DeepWeb
- September 20, 2018
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Get on SteamTHIS IS THE MOST DIFFICULT GAME IN YOUR STEAM LIBRARY! You are in the future. AI rules the world here, welcome to the DeepWeb! It's a retrofuturistic platformer with a unique retrowave soundtrack where you’re trapped in a TRON-like virtual reality created by an artificial intelligence in the future. Your goal is to reach central facility of the DeepWeb network, disable it and escape the virtual w…
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a great synthwave soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
- Visually stunning graphics that create an engaging sci-fi atmosphere.
- The platforming mechanics, while challenging, can be satisfying once mastered.
- Lack of quick saves and checkpoints can lead to frustrating restarts after dying.
- Controls can be unresponsive and frustrating, particularly with no air strafing or button remapping options.
- Certain puzzles and platforming sections can feel unfair or overly difficult, leading to potential rage.
- music14 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The game's music has been widely praised for its engaging synthwave soundtrack, with standout tracks that enhance the overall experience, particularly in the first and fourth levels. Reviewers noted a hypnotic quality reminiscent of "Hotline Miami," although some found the inclusion of a cliché reference to "Eye of the Tiger" to be less original. Overall, the soundtrack significantly contributes to the game's aesthetic appeal.
“Great soundtrack - I loved the first level soundtrack, and the other levels were just as good.”
“The music is also top notch, with my favorite track being from level 4.”
“[spoiler] The music has a nod to [i]Eye of the Tiger[/i], which is cliché not just in games, but in movies and TV too.”
“The soundtrack has that hypnotic feel similar to playing Hotline Miami, which is the kind of feeling I was wanting today.”
“The aesthetic and soundtrack really sell this game hard.”
- graphics12 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features beautiful visuals and a smooth performance, even on ultra settings, with minimal FPS drops primarily during mission starts. It also runs well on lower quality settings, making it accessible for users with less powerful hardware. Overall, the graphics and aesthetic, complemented by a strong soundtrack, significantly enhance the gaming experience.
“The game has beautiful visuals and rarely experiences FPS drops unless starting a mission.”
“The levels run surprisingly smooth on good graphics for me on ultra.”
“A great indie game with excellent graphics and a decent price; it's a short game that you'll complete in a weekend.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is noted for its strong potential, particularly in its setting and core mechanics, with players expressing hope for future updates that could enhance its recognition and overall experience.
“This game has plenty of potential in its setting and core gameplay.”
“I'm eager to see if this game will be updated more and get better recognized for its core gameplay.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The reviews highlight that while the game features beautiful visuals, there is no mention of the story aspect, suggesting that it may not be a focal point for players. The emphasis seems to be more on the game's aesthetics and performance rather than its narrative.
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the emotional impact of encountering death barriers to be unexpectedly intense, often likening the experience to a jump scare due to its abruptness. This suddenness evokes strong feelings, highlighting the game's ability to elicit genuine emotional reactions.
“Touching a death barrier is so sudden that it can almost be a jump scare, as I myself have jumped from the sudden fuzzy TV death screen.”
