Deadhold
- August 25, 2017
- Dark Quarry Games
Get on SteamDeadhold is a historical real-time strategy game that supports 2-4 players in co-op mode and up to 8 players in multiplayer. Its gameplay combines real-time tactics, physically based simulation, and RPG elements, resulting in a fresh take on the RTS genre. Battles in Deadhold are physically modeled, with realistic arrow flight and unit movement based on physics, adding to the game's tactical value.
Reviews
- Deadhold is a fun spiritual successor to the Myth series, capturing the essence of the original games with updated mechanics and graphics.
- The game offers enjoyable strategic gameplay with a focus on unit tactics and cooperative multiplayer modes, making it a nostalgic experience for fans of the Myth franchise.
- Despite its current limitations, the game shows potential for growth and improvement, with engaging combat mechanics and a solid foundation for future content.
- Development has been halted, and the game is considered abandoned, leading to frustration among players who feel they wasted their money.
- The game currently lacks content, with only one campaign level available, making it feel incomplete and not worth the price.
- Players have reported issues with the game's balance and mechanics, as well as a steep learning curve for newcomers, which may deter potential players.
- gameplay19 mentions
- 32 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its smooth mechanics, polished execution, and a solid core loop that offers both competitive and cooperative modes. Players appreciate the tactical depth and variety, although some note that the content is currently limited in terms of maps and units. Overall, the game provides a fun and engaging experience, with accessible controls and rewarding challenges for attentive players.
“Awesome game with smooth UI and mechanics; the combat flows.”
“The core gameplay loop is impressively solid, polished, and very fun.”
“Accessible mechanics, easy-to-use controls, and deep tactical real-time decisions.”
“Gear drops randomly in any mode, which can hinder gameplay if you are unlucky.”
“Still a lot of potential here, even if some concepts and mechanics seem a bit obtuse initially.”
“Next, unit veterancy and non-player controlled equipment drops that units will auto-grab and equip as battle progresses could push for mid and end match gameplay tactical shifts.”
- story3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The story aspect is criticized for its brevity, featuring only one short campaign mission that feels insufficient for the game's price point. While the potential for replayability through loot and builds adds some enjoyment, the overall narrative experience is lacking.
“It has one campaign mission, which is very short since it is the first one in its series.”
“One short campaign mission and one multiplayer mode do not justify its $19.99 price tag.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that the game's stability is currently lacking, with players experiencing numerous glitches and bugs that detract from the overall experience. Many recommend waiting for a more polished version before diving in, as the game is not yet fully complete.
“So my advice to those of you who love the myth games and are a big fan, which I myself most definitely am, maybe consider laying off this game until it is entirely and fully made, not to mention fully complete without any glitches.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
“I encountered several game-breaking bugs that ruined my experience.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviewers note that the graphics have been updated, contributing positively to the overall experience, although some feel that the camera controls are less responsive compared to previous titles.
“The graphics are stunning, bringing the game world to life with incredible detail and vibrant colors.”
“Every environment is beautifully crafted, making exploration a visual delight.”
“The character models are impressively detailed, adding depth and realism to the gameplay experience.”
“The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from a modern game.”
“Character models are poorly designed and look flat, making it hard to immerse myself in the game.”
“The environments are bland and uninspired, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game somewhat tedious, as unlocking all skills requires repetitive gameplay, particularly through the same horde mode.
“It's a bit grindy to unlock all the skills, especially in its current state; it just involves repeating the same horde mode over and over again.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, users report a positive experience with optimization, noting no performance issues during gameplay in both the single-player campaign and arena modes.
“So far, I haven't run into any performance issues and have had fun in the single-player campaign map and in the arena fighting waves of enemies.”
