Dead Hook

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Dead Hook is a single player casual role playing shooter game with a horror theme. It was developed by Joy Way and was released on February 8, 2024. It received neutral reviews from players.

Dead 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.

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Single-Player

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47%

Audience ScoreBased on 19 reviews

gameplay8 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The grappling hook mechanics are original and engaging, providing a fun alternative to traditional movement in VR games.
Combat is enjoyable, with fast-paced action and easy-to-understand weapon mechanics that are difficult to master.
The game has a cool aesthetic and good foundational elements, suggesting potential for future improvements.

The game suffers from repetitive and generic level design, lacking variety and uniqueness in environments and enemy types.
Voice acting and story elements are mediocre, contributing to an overall feeling of blandness.
Many gameplay mechanics, such as melee combat and the execution system, feel unsatisfying and poorly executed.

gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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31%
19%
The gameplay features innovative hook mechanics that are engaging and offer a fresh alternative to traditional VR movement methods. However, many players find the execution overly simplistic and the overall experience quickly becomes repetitive due to the limited environments and lack of diverse gameplay options. While the mechanics show promise, the game ultimately falls short of its potential.
- “The hook mechanics are fun and much more engaging than the 'blinking' that other VR games use.”
- “The hook gameplay is an original and cool idea, but it is executed in an oversimplified manner.”
- “Great mechanics :)”
- “Making the gameplay original, but quickly boring.”
- “There's only 2 distinct environments: the ship from the tutorial and the 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, maybe going through the guts of the planet with the hooks not working... but nope.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
33%
50%
The story is generally considered acceptable but underwhelming, with voice acting that varies in quality. While some elements, like the grappling hook, stand out positively, the overall narrative and atmosphere leave much to be desired, leading to a mixed reception. Additionally, the AI's behavior has drawn criticism for being overly suggestive, which detracts from the experience.
- “The story is fine enough; 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, voice acting is meh, levels are sorta meh, atmosphere is meh.”
- “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.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is generally perceived as underwhelming, with users describing it as "meh" and lacking in engagement. While some elements, like the grappling hook, stand out positively, the overall experience is diminished by mediocre voice acting and distracting AI behavior.
- “The atmosphere is just meh; it doesn't really draw you in or create any sense of immersion.”
- “I expected a lot more from the atmosphere, but it feels flat and uninspired.”
- “The overall atmosphere lacks depth and fails to engage the player.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are consistently praised for their cool aesthetic, contributing to an appealing visual experience.
- “The aesthetic is cool.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players believe that increasing the variety of enemies and maps would significantly enhance the game's replayability, making it more engaging and encouraging them to return for more action against the resaract horde.
- “Expanding the enemy and map pool will enhance the replayability of this game and keep me coming back to shoot and rip into the Resaract horde.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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 are praised, the music fails to leave a lasting impression, contributing to a generally mediocre atmosphere.