Dark and Deep

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Dark and Deep is a single player action adventure game with a horror theme. It was developed by Walter Woods and was released on August 13, 2024. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

A conspiracy podcast drags you into a hauntingly illustrated world of mystery and terror. Reveal secrets and horrors with mystical frames given to you by a strange observer. Dark and Deep is a first person cosmic horror game with a focus on puzzles and exploration.

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Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews

story6 positive mentions

The game features a unique and engaging story that keeps players intrigued throughout the experience.
The art style is captivating and complements the horror theme, enhancing the overall atmosphere of the game.
The game serves as a great introduction to the horror genre, with well-crafted jump scares and a cohesive world to explore.

Some puzzles can be frustrating and may detract from the overall experience, requiring patience to navigate.
Character movement can feel clunky, making navigation challenging at times.
The game includes an excessive number of difficult puzzles that may overshadow the storytelling aspect.

story
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is praised for its uniqueness and depth, captivating players and driving them to uncover its conclusion, despite some frustrations with challenging puzzles. The narrative is enhanced by a distinctive art style and well-placed jump scares, contributing to an engaging experience that leaves players eager for resolution. Overall, while the story shines, it may overshadow the puzzle-solving aspect for some players.
- “The story itself is pretty unique, and I found myself quite intrigued and wanting to reach the end so the whole story can come together.”
- “The art style really came out in one of my favorite parts of the game, the collectible 'sketches' that helped tell the story.”
- “For a game that wants to tell a deep story, I feel the player shouldn't have to go through so many difficult puzzles.”
- “It's not without issues, but what a way to experience dark and deep, and I'm very excited to get through this dark story to see if it, like an episode of dark and deep podcasts, comes to a satisfactory conclusion, or leaves us hanging wanting more.”
- “I will recommend this game more for the story, and not so much for the puzzles.”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics are highly praised for their unique and captivating art style, which enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the stunning visuals that create an immersive atmosphere, particularly through elements like collectible sketches that contribute to the storytelling. Overall, the artwork is considered a significant highlight, making the game visually engaging and memorable.
- “The art style is very unique, both eerie and captivating.”
- “Not because the game was made for VR, or even claims to be compatible, but because it's great to experience this game's amazing visuals wrapped 360 degrees around my eyeballs.”
- “The art style really came out in one of my favorite parts of the game, the collectible 'sketches' that helped tell the story.”