Deep Sorrow
- November 12, 2017
- QuickSave
Get on Steam"Deep Sorrow" is a psychological horror game that takes players through a nightmarish landscape filled with grotesque creatures and challenging puzzles. The game features a unique "quicksave" system, allowing players to save their progress in unusual and creative ways. With its immersive atmosphere and thought-provoking narrative, "Deep Sorrow" invites players to confront their fears and embrace their own emotions.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has nice graphics and sound design, creating a decent atmosphere.
- It offers easy achievements, making it appealing for achievement hunters.
- Some players found the story intriguing and enjoyed the short gameplay experience.
- The game is extremely short, with gameplay lasting only about 20-30 minutes.
- There are significant technical issues, including a lack of customizable controls and a low resolution cap.
- The gameplay lacks depth, with minimal enemy design and no real challenge, making it feel unfinished.
- story18 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 61 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The game's story is widely criticized for being minimal, lacking depth, and feeling unfinished, with many reviewers noting its brevity and numerous plot holes. While some players appreciated the atmosphere, they found the narrative to be either non-existent or poorly executed, leading to a disappointing overall experience. Despite its potential, the lack of a coherent and engaging story detracts significantly from the game's appeal.
“Intriguing story, that sadly can't tell the outcome.”
“The game is short, doesn't have a complex story but it has a great atmosphere and overall great experience for the price.”
“For its price, gameplay is justified, I would honestly want to see a little more detail in tapes and a little more collectibles about the story, just bits and pieces.”
“There's barely a background story... and what little story there is... is stupid.”
“Resulting in a game with about zero story, zero interaction and as short as it gets.”
“I hate to say it but it seems very unfinished and not very scary at all, almost childish. It could have potential but it's really an unfinished game with no point or story...”
- graphics14 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the overall quality and immersive atmosphere, while others criticize the limited settings, such as the lack of resolution options and fullscreen mode. Motion blur and processor strain are noted as drawbacks, and while the visuals can be appealing, the overall execution feels rushed and lacking in content.
“Good graphics, but the motion blur when you're moving the camera is highly annoying.”
“Nice graphics.”
“Game has a really good immersion with good graphics and atmosphere.”
“The graphics settings are severely lacking, with the highest resolution option being 1080p and no ability to switch between fullscreen and windowed modes—completely baffling.”
“The rest of the game has pretty average graphics, which for some reason will strain your processor.”
“Static graphics, hastily made sound on a synthesizer.”
- atmosphere9 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is generally praised for its immersive and engaging qualities, with many users noting its strong graphics and a creepy vibe that enhances the experience. However, some players feel that the overall impact is diminished by bugs and a lack of complexity in the story, suggesting that improvements in enemy design and resource management could further enhance the atmosphere.
“The game is short, doesn't have a complex story, but it has a great atmosphere and overall great experience for the price.”
“Game has a really good immersion with good graphics and atmosphere.”
“Deep Sorrow is a game that has a similar feel to Blameless, both in graphics and in atmosphere.”
“As other users have said, this game isn't too scary, but the atmosphere does give a creepy vibe.”
“Decent atmosphere, that's about it.”
- gameplay8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been criticized for being short and lacking depth, with players feeling that they couldn't fully experience the content due to limited mechanics and bugs. While the graphics and some gameplay elements are appreciated, many reviewers express a desire for more content and detail to enhance the overall experience. The horror elements are also seen as minimal, leaving players wanting more engagement and variety.
“I liked the gameplay and the graphics had some good moments, but the game overall needed more content.”
“For its price, the gameplay is justified; I would honestly have wanted to see a little more detail in tapes and a little more collectibles about the story, just bits and pieces.”
“While it looks amazing and some of the gameplay mechanics are pretty good, the game feels a little empty.”
“The gameplay is short, and while the lack of a save function is somewhat acceptable, what's even more ridiculous is that I couldn't fully experience the game content.”
“25 minutes of gameplay, menu bug which keeps the main menu up on screen during play.”
“The gameplay doesn't have that much horror other than those floating spirit balls that attack you while they are invisible.”
- monetization4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has been heavily criticized for being a blatant cash grab, with accusations of plagiarism and unethical practices, including the use of uncredited assets from other developers. Reviewers have labeled it as shovelware, suggesting a pattern of exploiting others' work for profit without proper acknowledgment.
“Another cash grab.”
“I nominated it for cash grab game of the year.”
“The developers here didn't credit any of the artists and real, actual game developers who created the assets, so this is plagiarism as well as a cash grab.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the emotional experience of the game to be profoundly impactful, with some describing it as "truly heartbreaking," especially due to the absence of a save function that heightens the stakes of their journey.
“Coupled with the lack of a save function, I can only say that the experience is truly heartbreaking.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players generally find the game's replayability to be limited, with many citing that the experience feels repetitive after a few playthroughs. However, some appreciate the different choices and outcomes available, which can encourage multiple runs for those seeking to explore all possibilities. Overall, while not highly replayable for everyone, it offers enough variation to keep some players engaged.
