Double
- March 15, 2019
- Tomato Fantasy Games
Get on Steam"Double" is an action-adventure game following Carlos, a veteran struggling with post-war syndrome in a mental asylum. Players face the challenge of deciding between treatment and succumbing to dreams, with the dreamworld increasingly invading reality. The game features a non-linear story, difficult choices, and an original soundtrack.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a compelling and interesting story that explores themes of mental illness and reality.
- The art design and atmosphere are decent, contributing to an engaging experience.
- The game offers a unique narrative experience with choices that can lead to different outcomes, making it intriguing for players who enjoy decision-making.
- The game is plagued by numerous bugs and performance issues, making it frustrating and difficult to play.
- Combat mechanics are poorly designed and clunky, detracting from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- The game contains excessive and repetitive cutscenes that can lead to boredom and disrupt the flow of gameplay.
- story11 mentions
- 55 % positive mentions
- 18 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The game's story is widely praised for its engaging narrative and well-crafted themes, making it a standout aspect for many players. However, some reviewers noted issues with repetitive cutscenes and pacing, which detracted from the overall experience. Despite these drawbacks, the story is considered intriguing and well-executed, often highlighted as the game's strongest feature.
“Great story, very well narrated.”
“The story is great and it's an interesting, brief (under a few hours) game that doesn't overstay its welcome.”
“This was a really interesting story with a nice twist.”
“Why I will not rate this game highly is because if you play the whole story, you will lose about 30 minutes or possibly more on useless repeating cutscenes of you standing or going to the same place.”
“Might be a bug, some weird storytelling, or the result of some hidden choices I made which did not explain themselves very well in hindsight.”
“The game mechanics are a bit clunky and, of course, the game is graphically mediocre at best; however, the story is what really caught my eye in this.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally considered mediocre, featuring simplistic 2D art that lacks depth and detail, reminiscent of low-effort flash or mobile games. While some players appreciate the visual effects, the overall quality is seen as disappointing, especially for a PC title, with limited options for improvement.
“Very interesting story (I would say it's the best point), great graphics and effects.”
“The game mechanics are a bit clunky and, of course, the game is graphically mediocre at best; however, the story is what really caught my eye in this.”
“While there are options to change the resolution for the game, all this does is scale up the simplistic 2D art assets used to make the game, which makes little or no difference to the graphics quality.”
“The game features somewhat lazy, simplistic 'retro' looking 2D graphics, of the type you normally expect to see in low-effort flash/browser games and mobile apps.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The gameplay is hindered by clunky mechanics and a broken shooting system, making it nearly unplayable. While the narrative is engaging, it is often overshadowed by excessive text cutscenes that detract from the interactive experience, leading to frustration for players seeking a more balanced integration of story and gameplay.
“The shooting mechanic is entirely broken, and the 'reality' meter is unbalanced.”
“You'll spend a huge amount of time not playing the game, but clicking through endless lines of poorly written visual novel text cutscenes because the developers couldn't figure out how to relate their narrative through the game mechanics, and decided instead it would be better to compete with reading a book for your time.”
“The game mechanics are a bit clunky, and the game is graphically mediocre at best; however, the story is what really caught my eye.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from notable stability issues, including frequent glitches, lags, and unexpected freezes that disrupt gameplay, leading some players to abandon it altogether.
“I have played this game, but after a few minutes, I felt like it contains a lot of glitches and lags, so I stopped and moved on to the next game.”
“I had to restart the game a bunch of times because it freezes for no apparent reason (while loading, in the middle of a dialog or battle).”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization of Gamemaker Studio is criticized for promoting low-quality, retro-style games often seen as cash grabs, with some users highlighting the unrealistic pricing of around $6 USD for products that do not meet quality expectations, especially when compared to numerous free, higher-quality alternatives available on platforms like Steam.
“Double has the completely unrealistic cash grab price of around $6 USD. It's not worth it given the defects and shortcomings with the product, especially considering the sheer number of completely free, much higher quality games on Steam.”
“Gamemaker Studio is most commonly used to make retro pixel shovelware and cash grabs.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally considered satisfactory, but some players expressed disappointment that a specific post-ambient track featured in the trailer did not appear during gameplay.
“The game is alright, a slow burn, but I was hoping to hear the post-ambient song from the trailer at a certain point, and it unfortunately didn't come up.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game suffers from notable performance issues, impacting overall optimization.
“It looks like the game has some performance issues.”
“The optimization is lacking, causing frequent frame drops.”
“I experienced significant lag during gameplay, which ruined the experience.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is characterized by its immersive and atmospheric presentation, which effectively enhances the overall experience for players.
“The atmospheric presentation of the game is truly immersive, drawing you into its world.”
“Every detail contributes to the overall atmosphere, making it feel alive and engaging.”
“The haunting soundtrack and stunning visuals create an unforgettable atmosphere that keeps you on edge.”
