- December 2, 2018
- Goricina Productions
- 6h median play time
Deep the Game
Platforms
About
"Deep: The Game" is a 2D pixel-art platformer where you explore deep inside caves after falling into a pit. Discover an extinct civilization's remains, interact with creatures, and utilize advanced movement mechanics. Customize your character, play in local multiplayer, and challenge the new Darkest Cave DLC with even more dangerous parkour and monsters. Available on Steam and mobile.



- The game is free and offers a fun platforming experience with customizable characters and a level editor.
- The pixel art style and soundtrack are well-received, creating an enjoyable atmosphere.
- The achievements are not overly difficult, making it accessible for casual players.
- The controls are often described as unresponsive and slippery, making precise movements challenging.
- The game features frustrating mechanics, such as strong gravity and blind jumps, leading to unfair deaths.
- Enemy design, particularly the bats, is criticized for being overly difficult and not providing knockback, making combat frustrating.
- music34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many players appreciating its relaxing and groovy qualities, while others find it repetitive or mediocre. Some highlight the soundtrack as a standout feature that enhances the overall experience, especially in a free title, though there are complaints about specific issues like looping errors and a lack of variety in sound effects. Overall, the music contributes positively to the game's atmosphere, despite some technical shortcomings.
“The music and the overall game experience and art style hits home!”
“This is such a cool game with outstanding gameplay, amazing music, and awesome customization.”
“Nice graphics and music make the tone of the game feel very peaceful and relaxed, making getting angry at this game very hard.”
“Not many sound effects or music to amp up gameplay.”
“The music was pretty mediocre, but that is to be expected from a 'free' title.”
“The controls are sub-par and unreliable, music is sometimes ugly and annoying to listen to, levels are designed to work against you, not feeling like I'm having fun.”