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Dark and Deep

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65%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, stability
91% User Score Based on 22 reviews

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About Dark and Deep

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

DARK and DEEPYou play as Samuel Judge, a loyal fan of the mysterious conspiracy podcast, "Dark and Deep". Plunged into a shadowy and dangerous landscape, you must survive... and you are not alone.Use magical picture frames to fight hidden creatures and reveal important objects. The frames are windows into a terrifying world, but also tools to banish the darkness. Unveil the conspiracy before the s…

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91%Audience ScoreBased on 22 reviews
story10 positive mentions
atmosphere1 negative mentions
  • Unique and captivating art style that enhances the eerie and cosmic horror atmosphere.
  • Engaging and deep story with strong world-building and voice acting that appeals to horror and puzzle game fans.
  • Well-designed puzzles and mechanics like the frame system add originality, with ongoing developer support improving the game.
  • Clunky and sometimes frustrating platforming and movement mechanics that may hinder gameplay enjoyment.
  • Puzzles can become repetitive or overly difficult, potentially causing player frustration and frequent area restarts.
  • Performance issues such as unexpected FPS drops, even on capable hardware, and occasional bugs detract from the overall experience.

  • story

    22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    45% positive mentions, 41% neutral mentions, 14% negative mentions

    The story is widely praised for being unique, deep, and engaging, often keeping players invested and intrigued throughout the game. While some appreciate its dark, artistic narrative and well-integrated elements like collectible sketches and jump scares, a few find the storytelling less impactful, feeling overshadowed by difficult puzzles and gameplay frustrations. Overall, the story is considered a strong highlight that drives player interest despite some mixed reactions.

    • “The story is stuck in my head; I won't forget it.”
    • “Story kept me invested and played the whole game in one stream.”
    • “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.”
    • “As the story drew to a close, I felt disappointed that I wouldn’t get to see the game continue its upward trajectory.”
    • “For a game that wants to tell a deep story, I feel the player shouldn't have to go through so many difficult puzzles, but that's just me.”
    • “But other than that, the game kept me in a limbo of mild frustration mixed with sheer indifference – the storytelling did absolutely nothing for me, the platforming felt clunky, the puzzles became repetitive after a while, and every attempt at building a creepy atmosphere fell disappointingly flat.”

  • graphics

    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    30% positive mentions, 70% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game's graphics feature a unique, dark, and captivating art style that greatly enhances the overall experience. The visually striking artwork, including well-crafted cutscenes and collectible sketches, effectively complements the story and gameplay, making it a standout aspect praised by users.

    • “The art style of dark and deep is unique and really works to the game's favor.”
    • “The art style is very unique, both eerie and captivating.”
    • “The artstyle of this game and the cutscenes are really thought out and well done.”

  • gameplay

    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The gameplay is solid and engaging, especially for fans of puzzles and light platforming, featuring unique mechanics like the mirror and a helpful hint system. It effectively combines cohesive world-building and storytelling with atmospheric challenges, creating a compelling experience.

    • “The gameplay is solid, especially if you're a fan of puzzles and light platforming with a heavy atmosphere.”
    • “The mirror is a fun unique mechanic and the creepy creeps get under my skin.”
    • “You will really catch onto the mechanics over time and I really appreciate the hint feature for those who are stuck and confused a lot like me :).”

  • atmosphere

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions

    The atmosphere received mixed reactions, with some appreciating its heavy, immersive tone, while others found attempts at creepiness ineffective and unengaging, leading to a sense of frustration and indifference.

    • “But other than that, the game kept me in a limbo of mild frustration mixed with sheer indifference – the storytelling did absolutely nothing for me, the platforming felt clunky, the puzzles became repetitive after a while, and every attempt at building a creepy atmosphere fell disappointingly flat.”

  • stability

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The game experiences occasional minor bugs but remains stable overall, with no major issues affecting gameplay.

  • optimization

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game is well-optimized, running smoothly on the Steam Deck, making it highly recommended for that platform.

    • “The game runs smoothly on the Steam Deck, and I highly recommend it.”

  • music

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    Users praise the music at the end of the podcast episodes, describing it as very enjoyable and their favorite part.

    • “The music at the end of the podcast episodes is a complete jammer, by the way, and it's my favorite.”

  • humor

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The humor, particularly the playful jabs at podcasts and the related narrative, is well-received and adds an enjoyable, witty layer to the experience.

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Dark and Deep is a platformer game with horror theme. Common tags for Dark and Deep include first-person, indie, linear, psychological, exploration and others.

Dark and Deep is available on PC and Windows.

Dark and Deep was released on August 13, 2024.

Dark and Deep was developed by Walter Woods.

Dark and Deep has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked Dark and Deep for its story but disliked it for its atmosphere.

Dark and Deep is a single player game.