Derealized

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Derealized is a single player simulation game with a mystery theme. It was developed by JacksonGameStudios and was released on March 13, 2023. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Derealized is a choice based game inspired by games such as The Stanley Parable and Undertale. This experience offers 10 different endings for you to explore! How many will you find?

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77%

Audience ScoreBased on 52 reviews

story8 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features a unique and interesting storytelling method that resonates with players, providing a meaningful experience.
Many players appreciate the game's creativity and the emotional depth of its narrative, finding it engaging and thought-provoking.
As a free game, it offers good value, with some players expressing a desire to pay for a similar experience due to its quality.

The game is criticized for being too short and lacking in depth, with some players feeling misled by its marketing and reviews.
There are complaints about the graphics and overall presentation, with many describing the art style as poor and reminiscent of amateur work.
Players have noted issues with gameplay mechanics, such as slow dialogue and a lack of meaningful choices, leading to a frustrating experience.

story
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its depth and emotional resonance, while others find it bland or overly edgy. Many highlight the unique storytelling methods and the potential for multiple endings, though some express disappointment at its brevity. Overall, the narrative is seen as a blend of fun and meaningful elements, with a few standout moments that resonate with players.
- “The story is a little depressing but that just makes it better, in my opinion.”
- “The way the storyline is revealed is super well done!”
- “The story was extremely meaningful and the idea was so intriguing.”
- “The story is wholesale bland.”
- “Pretentious, emo story with a predictable twist.”
- “After taking the 'wrong' choice too many times, or for too long, it just forces you back into the story.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players have noted that the gameplay can be inconsistent, with instances where active participation is minimal, leading to moments of waiting rather than engaging interaction.
- “Sometimes, there is no gameplay, and you're expected to wait and see what happens.”
- “The controls feel unresponsive, making it frustrating to execute basic actions.”
- “The pacing is incredibly slow, leading to long stretches of boredom between meaningful interactions.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of Derealized is praised for its unique blend of influences from games like Undertale and Stardew Valley, creating an immersive experience that combines various genres and storytelling techniques. This results in a captivating environment reminiscent of exploring Omega Mart, enhancing the overall narrative depth.
- “Derealized is both a love letter to Undertale, Stardew Valley, The Test, and The Stanley Parable, and an exploration of different game genres and mediums to craft an atmosphere and storyline akin to what you'd experience in Omega Mart.”
- “The atmosphere in this game is incredibly immersive, drawing you into a world that feels both familiar and surreal.”
- “Every detail contributes to a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that keeps you engaged and wanting to explore more.”
- “The atmosphere feels disjointed and lacks a cohesive identity, making it hard to immerse myself in the game world.”
- “While the visuals are striking, the overall atmosphere fails to evoke any real emotion or connection.”
- “The game attempts to create a unique atmosphere, but it often feels empty and uninspired, leaving me wanting more depth.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics have been widely criticized as some of the worst on Steam, with many users finding them particularly unappealing. While some attribute this to personal taste in art style, the overall consensus leans towards a negative perception of the game's visual quality.
- “The graphics here are particularly awful, so bad that it actually stands out as one of the worst looking games on Steam.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally appreciated, with some users highlighting a particular song reminiscent of "Stardew Valley" as a standout, though it is noted that the overall musical experience is limited and not particularly memorable.
- “The music is quite nice too.”
- “The only redeeming feature of this game was the one Stardew Valley song, and that was short-lived.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is highlighted by its clever references and unexpected twists, which elicit both laughter and confusion from players. Overall, the blend of spooky elements with comedic moments enhances the gaming experience.
- “It's so spooky, and I love the references; it made me laugh.”
- “The ending was completely unexpected; this made me laugh and feel confused.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly criticizing the repetitive walking required to trigger fakeout endings, which detracts from the overall experience due to poor foreshadowing and lack of exposition.
- “The exceedingly tedious fakeout endings, including a ludicrous amount of repetitive walking to trigger two of them, and the generally poor foreshadowing and lack of exposition make the whole thing fall flat in execution.”