Deeply Dark: Found Footage
- October 31, 2023
- DALESI
Get on SteamDEEPLY DARK:FOUND FOOTAGE The M. E. G. releases this software with interactive recorded material within various levels of the "Backrooms" for informational use.WARNING This is not a game, the experiences with this software can be disturbing for some people and there are those who claim that it is cursed because they have found patterns in fatal accidents related to its users, so we canno…
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Windows
Reviews
- The game features impressive graphics and a creepy atmosphere that effectively captures the essence of the Backrooms.
- It's a short experience that doesn't overstay its welcome, making it a decent way to spend 10-15 minutes.
- As a free title, it offers a good introduction to the Backrooms concept for those unfamiliar with it.
- The game is unfinished and very short, leading to a lack of depth and engagement.
- There are significant technical issues, including crashes and a lack of a save feature, which can result in frustrating repetition.
- The game lacks basic options and controls, making it difficult to navigate and interact with the environment.
- graphics5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The graphics of "deeply dark: found footage" are highly praised for their quality, atmosphere, and ability to evoke tension, often surpassing those of paid backrooms games. The visuals effectively capture the essence of the backrooms, contributing to a compelling horror experience, despite some technical issues like crashing. Overall, the game's aesthetics are noted as a standout feature, making it worth trying for fans of short horror games.
“But, despite that 'deeply dark: found footage' is free, it has better graphics, atmosphere, and tension than many backrooms games for money.”
“While it seems pretty cool for a walking simulator, it's got the graphics and ambience for a good backrooms experience.”
“Credit where it's due, the graphics are phenomenal and capture the essence of the backrooms, same for the audio.”
“But, despite that 'Deeply Dark: Found Footage' is free, it has better graphics, atmosphere, and tension than many backrooms games that cost money.”
“It's free, and it's got the graphics down, but I don't get it.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of "deeply dark: found footage" is highly praised for its effective use of graphics and tension, surpassing many paid backrooms games. Reviewers commend the game's ability to create a creepy and immersive environment, particularly appealing to fans of horror and backrooms lore. Overall, the atmosphere is considered a standout feature, enhancing the walking simulator experience.
“But, despite that 'Deeply Dark: Found Footage' is free, it has better graphics, atmosphere, and tension than many paid backrooms games.”
“It's honestly not bad at all for a walking simulator, and I enjoyed the creepy atmosphere the creator managed to set up.”
“Atmosphere is spot on, and as an avid backrooms wiki reader, I couldn't help but appreciate the care.”
“But, despite that 'Deeply Dark: Found Footage' is free, it has better graphics, atmosphere, and tension than many backrooms games that cost money.”
“This is essentially a walking simulator but with a horror atmosphere.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized as a walking simulator that blends POV cutscenes with interactive segments, creating a linear and suspenseful experience. While visually appealing, some users feel it lacks the depth of interaction found in other games.
“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.”
“It's really pretty, but I've seen more gameplay interaction with my Final Destination 3 DVD.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users express uncertainty about the coherence of the story, suggesting that it may lack clarity or a well-defined narrative structure.
“But is there a coherent story?”
“The plot feels disjointed and lacks depth.”
“Character motivations are unclear and poorly developed.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is noted to be lacking, which presents a challenge in mastering its mechanics and surviving effectively. Players must navigate this deficiency while focusing on acquiring artifacts and collecting items to enhance their gameplay experience.
“In this roguelite survival game, optimization is key to mastering the colors of life, acquiring artifacts, and collecting items that enhance your survival skills.”
“The game's optimization mechanics challenge you to strategically manage resources and make the most of your environment.”
“Successfully optimizing your approach not only increases your chances of survival but also enriches the overall gameplay experience.”
“The optimization in this game is severely lacking, making it frustrating to progress.”
“I found the optimization to be a major issue; it often leads to performance drops during critical moments.”
“The game feels unpolished due to poor optimization, which detracts from the overall experience.”
