Deadly Broadcast

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Deadly Broadcast is a single player and multiplayer action adventure game. It was developed by Apphic Games and was released on February 2, 2023. It received positive reviews from players.

"Deadly Broadcast" is a horror-themed game where players take on the role of a radio DJ, responding to distress calls from frightened listeners during a zombie outbreak. The game features a dynamic narrative with multiple endings, as well as survival and crafting elements to help players cope with the encroaching horde. Use your wits and resources to keep yourself alive while broadcasting for help and trying to make it through the night.

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Audience ScoreBased on 736 reviews

gameplay66 positive mentions

stability18 negative mentions

The game offers a unique blend of horror and streaming simulation, providing an engaging and immersive experience.
Playing with friends enhances the fun, making it a great cooperative game with a mix of scares and teamwork.
The graphics and atmosphere are well-designed, creating a captivating environment that keeps players on edge.

The game suffers from numerous bugs and technical issues, including problems with item spawning and inventory management.
Gameplay can become repetitive, with objectives often feeling tedious and lacking variety.
The difficulty spikes and mechanics can be frustrating, especially for new players, detracting from the overall enjoyment.

gameplay
194 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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61%
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The gameplay of "Deadly Broadcast" is characterized by its engaging mechanics, intuitive controls, and a mix of exploration, puzzle-solving, and combat, which create a thrilling atmosphere for players. While the game offers a unique premise with interactive streaming elements and a cooperative mode, it has been noted that certain aspects, such as boss mechanics and gameplay variety, require improvement. Overall, the game shows promise with its addictive gameplay and potential for future updates, making it a recommended experience for horror and action-adventure fans.
- “Engaging gameplay, captivating storyline, and impressive graphics make it a must-play for action-adventure enthusiasts.”
- “The gameplay mechanics of 'Deadly Broadcast' are intuitive and easy to grasp, allowing players to focus on the terrifying challenges ahead.”
- “The gameplay is challenging and engaging, with well-designed levels and puzzles that require players to think quickly and make split-second decisions.”
- “The problem comes in the fact the gameplay in its present state is severely lacking.”
- “However, I can't overlook the fact that the gameplay itself needs a lot of work.”
- “Furthermore, I found the lack of variety in gameplay mechanics to be a missed opportunity.”
graphics
116 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
59%
38%
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The graphics of the game have received a mixed reception, with many praising their stunning quality, atmospheric design, and attention to detail, particularly in horror settings. However, some players noted issues such as frame rate drops and occasional graphical glitches that detract from the experience. Overall, while the visuals are generally impressive and immersive, there are areas for improvement, especially in performance consistency.
- “The graphics and atmosphere of the game create an incredibly atmospheric and intense experience.”
- “The graphics are devastatingly beautiful, creating an atmosphere of a dystopian future that begs to be explored.”
- “The atmospheric soundtrack and immersive graphics add to the intense gameplay, making it a truly captivating experience.”
- “Graphically, the game is alright as well; nothing stands out that we haven't already seen a thousand times before.”
- “Graphics are a huge step back.”
- “I reach the minimum requirements for the game to run, and it's still so laggy on the lowest graphics.”
story
105 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
68%
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The game's story is a mix of praise and criticism, with many players appreciating its intriguing and atmospheric elements, particularly in "Deadly Broadcast," which features a captivating plot filled with mysteries and unexpected twists. However, several reviews highlight the need for deeper character development and improved storytelling, as well as issues with pacing and backtracking that detract from the overall experience. While the narrative has potential and engages players, it could benefit from further refinement and expansion to fully realize its impact.
- “The plot of 'Deadly Broadcast' is a real masterpiece of the genre.”
- “Mysterious events and circumstances surrounding the research of the radio station create a deep plot layer that constantly keeps you in suspense.”
- “This story about survival and the desire to understand what is happening does not let you go until the last seconds.”
- “The game's story is not very well-developed.”
- “The story is so weak and poorly put forth it may as well be upholding itself on a single toothpick.”
- “Additionally, while the game's atmosphere is commendable, the pacing of the story feels uneven, with certain sections dragging on and others feeling rushed.”
atmosphere
100 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of "Deadly Broadcast" is widely praised for its immersive and intense qualities, effectively combining stunning graphics, sound design, and gameplay mechanics to create a captivating horror experience. Players report feeling a strong sense of tension and urgency, enhanced by the game's dark melodies and environmental details, which contribute to a genuinely frightening ambiance. While most reviews highlight the game's atmospheric strengths, some note that pacing issues and a lack of depth in narrative could detract from the overall experience.
- “From the moment I started playing Deadly Broadcast, I was instantly drawn into its immersive and suspenseful atmosphere.”
- “The graphics and design create a frightening and gloomy atmosphere that literally makes you hold your breath.”
- “The atmospheric soundtrack and immersive graphics add to the intense gameplay, making it a truly captivating experience.”
- “Additionally, while the game's atmosphere is commendable, the pacing of the story feels uneven, with certain sections dragging on and others feeling rushed.”
- “The graphics seemed to be okay, and the atmosphere appeared to be trying to convey something.”
- “Some players have praised the game for its atmosphere, sound design, and graphics, while others have criticized it for being too short, repetitive, and lacking in content.”
music
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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8%
