Deep Black
- April 17, 2012
- Biart
- 9h median play time
It's an obscure Russian dev, along with limited budget and the main thing here is that - you've got a Gears of War clone which is largely set underwater. Simple as that.
Get on Steam"Deep Black: Reloaded" is a third-person shooter offering 40 single-player missions in 4 environments, with a mix of terrestrial and underwater battles. The game features a sci-fi storyline set in a near-future world of chaos, espionage, and bio-terror, where players can experience both land and underwater combat with realistic physical effects.
PC
Windows
PlayStation
Playstation 3
Xbox
Xbox 360
Reviews
- Some players found the graphics and underwater effects to be impressive.
- A few users reported that the game worked fine after blocking it in the firewall, allowing them to enjoy the gameplay.
- There are players who appreciate the game as a fun experience despite its flaws, especially if they enjoy budget titles.
- The game is fundamentally broken and often does not start, requiring users to disconnect from the internet or block it in the firewall to play.
- Many reviews highlight the repetitive gameplay, poor enemy AI, and unbalanced difficulty spikes that make the game frustrating.
- The voice acting, controls, and overall mechanics are criticized as clunky and poorly executed, leading to a lack of immersion and enjoyment.
- story13 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 46 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The story is widely criticized for being clichéd, forgettable, and poorly executed, often relying on typical tropes like betrayal and heroism without offering any memorable characters or engaging narrative. Many reviewers noted that the storytelling feels forced, with most plot elements conveyed through short cutscenes that fail to captivate. Overall, the narrative is seen as a weak point that detracts from the overall gaming experience.
“Most of the game's story is told through short cutscenes that occur before or after certain missions.”
“The story is not too dumb.”
“The story is non-existent and it is your typical soldier gets betrayed by his commanding officers, but manages to save the day trope.”
“The problem is that the storytelling just feels forced.”
“Couple that with forgettable characters, and you've got yourself a plot that you'll forget sooner than a goldfish forgets its lunch.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by repetitiveness and a lack of engaging environments, with standard third-person cover shooter mechanics that feel clunky and are marred by numerous bugs and crashes. Players have noted significant difficulty spikes, necessitating an easy mode for a more enjoyable experience, while the absence of customizable controls and poor voice acting further detracts from the overall experience.
“Gameplay is your standard third-person cover shooter type, but it could benefit from a sprint ability to make traversing the game's dull gray facility environments more engaging.”
“The gameplay is reasonable, providing a decent experience despite the graphics being just okay.”
“The gameplay offers a mix of standard mechanics that can be enjoyable if you're a fan of the genre.”
“What I did see was a lot of repetitiveness in gameplay and the look of the environment.”
“The bad parts are difficulty spikes (you have to play on easy otherwise you will hate this game), bad voice acting, non-customizable controls, and bugs (clunky game mechanics and crashes).”
“Gameplay is your standard third-person cover shooter type deal, minus a sprint ability that would make crossing the game's dull gray facility environments even more of a bore.”
- stability5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is severely criticized, with users reporting frequent crashes and freezes shortly after launching. Many describe it as a poorly ported, buggy experience typical of low-quality early access titles, leading to feelings of frustration and disappointment, especially regarding customer support responsiveness. Overall, players advise against purchasing due to these significant stability issues.
“I have had it running for about 5 minutes before it freezes or crashes.”
“This game is a part of the worst side of Steam: the side with early access, bad ports, and buggy games. Do not buy this. This is not just me saying that I didn't like the game; it won't even run without a crack. I bought it on sale for $2.50 and I still feel cheated.”
“Update: it's been 36 days since the last time they sent me any troubleshooting, which consisted of them telling me to run Steam as an administrator.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the impressive visuals, particularly the water and underwater effects. However, some players feel that while the graphics are decent, the overall art direction lacks distinction.
“I enjoyed the graphics, the ambience, and the combat.”
“The only positive thing I can say about this game is that it has some decent visuals.”
“Impressive graphics, especially the water effects, are decent, along with the underwater effects.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is largely derived from its over-the-top elements, particularly the drawn-out death screams of enemies, which many players find hilariously excessive. However, the overall voice acting and script quality are criticized as subpar, contributing to a comedic experience that may appeal to those who enjoy "so bad it's funny" moments, especially in a casual setting.
“I thought I could have some fun with DBR; you know, some games are so bad that they can be funny (especially with a couple of beers).”
“Enemies' death screams that are just over-the-top funny.”
“The script in general is up there with the likes of Global Ops: Commando Libya and Rogue Warrior, only with less profanity.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, as they face a variety of standard enemies and robotic foes that contribute to a monotonous gameplay experience. The repetitive nature of combat is a significant drawback, making the grind feel more laborious than engaging.
“Tedious is pretty much the defining word of this game.”
“Speaking of enemies, you've got your standard assault rifle guy, shotgun guy, rocket guy, the commando that carries the gun of the same name, snipers, and all sorts of robots and turrets that are tedious as hell to kill.”
- music2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game has been criticized as subpar, with many reviewers describing the soundtrack and voice acting as lazy and lacking quality. Overall, the audio experience is considered disappointing.
“The voice acting is some of the laziest I've heard in a long while, and the soundtrack is subpar at best.”
“The sounds, voice acting, and even the music are all pathetic.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has been widely criticized, with users reporting clunky controls, frustrating difficulty levels, and poor overall performance.
“Controls are clunky and feel broken beyond belief; difficulty is nightmarish, and overall performance is garbage.”
“The game suffers from severe optimization issues, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering.”
“Loading times are excessively long, making the experience frustrating and tedious.”
