Deluded Mind
- June 14, 2018
- PyxtonStudios
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Get on itch.io Store"Deluded Mind" is a horror game where you play as Dean Catrall, an FBI agent who wakes up in Hillstone Asylum after being kidnapped and dosed with a powerful hallucinogen. As you navigate the institution, reality and illusion merge, creating a terrifying and surreal experience. The game features extreme horror, stunning graphics, and an original soundtrack to enhance the unsettling atmosphere. Your mission is to find your FBI partner and escape the asylum while battling disturbing hallucinations and uncovering the dark truth behind your kidnapping.
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Reviews
- The game features some well-timed jump scares and a decent atmosphere that can instill fear.
- The graphics are above average for an indie title, with good attention to detail in the environments.
- There are a handful of challenging puzzles that can provide a sense of accomplishment when solved.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs, including crashes and issues with key items not appearing, which can prevent players from progressing.
- The level design is overly maze-like, leading to frustration as players often get lost and spend excessive time searching for solutions.
- The story is considered unoriginal and lacks depth, with many players finding the dialogue and voice acting to be subpar.
- story7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally viewed as unoriginal and thin, with some players finding it confusing or lacking depth. While a few appreciate its intriguing elements and the overall solid presentation, many agree that it does not offer a compelling narrative experience.
“I like games where I’m not quite sure where the story is going.”
“The story, gameplay, music, etc. were all solid!”
“This game dazzled me with its fine looks and somewhat interesting story.”
“The story was a confusing mess; I had no idea what the game was about.”
“Just don't expect to get too enthralled in the story aspect of it.”
“The voice acting is passable for a low-budget title; the story is nothing original but serves its purpose well enough.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is criticized for being repetitive and tedious, featuring basic puzzles and frustrating navigation through confusing environments. Players report a lack of engagement, with some finding the mechanics, such as the flash feature, to be more hindrances than enhancements to the experience. Overall, the gameplay is described as mediocre and tiresome, failing to maintain interest over time.
“The story, gameplay, music, etc. were all solid!!”
“First impression gameplay (first 20 minutes):”
“What you get here is unfortunately your same old mental-illness madness tale with cement-shoes gameplay that consists of reading a little of this and a little of that, solving some very basic puzzles, getting stuck in weird hallways where you have to stumble your way to the exit by picking the right directions (sometimes running from a goofy baddie or two) while generally getting annoyed every 20 minutes further.”
“[i] Mediocre and tiresome 'psychological' maze experience, devoid of sounds and with an annoying flash mechanic in the last part - avoid!”
“After ten minutes of gameplay, you're yawning; ten minutes later, you're lucky not to nod off.”
- atmosphere5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is a mixed bag; while it effectively creates a sense of dread and tension through unsettling soundscapes and dark visuals, some players feel that certain gameplay elements, like riddles, detract from the overall experience. The game excels in delivering a haunting ambiance, particularly in its dream sequences and mental health hospital settings, but the initial slow pacing may hinder immersion for some. Overall, it offers a blend of subtle horror and classic jumpscares, though not without its flaws.
“Deluded Mind offers a lot of potential for a good horror game, with jump scares and many 'what is going on here?' moments, creating a good atmosphere whether you're within the dream sequences or in the actual mental health hospital.”
“Overall, I think Deluded Mind offers some hours of a good horror game, featuring both a very subtle horror and a classic array of jump scares.”
“It lacks atmosphere by settling on dark and dreary visual choices, although the sound is at least above average.”
“The opening is slow and somewhat teasing in navigation; however, once the protagonist moves on to the next section, the atmosphere quickly alters by instilling dread and foreboding. Unsettling soundscapes kick in on occasion, which greatly heighten the tension of a nightmare taking place.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally regarded as above average, surpassing expectations for the genre, with good visuals attributed to the use of the Unreal Engine. Additionally, the quality of voice acting has received positive remarks.
“The graphics are above average, and the voice acting is surprisingly good.”
“Graphics are better than you usually expect for these types of games.”
“It was built on the Unreal Engine, and the visuals are impressive.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has been criticized, with users noting significant loading times and inconsistent performance, including drops to around 30 fps and stuttering in certain areas. While not the primary issue, these optimization shortcomings detract from the overall experience.
“It's not optimized as well as it could be, but that's not the main problem.”
“The game has huge loading times, and the performance was pretty bad at some points (about 30 fps). In one area, the game did stutter.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious, particularly highlighting frustrations with long wait times for abilities to recharge, which detracts from the overall experience.
“Another issue in the game was the very last riddle, for which I couldn't find the clue. Having to wait so long for the flash to be usable again was rather tedious.”
“Tedious beyond belief.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is consistently praised as solid, complementing both the story and gameplay effectively.
“The story, gameplay, and music were all solid!”
“The soundtrack perfectly complements the game's atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience.”
“Each track is beautifully composed, making the music one of the standout features of the game.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, users report a stable gaming experience with no significant glitches, although some adjustments, like increasing gamma, may be necessary for optimal visibility. Key binding functionality is also praised, indicating a well-implemented control system.
