Deluded

About

Deluded is the latest live action crime thriller game by New IDEA Games, it's an experimental fusion of narrative FMV (Full Motion Video), point and click investigation and quick time event (QTE) based interactive games. You play as a detective and try to solve a case with your the assistance of Susan.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

50%

Audience ScoreBased on 20 reviews

graphics2 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features good cinematography and visuals, enhancing the overall experience.
The FMV style and overacting provide a fun and entertaining aspect to the gameplay.
The concept of combining FMV with point-and-click mechanics shows potential for future development.

The acting and writing are criticized as being poor, leading to a lack of immersion in the story.
The game is very short, with many players finishing it in under two hours, which raises concerns about its value.
The audio quality is inconsistent, particularly during phone scenes, detracting from the overall experience.

story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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38%
38%
The story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it interesting and appreciating the build-up to future chapters, while others criticize it for being short, poorly executed, and lacking coherence. Overall, the narrative is described as a mess, with issues in acting and gameplay control detracting from the experience.
- “Interesting story.”
- “Terrible acting, bad play control, story is a mess, nothing makes sense.”
- “The story is very short and bland, finished within 40 minutes.”
- “I appreciate the plot having a build-up to another chapter, but I assumed I'd be getting more game than I did.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics of the game are praised for their high-quality cinematography and visuals, particularly highlighting the effective integration of interactive elements, such as the Mac-style desktop.
- “The cinematography and visuals were quite good, and I admired the game integration, e.g., with the interactive Mac-style desktop.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Reviewers emphasize that the inclusion of a "skip" feature is crucial for enhancing replayability in FMV games, particularly those with complex narratives. This allows players to revisit specific sections without having to replay the entire game, making the experience more enjoyable and accessible.
- “I think 'skip' needs to be present in any FMV games for replay value, especially if one was developed to be more complex.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players found the gameplay in "Hijacker Jack" to be engaging, highlighting improved combat mechanics that offer more visibility and a greater variety of options, making the experience more enjoyable.
- “The combat mechanics in Hijacker Jack are more fun and engaging, with clearer visuals and a wider range of options.”