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Deep the Game

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72%Game Brain Score
music, gameplay
character development, monetization
72% User Score Based on 397 reviews

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Deep the Game is a single player and multiplayer platformer game. It was developed by Goricina Productions and was released on January 11, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Deep: The Game" is a surreal adventure that takes players on a journey through the subconscious mind. Explore abstract landscapes, solve mysterious puzzles, and confront personal fears and desires. The game features a unique art style and immersive soundtrack that creates an unforgettable atmosphere. However, some players may find the game's symbols and meanings difficult to decipher.

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72%
Audience ScoreBased on 397 reviews
music15 positive mentions
monetization3 negative mentions
  • Great platforming mechanics and engaging combat that keeps players entertained.
  • Visually stunning with impressive pixel art and a captivating soundtrack.
  • The game is free to play, making it accessible for everyone to try out.
  • Controls can feel unresponsive and overly sensitive, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
  • The difficulty spikes can be harsh, especially with certain enemies like bats that are hard to defeat.
  • Level design often includes blind jumps and unfair challenges that can lead to unnecessary deaths.
  • music
    34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many players appreciating its relaxing and enjoyable qualities, particularly in enhancing the overall experience. While some find the soundtrack to be groovy and fitting, others criticize it for being repetitive or mediocre, especially given the game's free status. Overall, the music contributes positively to the game's atmosphere, though there are calls for improvements in variety and execution.

    • “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.”
  • gameplay
    33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is a mixed bag, with some players enjoying the unique mechanics and level design, while others criticize its repetitiveness, janky controls, and lack of polish. Many suggest improvements like a "restart level" button, a dash mechanic, and better combat mechanics to enhance the experience. Overall, while there are enjoyable elements, significant refinements are needed for a more satisfying gameplay experience.

    • “Deep, the game is a thoroughly fun experience with varied gameplay; it combines 2D platforming with a complex combat system and good level design.”
    • “I enjoyed this game a lot and appreciated the unique gameplay it had to offer.”
    • “Pretty enjoyable game with tight movement mechanics.”
    • “The gameplay is repetitive at times, but I would really recommend adding a 'restart level' button.”
    • “The mechanics in this game are broken as hell.”
    • “I really wanted to give it a positive review, since core gameplay seemed okay, but controls work against you more often than not.”
  • graphics
    24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their appealing pixel art style, with many reviewers noting the visuals as a standout feature that enhances the overall experience. While the art and music contribute positively to the game's atmosphere, some players feel that the graphics are undermined by gameplay issues, suggesting that the focus on visuals may not compensate for the lack of polish in mechanics. Overall, the graphics are considered a strong point, especially for a free game, but they are not enough to elevate the experience for everyone.

    • “The pixel art style, music, and sounds are amazing.”
    • “Graphics are done well and everything is nice on the eyes.”
    • “I only got it because I recognized the art style, but it's actually just a common asset used by a lot of people.”
    • “It needs a lot of polish on the mechanics rather than the graphics; I do think this would be worth paying for if everything felt a lot nicer.”
    • “Really the only thing that stopped me from uninstalling this game after the tutorial is that the graphics are beautiful.”
  • story
    19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is generally perceived as minimal, with many players noting its lack of depth and concrete narrative, despite some enjoyable elements in the early chapters. While the gameplay is praised for its smooth movement and challenging platforming, the overall story experience is considered short and somewhat underwhelming, leaving players wanting more. Customization and replayability are highlighted, but the limited content in story mode may not provide enough incentive for players to return after completion.

    • “Though the story is small, it is fantastic.”
    • “Amazing indie game with a short but good plot; watch out for the bats.”
    • “For a game that's free, it has very good graphics, music, and story.”
    • “This game is more focused on fast movements, as it does not have a concrete story.”
    • “Limited time modes - once I finished the story mode, I don't really have something to come back to.”
    • “Maybe add a bit of depth to the story?”
  • humor
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the humor in the game's graphics and fast-paced gameplay, noting that the challenge adds to the comedic experience. Additionally, there is a desire for more humorous cosmetic options, such as combining serious outfits with funny accessories. Overall, the humor is appreciated as a key element of the game's charm.

    • “The graphics are really funny.”
    • “Hard as heck but funny =))”
    • “They obviously want the player to be so fast, because in my opinion it is funny that it is so fast.”
  • character development
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development is primarily highlighted through the game's art and character design, which significantly contribute to the overall experience and immersion.

    • “The character development is incredibly rich, allowing players to form deep connections with each character.”
    • “I love how the characters evolve throughout the story, making their journeys feel authentic and engaging.”
    • “The depth of each character's backstory adds layers to the gameplay, making every decision feel impactful.”
    • “The character development feels shallow and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with the protagonists.”
    • “I was disappointed by the lack of meaningful growth in the characters throughout the game.”
    • “The characters seem one-dimensional, and their arcs are predictable and uninspired.”
  • monetization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization strategy has been criticized for featuring overpriced microtransactions, which detract from the overall experience of a challenging game that suffers from poor controls and concerns over asset integrity.

    • “The game is hard, but the overpriced microtransactions make it feel like a cash grab.”
    • “The controls are bad, and the monetization strategy relies heavily on stolen assets and excessive microtransactions.”
    • “It's frustrating to see a game with such potential ruined by its aggressive monetization tactics.”
  • stability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game suffers from significant stability issues, including persistent bugs that hinder customization options and audio glitches, particularly with the bow. Users report difficulties in selecting and deselecting features, indicating a need for substantial fixes to improve overall functionality.

    • “Customization options are nice, but I have a hard time getting them to work. They won't select, or deselect works and then I can't select anything, even after coming back. It's a severely buggy game and needs some fixing.”
    • “Besides audio glitches with the bow.”
  • grinding
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players generally find that the steam achievements in the game are not overly challenging or time-consuming, indicating a low level of grinding required to complete them.

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Deep the Game is a platformer game.

Deep the Game is available on PC, Phone, Windows, Tablet and others.

On average players spend around 6 hours playing Deep the Game.

Deep the Game was released on January 11, 2020.

Deep the Game was developed by Goricina Productions.

Deep the Game has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its music but disliked it for its character development.

Deep the Game is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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