Diluted

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Diluted is a single player action adventure game with fantasy, medieval and historical themes. It was developed by MadDogsProductions and was released on January 1, 2026. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Diluted is a narrative-driven 3D side-scrolling puzzle and adventure game where players explore dark environments, solve environmental challenges, and uncover a story centered around fear, control, and nightmares. Players control Archie, a young orphan cursed with a living nightmare entity named Azell. Throughout the game, players navigate interconnected areas, avoid environmental hazards, and c…

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music3 positive mentions

gameplay2 negative mentions

Attractive 3D world with great level design and atmosphere.
Enjoyable ambient music and sound effects that enhance the relaxing and friendly tone.
Fun exploration and overall entertaining gameplay suitable for all ages.

Game is very short and ends abruptly without bosses or significant challenges.
Combat can feel repetitive with easy enemies, no lock-on system, and issues like enemies hitting after death.
Several bugs including collision errors, getting stuck, and unintended fast movement from combined dodge and attack inputs.

music
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The music in the game is well-received, with players highlighting its role in enhancing the atmosphere and overall experience. The ambient soundtrack contributes significantly to the game's immersive environment, complementing the level design and sound effects effectively.
- “Some parts I found to be great were the level design, the atmosphere, and the ambient music was a part that set the whole game, I would say.”
- “I really enjoyed the level design; it had great music, sfx, and graphics.”
- “Pretty fun game, I liked the music and it was fun to explore a bit, there are some issues but it's nothing too bad.”
gameplay
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The gameplay in Diluted takes place in an appealing 3D world but suffers from repetitiveness and an abrupt ending, giving the impression of an incomplete or early-stage project. Minor issues like phasing through trees were noted but did not impact gameplay.
- “Diluted is set in an attractive 3D world, but the gameplay quickly becomes repetitive, and the game ends very abruptly when the ingredient is found; there is definitely the sense that this is just a 'proof of concept' project or just one chapter of what might have become a longer game.”
- “Some little ones were able to phase through specific trees; this did not affect the gameplay but is worth mentioning.”
atmosphere
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The atmosphere is praised for its effective use of ambient music and dynamic level design, which together create a compelling and immersive tone that shifts appropriately with different areas.
- “Some parts I found to be great were the level design, the atmosphere, and the ambient music, which set the whole game.”
- “I like the level design as well as how the tone and atmosphere change when entering a different area.”
graphics
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Users praise the graphics for their impressive level design, which is complemented well by the music and sound effects, creating an immersive visual experience.