Dead Hook
- February 8, 2024
- Joy Way
Get on SteamDead Hook is an explosive mix of roguelike and shooter genre with brutal combat and captivating storytelling. Explore the elder planet Resaract and take on the role of Adam Stone, a mercenary, smuggler, thief, and devoted husband.
Reviews
- The grappling hook mechanics are engaging and provide a unique gameplay experience compared to other VR games.
- Combat is fun and fast-paced, with easy-to-understand weapons that are difficult to master, adding depth to the gameplay.
- The game runs well on lower-end hardware, making it accessible to a wider audience.
- The environments are repetitive and oversimplified, leading to a lack of variety and quickly becoming boring.
- The melee combat feels unsatisfying and lacks impact, diminishing the overall experience.
- The game suffers from a lack of content and diversity, making it feel generic and unfinished.
- gameplay8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay in Dead Hook features an original hook mechanic that is engaging and more enjoyable than typical VR alternatives, but it suffers from oversimplification and a lack of variety, with only two distinct environments. While the mechanics are praised, the overall experience quickly becomes repetitive and lacks depth, leaving players wanting more diverse gameplay options.
“The hook mechanics are fun and much more engaging than the 'blinking' that other VR games use.”
“Great mechanics :)”
“The hook gameplay is an original and cool idea, but it is executed in an oversimplified manner.”
“The gameplay is original, but it quickly becomes boring.”
“There are only two distinct environments: the ship from the tutorial and upgrade/restart area, and the actual gameplay area in the 'doom temple' style.”
“Dead Hook could have been so much better if they had included more environments and gameplay alternatives, like navigating through the guts of the planet with the hooks not working, but unfortunately, that wasn't the case.”
- story3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The story is generally considered mediocre, with some users expressing disappointment in its execution and voice acting, which they found to be lackluster. While the grappling hook mechanic received praise, the overall atmosphere and level design were described as unremarkable, and there were complaints about the AI's inappropriate behavior.
“The story is fine enough, and the voice acting is alright aside from a few moments.”
“I wanted this to be so much better than it is, but the story is okay.”
“The grappling hook is amazing and probably the best part about the game.”
“I wanted this to be so much better than it is, but the story is okay, voice acting is meh, levels are sorta meh, atmosphere is meh. I will say, the grappling hook is amazing and probably the best part about the game. Music is like a 6/10, and why is the AI so damn horny, and why is she moaning in my ear the entire time?”
“The story is fine enough, the voice acting is alright aside from a few moments.”
“Feels like an alpha, looks like a Quest 2 game, plays... meh.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their cool aesthetic, contributing to an appealing visual experience.
“The aesthetic is stunning and immersive.”
“The graphics are incredibly detailed and vibrant.”
“The visual design creates a captivating atmosphere.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers suggest that increasing the variety of enemies and maps would significantly enhance the game's replayability, making it more engaging and encouraging players to return for more action against the resaract horde.
“Expanding the enemy and map pool will give this game great replayability and keep me coming back to shoot and rip into the resurrect horde.”
“The variety of gameplay options and different strategies to explore make each playthrough feel fresh and exciting.”
“With multiple endings and character builds, I find myself diving back in to experience everything the game has to offer.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is generally perceived as underwhelming, with users describing it as "meh" alongside mediocre voice acting and music. While some elements, like the grappling hook, stand out positively, the overall experience fails to create an engaging or immersive environment.
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is rated around 6/10, with players finding it underwhelming and not significantly enhancing the overall experience. While some aspects of the game, like the grappling hook, are praised, the music fails to leave a lasting impression. Additionally, the voice acting and atmosphere are also described as mediocre.
“The music in the game really enhances the overall experience, creating an immersive atmosphere that draws you in.”
“I love how the soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay, making every moment feel epic and engaging.”
“The variety of musical styles keeps things fresh and exciting, adding depth to the game's world.”
