Distressed

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Distressed is a single player and multiplayer action game with horror, mystery and violence themes. It was developed by Pixel-Stash and was released on October 25, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

5 Player Co-Op horror investigation game. Instead of sanity, ghost draw energy from equipment to hunt. Ghost also gets helpers along the way. New take on ghost hunting.

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90%Audience ScoreBased on 29 reviews

replayability2 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Unique and challenging ghost hunting gameplay with multiple ghost types and intense hunts.
Active and responsive developers who frequently fix bugs and engage with the community.
Fun multiplayer experience with a strong, supportive community and good replay value.

Game is still in early access and has various bugs, optimization issues, and incomplete features.
Some gameplay mechanics, such as equipment charging and difficulty balance, can be frustrating.
Lack of progression and unclear or confusing gameplay elements may deter some players.

gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The gameplay is unique and features some distinctive mechanics that can be enjoyable and accessible for new players, though opinions vary as some find it confusing and lacking progression due to no updates over time.
- “There are unique mechanics to this game and it's worth your time experiencing them; it will only get better over time!”
- “I've had this game for 2 years now, no updates, no progression, extremely confusing gameplay, was not worth the money.”
- “Has some silly mechanics and is simple to understand for new players.”
- “No other game has this type of gameplay like this does.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game offers high replayability, driven by unique ghost behaviors, diverse classes, and customizable skill trees and books, ensuring varied and engaging experiences each playthrough.
- “Very fun, lots of replay value!”
- “The ghost behavior and classes are unique, and the game itself has a lot of replay value due to the skills tree and books.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game’s humor is highly enjoyable and consistently entertaining, keeping players laughing throughout extended play sessions despite some bugs.
- “Game still has some bugs in it but we played for 3 hours and were laughing the entire time.”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics are praised for enhancing the intensity of the hunts, contributing to an engaging and immersive experience alongside the music.
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music is praised for enhancing the intense atmosphere of the hunts, complementing the game's overall graphics effectively.
- “The hunts are intense, the music and graphics are great.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game currently has some optimization issues and bugs, along with a lack of quality-of-life features, but it is expected that the developers will improve these aspects over time.