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Reviews
- The game captures the classic Resident Evil vibe with its atmosphere, puzzles, and character selection, making it enjoyable for fans of the genre.
- The developer, Dark Gaia, is highly responsive to community feedback, providing excellent support and frequent updates to improve the game.
- The sound design and music are surprisingly good, enhancing the overall immersion and experience of the game.
- The combat system can be frustrating and feels limited, with some players finding it unresponsive and reliant on chance.
- Navigation within the game can be confusing due to the lack of a map, making it difficult to progress through the mansion.
- Some puzzles are overly complex or illogical, leading to frustration and hindering the overall enjoyment of the game.
- gameplay6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its Resident Evil-inspired elements, while others criticize its low-quality graphics and cumbersome mechanics. Many find the large environments and excessive item management overwhelming, leading to a frustrating experience, particularly due to the fighting mechanics. Overall, the RPG Maker roots are evident, impacting the gameplay's depth and enjoyment.
“I really like the Resident Evil feel of the game's gameplay and story, being a fan myself!”
“Now, where it diverges is in the specifics of its gameplay.”
“Derange is still an RPG Maker title, and boy can you feel that sometimes, but at the end of the day, Resident Evil's gameplay didn't need 3D movement.”
“Like most RPG Maker shovelware and asset flips, the game features extremely low quality copy-pasted 2D retro pixel art, looks awful, and has even worse gameplay.”
“At first the game was exciting, but as you go on with the gameplay it becomes a headache to play; they give you too many items to carry and the places you go are way too big.”
“Also, I do not like the fighting mechanics at all.”
- story5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players criticizing it as pretentious and poorly written, while others appreciate its engaging narrative and integration with gameplay, likening it to the Resident Evil series. Overall, it seems to offer a decent story experience, particularly for fans of RPGs.
“I really like the Resident Evil feel of the game's gameplay and story, being a fan myself!”
“Great story, and decent little RPG game for the price; I recommend.”
“Great story.”
“The story feels disjointed and lacks coherence, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“The characters are one-dimensional and fail to evoke any real emotional response.”
“The plot twists are predictable and do not add any depth to the overall narrative.”
- music5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its atmospheric quality and immersive soundtrack, enhancing the overall experience, particularly during jump scares. While some users noted that the end credits music was less favorable, the overall composition is reminiscent of classic titles like Resident Evil, contributing positively to the gameplay.
“Everything from the atmospheric noises to the actual soundtrack is way better than I was prepared to expect, and it adds a ton to the immersion.”
“The controls are tight and so far I have really enjoyed the game; good music, okay combat, and fun to boot.”
“The end credits music is ear-hurting, and a couple of puzzles require absolute moon logic to solve them, but that's pretty much the only critique I have for the game.”
“The music and gameplay are really reminiscent of Resident Evil 1, which is an obvious influence.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are a mixed bag; while it captures a classic survival horror aesthetic reminiscent of older titles, it suffers from the limitations of the RPG Maker engine, lacking full HD support and customization options. This may deter modern gamers who expect higher visual fidelity, but fans of the genre may appreciate its nostalgic style.
“Graphics 5/5”
“The game has a classic RE feeling to it with its own unique visuals.”
“As with all RPG Maker games, the poor quality engine displays badly in fullscreen and doesn't have full HD support or any graphics tweaking options, making this unacceptable for any dedicated modern PC gamer.”
“Ultimately, if you haven't played classic Resident Evil (or the GameCube remake, or Zero, or the recent 2 and 3 remakes), or if you hate that style of old-school survival horror, or if you hate RPG Maker graphics, or if you hate obscure puzzles (there is a guide online, and you'll pretty much need it for the clock), this might not be a great choice for you.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is highly praised for its exceptional atmospheric noises and soundtrack, significantly enhancing immersion and exceeding expectations.
“Everything from the atmospheric noises to the actual soundtrack is way better than I was prepared to expect, and it adds a ton to the immersion.”
