60
Given that there are several different planets to explore, myriad sidequests and optional bosses, and a ton of Spectrobes to collect, the micro-managing collectioneer will find plenty of game in Spectrobes: Beyond the Portals. It's just too bad that not one, but two clumsy combat systems and a cluttered UI detract from an excavation mechanic which provides some of the most fun that can be had with a touch screen and stylus.
80
The series has improved significantly from the first game, and if Jupiter keeps this up I can see Spectrobes becoming an awesome series.
80
Spectrobes: Beyond the Portals is a pretty substantial improvement over its predecessor, offering a great 3D aesthetic, fast-paced combat, an interesting fossil digging mechanic, and fun multiplayer elements.
8
Beyond the Portals fixes the issues with the gameplay of the first game, and does give Rallen a little more usefulness in battle/exploration. And there's plenty of content to give people things to do here. Beyond the Portals is a major step up from the first game.
8
This is a game that I admittedly didn't have very high expectations for, many since it just looked like shovelware to me. However, when I played it, I actually really enjoyed it. The gameplay is overall really solid and, in my opinion, a big improvement over the first game. The soundtrack is really solid and one of the more underrated ones in DS history, as it has some great music tracks (the navigation track in particular is a banger), and I also think that the general combat system and other parts of the game are improved in a lot of ways. Overall, this is a genuinely great game and a hidden gem on the Nintendo DS. If you are into RPGs and want some to play on your DS, this is one I recommend taking a look at when you get the chance.
8
Spectrobes Beyond The Portal is an interesting switch up of the monster catching genre and a great sequel to the original game. The combat using two different Spectrobes and also fighting using the protagonist Rallen works well for players who find turn-based combat too tedious and does nothing but add to the quality of the game. The exploration is great tho it can be annoying having to clear out a place of Krawl's (the enemy) before being able to dig up fossils. The story is interesting tho borrows a lot from common Sci-Fi gimmicks and may cause some players to lose interest. The addition of custom parts for spectrobes is welcome, as with the addition of Dark Spectrobes. Spectrobes Beyond The Portal was a fantastic sequel that should have helped cement a new franchise for a long time to come but sadly, Spectrobes only saw one last game on the Wii before the franchise was killed off. If you are going to play Spectrobes, play the first one then take Beyond The Portal and enjoy the best game in the series. Cons Having to defeat all the Krawl before digging up fossils and minerals is annoying Sci-Fi gimmicks are redundant Lacks difficulty
Spectrobes: Beyond the Portals
DS
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Oct 7, 2008
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While the story's stock sci-fi-RPG material and the combat system could use a bit more polish, Spectrobes is a great choice for those looking for a little no-commitment, light RPG action, or for bored Pokéfans still waiting for Platinum.
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Disney Interactive's answer to Pokemon has a new perspective. [Dec 2008, p.104]
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Aug 5, 2016
10
I have seen a lot of reviewer state that this game can only appeal to hardcore fans of the Spectrobes series. Yet I first got this game when I was about 11 years old and I loved playing this game. This sequel is far better then the fist one, and the game includes very smooth visuals for the DS, searching for Spectrobes is fun, and a great battle system as well. The Story is very good and all around I find it to be the best game from it's franchise.
Oct 5, 2014
10
One of the best games I have ever played, played through the whole game and just loved collecting all the Spectrobes. One of my most memorable gaming experiences.
77
Spectrobes: Jenseits der Portale uses the whole spectrum of the NDS, no functions stay unused! Also the story, which is conceptualized to entertain kids, is quite good, even for adults.
70
At the end of the day, Spectrobes: Beyond the Portals is an interesting third-party Nintendo DS game that we would definitely recommend to lovers of Japanese RPG fans, due to the extensive dialogue and reminiscent gameplay to titles such as Final Fantasy and Pokémon.
70
The controls and camera do you no favors, and it could really benefit from more complexity in battle - we’d like to hammer buttons other than A once in awhile, please. But if the series continues to improve, it could find itself running down a certain electric yellow chinchilla in a few more years.
60
The game comes with four cards, but at no point did the two-hour tutorial tell me how to upload the card data. Honestly, that’s one more fetch-quest I could do without anyway.
50
Problems are more plentiful than the collectible monsters in Spectrobes: Beyond the Portals, the epitome of how not to make a Poke-clone.
Mar 16, 2024
8
Beyond the Portals fixes the issues with the gameplay of the first game, and does give Rallen a little more usefulness in battle/exploration. And there's plenty of content to give people things to do here. Beyond the Portals is a major step up from the first game.
May 29, 2022
8
This is a game that I admittedly didn't have very high expectations for, many since it just looked like shovelware to me. However, when I played it, I actually really enjoyed it. The gameplay is overall really solid and, in my opinion, a big improvement over the first game. The soundtrack is really solid and one of the more underrated ones in DS history, as it has some great music tracks (the navigation track in particular is a banger), and I also think that the general combat system and other parts of the game are improved in a lot of ways. Overall, this is a genuinely great game and a hidden gem on the Nintendo DS. If you are into RPGs and want some to play on your DS, this is one I recommend taking a look at when you get the chance.
Jan 21, 2018
8
Spectrobes Beyond The Portal is an interesting switch up of the monster catching genre and a great sequel to the original game. The combat using two different Spectrobes and also fighting using the protagonist Rallen works well for players who find turn-based combat too tedious and does nothing but add to the quality of the game. The exploration is great tho it can be annoying having to clear out a place of Krawl's (the enemy) before being able to dig up fossils. The story is interesting tho borrows a lot from common Sci-Fi gimmicks and may cause some players to lose interest. The addition of custom parts for spectrobes is welcome, as with the addition of Dark Spectrobes. Spectrobes Beyond The Portal was a fantastic sequel that should have helped cement a new franchise for a long time to come but sadly, Spectrobes only saw one last game on the Wii before the franchise was killed off. If you are going to play Spectrobes, play the first one then take Beyond The Portal and enjoy the best game in the series. Cons Having to defeat all the Krawl before digging up fossils and minerals is annoying Sci-Fi gimmicks are redundant Lacks difficulty
May 24, 2011
7
Solid, lots of features, lots of collection. Story is kind of annoying, but im not really a story person, it feels like naruto in a pokemon world but in space. But gameplay is alright, could of used more work to make it more exciting. definitely an improvement from the 1st. lots of new ways to dig up spectrobes. Multiplayer was'nt what i was hoping it would be, it int like the in game battles, more like taking turn to see who can do something better. A cool new feature is that you can sell your spectrobes wirelessly for gure, but the store is filled with spectrobes that people thought would be funny and sell it for the max amount. I'd recommend it for someone that is looking for a new breed of monster collection games.
SummarySpectrobes: Beyond The Portals for Nintendo DS continues the story of Rallen and Jeena, interplanetary patrol officers who discover, excavate, awaken and train mysterious fossilized creatures known as Spectrobes and then use them to battle enemies. The story surrounds the origins of mysterious portals that lead to distant dimensions. Wit... Read More
Rated E +10for Everyone +10
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