Deca

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Deca is a single player action game. It was developed by Chrome Horizon 3D and was released on July 16, 2021. It received positive reviews from players.

It is a horror game, developed inside the psychiatric hospital "Deca" in the year 1960. Inside the same, the protagonist wakes up quite disoriented, bloody, on a stretcher, unable to remember what she does there.

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Single-Player

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85%

Audience ScoreBased on 40 reviews

atmosphere6 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features a variety of environments and enemies, creating a compelling horror experience.
The sound design and atmosphere are well-executed, contributing to a genuinely creepy experience.
Despite some flaws, the game is considered a solid indie horror title that offers good value for its price.

The game suffers from poor visibility and control issues, making navigation frustrating.
The story is considered bog-standard and lacks depth, with some players finding the puzzles obscure and challenging.
There are complaints about the save system and bugs, which can lead to lost progress and frustrating gameplay experiences.

story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
49%
38%
The story is generally considered to be standard and lacking depth, with an obvious twist that many players identify early on. While some players found enjoyment in uncovering more of the narrative and exploring the game world, the overall consensus is that the gameplay surpasses the story's quality.
- “I was able to uncover more of the story, I was able to figure out what I needed to do, and I was able to open up a good bit more of the map.”
- “The story is very bog-standard.”
- “The storyline doesn't make a huge amount of sense, but the twist is pretty obvious early on.”
- “The game was better than the storyline.”
atmosphere
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
12%
13%
The game's atmosphere is consistently praised for its effective creepiness and ability to generate terror, with many noting that the sound design significantly enhances the experience. Despite being a short game, the atmospheric elements are highlighted as its strongest features, drawing comparisons to titles like Outlast. Overall, the atmosphere is a standout aspect that contributes greatly to the game's appeal.
- “The game is well done and the atmosphere is spot on creepy.”
- “The atmosphere generates a lot of terror.”
- “While it is a short game, the atmosphere and sound is what makes it good.”
- “The atmosphere was very creepy; it felt like an obvious Outlast clone, but it was still a very good one.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their magnificence, with many users highlighting them as a standout feature. However, some reviews note that while the graphics are impressive, they do not reach a stellar level.
- “One of the aspects I enjoy the most is its graphics.”
- “The level of graphics is magnificent.”
- “The graphics are up to par but not stellar.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
50%
17%
The gameplay is noted for its immersive experience, enhanced by a diverse array of mechanically unique enemies that contribute to a creepy atmosphere reminiscent of "Outlast." Overall, while it draws inspiration from established titles, it successfully delivers a compelling and engaging experience.
- “On the other hand, it has a large number of different enemies with their own peculiarities at the mechanical level, which enhances the immersion of the experience.”
- “The gameplay is complemented by a very creepy atmosphere; while it may be an Outlast clone, it executes the concept very well.”
- “However, the gameplay was very creepy; it was obviously an Outlast clone, but it was a very good one.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the enemy variation to be satisfactory, but the repetitive chase scenarios can become tedious over time, contributing to a grinding experience.
- “Enemy variation is decent, although the chase scenarios can get a little tedious after a while.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
100%
The music in the game is highly praised for its ability to enhance the atmosphere of intense terror, effectively complementing the visuals and scares to create a memorable and immersive experience reminiscent of the feelings evoked by "Outlast."
- “Another aspect that I want to highlight is the music, which, together with the visuals and the scares, helps create an atmosphere of intense terror that I haven't felt since Outlast.”
- “The music, along with the visuals and scares, creates an atmosphere of intense terror that I haven't felt since Outlast.”
- “The music, combined with the imagery and jump scares, contributes to a deeply unsettling environment that is reminiscent of the fear I experienced in Outlast.”