Deadfall Adventures

72%
Game Brain Score Based on 1,072 reviews
  • story
  • graphics
  • gameplay
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Characters may fall flat and lack a sense of personality but this isn't enough to turn people away. Beautiful settings, an engaging atmosphere, and the focus on delivering a great experience is where Deadfall Adventures is at its strongest.
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Deadfall Adventures is an first-person shooter and adventure game that takes players on a thrilling journey across Egypt and Iraq. As an experienced treasure hunter, players must navigate treacherous environments, solve puzzles, and outsmart enemies to uncover ancient artifacts. With a blend of action and exploration, Deadfall Adventures offers a cinematic and immersive experience in a vividly realized Old World setting.

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Reviews

72%
Audience ScoreBased on 1,072 reviews
story97 positive mentions
stability61 negative mentions
  • Fun mix of FPS and puzzle-solving elements, reminiscent of Indiana Jones and Tomb Raider.
  • Beautiful environments and graphics, creating an immersive atmosphere.
  • Decent variety of weapons and satisfying gunplay.
  • Poor voice acting and cheesy dialogue that detracts from the experience.
  • Numerous bugs and glitches, including issues with AI and puzzle triggers.
  • Linear gameplay with limited exploration and frustrating checkpoint system.
  • story374 mentions

    The story in "Deadfall Adventures" is generally viewed as clichéd and predictable, drawing heavily from classic adventure tropes reminiscent of Indiana Jones and Tomb Raider. While some players find it entertaining and nostalgic, many criticize the dialogue, character development, and overall execution as mediocre or poorly written, often overshadowed by gameplay mechanics and technical issues. Overall, the narrative is seen as serviceable but lacking depth, making it more of a backdrop for action and puzzles rather than a compelling experience.

    • “The story is full of classic pulpy adventure, combat is exciting, lots of weapons to try out which all have a unique feel, puzzles are sometimes tricky but mostly fair, a good handful of exotic settings from deep jungle to desert and the arctic, just a blast to play overall!”
    • “Absolutely fantastic game, especially for Gen X-ers who grew up loving Indiana Jones or just the sort of players who still love a globe-trotting story, full of danger and forgotten places.”
    • “The story is quite decent, but the game is horrible, I don't know what was the problem, but on 1920 x 1080 resolution, I had under 20 fps, I needed to drop the resolution to be playable and I have a laptop where I can play last games on maximum, like Shadow of Mordor, Far Cry 4, MKX.”
    • “The characters and plot also leave a lot to be desired, with a mixture of bland and generic plot, punchlines, and characters.”
    • “The story is rather okay and simple; I mean if you've played a Tomb Raider game or seen an Indiana Jones movie, then the story won't really wow you; it's your standard adventure story.”
    • “The story gets confusing and boring quickly, and doesn't have much intrigue or captivating material.”
  • graphics268 mentions

    The graphics of the game are generally well-received, with many players noting that they are impressive for its release year of 2013, showcasing colorful environments and decent visual effects. However, some reviews mention that the graphics show their age, with occasional glitches and outdated character animations. Overall, while the visuals are often praised for their beauty and detail, they are sometimes marred by technical issues and a lack of polish in certain areas.

    • “The graphics are good, with plenty of nice scenery and a good use of color, especially in the Amazon levels. The levels are quite diverse, featuring interesting locations to explore, from an Egyptian pyramid to Antarctica and various temples.”
    • “The graphics are beautiful; the levels are colorful and detailed, creating an immersive experience.”
    • “Despite some issues, I had fun playing Deadfall Adventures with its good graphics, good puzzles, and its interesting genre combination.”
    • “The graphics are bad for a 2013 game.”
    • “This is one kind of a game that does not age well; it is mediocre as a shooter, and the animation and graphics are also clumsy by modern standards.”
    • “The graphics aren't top-notch, but I personally thought that the music was pretty good, with some battle scenes having audio that fit in well.”
  • gameplay233 mentions

    The gameplay in "Deadfall Adventures" is generally described as decent, featuring a mix of shooting mechanics and puzzle-solving elements that evoke comparisons to titles like "Tomb Raider" and "Uncharted." While some players appreciate the variety of environments and the unique flashlight mechanic for combat, many criticize the repetitive nature of the gameplay, simplistic puzzles, and clunky controls, leading to an overall experience that feels average or uninspired. Despite its flaws, the game offers enjoyable moments for casual gamers, particularly those seeking a light-hearted adventure.

