DeadTruth: The Dark Path Ahead

18%
Game Brain Score Based on 14 reviews
  • story
  • graphics
  • stability
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DeadTruth is an episodic, first-person horror adventure, featuring a complex and emotional story, filled with dark and mysterious secrets. Are you willing to enter the unknown?

  • PC
  • Windows
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18%
Audience ScoreBased on 14 reviews
atmosphere3 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • The story plot is clear and engaging, providing a sense of direction.
  • The graphics, while not the best, contribute to the game's atmosphere and gore aspect.
  • Some scenes and jump scares are interesting and effectively executed.
  • The game is plagued by numerous bugs and glitches, making it frustrating to play.
  • Controls are inconsistent and often unresponsive, leading to a broken gameplay experience.
  • Puzzles and item discovery are overly difficult and unintuitive, often requiring excessive backtracking.
  • story6 mentions

    The story in the game is generally perceived as clear but unengaging, with many players finding it boring and lacking depth. While some appreciate the clarity of the plot, others criticize the execution, including poorly designed graphics and cutscenes, which detract from the overall experience. Overall, the narrative fails to captivate players, leading to a sense of obligation rather than enjoyment in continuing the game.

    • “Taking into consideration this game was totally made by just one person, which means design, programming, music, sound effects, the game plot, story, and some other points, I'd like to say:”
    • “The story plot is very clear from the beginning until the end.”
    • “The graphics suck, the few cutscenes suck, and the little story there is is not understandable.”
    • “The story is pretty clear from the start, but it's still pretty boring. I ended up playing not because I wanted to know what was going to happen next, but because I felt bad for abandoning the game after only one and a half hours.”
    • “The story plot is very clear from the beginning until the end, but that doesn't make it engaging.”
  • graphics5 mentions

    The graphics received mixed reviews, with some users criticizing them as poor and lacking clarity, while others praised the detailed and immersive visuals that enhance the game's atmosphere. However, many felt that the overall quality of the graphics did not compensate for issues with the control system and gameplay experience.

    • “The visuals are detailed, immersive, and give a sense of atmosphere.”
    • “The graphics suck; the few cutscenes are poorly done, and the little story there is not understandable.”
    • “The graphics aren't the best in the world, but they do provide some of the 'gore' aspect of the game.”
  • stability3 mentions

    The game suffers from numerous bugs and glitches, leading to a klunky gameplay experience. Additionally, players have criticized the graphics and the simplicity of the riddles, further detracting from overall stability.

    • “It has many bugs and glitches; the gameplay is clunky as hell, and the riddles are mostly for the braindead.”
    • “The graphics are not great, and there are numerous glitches.”
    • “Bugs and glitches, lots of them.”
  • gameplay3 mentions

    The gameplay is marred by numerous bugs and glitches, resulting in a clunky experience that detracts from enjoyment. Additionally, the control system is inconsistent, further hindering gameplay, while the riddles are criticized for being overly simplistic.

    • “It has many bugs and glitches; the gameplay is clunky as hell, and the riddles are mostly for the braindead.”
    • “The graphics and audio, although nice, don't make up for the abysmal control system that chooses when it wants to work and cripples overall gameplay.”
  • grinding2 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to start off engaging but quickly turn tedious, with repetitive enemy encounters contributing to the overall sense of monotony.

    • “Started off okay, but soon became tedious.”
    • “The enemies are tedious.”
  • music2 mentions

    The music in the game is minimal, but it compensates with a strong ambient atmosphere that can vary in quality. Given that the entire game was developed by a single individual, the overall execution of sound elements, including music and effects, is commendable despite its limitations.

    • “The music is lacking but makes up for it in ambience, which can be both good and bad.”
    • “Considering this game was entirely made by just one person, including design, programming, music, sound effects, and the story, I have to say it falls short in the music department.”
  • atmosphere1 mentions

    Reviewers praise the game's atmosphere for its detailed and immersive visuals, which effectively enhance the overall experience.

    • “The visuals are detailed, immersive, and create a captivating atmosphere.”
    • “The game's sound design perfectly complements the stunning visuals, enhancing the overall atmosphere.”
    • “Every environment feels alive, drawing you into a rich and atmospheric world.”
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