Deity Driving
- January 21, 2020
- Graceless Games
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"Deity Driving" is a quirky adventure and arcade-style game where you play as a submissive car, bumping into strangers and exploring different paths with three distinct endings. The game offers realistic sock physics, full voice acting, and a mix of story and relaxation with canine and demonic companions. It can be played in your browser or downloaded as a Windows executable, with a PDF of liner notes included in the downloadable version.
Reviews
- Deity Driving offers a unique and quirky adventure that is both fun and entertaining, with a variety of humorous and colorful characters.
- The game is praised for its surreal and bizarre storytelling, providing players with a memorable experience that encourages multiple playthroughs to explore different endings.
- It's a free game that delivers a surprisingly engaging experience, making it a great value for players looking for something unconventional.
- The gameplay mechanics are quite simple, which may not satisfy players looking for a more challenging experience.
- Graphics are low resolution, which could be disappointing for those expecting higher quality visuals.
- The game is relatively short, with playthroughs lasting only 20-30 minutes, leaving some players wanting more content.
- humor10 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its humor, featuring a cast of funny and colorful characters, along with humorous narration that enhances the experience. Players enjoy the bizarre and surreal dialogues with various characters, finding the overall tone quirky and entertaining. Many reviewers appreciate the unique blend of humor and absurdity, making it a standout in the genre.
“The game is full of funny and colorful characters that players encounter.”
“All the dialogue with the heroes, the dog, the duck-guy who had the boxes, the deity, and the various people and creatures of this strange realm were funny, wild, and quite surreal.”
“In conclusion: this was a very surreal and funny game, which was a great journey into the bizarre.”
- gameplay8 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its simplicity, which may not appeal to all players, and is noted for being relatively short. However, there are hints of potential for improvement in mechanics, graphics, and overall duration, alongside a unique and eerie atmosphere that adds depth to the experience.
“It's uniquely strange, with mechanics that are cryptic in the best way possible, eerie characters, and a soundtrack that lulls you into its corn syrupy toy car dream.”
“The game's gameplay mechanics may be too simple for some players.”
“Simple gameplay mechanics.”
“Short gameplay.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are characterized by low resolution, which may be disappointing for players seeking higher quality visuals and can lead to fatigue. While some see potential for improvement, the current graphical quality is generally viewed as a drawback.
“Low resolution graphics may be tiring for some players.”
“It may not be satisfactory for players expecting higher quality graphics.”
“Low-resolution graphics.”
- music4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The music in the game has been noted for its repetitive nature, which some players find off-putting. However, others appreciate its unique and eerie qualities, describing the soundtrack as immersive and dreamlike, enhancing the game's cryptic mechanics and atmosphere.
“The sound and music elements of the game can be considered repetitive.”
“The music and sounds are quite repetitive.”
“It's uniquely strange, with mechanics that are cryptic in the best way possible, eerie characters, and a soundtrack that lulls you into its corn syrupy toy car dream.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express that "Deity Driving" evokes profound emotional engagement, with some stating it is the most immersive experience they've encountered in gaming, making them feel intensely alive.
“No other game has ever made me feel more alive than Deity Driving.”
“The emotional depth of the characters truly resonated with me.”
“I was moved to tears by the storyline and its powerful themes.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story is often praised for its engaging narrative and well-developed characters, drawing players into a rich and immersive world. However, some reviews note pacing issues and predictable plot twists that can detract from the overall experience. Overall, the storytelling is a highlight for many, despite some criticisms.