Deadeye Deepfake Simulacrum

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"Deadeye Deepfake Simulacrum" is a first-person shooter game that utilizes advanced deepfake technology to create a unique and immersive experience. Players must navigate through a series of levels, using their shooting skills to defeat an army of simulated enemies that are eerily realistic. With its intense action and unsettling atmosphere, this game offers a thrilling experience for fans of the shooter genre.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

99%

Audience ScoreBased on 496 reviews

story26 positive mentions

grinding4 negative mentions

The game offers a unique blend of hacking and action gameplay, allowing for multiple approaches to missions and a high degree of customization in character builds.
The writing is clever and humorous, with a charming aesthetic that enhances the overall experience, making it feel both quirky and engaging.
The soundtrack is enjoyable and fits the game's vibe perfectly, creating a relaxing atmosphere even amidst the chaos of gameplay.

The game can be extremely difficult, with a steep learning curve that may frustrate players, especially in the early stages.
Some players may find the graphics simplistic and not appealing, which could detract from their overall enjoyment of the game.
The lack of clarity in certain mechanics, such as weapon stats and abilities, can lead to confusion and hinder the gameplay experience.

story
131 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is a dark, immersive exploration of dehumanization in a cyberpunk world, featuring clever writing and branching narratives that respond to player choices. Players encounter a variety of characters and moral dilemmas, with the narrative intertwining with gameplay mechanics, allowing for multiple approaches to missions. While the main storyline is engaging, some players feel that the random missions lack depth, and the overall narrative can feel light at times, but the unique atmosphere and thematic elements keep it captivating.
- “The story and atmosphere are genuinely captivating as well.”
- “The writing is clever and has true branching storylines based on your actions, and the rainy lo-fi soundtrack is deliciously chill.”
- “Offering a staggering variety of gameplay options, well-designed missions alongside procedurally generated content, and an atmosphere and surprisingly in-depth story that approach 'cyberpunk' from a pretty unique angle.”
- “The story is somewhat esoteric with multiple different routes you can go through based on choices made throughout the game.”
- “Also, you can't really do any dynamic player choice, and to my knowledge, it's really not nuanced, just very basic branching story stuff that is ultimately brushed away with no grander consequences.”
- “The setting and plot are some of the most bleak cyberpunk fiction you can experience... or is it a parody, playing its tropes so extreme that it can't be taken seriously?”
gameplay
75 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
49%
4%
The gameplay is a unique blend of action, stealth, and hacking mechanics that encourages creativity and experimentation, offering a satisfying and addictive loop. Players can explore diverse builds and approaches, with a meaningful character progression system that reshapes playstyles. While the game features a minimalist aesthetic, it compensates with depth and sophistication in mechanics, though some may find the difficulty and lack of content a drawback.
- “The gameplay loop is addictive.”
- “The depth of mechanics is staggering, giving the player near limitless freedom to solve the game's obstacles.”
- “This core gameplay combined with an intriguing plot with clever writing, and an absolute banger of a soundtrack make this game a must-play.”
- “It's a ballbusting action stealth game that asks you to cheat and exploit the mechanics as much as possible, because otherwise it will beat you to death.”
- “It gets stale, and you feel like you're missing out on half of the game mechanics.”
- “You really need to be precise and methodical with your gameplay, since everything is deliberate (rotation speed, 1 hit death, hacking can be time-consuming until you get the hang of it).”
graphics
46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
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The graphics of the game are characterized by a simplistic, retro aesthetic that some players find charming and immersive, reminiscent of old computer interfaces. While the visuals may not appeal to everyone due to their low-texture and pixelated style, they effectively complement the game's unique mechanics and narrative depth, creating a cohesive atmosphere. Overall, the art style is praised for its creativity and ability to enhance the gameplay experience, despite some critiques regarding visual clarity.
- “The game is beautiful aesthetically and gameplay-wise.”
- “Despite 'simple' low-texture graphics, the game is visually extremely unique and never fails to surprise.”
- “The graphics are unique; they are reminiscent of a computer console and honestly charming. I also really like the portraits of the characters you are able to interact with.”
- “Graphical presentation is subpar -- dislike pixel appearance when it's not on a pixel grid and has weirdly smooth animations.”
- “The graphics look simple, the gunplay initially feels wonky, and you'll find yourself dying very quickly.”
- “While pretty simplistic, they fit so well with this idea that I couldn't imagine this game in any other art style - maybe except for Second Life-esque obvious 3D virtuality with uncanny character avatars.”
music
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
45%
