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Deeply Dark: Found Footage

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59%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story
Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
71% User Score Based on 34 reviews

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About Deeply Dark: Found Footage

Deeply Dark: Found Footage is a single player and multiplayer survival role playing game with horror and mystery themes. It was developed by DALESI and was released on October 31, 2023. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

WARNING: This is not a game, this software was found on the Deep Web and contains interactive material about the phenomenon of backrooms, we have received numerous reports of fatal accidents after its use, many claim that it is cursed so we cannot guarantee your safety.

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71%Audience ScoreBased on 34 reviews
atmosphere4 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • Immersive psychological horror atmosphere with unsettling, abandoned backrooms environments.
  • Effective found-footage visual style and sound design that enhance tension and authenticity.
  • Short and accessible walking simulator gameplay that appeals to fans of slow-burn horror and Backrooms lore.
  • Very short and linear experience with limited replay value and minimal gameplay depth.
  • Technical issues including crashes and repetitive sections that require retracing steps.
  • Lack of basic game features such as menus, control explanations, and full controller support.

  • atmosphere

    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    40% positive mentions, 30% neutral mentions, 30% negative mentions

    The atmosphere of "Deeply Dark: Found Footage" is effectively eerie and immersive, capturing a strong sense of mystery and psychological horror that aligns well with backrooms lore. Its minimalist gameplay and horror narrative style enhance the unsettling mood, making it particularly appealing to fans of atmospheric walking simulators. Despite being free, its graphics and tension rival paid titles, delivering a notably creepy and engaging experience.

    • “This unusual presentation immediately establishes an atmosphere of uncertainty and intrigue, encouraging players to approach the experience as if they are uncovering something they were never meant to see.”
    • “The experience functions more like an interactive horror narrative than a conventional action-oriented game, making it particularly appealing to fans of atmospheric walking simulators and psychological thrillers.”
    • “Overall, Deeply Dark: Found Footage is a well-executed atmospheric horror experience that successfully transforms internet-inspired lore into an interactive format.”
    • “Its linear progression and emphasis on atmosphere mean that much of the impact comes from the first experience.”
    • “This is essentially a walking simulator but with a horror atmosphere.”
    • “There are no elaborate combat systems or deeply complex mechanics to distract from the atmosphere.”

  • gameplay

    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    22% positive mentions, 45% neutral mentions, 33% negative mentions

    The gameplay is minimalist and linear, focusing on atmosphere and storytelling rather than complex mechanics or combat. While it may lack depth and replay value for some, fans of slow-burn horror and exploration will appreciate its immersive and suspenseful experience. However, some players find it boring and overly simplistic.

    • “Although its minimalist gameplay and linear structure may not appeal to everyone, players who appreciate slow-burn horror, exploration-focused storytelling, and eerie mystery will likely find it a memorable journey into darkness.”
    • “There are no elaborate combat systems or deeply complex mechanics to distract from the atmosphere.”
    • “The game's limitations become more noticeable for players seeking extensive replay value or mechanically demanding gameplay.”
    • “Painfully boring, weak gameplay.”
    • “This game is a walking simulator-type game, which combines POV cutscenes and gameplay segments that follow a linear path (basically interactive cutscenes) to provide a suspenseful and tense experience.”

  • graphics

    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    38% positive mentions, 24% neutral mentions, 38% negative mentions

    The graphics, while not groundbreaking, effectively capture the eerie atmosphere and essence of the backrooms, with many praising their quality and contribution to tension and ambience. Some note the visuals may use borrowed assets, but overall they surpass expectations for a free game. However, occasional technical issues like crashes have been reported.

    • “The visuals may not push graphical boundaries, but they effectively convey loneliness and discomfort.”
    • “But, despite that 'Deeply Dark: Found Footage' is free, it has better graphics, atmosphere, and tension than many backrooms games for money.”
    • “Credit where it's due, the graphics are phenomenal and capture the essence of the backrooms, same for the audio.”
    • “The game graphics look better than you might expect, but that's just because it looks like some or all of them are "borrowed" from asset stores or wherever.”
    • “But, despite that "deeply dark: found footage" is free, it has better graphics, atmosphere and tension than many backrooms games for money.”
    • “It's free, and it's got the graphics down, but like, I don't get it.”

  • story

    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    60% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 40% negative mentions

    The story offers a minimalist, documentary-style narrative that effectively blends internet horror culture with eerie, slow-burn exploration. While its grainy visuals and limited perspective enhance immersion, the linear and subtle storytelling may leave some questioning its coherence. Fans of atmospheric horror and mystery will find it a compelling, if understated, experience.

    • “The grainy footage effects, limited perspective, and documentary-like approach help blur the line between game and story.”
    • “The narrative presentation deserves recognition for how it integrates internet horror culture into its storytelling.”
    • “Although its minimalist gameplay and linear structure may not appeal to everyone, players who appreciate slow-burn horror, exploration-focused storytelling, and eerie mystery will likely find it a memorable journey into darkness.”
    • “Short and free backrooms story.”
    • “But is there a coherent story?”

  • replayability

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 100% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    Replayability is limited, as the game’s mechanics and content may feel insufficient for players looking for extensive or more challenging experiences.

  • optimization

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 100% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game's optimization is well-designed to support its roguelite survival mechanics, allowing players to strategically master colors, acquire artifacts, and collect items that enhance survival and challenge.

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Deeply Dark: Found Footage is a survival role playing game with horror and mystery themes. Common tags for Deeply Dark: Found Footage include first-person, indie, linear, surreal, psychological and others.

Deeply Dark: Found Footage is available on PC and Windows.

Deeply Dark: Found Footage was released on October 31, 2023.

Deeply Dark: Found Footage was developed by DALESI.

Deeply Dark: Found Footage has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Deeply Dark: Found Footage for its atmosphere but disliked it for its gameplay.

Deeply Dark: Found Footage is a single player game with multiplayer support.

Similar games include SKUF BACKROOMS, Rhome, SEPTEMBER 1999, The Complex: Expedition, MITE - Terror in the forest and others.