    • “Very enjoyable gameplay and all of these puzzles complement the experience.”
    • “Okay then, the gameplay is pretty good as it's a mixture of puzzle and action, and the best part is that if you're more of an action person and don't really like puzzles, you can actually turn down the puzzles and turn up the action, which was a nice idea.”
    • “The gameplay presents a nice mix of puzzle solving and combat - a feature that uncharted actually never seemed to get right, relying far too heavily on combat.”
    • “The characters are annoying, the story is forgettable, and the gameplay is boring at best.”
    • “The gameplay itself is a bit bad and you play more for the storyline.”
    • “The game is not impressive, the shooting sections are not interesting at all, the 'shine your light on mummies' mechanic gets boring straight away, puzzles are ridiculously easy and the plot is uninspired and uninteresting.”
  • stability63 mentions

    The game is widely criticized for its numerous bugs and glitches, including graphical issues, clunky controls, and problematic AI, which detract significantly from the overall experience. While some players find it enjoyable despite these flaws, many recommend avoiding it at full price due to its lack of polish and stability. Overall, the consensus is that the game is a "buggy mess" that may only appeal to casual gamers willing to overlook its shortcomings.

    • “It certainly isn't the buggy mess that some critics would have you believe.”
    • “This game isn't awful; it isn't broken, it isn't buggy, and it can be fun.”
    • “This game is very buggy, but in singleplayer at least, all the bugs I've come across have been innocent, charming ones, like ending up with a handheld flashlight with your tommy gun instead of the gun mounted one it should be, so it looks like you have 3 hands.”
    • “There are glitches that will let you get trapped between two objects and your only option is to restart from your last checkpoint.”
    • “Full of invisible walls and obstacles, graphic glitches, unforgiving bugged traps that force you to repeat the same section of the level countless times, the lack of a saving function; the artificial intelligence, even at the hardest difficulty, leaves a lot to be desired.”
  • humor52 mentions

    The humor in the game is characterized by its cheesy and campy nature, often eliciting laughter through over-the-top dialogue and intentionally bad voice acting. While some players appreciate the unintentional humor and find it charming, others criticize it for being cringy and repetitive. Overall, the game offers a mix of funny moments and absurd situations that can be enjoyable if approached with a lighthearted mindset.

    • “Unintentionally very funny game with pretty fun shooting.”
    • “While the overarching story is quite nice, the dialog between characters is hilariously 'budget', and the voice actors clearly had a lot of fun shouting abuse at each other in the recording booth.”
    • “The dialogs between James Quatermain and Jennifer Goodwin (your female partner) are funny and make you feel you're just right here - within the awesome temples and pyramids.”
    • “Some of the jokes fall flat and fail to land.”
    • “The humor often feels forced and lacks genuine wit.”
    • “Many of the attempts at comedy miss the mark entirely.”
  • music31 mentions

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the decent soundtrack and its ability to enhance the atmosphere, while others find it repetitive and mediocre. Notably, the soundtrack is often described as fitting for the game, with some standout tracks, but it can become annoying during extended play. Overall, while the music is generally considered acceptable, it does not reach the heights of more acclaimed soundtracks in the genre.

    • “The music was pretty good, with plenty of nice tracks to listen to.”
    • “Nice mood and the music supports the whole atmosphere.”
    • “Awesome graphics, sound, music, and gameplay/UI.”
    • “The music and sound are mediocre.”
    • “It's not perfect: the combat plays like crap, the voice acting flat out sucks in places, and the music loops constantly and gets annoying quickly.”
    • “This game had almost everything going for it except that, it seems they spent all their money on the game/music/sound and everything else was an afterthought.”
  • atmosphere26 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its immersive and adventurous qualities, with many reviewers highlighting the diverse and visually appealing settings, such as ancient temples and exotic locations reminiscent of Indiana Jones. The music and graphics contribute positively to the overall mood, although some players feel that the atmosphere occasionally lacks depth or variety in gameplay. Overall, the game successfully creates a captivating environment that enhances the exploration and puzzle-solving experience.

    • “Great atmosphere, well balanced puzzles, and very nice graphics (for its time).”
    • “The scenery and atmosphere is very palpable and immersive.”
    • “In terms of atmosphere and locations, this game is absolutely fantastic!”
    • “You'll see an endless supply of ancient architecture, carvings, and statues that do nothing more than provide the requisite atmosphere for each environment.”
    • “This game attempts to imitate the atmosphere that is present in other titles, such as.”
    • “No atmosphere.”
  • grinding21 mentions

    Players consistently express frustration with the grinding aspect of the game, describing it as tedious and time-consuming, often requiring excessive effort for minimal reward. Many highlight bugs and poorly designed mechanics that exacerbate the grind, making achievements feel unattainable and gameplay less enjoyable. While some find moments of fun, the overall sentiment leans towards grinding being a significant detractor from the experience.

