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D.N.A: Do Not Answer

28%Game Brain Score
story, graphics
gameplay, optimization
33% User Score Based on 36 reviews

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D.N.A: Do Not Answer About this Game: D.N.A is our debut PC game, a story-driven (or interactive drama) horror experience. Mainly developed by a small team of three passionate creators at Well of Tales, this short and intense game is offered for free as an introduction to our walk in the game industry. Plot Summary: You play as Alice, a young nurse who wakes up in an apparently abandoned hospit…

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33%
Audience ScoreBased on 36 reviews
story4 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • The game has amazing graphics and high-quality textures that are impressive for a free title.
  • There is a strong narrative potential, with an interesting plot that could be engaging if executed well.
  • Some players found the game to be a fun and realistic horror experience, with a phenomenal story.
  • The game is plagued by numerous bugs, including poor optimization, frame rate drops, and game-breaking glitches.
  • Controls are frustrating, with a lack of key binding options and a natural feel, leading to frequent restarts.
  • Many players reported issues with unclear instructions and difficulty progressing, making the game feel unplayable.
  • story
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is described as an emotional journey centered around a woman struggling with a metaphorical inability to open doors, intertwined with subtle hints about road accidents. While some players find the narrative engaging and fun, others criticize it as misleading, suggesting that the real misstep is engaging with the game itself. Overall, it is noted for its blend of horror and humor, contributing to a unique storytelling experience.

    • “Great story and gameplay though.”
    • “This is one hell of a realistic horror experience, ridiculously fun and silly with a phenomenal story.”
    • “Subtle plot clues lead you to believe there will be a story about the danger of road accidents; however, the real accident is getting involved with this game in the first place.”
    • “For the first time, be prepared to dive into an emotional story of a woman who doesn't know how to open a door.”
    • “Subtle plot clues lead you to believe there will be a story about the danger of road accidents; however, the real accident is getting involved with this game in the first place.”
  • gameplay
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is described as riveting and engaging, complemented by a great story; however, technical issues such as unresponsive menu functions and poor sound design detract from the overall experience. Players express frustration with the game's mechanics, indicating it feels untested and lacking polish.

    • “Great story and gameplay though.”
    • “damn, it won't open... - a mantra that lives on in my head after almost an hour of riveting gameplay.”
    • “Upon opening the menu, I first notice that the audio and gameplay do not actually pause, and lowering the volume on the SFX and dialogue does not substantially reduce the volume of either.”
    • “I wish I could've played this game in a better state, but at the moment, this game is untested and just feels quite embarrassing from a mechanics and sound design perspective.”
    • “Damn, it won't open... a mantra that lives on in my head after almost an hour of riveting gameplay.”
  • graphics
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their high quality and aesthetic appeal, comparable to modern 3D titles, which is surprising for an early access free game. However, some users note that the game is currently plagued by bugs, which detracts from the overall experience.

    • “The game has amazing graphics, feeling, and dubbing, but most impressively, it does not look like a free game. It feels more like a game for which a small fee would be required; it was really a huge surprise.”
    • “They are actually really aesthetically pleasing and on par with something you would see in a modern 3D video game.”
    • “The graphics are great and have huge potential.”
  • optimization
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with players reporting severe issues such as motion blur and significant lag, detracting from the overall experience. Despite its appealing visuals, many users feel it urgently requires an optimization patch to address these performance problems.

    • “If you are not being thrashed by the motion blur, you are being lagged out of existence by poor optimization.”
    • “Looks good at first glance, but holy shit does it need an optimization patch.”
    • “Extremely poorly optimized game.”
  • stability
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game currently suffers from several stability issues, including glitches and minor bugs that affect gameplay, such as problems with item retrieval and map navigation. While it shows promise for improvement, these technical shortcomings detract from the overall experience.

    • “The game is still full of holes and some glitches.”
    • “It has the potential to be even better, but it has a few minor bugs. One issue is that you can only find four or seven items to restore memory. Another is that the map glitches out; I glitched at the stairwell with the writing.”
    • “The game is still full of holes and some glitches.”
  • emotional
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game presents a deeply emotional narrative centered around a woman's struggle with a metaphorical door, symbolizing her personal challenges and growth. Players can expect a poignant exploration of her journey, evoking empathy and introspection.

    • “For the first time, be prepared to dive into an emotional story of a woman who doesn't know how to open a door.”
  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere is described as chilling, immersing players in a disorienting labyrinth of repetitive assets within a motion-blurred hospital setting. This unsettling environment effectively enhances the game's eerie tone.

    • “The atmosphere will give you chills as you traverse through a labyrinth of eerie, unsettling environments that evoke a sense of dread.”
    • “The atmosphere will give you chills as you traverse through a labyrinth of copy and pasted assets in a motion blurred mess of a hospital.”

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