Deep Below

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Deep Below is a single player action game. It was developed by Confused Studios and was released on September 23, 2016. It received neutral reviews from players.

Experience the tireless journey of a lone survivor caught deep underground striving to reach the surface using a unique and mysterious gauntlet that allows the impossible at your fingertips.

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52%

Audience ScoreBased on 21 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

stability2 negative mentions

Atmospheric horror with immersive lighting and music that enhances tension and exploration experience.
Enjoyable platforming mechanics including rope swinging and the gauntlet upgrades that offer new abilities.
Stylish graphics with detailed textures and an intriguing underground world to explore.

Numerous game-breaking bugs including respawn checkpoints in deadly locations and autosave failures causing repeated deaths or lost progress.
Performance and optimization issues causing severe FPS drops and crashes on various hardware.
Unintuitive user interface and controls with lack of clear instructions, no proper save system, and limited options for customization.

gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay features solid platforming and crafting mechanics with innovative elements like glove upgrades and rope swinging, creating an engaging exploration experience. However, some bugs and puzzling design choices, such as smelting puzzle inconsistencies and occasional automatic rope releases, can detract from the overall enjoyment. The level design and atmosphere contribute positively, though the gameplay may feel repetitive after extended play.
- “Good platform mechanics.”
- “In not too long I acquired an upgrade to my glove that allowed me to shoot glowing crystals which add an interesting mechanic to the game of lighting up dark areas to make it possible to explore.”
- “The rope mechanic flows really well when you swing and let go.”
- “Mechanics are solid but it just got dull for me around the third smelting puzzle due to a disconnect with the moving smelting pots and the strange stationary points, making turns feel off.”
- “The rope mechanic flows really well when you swing and let go, but sometimes it lets go automatically, causing unexpected deaths.”
- “I like the mechanic, but it could use some work.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its atmospheric and beautiful qualities, effectively setting the tone for scenes and enhancing the overall experience. Players appreciate how it complements the level design and adds to the game's immersive challenge.
- “Music is atmospheric.”
- “Music is also a beautiful boon in the game, and sets the tone of the scene very well.”
- “The level designs are cool, the music is good, the darkness makes it more challenging and the gauntlet is a cool mechanic.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are generally well-received, featuring nice textures and a distinctive style, though lighting can occasionally be too dark. However, the lack of adjustable graphic settings and the overall feel of a console port are noted drawbacks.
- “I like the graphics; the texture is pretty nice and the lighting can be a bit dark sometimes but still fine.”
- “The positives are the nice graphic style.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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The story is generally regarded as interesting and engaging by users.
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game has significant stability issues, with frequent bugs that can cause players to become stuck and unable to progress.
- “It's buggy and once you get stuck, you can't progress anymore.”
- “Buggy.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is highly praised for its effective lighting and immersive music, which compensate well for the low-resolution textures.
- “Even with low resolution textures, the lighting and overall atmosphere make up for it.”
- “Music is atmospheric.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization shows noticeable performance issues, including frame dips, which impact smooth gameplay. As a student project, future improvements or bug fixes are uncertain, limiting its current recommendation despite potential.
- “It has some performance issues right now, as I have had some frame dips but overall I think it's alright.”
- “Now this is a student project so I don't know about the chance of the game being optimized or bugs being patched, so as much as I'd like to recommend this, I can't.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Grinding requires additional time and effort, often necessitating a second life or attempt to progress effectively.