DeathWatchers
- July 12, 2024
- Swain Games
Get on Steam"DEATHWATCHERS is a 4-player online action game with co-op and single-player options, focusing on a 'spot the difference' horror style. Players must log events and perform banishing rituals while avoiding unknown dangers. The game features a wide variety of event types and encourages players to set up their own equipment. Join the Discord for a truly immersive experience."
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game combines elements of ghost hunting and observation games, creating a unique and engaging experience.
- The developer is highly responsive to community feedback and actively works on bug fixes and updates.
- The atmosphere is immersive, with well-designed maps and a variety of spooky events that keep players on their toes.
- There are several bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay, especially in multiplayer mode.
- The tutorial could be more comprehensive, as some players find it challenging to grasp the mechanics initially.
- The inventory system is limited, making it difficult to manage equipment effectively during investigations.
- gameplay57 mentions
- 32 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The gameplay in "Deathwatchers" is praised for its unique blend of mechanics from various ghost hunting games, offering a fresh and engaging experience with innovative evidence-gathering and interaction systems. While the initial learning curve can be steep and some bugs persist, players find the gameplay loop addictive and enjoyable, with a good mix of challenge and atmosphere. Overall, the game shows significant potential for future development, despite some minor execution issues.
“It implements unique evidence-gathering mechanics, interesting interactions, a variety of map types, and good replayability.”
“Deathwatchers is a unique spin on the ghost hunting genre, combining traditional methods of anomaly finding with 'spot-the-difference' gameplay mechanics to keep each playthrough fresh and interesting.”
“Gameplay is crazy addictive and the challenge keeps you wanting to play.”
“The game definitely has potential to be fun, the dev has clearly put a lot of thought into the tools and mechanics in the house, but the execution really falls flat.”
“While there are notable drawbacks, particularly concerning lighting and gameplay mechanics, the game's potential shines through its innovative approach to blending genres.”
“Tutorial and gameplay is messy and at the same time I'm not against that; it's just I can't keep playing to learn it.”
- stability13 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is currently experiencing a range of bugs and glitches typical of early access titles, which can occasionally disrupt gameplay and require reboots. However, the developer is highly responsive and dedicated to addressing these issues quickly, with an active community providing feedback. While stability is a concern, the overall progress and potential of the game are viewed positively by users.
“Mixed with the buggy controls, the limited number of maps and content available, and some game-breaking bugs such as not being able to look around at random times, I really can't recommend this game.”
“But at the moment it's both quite buggy, some evidence types are annoyingly hard to scan (such as entity sighting), and the biggest issue, hunts are far too lethal. One time I literally had the ghost spawn on top of me with no warning and just start mauling me on easy. There needs to be more warning before a hunt or some way to deal with the entity outside of carrying a void stick on you at all times.”
“There are some bugs/glitches that will require a reboot here and there; there are some things that could use a bit of polish and maybe a second thought.”
- atmosphere9 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its creepy and immersive qualities, enhanced by solid graphics and effective sound design. Players appreciate the intense, haunting environment that keeps them engaged while they hunt for anomalies and interact with entities. Overall, the atmosphere contributes significantly to the game's appeal, making it a thrilling experience for fans of ghost hunting and anomaly spotting.
“Visually it looked pretty good and the atmosphere was creepy.”
“The atmosphere is great and it really keeps you on the edge of your seat trying to collect evidence while under the threat of an entity hunting you.”
“The graphics are solid, and the sound design generally supports the atmosphere.”
- humor9 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players finding the announcements and interactions to be genuinely hilarious, often leading to laughter during gameplay. The presence of funny bugs and playful trolling adds to the comedic experience, especially when playing with friends, making it a refreshingly entertaining and spooky adventure. Overall, the game's humor enhances the enjoyment, creating memorable moments of panic and laughter.
“The announcements are super funny and crack me up!”
“With inspirations from games like Deathwatch and I'm on Observation Duty, and similarities to Phasmophobia, Ghost Watchers, and many others, the dedication and effort put into this game create a refreshingly fun, hilarious, and spooky experience that you and your friends are bound to enjoy!”
“It's perfectly doable solo, but it's absolutely hilarious with friends!”
- replayability7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
Overall, the game offers high replayability due to its random elements and engaging gameplay, making each session feel fresh. While some players noted a lack of a progression system that could enhance replay value, the game's affordability and entertaining mechanics still provide a compelling experience.
“The replayability keeps the gameplay fresh and engaging.”
“Every game is random, including the logs you need to work out the herbs, so the replayability is superb.”
“Not only do you get a great game with high replayability for the price, but you get a second game in the classic style for free.”
“The game has a few small bugs, none of them game-breaking (which is rare for any early access game) and is very playable and replayable.”
“The last real complaint is with a lack of a leveling system and rewards; there is a real lack of a progression system in the game, with the only progression being 2 maps you can unlock, giving a lack of replayability and reason to come back. I feel like a player leveling system with rewards for every milestone level could be a good way to fix this.”
“It proposes a concept that may be known to Phasmophobia and adds randomness to it, allowing for a bit more replayability.”
- story5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The game's story aspect is minimal, with some players noting a lack of narrative depth, particularly in comparison to more story-driven horror titles. While the gameplay offers fresh mechanics within the ghost hunting genre, the absence of a compelling storyline leaves some users feeling confused and disengaged. Overall, the focus seems to be more on gameplay mechanics than on a cohesive narrative experience.
“I am usually more into story-focused horror games like Amnesia or Soma.”
“The game is really good and although it's a lot like other ghost hunting games, it does a fair bit differently that makes it fresh and exciting.”
“☑ no story”
“I went into the negative on my bank account and cannot buy another flashlight, and the only way to start earning money is by completing the mission, which I feel is just overall confusing.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their clean design and suitability to the genre, contributing to an immersive atmosphere alongside effective sound design. However, some users express a desire for more advanced graphics, despite noting minor bugs. Overall, the visuals and audio work well together to enhance the game's creepy ambiance.
“So clean, minor bugs, an art style that suits the genre perfectly!”
“The graphics are solid, and the sound design generally supports the atmosphere.”
“The creepy sounds and spooky visuals make it really immersive.”
“I wish the graphics were more advanced.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 200 % positive mentions
- -400 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game shows promise but is hindered by a few bugs and optimization settings that could benefit from further adjustments.
“The optimization options available really enhance the gameplay experience, allowing for a smoother performance.”
“I appreciate the developers' commitment to optimization; it shows they care about player experience and performance.”
“There are a couple of bugs and optimization settings that could be tweaked, but so far this game has so much potential.”
“The game suffers from severe performance issues, making it frustrating to play even on high-end hardware.”
“Optimization is lacking, resulting in frequent frame drops and long loading times that detract from the overall experience.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players express that the grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring a significant investment of time akin to having a second life to fully engage with it.
“Grinding in this game feels rewarding and keeps me engaged for hours.”
“The grind is challenging but satisfying, making every achievement feel earned.”
“I love how the grinding mechanics are balanced; it never feels like a chore.”
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
“Grinding takes away from the enjoyment of the game.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players have expressed that the game evokes strong emotions, with some stating it has made them cry, highlighting its impactful storytelling and character development.
“This game has made me cry.”
“The emotional depth of the story left a lasting impact on me.”
“I felt a strong connection to the characters and their struggles.”
