D.N.A: Do Not Answer

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

33%

Audience ScoreBased on 18 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game has great graphics and high-quality textures that are impressive for a free title.
There is potential for a compelling narrative that could resonate with players, particularly around themes of safe driving awareness.
Some players found the game to be a fun and engaging horror experience, with a unique atmosphere and interesting plot.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs and glitches, including frame rate drops and issues with character movement and interactions.
Controls are poorly designed, with a lack of key binding options and frustrating mechanics that lead to frequent restarts.
Many players reported that the game feels unoptimized and difficult to play, with issues like clipping, audio problems, and a lack of clear instructions.

story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story centers on an emotionally charged narrative involving a woman struggling with a metaphorical door, leading players to anticipate themes of road accidents. However, the execution has been criticized, with some players feeling that engaging with the game itself is the real misstep. Despite mixed feelings, others praise the story for its realism and fun, highlighting it as a standout aspect of the overall 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.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The gameplay is engaging and features a compelling story, but it suffers from significant technical issues, including unresponsive menu functions and poor sound design that detracts from the overall experience.
- “Great story and gameplay though.”
- “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
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their impressive quality and aesthetic appeal, often compared to modern 3D titles, which is surprising for an early access game. However, some users note that the game is currently plagued by bugs, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “I'm writing as this game is in early access, the game has amazing graphics, feeling, and dubbing, but most impressive is that it totally 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.”
- “I think this game has huge potential and the graphics are great.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with players reporting severe issues such as motion blur and significant lag, indicating a pressing need for an optimization patch to improve performance. While the visuals may initially impress, the overall experience is marred by these technical shortcomings.
- “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 crap does it need an optimization patch.”
- “Extremely poorly optimized game.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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 potential for improvement, these issues detract from the overall experience.
- “The game is still full of holes and has 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, and another is that the map glitches out; I glitched at the stairwell with the writing.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game offers a deeply emotional narrative centered around a woman's struggle with personal barriers, symbolized by her inability to open a door, inviting players to explore themes of vulnerability and self-discovery.
- “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
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The atmosphere is unsettling and eerie, evoking chills as players navigate a disorienting hospital filled with repetitive assets and motion blur.
- “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.”
- “The game tries to create a tense atmosphere, but it ultimately falls flat due to repetitive environments and lackluster sound design.”
- “Despite its horror intentions, the atmosphere feels more like a dull echo of better games, lacking any real sense of immersion.”