Deceit 2

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Deceit 2 is a multiplayer action game with a horror theme. It was developed by World Makers and was released on September 14, 2023. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Deceit 2" is a multiplayer horror action game with PvP elements, where players must survive as innocent humans, transform and kill as infected, or sow chaos as the cursed. Complete tasks to escape, deceive others with special abilities, and avoid suspicion to win. Experience intense fear, spectacular visuals, and some humor, but be prepared for bugs.

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Audience ScoreBased on 2,668 reviews

gameplay71 positive mentions

optimization25 negative mentions

The game is fun and engaging, especially when played with friends, creating memorable moments of deception and strategy.
Enhanced graphics and sound design contribute to a more immersive atmosphere compared to the original game.
The introduction of new roles and abilities adds depth to gameplay, making each match feel unique and exciting.

The community is often toxic, with players using racial slurs and engaging in trolling behavior, which detracts from the overall experience.
The game suffers from significant performance issues, including long matchmaking times and frequent crashes, making it frustrating to play.
Many players feel that the game is overly complicated and lacks clear tutorials, making it difficult for newcomers to understand the mechanics.

gameplay
250 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of "Deceit 2" has received mixed reviews, with many players enjoying the social deduction mechanics and cooperative elements, especially when playing with friends. However, criticisms highlight issues such as confusing mechanics, repetitive gameplay, and a lack of balance between roles, which can lead to frustrating experiences. While some appreciate the refined visuals and new features, others feel the game strays too far from its predecessor, resulting in a less engaging experience overall.
- “Super fun to play if you have a group of 5-6 friends and definitely an improvement on the first game makes the gameplay more varied and fun.”
- “The core gameplay loop remains fun, the atmosphere is more immersive, and the emphasis on teamwork adds a new layer of strategy.”
- “Deceit 2 is a wonderful addition to the social deduction genre, with a lovely horror aesthetic and a strong core gameplay loop that is bound to give you and your friends many hours of fun!”
- “The game mechanics are terrible and not to mention this new way of playing is not as interesting as part 1!”
- “The gameplay loop feels repetitive quickly.”
- “The mechanics feel clunky and unpolished, making even basic tasks like movement and aiming a chore.”
graphics
87 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the enhanced visuals and atmospheric design, noting that they are a significant upgrade from the original. However, many others criticize the graphics for being underwhelming, poorly optimized, or reminiscent of outdated styles, leading to a sense of missed potential. Overall, while the aesthetic is appreciated by some, technical issues and inconsistencies detract from the experience for many players.
- “The graphics of the game are good and there is no lag.”
- “Looks good: the graphics are solid, and the overall aesthetic is polished, so it’s easy on the eyes.”
- “Deceit 2's visuals are strikingly realistic, immersing players in a chilling and atmospheric world that adds a whole new layer to the suspenseful gameplay.”
- “Visuals are muddy and character models are uninspired.”
- “The game is horribly optimized and runs very laggy for something with PS2 graphics.”
- “The graphics are very bad; I think this is probably the worst attempt at realistic graphics I've ever seen.”
optimization
75 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is widely criticized for its poor optimization, with players reporting severe performance issues such as crashes, lag, and inconsistent frame rates, even on high-end hardware. Many users express frustration over the game's demanding system requirements relative to its graphics quality, and while some patches have been released, they have not significantly improved the situation. Overall, the consensus is that substantial optimization work is needed to enhance the gameplay experience.
- “Optimization is necessary to ensure a smooth and consistent experience for all players.”
- “First two days were buggy, game was really fun otherwise and the developers are super hard working and nice, put out a few patches in the span of a couple days that fixed most bugs and optimizations for low fps drops, they also have a road map planned out and I think the future looks really great for this game, had a blast playing it too.”
- “They finally optimized the game!”
- “The game suffers from serious optimization issues, including long-standing server problems and frequent startup hangs.”
- “The performance issue is already very present right as you join the game and even with low settings with 3D resolution being lower than 70%, I still couldn't get any consistent FPS.”
- “This game is not finished, unpolished, and has piss poor optimization.”
humor
49 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised, with players highlighting the hilarious interactions facilitated by proximity chat and the chaotic nature of gameplay, especially when playing with friends. Many find the trolling and absurd situations that arise during matches to be particularly entertaining, although the community can be unpredictable, with both funny and toxic players. Overall, the game is described as a fun and comedic experience, especially in social settings.
- “The game's an absolute blast and it's easy to find funny people; voice chat is satisfying.”
- “Playing with friends (or strangers!) makes for incredibly memorable and often hilarious moments.”
- “Honestly, this game is really funny because it's so stupid when you can just say there's the killer and everyone thinks they are when you say something.”
- “I have a good PC setup and can run a lot of other games just fine, but in this one... holy crap... the funny part is that in my first match someone was already asking if anyone else's game was running like sh**.”
- “The humor in this game falls flat; I found myself cringing more than laughing.”
- “I expected some witty dialogue, but instead, it felt like the jokes were written by someone who doesn't understand comedy.”
stability
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The stability of the game has been widely criticized, with players reporting numerous bugs, glitches, and crashes that significantly hinder the gaming experience. Many users experienced issues with matchmaking, loading screens, and in-game mechanics, leading to frustration and a sense that the game feels unfinished. While some acknowledge the game's fun concept and potential, the overwhelming consensus is that its current state is plagued by instability, making it difficult to enjoy fully.
- “They patched a lot of issues, so there are no glitches.”
- “The game runs smoothly without any crashes or bugs.”
- “I've experienced consistent performance throughout my playtime.”
- “It took me and my friends over an hour and a half of troubleshooting just to get into one match.”
