Distressed

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Distressed is a multiplayer action game with horror and mystery themes. It was developed by Pixel-Stash and was released on October 25, 2024. It received very 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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Audience ScoreBased on 26 reviews

humor3 positive mentions

replayability3 negative mentions

The game offers a unique and fun ghost hunting experience that stands out from other titles in the genre.
Developers are highly responsive to community feedback and are actively working on bug fixes and improvements.
The game has a lot of replay value with various ghost types and mechanics, making it enjoyable to play with friends.

The game is currently in an unplayable state for some users, with issues like ghosts not spawning and players getting stuck.
There are significant bugs and balance issues, such as equipment recharge times and difficulty spikes that can frustrate players.
Lack of quality-of-life features and optimization problems detract from the overall experience, especially for new players.

gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is distinctive and unlike any other game, featuring unique mechanics that are both simple for newcomers to grasp and engaging for experienced players. While some elements may seem silly, they contribute to an enjoyable experience that promises to improve over time.
- “No other game has gameplay like this.”
- “It has some silly mechanics and is simple to understand for new players.”
- “There are unique mechanics in this game that are worth experiencing, and they will only get better over time!”
- “Has some silly mechanics and is simple to understand for new players.”
- “There are unique mechanics to this game, but they can feel underdeveloped and frustrating at times.”
- “The gameplay can become repetitive and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the game highly replayable, citing the unique ghost behaviors and classes, as well as the diverse skills tree and books, which contribute to a fresh experience on 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 skill tree and books.”
- “Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to play again.”
- “The lack of meaningful choices and consequences makes replaying the game feel tedious.”
humor
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Players find the game's humor to be a standout feature, consistently eliciting laughter throughout gameplay, despite some existing bugs.
- “The game still has some bugs in it, but we played for 3 hours and were laughing the entire time.”
- “The humor is spot on, with clever jokes and hilarious character interactions that kept us entertained.”
- “I couldn't stop chuckling at the witty dialogue and absurd situations; it's a breath of fresh air in gaming.”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers praise the graphics for enhancing the intensity of the hunts, noting that they are visually impressive and well-integrated with the game's music.
- “The hunts are intense, and the graphics are stunning.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly praised for enhancing the intensity of the hunts, complementing the impressive graphics to create an immersive experience.
- “The hunts are intense, and the music and graphics are great.”
optimization
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The game currently faces optimization issues, including bugs and a lack of quality-of-life features; however, there is optimism that the developers will address these concerns in future updates.
- “Bugs were found, and there is a lack of quality of life features, along with some optimization issues at the time of this review, but I foresee the developers addressing this throughout its development.”