Darkest Depths

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Darkest Depths is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Kyle Gilmore and was released on April 18, 2019. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Darkest Depths is a fast-paced, first-person shooter that features RPG elements and mind-blowing movement within a dungeon that becomes more and more dangerous as you traverse deeper. Randomized guns, upgrades, and levels make each play-through fresh and innovative.

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Audience ScoreBased on 14 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features fast-paced gameplay with a variety of movement mechanics, including wall-running and air dashing, which enhances the overall experience.
Regular updates from the developer show a commitment to improving the game, making it a promising title in early access.
The game offers a satisfying mix of roguelike elements and FPS mechanics, with a focus on intense combat and unique weapon abilities.

Controller support is lacking, with many players unable to use their controllers effectively, leading to frustration.
There are significant bugs and design issues, such as locked doors preventing progress and limited variety in enemy types and environments.
The game currently lacks a compelling story and can feel repetitive due to the limited number of room designs and enemy encounters.

gameplay
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of "Darkest Depths" is fast-paced and engaging, combining roguelike elements with intense FPS mechanics reminiscent of classic shooters like Serious Sam and Quake. Players are encouraged to master a variety of evasive maneuvers, such as double jumps and wall running, to navigate challenging enemy encounters, while the core mechanics are described as satisfying and responsive. Despite being in early development, the game shows promise with its solid foundation and unique mechanics that set it apart in the genre.
- “If you love roguelike shooters and Serious Sam/Quake-like gameplay, albeit with even more gore, then you'll want to give Darkest Depths a try.”
- “It's quite early in development at this point, so the environments and menus can be simplistic in places, but I think that the core of the gameplay is solid and good-feeling enough that the future of this game is promising.”
- “As expected from such a mix, if you die you have to start from the top, and the only way to improve your progress is by utilizing 'practice makes perfect' or 'git gud,' and there is no way around trying over and over to improve your gameplay.”
- “You are given a crazy amount of evasive mechanics from the get-go that you have to take advantage of to avoid various enemy attacks.”
- “The enemies are varied for such an early access release, and most of them have melee attacks as well, which further strengthens the need to utilize your evasive mechanics to keep your distance as much as possible.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers a versatile graphics system with multiple customizable styles and filters, allowing players to tailor the visual experience to their preferences. With around 6-7 graphic presets available, users can easily switch between different aesthetics, including an old-school look with vibrant colors and outlines. Overall, the graphics are described as pleasant and well-designed, enhancing the game's atmosphere.
- “Changeable filters before each run, allowing you to make the game look great in a variety of different aesthetics.”
- “It's UE, so the graphics are really pleasant, and you even have different graphic presets - around 6-7 currently that allow you to change the looks and the game atmosphere on the fly. If you want to make it look as old school as possible with bright colors and a black outline, this game has you covered.”
- “Plenty of graphics options, individual sound sliders, and key bindings.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music features an energetic techno style that effectively complements the action and evokes a nostalgic vibe. While most tracks enhance the gameplay, some slower tunes can disrupt the pacing during intense moments.
- “The music is very active techno type music, which complements the action well and enhances the old school feel.”
- “The music is pretty good and most of the time works really well except for the slow tunes that sometimes kick in while you are flying around a room trying to melt down 30 enemies, but that's just my personal opinion.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game has been criticized for its lack of depth and variety, with users noting a minimal narrative presence and a limited range of monsters contributing to a feeling of monotony.
- “I didn't see much variety in monsters, or any hint of story.”
- “Not much of a story.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is enhanced by its visually appealing graphics, offering a variety of 6-7 presets that allow players to customize the look and feel, including an option for an old-school aesthetic with bright colors and black outlines.
- “The graphics are stunning, with multiple presets available that allow you to change the game's atmosphere on the fly. Whether you want a nostalgic old-school look with bright colors and black outlines, or something more modern, this game has you covered.”
- “The immersive atmosphere draws you in, making every moment feel alive and engaging. The attention to detail in the environment enhances the overall experience.”
- “The sound design complements the visuals perfectly, creating a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that keeps you on the edge of your seat.”
- “The graphics are really pleasant, and there are around 6-7 different graphic presets that allow you to change the looks and atmosphere of the game on the fly. If you want to make it look as old school as possible with bright colors and a black outline, this game has you covered.”
- “The atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking the depth and immersion that I was hoping for.”
- “Despite the potential for a rich environment, the overall atmosphere is dull and fails to engage the player.”