- “The game is extremely buggy; crashes all the time and freezes for no reason, forcing me to alt + F4.”
- “I also played the closed beta, which was buggy as hell, and now that Deceit 2 has been released, I'm finding that the same bug that ruined the beta is still present.”
atmosphere
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere in "Deceit 2" is widely praised for its immersive and chilling qualities, enhanced by impressive graphics and sound design that create a tense environment filled with distrust and paranoia. Players appreciate the game's ability to maintain suspense through meticulously crafted locales and spine-tingling audio, making each match feel unique and engaging. Overall, the atmospheric improvements contribute significantly to the game's appeal, drawing players into its dark and deceitful world.
- “It throws you into a tense atmosphere where trust is a luxury and betrayal lurks around every corner.”
- “Deceit 2's atmospheric presentation further immerses players in its immersive world, with meticulously crafted environments and spine-tingling soundscapes that heighten the sense of foreboding.”
- “Immersive and bone-chilling, this horror game will keep you on the edge of your seat with its terrifying atmosphere.”
- “While the maps are visually impressive, they lack the claustrophobic and oppressive atmosphere of the original game's locations.”
- “From its outdated graphics to its clunky gameplay and lackluster atmosphere, there's little redeeming about this sequel.”
- “One of the biggest selling points of the original deceit was its tense and suspenseful atmosphere, where players never knew who they could trust.”
story
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews indicate a largely negative reception of the game's story, with many players criticizing it as disjointed, shallow, and poorly executed, often comparing it unfavorably to previous titles. While some appreciate elements of fun and social deduction, the overall consensus is that the narrative lacks coherence and depth, making it feel more like a series of repetitive missions rather than a compelling storyline.
- “The story is fun, and the terrors are more advanced since you get an opportunity to live after being devoured.”
- “As innocents strive to flee the perilous environment, infected operatives clandestinely plot their downfall, creating an intricate dance of deception and survival.”
- “Honestly, I love the path the story and style the game is taking, and I wish I could love the game itself.”
- “The whole story is awful, it doesn't make sense.”
- “If you think you couldn't follow MW2022's story as it was a hot mess, then you will be right at home here; it's even worse.”
- “The campaign simply consists of slapped together Warzone missions that are incredibly dull, shallow, and boring, with no spectacle.”
monetization
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization in the game has been widely criticized as a cash grab, with players expressing frustration over excessive microtransactions for cosmetics and paid DLC, which detracts from the overall experience. Many reviewers feel that the core gameplay needs significant improvement before focusing on monetization, and there are complaints about the lack of community moderation and server issues. Overall, the sentiment is that the game prioritizes profit over player satisfaction, leading to disappointment among fans of the original title.
- “A shockingly reasonable experience with a mad decent base game and reasonable microtransactions.”
- “Hopefully not a lot of microtransactions coming and a lot of bug fixes and optimization coming and some polishing.”
- “This feels legitimately like they just wanted to drum up activity for their first game which has a lot of microtransactions for cosmetics and monsters.”
- “ Monetization creeping in: cosmetics, paid DLC, and more incoming, but core gameplay still needs fixing first.”
- “Awful microtransactions, selling packs in scummy increments, paid skins out the wazoo in a free game. Boohoo, you can't expect shit for free.”
- “Deceit 1 was so much better; this was just a cash grab. Also, they promised the legacy skins for Deceit 1 players, but it's been over a year and nothing.”
music
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the sound design and thematic fit, others criticize the disruptive behavior of players who use the global mic to play loud music and make noise, detracting from the experience. Overall, the quality of the music is seen as decent but lacking in variety or standout tracks.
- “The inspired concept, the art, the music, all are excellent in my opinion.”
- “Sound design/music is good and fits the theme the game tries to set.”
- “The music and sound design is pretty good too :)”
- “During the in-between parts when the monster can hunt, anyone can play loud music over the mic since it's global.”
- “People can openly yap and just drown everyone's voices out either by making random noises or playing music through their mic, and there is no way to tell who is doing it since the only other time proximity chat becomes a global thing is when someone speaks on the PA system.”
- “The echo effect in Deceit 2 does not help with the screaming kids and loud music playing.”
grinding
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and unenjoyable, often comparing it to performing chores rather than engaging in meaningful gameplay. The lack of clear objectives exacerbates the feeling of monotony, leading many to feel that extensive time investment is required to unlock items.
- “Unfortunately, the tasks feel more like tedious chores than engaging objectives.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The absence of clear objectives or goals makes the entire experience feel like a tedious chore rather than an engaging gaming session.”
replayability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the replayability of the first game is seen as limited due to predictable player habits, while the sequel, Deceit 2, offers high replayability through intense gameplay and social deduction elements. Players suggest that teamwork enhances the experience, but caution that personal issues may detract from enjoyment. Additionally, there is a call for more engaging tutorials to improve accessibility for new players.
- “With its intense gameplay and high replayability, Deceit 2 is a must-play for fans of the social deduction genre.”
- “The 1st game had an insane amount of potential, with them teasing both cards and terror mutations which would've added so much replayability to the game.”
- “Then, with friends, it isn't really replayable too much as people soon realize what each other's habits are, and the game becomes trivial.”
- “The group experience, on the other hand, I would say is the more desirable and more playable option.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game suffers from rushed pacing, which limits opportunities for in-depth exploration and discussions. However, the meticulous attention to detail in character designs and environments enhances the overall atmosphere, contributing to a captivating experience.
- “The attention to detail in character designs, environments, and lighting creates an ambiance that's both captivating and spine-chilling.”
- “The pacing of the game feels rushed, leaving less time for in-depth discussions and character development.”