The music and sound effects in the game are widely praised for creating an immersive and tense atmosphere that enhances the horror experience. Reviewers describe the soundtrack as a masterpiece that effectively emphasizes the game's terrifying elements, contributing to a captivating gameplay experience. Overall, the combination of atmospheric music and realistic sound effects significantly deepens player immersion in the game world.
- “The soundtrack and music in the game is a real masterpiece.”
- “The sounds of rustling and creaking create incredible tension, and the music exactly emphasizes the terrifying atmosphere of the game.”
- “The atmospheric soundtrack and immersive graphics add to the intense gameplay, making it a truly captivating experience.”
- “I can't help but note the soundtrack.”
- “I just bought the game and I recommend it. I haven't had enough horror moments to stretch the music, but I'm sure I will.”
humor
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is widely praised for its humor, particularly when played with friends, where chaotic scenarios often lead to hilarious outcomes. Players enjoy the unique character models, funny live chat interactions, and the absurdity of streaming while facing zombie attacks, all of which contribute to a dynamic and entertaining experience. The combination of quirky accents and the game's premise as a streamer simulator adds to its comedic appeal.
- “The game is funny, especially when playing with friends. I recommend it if there is nothing to play with friends.”
- “I love the idea of it, the character models are fun and unique, and the 'live chat' from your stream is hilarious.”
- “Streaming while being attacked by zombies is hilarious.”
stability
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game currently suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent bugs, glitches, and frame rate drops that hinder gameplay and prevent players from completing levels. While some users find the game enjoyable despite these problems, many express hope for future updates to address the technical shortcomings. Overall, the game's early access status is marked by a need for substantial improvements in stability.
- “I say 'assume' because with how buggy the game is, I've not been able to complete a level.”
- “While the game's visuals are generally appealing, there are occasional frame rate drops and graphical glitches that detract from the overall experience.”
- “I love the idea, but there are a lot of bugs and glitches since it's early access. It would be great if the developer fixes them and doesn't stop developing the game.”
grinding
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
6%
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game excessively tedious and time-consuming, particularly due to the low number of enemies encountered per playthrough and the limited maps available. Many express that the effort required to collect items and achieve milestones feels overwhelming, leading to a sentiment that significant grinding is not worth the reward. Overall, the grinding experience is viewed as a major drawback that detracts from the enjoyment of the game.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Each playthrough I kill 6 at most, so that number is absurd, and it's not even worth grinding as it's so crazy (especially in a game with only 2 maps). I think they should keep the killing demons achievement at most 1000, which is still overkill.”
- “Friends and I liked the idea of this when we streamed the game, but it's just too long and tedious trying to find keys and loads of extra items on top.”
- “Finding items is tedious.”
optimization
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, while the game's visual performance is praised, there are significant concerns regarding optimization, particularly after recent updates that have led to performance issues for players. Many reviewers emphasize the need for improved polish and consistency across platforms to enhance immersion, alongside addressing bugs and gameplay mechanics.
- “Lastly, I would like to emphasize the importance of polish and optimization.”
- “Ensuring a smooth and visually consistent performance across different platforms would greatly enhance the immersion and enjoyment of the game.”
- “By addressing the issues mentioned above, such as improving controls, enhancing storytelling, diversifying gameplay mechanics, and optimizing performance, the developers can create an even more immersive and captivating experience for players.”
- “Edit: I tested the new update with a group of 4, and all of us had massive performance issues.”
- “In the meantime, optimization definitely needs improvement.”
- “There are bugs; you need to add optimization and originality.”
replayability
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's replayability is generally viewed positively, with many players enjoying the cooperative elements and the variety of traps and obstacles that keep each playthrough engaging. However, some users note that the game is still in development, with bugs and limited content affecting its overall replay value. Continued updates and new maps could enhance the experience further, potentially increasing replayability in the future.
- “The variety of traps and obstacles encountered further adds to the game's replayability, making each playthrough a fresh and heart-pounding experience.”
- “Love how complex and replayable this game is becoming.”
- “And the cooperative component adds a lot of fun and good replayability in this project.”
- “There are a few bugs in the game that still need to be polished and there's not a lot of replayability.”
- “There are a few bugs in the game that still need to be polished and there's not a lot of replayability.”
character development
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviews indicate that while the game offers an immersive atmosphere through its adventures, it falls short in character development and storytelling, leaving players wanting more depth in both the narrative and character arcs. Enhancements in these areas could significantly enrich the overall experience.
- “The discovery of Pandora's box and subsequent adventures create an immersive atmosphere, although deeper character development and narrative could have added more depth to the plot.”
- “Additionally, the game could benefit from further character development and storytelling.”
- “Firstly, the storytelling could be deepened, and the character development could be better fleshed out.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the emotional depth created by the donation and chat features, which enhance the immersive experience of being a streamer in desolate environments. This interaction fosters a sense of connection and realism, contributing to a unique and engaging atmosphere.
- “The donation and chat features created a wonderful atmosphere, making me feel like a real streamer in desolate, abandoned locations.”