Dement

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Dement is a single player survival action adventure game with horror and violence themes. It was developed by Paracytik Entertainment and was released on October 31, 2019. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Dement is a story-driven dark adventure game that explores the concept of perception. Explore an open environment with various in-door locations, discover interesting characters, and defend yourself against a large variety of enemies with both melee and ranged weaponry - but most importantly... Find Lily.

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Audience ScoreBased on 24 reviews

story7 positive mentions

Dement successfully captures the essence of classic survival horror games like Silent Hill and Resident Evil, providing a nostalgic experience for fans of the genre.
The game features engaging puzzles, clever exploration mechanics, and a strong atmosphere that immerses players in its horror setting.
Despite some rough edges, the developers show a commitment to improving the game, with plans for future updates and a responsive community presence.

Combat mechanics, particularly melee, are often frustrating and can detract from the overall experience, with some players finding the weapon balance lacking.
The game suffers from technical issues, including awkward controls, inconsistent graphics quality, and bugs that can hinder gameplay progression.
Some players feel that the game is overpriced for its current state, especially given the early access status and the presence of more polished alternatives.

gameplay
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some praising its depth, engaging mechanics, and horror elements, while others criticize it for being dated, lacking polish, and having inconsistent design. Many players appreciate the detailed level design and complex mechanics, but some find the overall experience bland and uninteresting. Overall, the game offers a substantial amount of content, with some players logging significant hours, though it may not meet the expectations set by modern standards.
- “Level design is more detailed, gameplay mechanics more complex, overall more polished in most respects and less janky.”
- “The gameplay was just fantastic, especially the boss fights.”
- “The gameplay is really fun and engaging, it's truly scary, and it has plenty of content.”
- “Can't really comment on gameplay, but the game doesn't really seem worth the money as it has no hand tracking, weird menus, and overall just looks really 'indie' in terms of graphics and communicating with the player.”
- “It's not cohesive or consistent, and the gameplay is just not there in the end.”
- “The game really does have a nice atmosphere and a decent story from what I saw so far, but the gameplay and overall experience were just bland and uninteresting to me.”
story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is described as engaging and immersive, primarily conveyed through environmental storytelling and notes rather than traditional narration or cutscenes, which many players find enhances the experience. While some dialogue may feel cringeworthy, the overall narrative is promising and complements the game's atmosphere. Players appreciate the depth of the story-driven survival horror elements, although some feel the gameplay could be more engaging.
- “The story so far has been very engaging and interesting; it's mostly told from reading notes, which (at least to me) is far more immersive than being fed everything through narration and watching cutscenes.”
- “The environmental storytelling is also great.”
- “Graphics and environments are great, the story is engaging, and really draws you into the environment.”
- “The story, what little of it I've seen, is promising apart from some rare instances of cringe dialogue.”
- “There is still tons of content to be added, including side quests/areas, along with the rest of the main story (19 hours in and I have yet to reach the end, lol mad).”
- “It is a story-driven survival horror game, but what makes VR great (interacting with the environment to an immersive degree) is not present.”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game are generally considered average for a VR title, with some users noting that while they effectively create an engaging atmosphere, they fall short of higher-end games like Boneworks. Some elements, such as object scaling and overall graphical fidelity, have been criticized, yet the lighting and environmental design are praised for enhancing the immersive experience. Overall, the visuals are seen as decent but not exceptional, leading to mixed feelings about their value relative to the game's price.
- “The graphics are better than Organ Quarter, and the gameplay mechanics are better developed.”
- “Although the graphics may not be as good as Boneworks or some of the other games, the atmosphere the game delivers is awesome (very similar to Silent Hill) and very creepy!”
- “Graphics and environments are great, the story is engaging, and really draws you into the environment.”
- “Can't really comment on gameplay, but the game doesn't seem worth the money as it has no hand tracking, weird menus, and overall just looks really 'indie' in terms of graphics and communicating with the player.”
- “The graphical fidelity is also subpar for the price the game sells at.”
- “The graphics are pretty average for a VR game, but the lighting is very realistic.”
atmosphere
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its strong and immersive atmosphere, often compared to the eerie ambiance of the Silent Hill series. While some players find the graphics lacking compared to other titles, the overall environment effectively contributes to a creepy and engaging experience. However, opinions vary, with some feeling that the atmosphere is the standout feature amidst otherwise bland gameplay.
- “I would honestly say it is better than Organ Quarter as it's much more detailed, seems to be more well-rounded, is also way more atmospheric, and closer to a Silent Hill (which is one of my favorite game series of all time) type game than any other VR game I've ever played.”
- “Although the graphics may not be as good as Boneworks or some of the other games, the atmosphere the game delivers is awesome (very similar to Silent Hill) and very creepy!”
- “The graphics are not that great, but they are good enough to be able to maintain the atmosphere.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's optimization is satisfactory, with users noting that while performance is adequate, there is room for improvement.
- “The performance is solid, but there's definitely room for improvement.”
- “I appreciate the optimization efforts, as they enhance the overall gameplay experience.”
- “The game runs smoothly, but I can see potential for further optimization.”