Deformed

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Deformed is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by Deformed Studios and was released on June 6, 2024. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

PlotYou have been abducted into a underground facility where doctors are doing disturbing genetic modification experiments on people, but something has gone wrong and you have a chance to escape. GameplayThe gameplay revolves around fighting different monsters the lab has created with guns. Lots of running away and shooting. You can play in first person and third person. You can also upgrade y…

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Audience ScoreBased on 121 reviews

gameplay13 positive mentions

graphics2 negative mentions

The game features unique and well-designed boss monsters, each requiring different strategies to defeat, enhancing replayability.
The atmosphere is immersive and terrifying, with great cutscenes and a solid horror vibe that keeps players on edge.
The gameplay is fast-paced and fun, with satisfying gun mechanics and RPG elements that allow for character upgrades.

The game lacks a map, making navigation difficult and leading to confusion during gameplay.
Some bosses are excessively difficult, requiring significant grinding for health items and ammo, which can be frustrating.
The game has some bugs and unpolished mechanics, which can detract from the overall experience.

gameplay
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is praised for its fun mechanics, including a unique sliding feature and engaging boss fights that offer a mix of challenge and satisfaction. Players appreciate the replayability due to multiple endings and the rewarding feeling of mastering the mechanics, despite some inconsistencies. Overall, the game combines a fresh approach to horror with a solid gameplay loop that keeps players on edge while feeling empowered.
- “This game is a hidden gem; decently replayable with a few different endings and a fun gameplay loop.”
- “The sliding mechanic is fun as hell and being able to gain a lot of speed without cooldowns like in most games is one of my favorite parts.”
- “When you get good at the mechanics and learn how to beat your enemies, you feel powerful but also vulnerable enough to keep the sense of fear of dying in you.”
- “Inconsistent mechanics.”
- “Each boss has a creepy and unique design and gameplay challenge; sometimes you'll accidentally wander into one and feel powerless against it.”
- “Deformed can be best described as a survival horror that borrows a few game mechanics from Dark Souls.”
story
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is engaging and atmospheric, featuring three distinct endings, two of which are story-related, alongside numerous secrets and side quests that enhance the narrative experience. Players appreciate the combination of environmental storytelling, cinematic quality, and the suspenseful atmosphere created by the monsters and lore, making the plot both intriguing and immersive. While some aspects may lack polish, the overall storytelling elements and character backstories contribute to a compelling and enjoyable experience.
- “I would highly recommend this if you like spooky games with a neat little story!”
- “I loved the environmental storytelling and how you can discover clues and lore by exploring and being curious.”
- “The monsters are very quick, the cinematics are gritty, and the story features three endings!”
- “Through your time in the facility you will encounter many monsters and slowly learn the backstory behind this game.”
- “And on top of that, this game also offers a surprisingly deep storyline, that even succeeds in making you wonder who the true bad guy is.”
replayability
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers solid replayability with multiple endings, various gameplay modes, and achievements to unlock, making it an engaging experience for players. While not flawless, its design encourages players to explore different routes and strategies, enhancing its replay value. Overall, it is considered a fun and short experience that keeps players coming back for more.
- “This game is a hidden gem; decently replayable with a few different endings and a fun gameplay loop.”
- “There's a whole lot of replayability here: second run mode, permadeath, three routes you can take at the midgame for three endings.”
- “It's not a perfectly made game but it has a lot of replay value, with two endings and multiple achievements.”
- “There's a whole lot of replayability here: second run mode, permadeath, and three routes you can take at the midgame for three endings.”
- “This game has plenty of replayability as well if you're looking to shoot some bosses, escape, and get scared late at night.”
- “It's a horror gem that has some replayability.”
atmosphere
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is widely praised for being unnervingly immersive and terrifying, effectively blending horror elements with moments of humor and engaging lore. Players appreciate the unsettling environment created by the monsters and the art direction, which enhances the overall experience, making it both suspenseful and enjoyable. Despite some reliance on jumpscares, the atmosphere remains a standout feature, contributing to a thrilling and memorable gameplay experience.
- “The monster roaming around at the start, though easy to kill, helps set an amazing atmosphere which makes the entire facility feel unsettling. The little secrets and pieces of lore you find make it really fun to try and piece together the story of the characters and how you got where you are now. The bosses, although marked with paintings, almost always surprise and scare you in some way without making the fight just a frantic aiming and clicking. The entire game basically makes you lock in, and when the suspense is at its peak, it throws in scares that made me scream every time.”
- “Incredible atmosphere and immersion.”
- “Additionally, I loved the art direction and atmosphere; they communicated the horror and mystery of the game really well.”
- “The game's atmosphere is actually unnerving and quite scary, even though sometimes it makes use of some not great jump scares.”
- “Short and sweet horror game with decent scares and atmosphere.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics are generally praised for their smoothness and solid quality, contributing to an enjoyable gameplay experience. However, some players feel that the aesthetic choices lead to a lack of visual variety, making environments feel somewhat repetitive.
- “This game really caught me by surprise with its smooth gameplay and good graphics.”
- “That was probably the aesthetic the developer was going for, but it makes everything kind of feel the same.”
- “The game even looks solid from a graphic standpoint.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has been criticized for being uninteresting and forgettable, while the sound effects for monsters and weapons received positive remarks for their quality.
- “The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I found the soundtrack to be uninspired and forgettable.”
- “The audio mixing is poor, drowning out important sound effects with the background music.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express frustration with the grinding required to defeat challenging bosses, such as the Ripper Dripper, noting that extensive farming for health items and ammo is necessary to have a chance at victory.
- “The only way I see anyone beating the Ripper Dripper is by farming health items and ammo for hours, just to get one chance to beat him.”
- “Grinding for resources feels more like a chore than an enjoyable part of the game.”
- “The repetitive nature of grinding makes it hard to stay engaged with the story.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is often described as a delightful surprise, featuring funny moments and optional gags that enhance the experience. Players appreciate the blend of humor with intense atmosphere and engaging combat, making it a standout element of the game. Overall, the humor adds a unique charm that complements the thrilling gameplay.
- “Hidden gem, insane atmosphere with funny moments, cool fights, and a lot of crazy scares.”
- “I'm personally a huge fan of optional funny gags or additional lore I can find.”
- “Funny sometimes!”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization aspect is highlighted positively, with users praising it as an effective and impactful advertisement that aligns with pro-choice values.
- “The monetization system feels more like a cash grab than a fair way to support the game.”
- “It's frustrating to see so many features locked behind paywalls, making it hard to enjoy the game fully without spending money.”
- “The constant push for in-game purchases detracts from the overall experience and makes it feel less like a game and more like a marketplace.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is noted for being somewhat buggy and unpolished, which detracts from the overall experience. Despite these issues, players still find it to be a unique and enjoyable experience, though the sarcastic dialogue may impact immersion.
- “Buggy and unpolished.”
- “It's a little buggy; it's not super polished. The dialogue is very sarcastic, which takes away from some of the immersion, but it's still really good. I genuinely appreciate this game and cherish it for being a unique experience I haven't really had.”