Deadfall Adventures

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.

59%Game Brain Score

story, graphics

stability, grinding

72% User Score Based on 2,142 reviews

Critic Score 46%Based on 13 reviews

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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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+22

72%

Audience ScoreBased on 2,155 reviews

story194 positive mentions

stability123 negative mentions

Fun mix of Indiana Jones, Mummy, and Tomb Raider elements.
Engaging puzzles that provide a good challenge without being overly difficult.
Beautiful environments and graphics that enhance the adventure experience.

Poor voice acting and cheesy dialogue that detracts from immersion.
Bugs and glitches that can interrupt gameplay and cause frustration.
Linear gameplay with limited exploration and repetitive combat.

story
750 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
26%
59%
15%
The story of "Deadfall Adventures" is generally viewed as clichéd and predictable, heavily borrowing from classic adventure tropes reminiscent of Indiana Jones, with a mix of cheesy dialogue and generic characters. While some players find the narrative entertaining enough to support the gameplay, many criticize it for being lackluster and filled with uninspired plot elements, leading to an overall experience that feels formulaic and unoriginal. Despite its shortcomings, the game offers a nostalgic adventure vibe that may appeal to fans of the genre, though it lacks depth and memorable storytelling.
- “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.”
- “Deadfall adventures offers you a fascinating storyline full of puzzles, mysticism and big twists.”
- “The characters and plot also leave a lot to be desired, with a mixture of bland/generic plot, punchlines, and characters.”
- “The story is lackluster but not unentertaining, and the combat still plays well.”
- “The story gets confusing and boring quickly, and doesn't have much intrigue or captivating material.”
graphics
536 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
51%
40%
9%
The graphics in "Deadfall Adventures" are generally well-received, with many players noting that they are impressive for a game released in 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 appealing and contribute to the game's atmosphere, they are not without flaws, and some players feel that the graphics could benefit from a more modern touch.
- “Visuals are really good, even for 2023, some parts being beautiful.”
- “The graphics are good, plenty of nice scenery with a good use of color, especially in the Amazon levels. The levels are quite diverse with plenty of interesting locations to explore, from an Egyptian pyramid to Antarctica and different temples.”
- “Great atmosphere, well-balanced puzzles, and very nice graphics (for its time).”
- “There's still some graphic glitches (the player gets stuck to the floor), the voice acting is over the top, and in the cut scenes the hero walks as if he soiled himself.”
- “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. It could be all good if the story was awesome, but it is not.”
- “The graphics are bad for a 2013 game.”
gameplay
468 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
58%
9%
The gameplay in "Deadfall Adventures" is a mixed bag, featuring decent shooting mechanics and a blend of puzzles and action that some players find enjoyable, particularly with the unique flashlight mechanic for combat. However, many reviews highlight issues such as repetitive gameplay, poor AI, and overly simplistic puzzles that detract from the overall experience. While the game offers a nostalgic feel reminiscent of classic adventure titles, it ultimately falls short in delivering a polished and engaging gameplay experience.
- “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 the fact 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 shooting mechanics are great, the characters and story are interesting, the puzzles are challenging and inventive, and it has a great aesthetic.”
- “The characters are annoying, the story is forgettable, and the gameplay is boring at best.”
- “It has a myriad of other problems beyond its poor gameplay flow, such as pitiful combat, terrible AI, boring and drawn-out puzzles, and thoughtless level design.”
- “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.”
stability
127 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
97%
The game is widely criticized for its numerous stability issues, including frequent graphical glitches, clunky controls, and AI problems that can hinder gameplay progression. Many players report experiencing bugs that can lead to getting stuck or forced reloads, although some find the game enjoyable despite these flaws. Overall, while it may be playable for casual gamers, the lack of polish and persistent glitches make it difficult to recommend at full price.
- “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.”
- “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 game freezes very often when a video or some additional data is about to be loaded.”
humor
104 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
98%
3%
The humor in the game is characterized by its cheesy and campy nature, often eliciting laughter through unintentional comedic moments, bad voice acting, and over-the-top dialogue. While some players appreciate the lightheartedness and charm of the interactions, others find the humor cringeworthy and repetitive. Overall, the game offers a mix of amusing gameplay and dialogue that can be entertaining if approached with a casual mindset.
- “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.”
- “Their humorous interactions add a special charm to Deadfall Adventures.”
- “The voice acting is so bad that it's actually kind of funny and enjoyable.”
- “Some of the jokes fall flat and fail to land.”
- “The humor often feels forced and lacks originality.”
