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Deepwell

100%Game Brain Score
story, humor
graphics, gameplay
100% User Score Based on 70 reviews

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Deepwell is a single-player Mystery Adventure game that takes about 7 hours to beat. Set in an isolated town surrounded by a national park wilderness, the game features intriguing conversations with eccentric townsfolk, exploration of a fully handcrafted town, and discovery of numerous secrets. The game evokes complex emotions, from happiness and sadness to a lingering feeling of emptiness.

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100%
Audience ScoreBased on 70 reviews
story6 positive mentions
graphics1 negative mentions
  • Deepwell offers a magical and enchanting experience with well-written characters and a compelling narrative that encourages exploration and reflection.
  • The game is praised for its unique art style and humor, creating a charming atmosphere that resonates with players.
  • Despite its short length, Deepwell provides a deep and thought-provoking experience, making players reconsider the nature of mystery and art.
  • Some players found the gameplay lacking, feeling that there wasn't enough interaction or depth in the mechanics.
  • The game has limited saving options and lacks features like sound volume control, which can detract from the overall experience.
  • While the narrative is engaging, some players felt the ending was unsatisfying and left them wanting more closure.
  • story
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is characterized by engaging, interactive narratives for each character, set against the backdrop of a charming town filled with quirky residents. Players enjoy a gripping mystery with humorous elements, although some find the ending less satisfying. Overall, the storytelling is praised for its depth and interactivity, allowing for meaningful choices without the fear of making "wrong" decisions.

    • “Each of the characters is essentially an interactive short story, and there are no 'wrong' conversation choices.”
    • “It is a gripping mystery story that an oh-so-lovely town surrounds, allowing you to both have fun making friends with its quirky residents while you investigate the truth that lies in the center.”
    • “Good humor, interesting story!”
  • humor
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is characterized by its quirky humor, featuring bizarre inhabitants and unexpected surprises that contribute to its overall comedic tone. Players find it to be a short yet entertaining experience, blending absurdity with depth in its humor.

    • “An ugly, funny, crazy, and short game that has weird inhabitants and many surprises.”
    • “Weird, deep, or just funny.”
  • graphics
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in Deepwell are characterized as lo-fi and somewhat crunchy, which some players may find off-putting; however, many agree that the exceptional writing compensates for the visual shortcomings.

    • “Deepwell's lo-fi graphics are admittedly a bit crunchy, but the writing in this game is beyond fantastic.”
  • emotional
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the game to be deeply moving and emotionally resonant, with many expressing a thorough enjoyment of its impactful storytelling.

    • “Really touching game, I enjoyed it thoroughly.”
  • music
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is described as pleasant and fitting, complementing the chaotic and fun nature of the characters, contributing to the overall enjoyable experience of this short and sweet game.

    • “It's a short and sweet game, the music is nice, the characters are chaotic and fun”
  • gameplay
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find that while Deepwell offers a fun and lighthearted experience centered around making friends, it ultimately lacks depth and variety in its gameplay mechanics.

    • “Deepwell is a silly game where you make friends and have fun, but sadly does not have enough gameplay.”

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8h Median play time
6h Average play time
3-9h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 4 analyzed playthroughs

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