested in Brady's story.
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  watchara_ace

  Dec 13, 2017

  Final chapter of this game. Linear gameplay. No open world. Recommended if you want to know how the story ends.
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  gangsta01

  Dec 29, 2017

  This DLC was way beyond my expectation! From the beautiful environment, to the incredible storytelling sequences, I was delighted to play this dlc the most. You seriously need to buy this DLC in order to get the conclusion of Ethan Brady story (Although I did want him to speak in the main campaign to make his character more appealing) and get a grasp of what the world of America is like beyond the walls of this dystopia. The music was also terrific and really shine the peaceful atmosphere of beyond the walls. This small studio outdid themselves in this DLC. If you liked homefront , then you will love this dlc although it is a bit short
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  counselorrich

  May 28, 2018

  Very good graphics; nice little add-on to the original game. Other than that, game is way too short to be worth thirteen bucks. Seven bucks tops is about all it is worth.
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  Ender108

  Aug 26, 2018

  Let's see. Remove everything that was most fun in the original? That sounds like a great direction to take. Open-ish world? Gone. A world you could move around in and affect as you chose? Gone. Lack of rails? Waaaay gone. Rewards for exploration? Gone. Soda-straw, narrow FOV view of the world? Still there. Still not fun.
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  Lantern Rouge

  Sep 8, 2018

  Too bad they didn't make half the main game in this environment - it would have been a lot better with the variety.
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  Pastpanther

  Jul 7, 2020

  love this dlc. after beating the main game i wonder what was going to happen after, like will there be a 3rd game {which still seems like a good idea for a world version}. ppl that are saying that its crap were expecting to much for a dlc STORY expansion, the game its self is a STORY RICH kind of game. i cant complain much about it since it has better battles, my favorite is the last stand battle, and the underground battle, dont know why ppl complained about it since the game in general is fight or defend so if you dont like this expansion but like the main game then i dont know why you would hate this.
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  麦片Cereal Killer杀手

  Jan 7, 2021

  Gameplay: 8/10 Graphics: 8/10 Sound: 8/10 Story: 8/10 Replay/Value: 5/10 Overall: 7.4/10
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  Letande

  Feb 17, 2021

  [h1]“What can be labeled, packaged, mass produced is neither truth nor art.” [i]~Marty Rubin[/i][/h1] Again, pretty short review, but well, we're talking 'bout some serious mass production bull here. Even though I did like the main game here and even gave it a thumb up in my review, all three story [b]DLC[/b] for it? Are crap. The same exact linear crap with pretty much every cool feature from the main game removed or disabled. All three story [b]DLC[/b] are just about running forward through the corridor-like levels and shooting enemies with what you have. And of the story. And since [b]FPS[/b] part was never the best thing about [b]Homefront: Revolution[/b]... well, you've got the idea. It's just a crappy cheap experience that exists only for one reason – to get more money from you. If you want me to choose, though, I'd say that this one is the best story [b]DLC[/b] among three. There's no game-breaking bug from [b]The Voice of Freedom[/b], [b]Pennsylvania[/b] landscapes look beautiful, the story (while still sucking butt) gives us the conclusion of [b]Ethan Brady[/b]'s (our hero from the main game) journey and there's even a puzzle to solve at the very end. Pretty dumb, but still, it's better than nothing. Like I said, if you want me to choose, I'd say that this [b]DLC[/b] is the best. Which doesn't mean that it's good, though. Again, we're just running forward and shoot. Another fight against [b]Goliath[/b] is included. Because yes, it's yet another mass production bull that exists only to get more money from you. I kinda admire the fact that [b]Dambuster Studios[/b] decided not to remove stuff from their main game to sell separately, but still, crappy [b]DLC[/b] is crappy. It's also way more expensive than two previous story [b]DLC[/b]. Which is absolutely ridiculous since the actual length here is exactly the same. Seriously, what the heck? They want us to pay [b]$12.99[/b] instead of [b]$5.99[/b] because of [b]Pennsylvania[/b] landscapes looking better than [b]Philadelphia[/b] subway? What the heck?! One way or another, you either get this one on sale as a part of the bundle or ignore it completely. Which is probably the best thing you can do. Dixi.
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  Bruh

  May 30, 2021

  This dlc is absolutley worth picking up through the expansion pass, as it continues, and ends the story of homefront the revolution, it leaves up perfectly set up for a sequel that continues the story, but if very different in both gameplay and story themes. I recommend buying the game and expansion pass on sale, play voice of the resistance, then the campaign of the main game, then aftermath, then this. in this dlc ethan brady is voiced once again, and it adds so much and makes him a super likeable character this dlc, like the rest, is way too short, this could have easily been a 10+ hour campaign on their journey through the country side, but instead is under 2 hours. that being said its fun, it feels like the true ending to the campaign, but it feels like it was cut out, and this is a tiny version of what we should've gotten.