Dead Event

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Dead Event is a multiplayer open world role playing game with horror, fantasy and science fiction themes. It was developed by MrSpartano and was released on October 17, 2023. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Dead Event" is a creature-growth simulator in early access, where you can choose from 13 species and explore the world. Every 5 minutes, you gain idle growth experience, and you can fight other creatures and monsters while finding over 250 unique items. Your creature is customizable with random bonus statistics and can form herds to share experience and items. An exclusive Supporter Pack is included with early access to thank you for your support.

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Audience ScoreBased on 148 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

grinding10 negative mentions

The game has a unique concept that combines survival and RPG elements, allowing players to evolve and grow stronger by defeating various creatures.
The developer is highly active and responsive to community feedback, frequently updating the game and addressing issues raised by players.
The game features a variety of creatures with distinct abilities, providing diverse gameplay options and encouraging exploration and teamwork.

The game is currently in a rough state with many bugs, unpolished graphics, and a lack of content, making it feel incomplete and frustrating to play.
There are significant issues with server stability and player connectivity, leading to a dead online experience and unplayable conditions.
The developer has been accused of abandoning the game, with no clear direction for future updates or improvements, leaving players feeling neglected.

gameplay
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay in "Dead Event" is characterized by a smooth and engaging combat system that balances strategy and action, though some players find it basic and buggy. While the mechanics are simple and the core gameplay loop is enjoyable, there are concerns about clarity in skill upgrade requirements and navigation, suggesting a need for improved tutorials and UI. Overall, the game offers a diverse experience with distinct creatures and a focus on survival, exploration, and PvP, but it still requires refinement to enhance player engagement and understanding.
- “The gameplay is smooth and engaging, with a combat system that strikes a perfect balance between strategy and action.”
- “The game’s mechanics are well-designed, making each encounter feel intense and rewarding.”
- “The mechanics are simple enough to get used to and the core gameplay loop is quite fun.”
- “As for gameplay, it's pretty basic right now and a little buggy.”
- “I am also still unsure what some of the requirements mean; I can't tell if it's free to level up skills, costing me stats, some form of currency, or what. I usually learn quickly in most games, but this is not very intuitive. It needs to be clearer what the skill upgrade requirements mean (and maybe have a tutorial to explain the level-up mechanics in general a bit better).”
- “At the moment, it's very bare-bones and has a lot of inconvenient/annoying UI/control/gameplay, and I wouldn't recommend it to someone who isn't wanting to buy it to support the creator and potentially see it grow into something really unique and good -- which I think it will, with time.”
graphics
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are generally praised for their unique stylized low-poly design, which effectively captures the atmosphere and charm of the environments and creatures. While some users note minor UI and graphical issues, the overall visuals are considered top-notch and engaging, contributing positively to the gameplay experience. The developers are actively working on improvements, indicating a commitment to enhancing the graphical quality further.
- “The graphics are top-notch, with detailed environments that capture the eerie desolation perfectly.”
- “In summary, 'Dead Event' is a fantastic survival horror game that combines stunning visuals, engaging gameplay, and a gripping story.”
- “Graphics are amazing and there is a lot of variety of creatures to pick from.”
- “The graphics are low poly, which is not a bad thing at all as the creatures are both cute and creepy at the same time.”
- “Average graphics.”
- “Things to improve upon include: animations, graphics, balance.”
story
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game is a mixed bag; while some players praise its compelling storyline and character development, others criticize the lack of depth and direction in quests, particularly in the early access phase. The game features a variety of challenges and side missions that can enhance the experience, but many feel that the world feels empty and the quests are poorly designed, leading to frustration. Overall, the narrative elements show potential but require further development to fully engage players.
- “The storyline is compelling, filled with unexpected twists and rich character development.”
- “In summary, 'Dead Event' is a fantastic survival horror game that combines stunning visuals, engaging gameplay, and a gripping story.”
- “This game is very early access, and has zero narrative storytelling kind of things going on, but it is a blast!”
- “The world may be large but it still has a feeling of being empty; enemies wander aimlessly and structures seem to just be that, structures without depth to them, no missions, nothing.”
- “The few quests that are in the game also don't give much of a clue on how to complete.”
- “This game is very early access, and has zero narrative storytelling kind of things going on.”
grinding
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The grinding aspect of the game is well-received, particularly by fans of skilling and XP farming, as it offers a relaxed yet engaging experience with a supportive community. Players appreciate the balance between grinding for levels and gear while also competing for limited resources, which adds a layer of strategy and interaction. However, some note that the current content heavily leans towards grinding, with a desire for more PvP encounters to enhance the gameplay experience.
- “Played during a 5x exp event, got carried to level 2k first 30 minutes of playing, spent a good hour running around looking for the right mob to grind, spent 2 hours grinding said mobs, gained 20 levels.”
- “If there is a negative to be had, it's that most of the current content is grinding and interacting with the other players.”
- “I personally enjoy the chill feel of the grinding items but would welcome a few PvP encounters to spice things up.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is criticized for being buggy and unfinished, with users reporting issues such as slow performance and basic gameplay mechanics. Overall, the engine is described as a simple clone with a focus on managing cooldowns, but it suffers from significant stability problems.
- “The engine is just a simple, mildly buggy clone of COH combat, but with more focus on babysitting your two attack cooldowns.”
- “As for gameplay, it's pretty basic right now and a little buggy.”
- “Dead event is a buggy, slow, unfun, and unfinished mess.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers highlight the compelling storyline and rich character development, noting that the main characters are well-designed and contribute significantly to the game's depth. The unexpected twists further enhance the overall narrative experience.
- “The storyline is compelling, filled with unexpected twists and rich character development.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The excellent voice acting significantly enhances the emotional depth of the narrative, making players feel invested in the characters' journeys. However, some users feel that gameplay mechanics could be improved for a more engaging experience.
- “The voice acting is excellent, adding emotional weight to the narrative and bringing the characters to life in a way that keeps you invested in their fate.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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"Dead Event" is praised for its high replayability, with players appreciating the game's ability to offer new experiences upon each playthrough.
- “What I particularly appreciate about 'Dead Event' is its replay value.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features a lack of in-game music, but it compensates with a decent ambiance and sound effects that enhance the overall experience.
- “The music and sound effects are really impressive!”
- “The soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.”
- “I love how the music sets the mood and immerses you in the game world.”
- “As of the review, there is a lack of in-game music, but there is ambiance.”
- “The music and sound effects are also pretty decent.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's optimization is seen as needing improvement, particularly in performance and user interface. The introduction of a new overworld map and biome aims to enhance graphics and performance, indicating ongoing efforts to address these issues.
- “Replaced the overworld map with a new map and biome to better suit the game graphics and performance.”
- “Could it use a little work on performance and UI?”
- “Replaced overworld map with a new map and biome to better suit the game graphics and performance.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its stunning visuals, which effectively enhance the overall immersive experience. Players appreciate the attention to detail in the environments, contributing to a captivating and engaging ambiance that draws them into the game world.
- “The visuals and atmosphere create an immersive experience that pulls you into the game world.”
- “The haunting soundtrack combined with the stunning visuals sets a perfect tone, making every moment feel intense and engaging.”
- “The atmosphere is rich and detailed, with every element contributing to a sense of realism that enhances the overall gameplay.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers appreciate the monetization approach, noting that it avoids a cash grab strategy, which contributes positively to the overall perception of the game.