Beneath The Deep

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Beneath The Deep is a single player puzzle game with horror and violence themes. It was developed by Arcodian Games and was released on July 1, 2023. It received very positive reviews from players.

Beneath The Deep is a single-player sci-fi horror game created by a small team of indie developers. After waking up from a coma, you find yourself displaced in a rundown government facility. This facility was built in the abyss of the ocean to secure itself from the outside world. The game puzzles you with missions of problem-solving and exploration with the added danger of merciless and brutal cr…

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91%

Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

stability1 negative mentions

The game has a great and eerie atmosphere with well-done sound effects and music that enhance the horror experience.
The developers are active and responsive, quickly fixing bugs and improving the game based on player feedback.
The crafting system, especially the noise maker item, is enjoyable and adds a strategic layer to gameplay.

The enemy AI is often frustrating, being overly sensitive to sound and vision, leading to frequent restarts and annoyance.
The game is buggy with glitched objects like doors and chairs that can attract enemies unintentionally and create gameplay issues.
The story is somewhat generic and underwater setting is underutilized, lacking visible external environment or aquatic creatures to enhance immersion.

gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay offers varied experiences at each level, incorporating unique mechanics like crafted items and multiple creatures that enhance challenge and engagement. While the primary item use felt a bit limited, the overall mix of obstacles and survival horror elements provides a fun and immersive experience, especially for fans of sci-fi classics.
- “The game tries to change the feeling of gameplay at each new level and I respect that.”
- “I enormously appreciated the inclusion of both multiple creatures and multiple different challenges characterized by different mechanics and obstacles.”
- “I liked the crafted items but feel like there could have been more use for other items since the primary item was the noise maker, but still a very fun mechanic.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is generally well-received for its intriguing plot and effective use of emails and voice notes, though some feel it relies on familiar tropes like a "hidden research lab gone wrong." Certain levels, such as the underwater sequences, are viewed as inconsistent or unnecessary, and the game could better emphasize its underwater setting within the narrative.
- “The storyline is good and I like the use of emails and voice notes to tell the story.”
- “The plot of this game is really good but I don't think the devs did everything they could to underline the fact that the story unfolds underwater.”
- “There isn't much of a story except the same old - 'hidden research lab goes wrong!'”
- “Some of the levels seem a bit out of place; for example, the underwater fever dream doesn't really fit with the story and can be done without.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its eerie and tension-filled ambiance, enhanced by well-crafted music that keeps players on edge. It successfully delivers a classic survival horror experience that many find more thrilling and immersive than modern AAA titles. Overall, the atmosphere is a standout element that greatly contributes to the game's appeal.
- “This "classic" survival horror is very difficult, but rewards your efforts with a beautiful and thrilling atmosphere, which is, to be honest, much better than what several modern "triple-A" games have to offer.”
- “Game runs perfectly and the devs got patches within the first week following any feedback given, so thumbs up to the devs. I really enjoy the atmosphere, the tension building up.”
- “This game is very good and I enjoyed it quite a lot. The atmosphere was great and had an eerie feeling. The music was very well done as it added a lot to the atmosphere.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are praised for being visually appealing and well-executed, contributing positively to the overall gaming experience.
- “The graphics are good, and the sound effects are on point.”
- “This game probably would've looked cool because it has nice graphics.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from stability issues, including frequent AI unresponsiveness and problematic door mechanics that negatively impact gameplay.
- “The game itself is quite buggy with the AI not responding now and then, the doors are also a big problem and messy to use.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly praised for enhancing the eerie atmosphere and contributing significantly to the overall immersive experience.