Dead Sea

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Dead Sea is an open-world, first-person survival game that features elements of horror, adventure, and puzzle-solving. The game takes place in a post-apocalyptic world filled with dangerous creatures and limited resources, creating a challenging and intense gaming experience. Survival is difficult, but not impossible, as players must hunt for food, find shelter, and manage their health and well-being in order to stay alive.

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14%

Audience ScoreBased on 105 reviews

music3 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game has potential and could become something great if the developers continue to work on it.
Graphics are smooth and vibrant, showcasing the capabilities of the Cryengine.
Some players appreciate the early access model, believing it allows them to support the development process.

The game is essentially a walking simulator with no content, leading to a lack of engagement and enjoyment.
Developers have abandoned the project, leaving it in a state of disrepair with no updates or improvements.
Many players feel scammed, as the game does not deliver on its promises and is considered a cash grab.

graphics
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The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with some users describing them as awful and indicative of a pre-alpha state, while others note that the graphics are smooth and vibrant, particularly praising the use of CryEngine. Despite some promising elements, technical issues such as crashes and lack of functionality detract from the overall experience. Overall, there is potential for improvement, but the current state leaves much to be desired.
- “The graphics are smooth and the colors are vibrant, which is to be expected from a game made on the CryEngine.”
- “At least the graphic settings work well.”
- “The graphics seem there already to impress; the context is also promising.”
- “Awful graphics, waste of money.”
- “A part from that anytime I try to switch to 3rd person view or I press any F (F1 to F12) button the game crashes... I even found a medkit but couldn't use it because there's no inventory available, neither could I do any action... So what I'm suggesting is that this game is not even a decent pre-alpha yet... I'm looking forward to updating this review as it will change, (hopefully), at the moment it is an undece... experience... Sorry guys, take your time and do a serious game out of it, the graphics seem there already to impress, the context either, come on, I'm waiting!”
- “Game graphics & performance”
story
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The story aspect of the game is criticized for its lack of depth and meaningful missions, with players noting that updates have added minimal content, such as a simple item to find and scattered health kits. While the graphics are praised, the gameplay primarily revolves around exploration rather than engaging narrative-driven missions. Overall, the narrative experience feels underdeveloped and unfulfilling.
- “Ok, after the developer asked me to recheck the new version after the update, I gave it a go and played it until my health allowed me to play. Apparently, there is a clue now, apart from the graphics that looks promising. The clue says: mission-golden stone.”
- “There are no missions as such but just exploration of the world you spawn in.”
- “One update from the dev literally said 'fix and balance games'... that is all. Another update says 'new mission (rank 2)' and all he added was a stone slab you have to find... and scattered health kits.”
- “Ok, after the developer asked me to recheck the new version after the update, I gave it a go and played it until my health allowed me to play. Apparently, there is a clue now, apart from the graphics that look promising. The clue says: mission-golden stone...”
- “There are no missions as such, but just exploration of the world you spawn in.”
stability
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Users report significant stability issues, particularly with game launch failures, which detracts from the overall experience. While some acknowledge that early access games often have bugs, the inability to start the game is a major frustration, especially given the cost.
- “I understand that early access games come with their bugs and glitches, but not being able to launch the game itself is incredibly frustrating, especially when you have to pay for it even in this early release stage.”
- “I played with no instruction or direction, no puzzles, only meters indicating that I am losing vitals, similar to H1Z1 (at least those aren't buggy).”
optimization
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The game is praised for its uncluttered interface and smooth performance, offering players straightforward options to tailor the experience based on their PC's capabilities. This flexibility enhances both graphics and overall gameplay performance.
- “It is uncluttered and smooth to use, with simplistic options for the player to decide how to play based on their own PC's performance.”
- “The game offers excellent graphics and performance optimization.”
- “The game struggles with optimization, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering during gameplay.”
- “Despite the appealing graphics, the performance issues make it hard to enjoy the experience fully.”
- “The lack of optimization options leaves players with limited control over performance settings.”
music
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The music in the game is generally regarded as decent, effectively complementing the desert setting and enhancing the overall atmosphere.
- “The soundtrack is pretty decent, with in-game background music that perfectly matches the mood of the desert.”
- “The music enhances the overall experience, immersing players in the game's atmosphere.”
- “I love how the soundtrack complements the gameplay, making every moment feel more engaging.”
- “The soundtrack is pretty decent, with in-game background music that fits the mood of the desert.”
monetization
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The monetization strategy is widely criticized as a blatant cash grab, with users expressing that the game offers little to no content, rendering it a waste of both time and money.
- “Absolute cash grab; no content, waste of time and money.”
- “The monetization system is overly aggressive, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending.”
- “It feels like the game is designed to push players into spending money rather than providing a fun experience.”