Denizen

80%
Game Brain Score Based on 303 reviews
  • gameplay
  • graphics
  • story
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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.

  • PC
  • Windows
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Reviews

80%
Audience ScoreBased on 303 reviews
gameplay9 positive mentions
stability12 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 regularly push out updates, showing commitment to improving the game.
  • The graphics and atmosphere are appealing, creating an immersive environment for players.
  • The game currently lacks substantial content, leading to repetitive gameplay and a feeling of emptiness in the world.
  • There are numerous bugs and technical issues, including crashes and unresponsive features, which hinder the overall experience.
  • Navigation is poor, with no GPS or map markers, making it difficult to find locations and complete missions.
  • gameplay32 mentions

    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, others feel the game suffers from a grindy progression system and a need for more meaningful interactions and activities. Despite these criticisms, there is hope for improvement with upcoming updates that may introduce new features and enhance the overall 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 that 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 endgame content to keep me coming back to the game.”
    • “The gameplay is very, very boring too.”
  • graphics24 mentions

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the art style and atmospheric design, while others criticize performance issues and optimization, particularly on lower-end devices like the Steam Deck. Many users report bugs related to graphics settings not saving and experience motion blur and low detail distances, detracting from the overall experience. While some find the visuals decent for an early access title, others feel they fall short of modern standards, especially in terms of player models and environmental detail.

    • “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.”
    • “To enjoy it the most I would play it in moderation but other than that the visuals are really nice and the concept of the game is amazing.”
    • “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.”
  • story23 mentions

    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 frustrated with the lack of direction and unfinished content. Overall, while the story has potential, it is hampered by gameplay issues that detract from the overall 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.”
  • stability12 mentions

    The stability of the game is mixed, with some players experiencing frequent crashes and freezes, particularly after the logo screen, while others report only minor bugs and frame rate drops. Although many acknowledge that the game is in early access and may have limited content, the presence of technical issues can disrupt the overall experience for some users. Overall, while there are promising elements, significant stability improvements are needed for a smoother gameplay experience.

    • “Every time I try to play, the game crashes or freezes.”
    • “If I try to get anywhere, the game crashes or freezes.”
    • “Game won't get past the opening logo; it just freezes and crashes.”
  • music9 mentions

    The music in the game is generally praised for enhancing the atmosphere and complementing the beautifully crafted environments. However, some users find the limited selection of radio songs repetitive and express a desire for more options, including the ability to add custom music. The inclusion of features that allow players to use their own media adds a unique touch, but the implementation could be clearer.

    • “The environments are beautifully crafted, and the soundtrack complements the mood, enhancing the overall experience.”
    • “Music choices actually help the atmosphere in the game.”
    • “Ability to copy music/videos into the appropriate folders to play in-game on the home stereo and TV (very awesome feature)”
    • “The radio has very few songs, which gets annoying after a minute, and it's too hard to add custom music.”
    • “I would prefer 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 TV and play music on the radio.”
  • grinding8 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be both realistic and tedious, as accumulating wealth becomes significantly slower after reaching a certain point, leading to a repetitive experience. While some appreciate the challenge and the need for patience, others feel that the grind can detract from overall enjoyment, making the game feel unnecessarily tedious and boring at times.

    • “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.”
    • “This was a bit annoying for me when farming the 1 million cash achievement because I depended on a retail business, where you earn the money by the end of the day, and I only had like 20k of profit a day (60k revenue - 40k restock).”
    • “I was excited for this game; however, lots of convenience features are missing, which makes the game very tedious and boring to play.”
  • optimization7 mentions

    Overall, the game's optimization has received mixed feedback; while some players report performance issues, particularly on devices like the Steam Deck, others have experienced no significant problems. There is a general consensus that improvements in graphics and optimization are needed to enhance the gaming experience.

    • “Vehicles range from simple pickups to high-speed performance cars.”
    • “I had no performance issues in the game.”
    • “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.”
  • replayability4 mentions

    The game has limited replayability, as players note a lack of endgame content and alternative paths or endings, which diminishes the incentive to replay after completing the main story and puzzles. While it may appeal to those looking for fast-paced action, the linear narrative significantly reduces its overall replay value.

    • “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.”
  • atmosphere3 mentions

    The game's atmospheric design, characterized by its art style and sound design, effectively immerses players in its unique concept and engaging story. The carefully chosen music further enhances the overall atmosphere, making it a compelling experience for genre enthusiasts.

    • “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 enhance the atmosphere in the game.”
  • humor3 mentions

    The humor in the game is often described as fun and occasionally hilarious, particularly in moments like intentionally crashing a truck loaded with items, which adds a playful and comedic element to the gameplay. Players appreciate the lightheartedness and creativity in the game's comedic scenarios.

    • “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, please humor me and don't just give me a lame 'cut and paste' response.”
  • emotional1 mentions

    The emotional aspect of the game is negatively impacted by technical issues, such as the camera malfunctioning after loading a save, which can disrupt immersion and frustrate players.

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Play time

14hMedian play time
12hAverage play time
1-20hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 3 analyzed playthroughs

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