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"Denizen" is a single-player Role Playing game with good graphics, focusing on life simulation and grinding elements. Players can earn a living through jobs, side hustles, and helping locals, customize their residences, and relax at various locations. The game also features a smartphone system for managing tasks, finances, and entertainment.

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80%
Audience ScoreBased on 606 reviews
gameplay18 positive mentions
stability24 negative mentions

  • The game has a lot of potential and offers a unique life simulation experience with various activities like running businesses and owning properties.
  • The developers are responsive to community feedback and are actively working on updates, which gives hope for future improvements.
  • The graphics and atmosphere are generally well-received, creating an immersive environment for players.
  • The game currently lacks substantial content, leading to repetitive gameplay and a feeling of emptiness in the world.
  • Many players have reported technical issues, including crashes, bugs, and poor optimization, especially on certain hardware like the Steam Deck.
  • The social interactions and NPC behaviors are limited and feel lifeless, detracting from the overall experience of a life simulation.
  • gameplay
    64 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it limited and repetitive after a few hours, leading to a lack of engaging content in the late game. While some mechanics are praised for their polish and intuitive controls, the overall experience is marred by a grindy progression system and a need for more diverse activities and social interactions. Players express hope that upcoming updates will address these issues and enhance the gameplay experience.

    • “Unique concept: Denizen offers an intriguing premise, blending elements of exploration, puzzle-solving, and narrative-driven gameplay.”
    • “Smooth controls: The game controls are intuitive and responsive, allowing for a smooth and enjoyable gameplay experience.”
    • “I'm really enjoying the various gameplay mechanics for this game!”
    • “At this moment, I do not recommend buying this game; the whole interface is bad and the gameplay is so limited you cannot do much in the game.”
    • “I managed to buy all properties but one, all the cars and businesses within the first 20 hours of gameplay, and after that there's not really any end game content to keep me coming back to the game.”
    • “The gameplay is very, very boring too.”
  • graphics
    48 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the art style and smooth visuals, especially for an early access title, while others criticize the optimization and performance issues, particularly on lower-end devices like the Steam Deck. Many users report graphical bugs, motion blur problems, and a lack of detail in player models and environments, suggesting that while the graphics have potential, they require significant improvements and optimization to meet player expectations. Overall, the game's visuals are described as decent but not on par with AAA standards, leaving room for enhancement in future updates.

    • “Atmospheric design: the game's art style and sound design work together to create an immersive atmosphere.”
    • “Very addictive and playable, the graphics are really good and smooth, for an early access game.”
    • “Has vibes of a true life sim with great graphics and relaxing gameplay.”
    • “I played the game partially due to my Steam Deck struggling a little with the unoptimized performance of the graphics settings.”
    • “I'm personally having a hard time playing for long sessions; motion blur always seems on, LOD distance is too short even on ultra settings, and other graphical weirdness.”
    • “The towns are tiny, player models are horrible for today's graphics, and there is a general feeling of loneliness due to there not being any townspeople around to converse with.”
  • story
    46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is noted for its originality and compelling narrative, featuring well-developed characters and intriguing plot twists that engage players. However, it suffers from limited replayability due to a small number of missions and unclear objectives, leaving some players feeling lost and frustrated. While the initial heist missions are enjoyable, the overall lack of direction and unfinished content detracts from the storytelling experience.

    • “The game’s setting and story are refreshingly original, capturing players' curiosity from the start.”
    • “Narrative depth: the story is compelling and thought-provoking, with well-developed characters and intriguing plot twists.”
    • “Its unique concept, atmospheric design, and engaging story make it a worthwhile experience for fans of the genre.”
    • “The game has a total of about 8 missions, and once completed, that is all.”
    • “Limited replayability: once the main story and puzzles are completed, there is little incentive to replay the game.”
    • “I tried all the ways possible and nothing; it's a disaster. No guideline, no nothing. What's the main goal? There was no story that I know of. I should have saved my money; I hate it when this happens.”
  • stability
    24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The stability of the game is mixed, with some players experiencing frequent crashes and freezes, particularly after the logo screen, while others report minimal issues like minor bugs and frame rate drops. Overall, the game is still in early access, leading to a range of experiences, from significant technical problems to smoother gameplay. Players acknowledge the potential of the game but emphasize the need for stability improvements.

