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Deserter: Prologue

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60%Game Brain Score
gameplay, replayability
100% User Score Based on 11 reviews

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Deserter: Prologue is a single player role playing game. It was developed by AskaLot Games and was released on August 26, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

The prologue to Deserter is a free, standalone chapter that introduces you to the bleak world of the main story. You are John Holden, a soldier broken by endless bloodshed and lies — witness to something that can’t be unseen. With no way back, there’s only one option left: escape. Time is short. Each night is a chance to prepare, but every misstep brings you closer to death on the front line…

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100%
Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews
gameplay3 positive mentions

  • Impressive stealth mechanics that require strategic thinking and careful planning.
  • Engaging atmosphere with a well-written story and outstanding voice acting.
  • Offers replayability and a nostalgic feel reminiscent of classic games like This War of Mine.
  • The game is currently just a demo, leaving players wanting more content.
  • Some UI elements are not intuitive, which can disrupt the gameplay experience.
  • NPC behavior can be unrealistic, breaking immersion during stealth sequences.
  • gameplay
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay features a well-received rewind mechanic and shares similarities with "This War of Mine," focusing on scavenging, trading, and stealth elements. Overall, players appreciate the engaging mechanics that enhance the survival experience.

    • “The rewind mechanics are great!”
    • “The game's mechanics are very similar to 'This War of Mine', featuring scavenging, trading, and stealth.”
    • “The game's mechanics are very similar to 'This War of Mine', featuring scavenging, trading, and stealth.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Despite being a demo, the game offers a sense of replayability that makes it feel substantial rather than disposable. Players find value in revisiting the content, suggesting that it has engaging elements worth exploring multiple times.

    • “The game doesn’t feel like a throwaway, even though it's only a demo, and it offers some replayability.”
    • “Each playthrough feels fresh due to the variety of choices and outcomes available.”
    • “The different character paths and endings encourage multiple runs to fully experience the story.”
  • atmosphere
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is enhanced by an amazing live-recorded soundtrack and outstanding acting, creating a palpable environment that immerses players. Additionally, the multiple pathways to achieve goals further enrich the overall experience.

    • “Amazing live-recorded soundtrack, outstanding acting, and a palpable atmosphere that immerses you in the experience.”
    • “The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, drawing you into the world with every detail.”
    • “The combination of stunning visuals and an evocative soundtrack creates a truly captivating atmosphere.”
  • graphics
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's graphics are praised for their simple style and appealing visuals, contributing positively to the overall aesthetic experience.

    • “I love the simple style and beautiful visuals of the game.”
    • “The graphics are stunning and really bring the game world to life.”
    • “The art direction is fantastic, creating a visually captivating experience.”
  • music
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game features an impressive live-recorded soundtrack that enhances the overall atmosphere, complemented by outstanding acting. This combination contributes to a rich and immersive experience, allowing players to engage with the game in multiple ways.

    • “Amazing live-recorded soundtrack, outstanding acting, palpable atmosphere, and multiple ways to achieve the goal.”
  • story
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game features well-designed cutscenes that enhance an engaging and interesting storyline, contributing to an immersive narrative experience.

    • “It has very nicely designed cutscenes and an interesting story.”
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Deserter: Prologue is a role playing game.

Deserter: Prologue is available on PC and Windows.

Deserter: Prologue was released on August 26, 2025.

Deserter: Prologue was developed by AskaLot Games.

Deserter: Prologue has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay.

Deserter: Prologue is a single player game.

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