Dead Drop

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Dead Drop is a multiplayer casual real-time strategy game. It was developed by Ethan Waite and was released on April 21, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Dead Drop is a local-multiplayer game of espionage and deception for two players. One player, the Spy, must complete objectives and blend into the crowd, using gadgets like smokescreens and decoy doubles to evade the Sniper, who must find and kill the Spy. Games take place in a variety of maps including a city square, metro station, and dance club, with each side trying to outwit the other in a tense game of cat and mouse.

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Audience ScoreBased on 48 reviews

story1 positive mentions

optimization2 negative mentions

The game is very fun and enjoyable, especially when played with friends.
It has a great concept of social deduction that can lead to hilarious moments.
The game is well-made and offers a unique local multiplayer experience.

There is a lack of instructions and control information, making it hard to understand how to play.
The balancing between the sniper and spy is off, often making the game feel one-sided.
The game lacks optimization for higher resolutions and has no online multiplayer options.

music
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The music in the game is noted for its relaxing qualities, providing a soothing experience for players. However, some users have reported technical issues, such as a black screen occurring while the music plays at startup.
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- “Whenever I start the game, I get a black screen while music is playing.”
optimization
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The game lacks proper optimization for 4K monitors, leaving players disappointed and wishing for a more refined and accessible version.
- “Sadly, it doesn't seem to be optimized for 4K monitors.”
- “Too bad... I would have loved to see a more optimized and accessible version of this game.”
story
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The story conveys a powerful message about resilience and the unpredictability of life, emphasizing that perseverance in the face of adversity can lead to unexpected and rewarding outcomes.
- “The moral of the story is that you never know what life has in store for you. If I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”