- “Many attempts at comedy miss the mark entirely.”
music
62 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
45%
39%
16%
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 ambient tracks, particularly from the arctic levels, are criticized as being poor. Overall, the music is described as doing its job adequately, with some standout tracks available in the collector's edition, but it may not leave a lasting impression.
- “The music was pretty good, plenty of nice tracks to listen to.”
- “Nice mood and the music supports the whole atmosphere.”
- “I love the music, and the atmosphere & sceneries are rather enjoyable.”
- “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.”
atmosphere
53 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
66%
28%
6%
The atmosphere in the game is widely praised for its immersive and adventurous qualities, with varied settings such as pyramids, deserts, and ancient temples that evoke a sense of exploration reminiscent of Indiana Jones. While the graphics and music enhance the overall experience, some players feel that the atmosphere alone isn't enough to carry the game, especially when gameplay elements become repetitive. Overall, the game successfully creates a captivating mood that many players find enjoyable, despite some criticisms regarding its depth.
- “Very atmospheric and the game plays just as crisp today.”
- “The scenery and atmosphere is very palpable and immersive.”
- “Beautiful settings, an engaging atmosphere, and the focus on delivering a great experience is where Deadfall Adventures is at its strongest.”
- “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.”
grinding
43 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
5%
18%
77%
Players frequently express frustration with the grinding aspect of the game, describing it as tedious and requiring excessive time investment, often likening it to needing "a second life" to complete. Many reviews highlight the repetitive nature of puzzles and combat, which detracts from overall enjoyment, while bugs and gameplay mechanics further exacerbate the grind, making achievements feel unnecessarily difficult to obtain. Despite some fun elements, the grinding experience is marred by a lack of polish and engaging content.
- “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, it requires patience, and it 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.”
optimization
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
35%
41%
24%
Overall, the game's optimization is a mixed bag; while it runs smoothly on some platforms and features well-optimized aiming and movement, users report significant issues on Linux, including long loading times, stuttering, and glitches. Although the graphics and combat are generally praised, there are complaints about game-breaking bugs and dysfunctional mechanics that detract from the experience. Performance varies, with some players experiencing minor issues while others find it poorly optimized and buggy, particularly on PC.
- “The gunplay is basic but effective, and the game is well-optimized.”
- “Also, the game runs smoothly, thanks to the Unreal Engine.”
- “The engine runs smoothly and the level design is really well done.”
- “The first issue is that on Linux, none of the shaders are cached, resulting in very long loading times and some temporary freezing/stuttering when the level is loading a different area.”
- “It's really glitchy and stuttering even if you change the video settings; it takes four and a half hours to install and update!”
- “This 'beta' seems more like an alpha release, at least when it comes to performance.”
replayability
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
66%
17%
Overall, the game's replayability is mixed, with some players appreciating the option to replay levels while retaining upgrades and collectibles, suggesting a decent level of replay value. However, many reviewers express disappointment, citing a lack of engaging content and minimal incentive to replay the single-player campaign, leading to an overall perception of low replayability. Multiplayer options are mentioned but do not significantly enhance the replay value for most players.
- “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 development
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
42%
29%
Character development in the game is widely criticized, with reviewers noting a lack of depth and meaningful progression for the characters. While the voice acting and character design are considered decent, the overall narrative fails to engage, relying on clichés and superficial interactions that detract from the experience. Many players found the character development system to be bare bones, contributing to a sense of disconnection from the story and its characters.
- “Voice acting is decent, and character design is quite good.”
- “The story was, again, not great but decent with a few twists, but not a lot of character development.”
- “The problem comes in with the bare-bones character development system, the dated graphics, and the rather mindless puzzles.”
- “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.”
emotional
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
While the game is criticized for its outdated mechanics and boring story, it successfully evokes a sense of nostalgia, allowing players to reconnect with their childhood. The protagonist's strong, non-whiny demeanor is appreciated, as it aligns with the desire for straightforward, action-oriented characters rather than emotionally complex ones. Overall, the emotional impact is mixed, balancing nostalgia with a lack of depth.
- “But it made me feel a little bit like a kid again, and that's worth recognizing.”
- “The story feels really outdated and lacks emotional depth, making it quite boring.”
- “The emotional aspects of the game are underwhelming and fail to engage the player.”

46%Critics’ scoreBased on 13 critic reviews

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