    • “Every time I try to play, the game crashes or freezes.”
    • “Game won't get past the opening logo; it just freezes and crashes.”
    • “It always freezes after the logo screen, and the devs don't fix it.”
  • music
    18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's soundtrack is praised for enhancing the atmosphere and complementing the beautifully crafted environments. However, players express frustration with the limited selection of radio songs, suggesting a desire for more options and easier ways to add custom music. The ability to use personal video and music files is seen as a standout feature, adding depth to the in-game experience.

    • “The environments are beautifully crafted, and the soundtrack complements the mood, enhancing the overall experience.”
    • “The music choices actually help the atmosphere in the game.”
    • “The ability to copy music/videos into the appropriate folders to play in-game on the home stereo and TV is a very awesome feature.”
    • “Radio - very few songs, gets annoying after a minute, too hard to add custom music.”
    • “More songs on the radio (I would even buy extra DLC to have this option).”
    • “I would like it better if I knew how to watch the TV and play music on the radio.”
  • grinding
    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be both realistic and excessively tedious, particularly as money growth slows significantly after reaching a certain point. While the game offers polished mechanics and enjoyable gameplay, the need for extensive grinding to achieve financial goals can detract from the overall experience, making it feel unnecessarily laborious. Many users suggest that the game could benefit from more convenience features to alleviate the grind.

    • “There's a lot of elements in the game where it seems polished with the game mechanics, business, and work you can do to earn cash in the game, but once you get above 20k, you can't really grow your money as quickly as you could in the early game. Because of this slow growth, it makes the game extremely grindy, which is unnecessary for a game like this.”
    • “I was excited for this game; however, lots of convenience features are missing, which makes the game very tedious and boring to play.”
    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
  • optimization
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's optimization has received mixed reviews; while some players report significant performance issues, particularly on the Steam Deck, others have experienced no problems at all. Many users express a desire for improved graphics and better optimization to enhance gameplay.

    • “I had no performance issues in the game.”
    • “Vehicles range from simple pickups to high-speed performance cars.”
    • “I played the game partially due to my Steam Deck struggling a little with the unoptimized performance of the graphics settings.”
    • “The optimization should be redone.”
    • “The only thing I would like in this game is better graphics and better optimization.”
  • replayability
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game has limited replayability, as once the main story and puzzles are completed, there is little incentive to revisit it due to its linear narrative and lack of alternative paths or endings. While it shows potential, players seeking high replay value may find it less appealing.

    • “This game does have a lot of potential, and I do recommend it, but I will warn anyone that replayability and end game content are severely lacking.”
    • “Limited replayability: once the main story and puzzles are completed, there is little incentive to replay the game.”
    • “The linear narrative and lack of alternative paths or endings reduce the game’s replay value.”
  • atmosphere
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its immersive design, where the art style and sound work in harmony to enhance the experience. The unique concept and engaging story further contribute to its appeal, making it a standout for fans of the genre. Additionally, the music choices are noted to effectively complement the overall atmosphere.

    • “Atmospheric design: the game's art style and sound design work together to create an immersive atmosphere.”
    • “Its unique concept, atmospheric design, and engaging story make it a worthwhile experience for fans of the genre.”
    • “The music choices actually help enhance the atmosphere in the game.”
  • humor
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is often described as fun and occasionally hilarious, particularly in scenarios like intentionally crashing a truck loaded with items. Players appreciate the comedic elements that arise from these chaotic moments, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the gameplay.

    • “It's fun and can be hilarious at times.”
    • “It is hilarious to crash your truck with a bunch of stuff in the back of the truck bed... on purpose.”
    • “If a dev responds to this, humor me and don't just give me a lame 'cut and paste' response.”
  • emotional
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of the game is overshadowed by technical issues, such as a persistent camera glitch that detracts from the player's experience and immersion. This frustration can lead to a diminished emotional connection with the game.

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14h Median play time
12h Average play time
1-20h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 6 analyzed playthroughs

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