Beneath The Deep

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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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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

91%

Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

stability1 negative mentions

The game features a great atmosphere with eerie sound design and visuals that effectively build tension.
The crafting system is enjoyable and adds a fun mechanic to gameplay, particularly with the noise maker for distractions.
The developers are active in addressing bugs and improving the game, showing a commitment to player feedback.

The enemy AI is overly aggressive and can detect players from far away, making stealth difficult and frustrating.
The game is plagued by bugs, including glitched objects and inconsistent AI behavior, which can disrupt gameplay.
The storyline is somewhat lacking and relies on common tropes, with missed opportunities to enhance the underwater setting.

gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is praised for its variety, with each level introducing new mechanics and challenges, enhancing the overall experience. While the noise maker is a central item, players feel there could be more utility for other crafted items. The game offers a fun survival horror experience, particularly appealing to fans of sci-fi classics, despite a relatively short core gameplay time.
- “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 various challenges characterized by different mechanics and obstacles.”
- “Very good game, certainly recommended if you like sci-fi classics and survival horror gameplay.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story revolves around a familiar trope of a "hidden research lab goes wrong," which some players find lacking in originality. While the use of emails and voice notes effectively conveys the narrative, certain levels, like the underwater segment, feel disconnected from the main plot, suggesting that the developers could have better integrated the underwater setting into the overall storyline.
- “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 highly praised for its eerie and tension-filled environment, enhanced by well-crafted music that keeps players on edge. Reviewers note that it successfully captures the essence of classic survival horror, offering a thrilling experience that surpasses many modern titles. Overall, the atmospheric design is considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's enjoyment.
- “The atmosphere was great and had an eerie feeling; the music was very well done as it added a lot to the atmosphere.”
- “I really enjoy the atmosphere; the tension builds up beautifully.”
- “This classic survival horror rewards your efforts with a beautiful and thrilling atmosphere, which is, to be honest, much better than what several modern AAA games have to offer.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are generally well-received, with users noting their quality and visual appeal, complemented by effective sound effects. Overall, the game's visuals contribute positively to the gaming experience.
- “The graphics are good, and the sound effects are on point.”
- “It probably would have looked cool because this game has nice graphics.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent bugs that affect AI responsiveness and problematic door mechanics, leading to a frustrating user experience.
- “The game itself is quite buggy, with the AI not responding at times. The doors are also a significant problem and messy to use.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is highly praised for enhancing the eerie atmosphere, contributing significantly to the overall experience. Reviewers found it well-composed and integral to the game's immersive qualities.
- “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.”