Demented
- July 26, 2022
- VisualTech48
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PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has potential and offers a unique experience, especially for those looking for something to play with one hand.
- The audio is well done and the graphics are considered good by some players.
- Trading cards and badge progression are appreciated features that add some value to the game.
- The game is plagued by numerous bugs and technical issues, making it feel incomplete and poorly implemented.
- Visuals are too dark for some players, which detracts from the overall experience.
- The gameplay is slow and clunky, with a lack of meaningful progress and features that modern gamers expect.
- story5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The story features a moral about perseverance in the face of adversity, set against a sci-fi/horror backdrop on an abandoned space station. However, many users feel that the plot is overshadowed by poor technical execution, leading to a lack of engagement with the narrative. Some reviews even suggest that there is effectively no story at all.
“Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“There's a sci-fi/horror theme as you're on an abandoned space station chasing imaginary figures around, but the whole plot and story falls to last place up against the completely horrible, lazy, inept technical implementation.”
“☐ no story”
- graphics2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The graphics are described as "pretty alright," but the overall presentation feels unpolished, contributing to a clunky gameplay experience. While the visuals are acceptable for the game's low price point, improvements are needed for a more refined look.
“The graphics are pretty alright; if this game was more polished, it may have received a higher rating, but I think it's good at the price of 5 bucks!”
“The game is clearly unpolished; moving left to right is clunky and there are no editing control bindings, which needs to be fixed. The graphics are pretty alright, but if this game was more polished, it may have received a higher rating.”
“The graphics feel outdated and lack the detail expected in modern games, making the overall experience less immersive.”
“While the audio is well done, the graphics leave much to be desired, appearing bland and uninspired throughout the gameplay.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is perceived as straightforward and unremarkable, lacking any standout features or innovations.
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game is noted for its calming and soothing qualities, providing a relaxing experience that can help players feel at ease.
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players express that the grinding required in the game is excessively time-consuming, suggesting that it feels like a task that could take a lifetime to complete.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
“I spent hours grinding for minimal rewards.”