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The music in the game has been widely praised for its fantastic and immersive soundtrack, which enhances the overall atmosphere and complements the gameplay. Many players appreciate the chill lo-fi hip hop vibes, noting that the soundtrack not only fits the aesthetic but also creates a unique emotional experience without imposing a specific mood. Overall, the music is considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's charm and appeal.
- “The soundtrack doesn't simply carry the mood, it reinforces a wonderfully crafted world.”
- “The music is also a standout - perfectly encapsulating the atmosphere.”
- “This core gameplay combined with an intriguing plot with clever writing, and an absolute banger of a soundtrack make this game a must play.”
- “The music is primarily lo-fi chillhop, and it all fits very well.”
- “If they had more bangers in terms of music and a bit more content this game would have had cult status on par with Undertale already.”
- “The art/music didn't really grab me.”
humor
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in this game is characterized by clever, offbeat writing and a distinctive visual style that enhances its immersive experience. Players appreciate the blend of quirky, surprising moments with deeper themes, resulting in a charming and engaging narrative. While some find the humor occasionally cringeworthy, the overall consensus highlights its innovative and funny approach, making it a standout feature of the game.
- “The characterful writing, offbeat humor, and distinctive visual style are the neat little bows that tie together this delightful package.”
- “It's funny, interesting, and quirky but also engaging, challenging, and deep.”
- “Genuinely innovative and funny, with interesting and engaging hacking.”
atmosphere
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its unique blend of captivating storytelling, quirky graphics, and a sense of surrealism that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the combination of a haunting ambiance, engaging music, and a variety of gameplay mechanics that create a balance of tension and relaxation. The infusion of humor and a diverse range of build options further enrich the atmospheric depth, making it a standout feature of the game.
- “This game has an awesome atmosphere and fun gameplay loop and incredible build potential.”
- “The story and atmosphere are genuinely captivating as well.”
- “Some characters and events are a bit silly, or even unfair, but they all add to the atmosphere of helplessness and unreality.”
- “The atmosphere haunts me like a ghost and the writing is brief but highly effective.”
- “The enjoyable tactile clunkiness of certain mechanics—guns take time to rotate, hacking is done with real typing, melee weapons can bonk off walls—creates an atmosphere that's both sedate and tense, the perfect complement for a soothing 'relaxing beats to study and murder to' aesthetic.”
replayability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game offers strong replayability due to its unique vibe, immersive design, and diverse build options. While some users noted that random missions may lack depth, the variety of classes and skills, along with well-designed levels, contribute to an engaging experience that encourages multiple playthroughs.
- “Has a really unique vibe and story, and is immersive sim-ish, so lots of replayability.”
- “Very interesting classes and with tons of skills that provide lots of replayability.”
- “The random missions aren't good enough to be replayable.”
- “The hacking elements feel incredible, levels are well designed, and the variety of builds make the game incredibly replayable.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game enjoyable and engaging, with a well-developed story and diverse gameplay options. However, some note that it can become repetitive, particularly due to the need to repeatedly hack and the randomness of gun mechanics, which can lead to moments of tedium.
- “Only complaint is that the guns could do without being randomized; it gets kinda tedious to guess what they do at times.”
- “It can become a little tedious at times typing the same stuff over and over again.”
- “It has a full story already, many different ways to play, a well-utilized and interesting hacking system (if not a bit tedious currently due to having to rehack everything if the overlord decides to do one of his funny shenanigans instead of a harmless one).”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express a strong emotional connection to the game, highlighting its ability to evoke deep feelings and resonate on a personal level. Many note that both the main storyline and side missions deliver impactful moments that leave a lasting impression. Overall, the game successfully elicits significant emotional responses, making it a memorable experience.
- “It's been a while since a game has made me feel emotions with a capital E.”
- “Some of the story in the side missions hit me harder emotionally than I thought it would too.”
- “It's terrible, I love it; it made me feel something.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is praised for its solid performance and cross-platform support, although rewards for exceptional performance primarily consist of story elements and trinkets rather than practical gameplay benefits.
- “A final plus is performance and cross-platform support.”
- “Rewards exceptional performance with story bits and trinkets more than anything that would actually help with the game.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users express confusion regarding the term "stability," questioning whether it refers to glitches or exploits within the game. This suggests a lack of clarity in how stability is defined and perceived in the context of gameplay.
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
- “I encountered numerous glitches that disrupted my gameplay experience.”
- “The stability issues are so severe that I often lose progress due to unexpected errors.”