Beholder for Xbox One review: An interesting concept that falls short of greatness

[Windows Central]

Beholder for Xbox One is a satisfyingly challenging strategy game that, while bringing a fresh idea to the table, fails to utilize its concept to its fullest potential.
Strategy titles are always a welcome sight on the Xbox One, so I initially had high hopes for Beholder. And in many ways, it lived up to my expectations. Between the beautifully crafted dystopian setting, atmospheric musical score, and initial solid writing, I was definitely hooked into the experience.
However, the meat of Beholder — the gameplay — is where serious flaws are revealed. Though the game tests both your multitasking skills and moral reasoning, the repetitive nature of the gameplay and the lack of true replay value keep Beholder from being something truly special.

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