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Deidthraw

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71%Game Brain Score
graphics, gameplay
optimization, story
100% User Score Based on 22 reviews

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Deidthraw is a single player action game. It was developed by Matthew Glen and was released on December 20, 2023. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

"Deidthraw" is a single-player action game offering about 5 hours of playtime, with fast-paced, challenging gameplay and endless replayability. Choose a "dead" character with unique abilities and upgrade them with 29 randomized run-specific upgrades and 4 bonuses. Permanent character upgrades can be earned and carried over across runs, allowing for increased chances of success and customization in future attempts.

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100%
Audience ScoreBased on 22 reviews
graphics6 positive mentions
optimization1 negative mentions
  • The game features captivating gameplay with a moderate learning curve and a high skill ceiling, making it easy to learn but challenging to master.
  • The graphics and visual effects are stunning, with high-quality textures and impressive ambient lighting that enhance the immersive experience.
  • The comprehensive upgrade system and variety of weapons keep the gameplay fresh and engaging, encouraging players to explore different playstyles.
  • Some players experience frame rate issues and lag, particularly on lower-end PCs, which can affect gameplay performance.
  • The game can be quite challenging, with a steep learning curve that may deter less experienced players.
  • There is no storyline, which may not appeal to players looking for a narrative-driven experience.
  • graphics
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their stunning visual effects and impressive detail, particularly in the environment and weapon designs. While the game is demanding on hardware, players can achieve smooth performance by adjusting settings without significant loss in quality. Overall, the graphics are considered exceptional for an indie title, with minimal bugs reported.

    • “The visual effects and graphics are stunning, while demanding on a PC. Lowering the settings improves FPS a lot while sacrificing little in quality.”
    • “The graphics are really decent for an indie game; the details in the environment are impressive, and I like the wide variety of weapons too.”
    • “Overall, the graphics are fantastic. The weapons are very detailed, as is the map - small but extremely authentic.”
  • gameplay
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized by quick and responsive mechanics, particularly in movement, jumping, and crouching, which enhance the overall fluidity and enjoyment. Players can explore various playstyles and builds, keeping the experience fresh and engaging, while the balanced weaponry adds to the satisfaction of combat. Overall, the game stands out for its polished mechanics compared to many beta or indie titles.

    • “The mechanics are quick and snappy, with good movement and realistically balanced weapons, making for a very satisfying input, unlike a lot of beta or indie titles, which often have clunky and confusing movement mechanics.”
    • “The game feels fluid with movement and particularly jumping and crouching mechanics being responsive and fun to maneuver around the trailing horde of enemies.”
    • “What this means is that each attempt remains unique and allows the exploration of different playstyles and 'builds' that keeps the gameplay fresh and exciting.”
    • “What this means is that each attempt remains unique and allows the exploration of different playstyles and builds that keeps the gameplay fresh and exciting.”
    • “As discussed, gameplay is fluid and the presence of a skills-based system promotes further playing through the need to try and experience different build archetypes.”
  • atmosphere
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere in Deidthraw is highly praised for its immersive quality, enhanced by high-quality textures and assets that create a dark and spooky environment. Reviewers consistently highlight the game's ability to evoke a strong sense of immersion and tension.

    • “Each texture and asset included within Deidthraw is of high quality, leading to an immersive and atmospheric experience.”
    • “Love the dark and spooky atmosphere.”
  • optimization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviews indicate that the game's optimization may impact performance, prompting potential buyers to carefully consider the recommended specifications before making a purchase.

    • “This obviously must come at a cost to performance, and I suggest those who are planning on purchasing to read the relevant recommended specifications before picking up the game.”
  • story
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game lacks a traditional storyline, which some players find acceptable given its design and focus on gameplay rather than narrative.

    • “There is no storyline in this game, but I do not mind as it is quite clear that it is not that type of game.”
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Deidthraw is a action game.

Deidthraw is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 5 hours playing Deidthraw.

Deidthraw was released on December 20, 2023.

Deidthraw was developed by Matthew Glen.

Deidthraw has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its optimization.

Deidthraw is a single player game.

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