    • “A lot of grinding.”
    • “The puzzles are not tedious.”
    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “In this game, you just run across the room back and forth; it is slow, requires patience, and feels unnecessary, unsatisfying, and tedious to complete.”
    • “Although I did have quite some fun with this game, it is sadly shoddily executed at way too many parts: grenades and dynamite clip through the ground, not damaging enemies, infinite invisible walls, reload times are ridiculously long, weapon accuracy is terrible, movement speed is unrealistic, animations look wonky, voice acting is terrible, writing is even worse, the upgrade system is pointless, puzzles are way too easy and more tedious than ingenious, and the list goes on and on.”
  • optimization17 mentions

    Overall, the game's optimization is a mixed bag; while it runs smoothly on most platforms and features well-designed graphics and gameplay, users report significant issues on Linux, including long loading times and stuttering. Some players experienced bugs and dysfunctional mechanics, but the core gameplay, including aiming and movement, is generally well-optimized. However, there are notable complaints about performance inconsistencies and glitches, particularly on PC, suggesting that further optimization is needed.

    • “The game runs smoothly, thanks to the Unreal Engine.”
    • “The gunplay is basic but effective, and the game is well-optimized.”
    • “The engine runs smoothly, and the level design is really well done.”
    • “This means not only game-breaking bugs (scripts not going off) but also invisible walls, dysfunctional mechanics (like switching weapons), riddle performance (not working as intended) and so on.”
    • “The first issue is that on Linux, none of the shaders are cached, so you'll get very long loading times and some temporary freezing/stuttering when the level is loading a different area.”
    • “Poorly optimized for PC, and buggy as hell.”
  • replayability12 mentions

    Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while some players appreciate the ability to replay levels with retained upgrades and collectibles, others find the single-player experience lacking in replay value. Multiplayer options offer some additional replay potential, but many reviewers feel that the game does not provide enough incentive for multiple playthroughs.

    • “Hidden item collecting and achievements along with multiple game modes give it good replay value.”
    • “The game has great replayability; you can, after beating the campaign, replay every level right from the start while keeping all of your treasures as well as upgrades you have. It is just a matter of selecting the option after completing the game (level select).”
    • “Puzzles are challenging and have potential replay value because of the collectibles.”
    • “I finished it in under 25 hours and there is definitely no replay value...there are upgrades to your character and puzzles to deal with...almost like an Indiana Jones meets old-school Tomb Raider.”
    • “All in all, I'd have to give this game a 6 out of 10 - it's good fun the first time through but I don't see it having all that much replayability, even with the multiplayer options.”
    • “I see zero replay value in the single player portion.”
  • character development7 mentions

    Overall, character development in the game is criticized for being minimal and lacking depth, with many reviewers noting that characters feel more like puppets due to poor design and limited emotional engagement. The story includes some twists but fails to provide meaningful growth or complexity for the characters, leading to a perception of a perfunctory approach to narrative and character arcs.

    • “Voice acting is decent, and character design is quite good.”
    • “The story was decent with a few twists, but there wasn't a lot of character development.”
    • “The problem lies in the bare-bones character development system.”
    • “The problem comes in with the bare bones character development system, the dated graphics, and the rather mindless puzzles.”
    • “From poor character development, the occasional illogical or stupidly easy puzzle, primitive first person shooter experience, and cheap RPG aspect, I had a lot of trouble getting as far in the game as I did.”
    • “Poor character development: jumping right into the story, the characters prod with one another endlessly with mundane and all too frequent jest.”
  • emotional4 mentions

    The emotional aspect of the game is mixed; while some find the story outdated and dull, it evokes a sense of nostalgia and childlike wonder for others. Players appreciate the strong, non-whiny hero, which contributes positively to their experience, though the overall emotional engagement may feel limited.

    • “But it made me feel a little bit like a kid again, and that's worth recognizing.”
    • “Your hero is badass like the adventurer you know, and not whiny. That's good; I don't want my toaster to have strong emotional outbreaks and trauma either.”
    • “The emotional depth of the story feels lacking and fails to engage the player.”
    • “I found the characters to be one-dimensional, which made it hard to connect with their emotional journeys.”
    • “The attempts at emotional moments felt forced and didn't resonate with me at all.”
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Critic Reviews

46% average critic score

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Play time

11hMedian play time
11hAverage play time
9-18hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 10 analyzed playthroughs

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