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Dread Weight

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86%Game Brain Score
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86% User Score Based on 223 reviews

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Dread Weight is a single player action game. It was developed by Deer Dream Studios and was released on July 29, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

WISHLIST AND FOLLOW! Trapped in a crumbling mansion, you're being hunted by an ancient witch. With four other adults, it's up to you to outsmart her and survive with whatever items you can find. Set traps, solve puzzles, and discover hidden secrets the deeper you explore. -Merging real world history with European folklore, experience a dreadful blend of cute and the horrific. -A sequel to C…

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86%
Audience ScoreBased on 223 reviews
story30 positive mentions
stability4 negative mentions
  • Dread Weight is a worthy sequel to Cooking Companions, featuring improved animations, character designs, and a compelling story that expands on the original's lore.
  • The game offers high replayability with multiple endings and hidden routes, encouraging players to explore different choices and outcomes.
  • The unique blend of horror and dark humor, along with engaging characters, creates an enjoyable experience that keeps players invested.
  • The pacing of the story feels rushed, with many plot points and character developments occurring too quickly, leading to confusion and a lack of emotional depth.
  • The horror elements, particularly the reliance on jump scares, are seen as less effective compared to the slow-burn tension of Cooking Companions, making the game feel less scary overall.
  • Some players found the narrative disjointed and difficult to follow, requiring multiple playthroughs to grasp the full story, which detracts from the overall experience.
  • story
    103 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it confusing and disjointed, requiring multiple playthroughs to grasp the narrative fully. While some appreciated the engaging elements and character depth, others criticized the hurried pacing and lack of clarity, leading to significant gaps in understanding. Overall, the game offers a visually appealing and intriguing storyline, but it may leave players wanting more coherence and development.

    • “The story is something I do not want to give away, but had my mouth slowly falling open at multiple spots as I realized what was going on, and a broad smile once I knew what was happening.”
    • “Dread Weight has lovely characters and a compelling story; this game was well worth the wait ^_^.”
    • “There is no sophomore slump, and the game continues to craft an entertaining story with historical accuracy and folklore spiced throughout.”
    • “The story is extremely disjointed, to the point that I had to do multiple runs to have any understanding of what was actually happening.”
    • “In the game's description, it claims you're rewarded for encountering spirits, but if you do so, it also leaves huge gaps in the narrative and the story progresses without you.”
    • “Story was bare minimum, none of the characters were interesting, nothing was surprising, nothing was scary, no tension, just me being bored the whole time.”
  • atmosphere
    19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is described as a mix of pleasing environments and endearing characters, with some players noting a strong sense of tension and intrigue reminiscent of its predecessor, "Cooking Companions." While some found the atmosphere genuinely frightening and effective in building horror, others felt it leaned more towards mystery and lacked the same depth and pacing as the first game. Overall, the atmosphere is praised for its detail and ability to evoke fear, though opinions vary on its effectiveness compared to previous installments.

    • “A pleasing environment was created by the well-crafted atmosphere and the endearing characters.”
    • “Somehow they managed to improve in almost every way from Cooking Companions; the tension is absolutely palpable in every scene and decision, and the atmosphere is top notch. The environments made for this game are stellar; I never expected the switch to 3D.”
    • “If you loved the first one, you'll love the second; it's more of that same quirky humor mixed with creepy atmosphere and intrigue that Cooking Companions established so well, with more characters to love and appreciate.”
    • “The atmosphere is more mystery than scary, and the jumpscares didn't even make me blink.”
    • “The whole thing feels like a full-pelt sprint to the end credits, atmosphere and detail be damned.”
    • “But on the whole, I just think this game's really lost out on atmosphere and pacing compared to Cooking Companions.”
  • graphics
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's graphics are praised for their distinctive and variable art styles, which include beautiful animations and captivating visuals that enhance the horror narrative. While some players note jarring transitions between styles, the overall aesthetic is considered engaging and effective in creating an immersive experience. The combination of pretty and terrifying elements contributes to a unique visual atmosphere that complements the storytelling.

    • “Some parts have beautiful animation, the art style is very pretty (and terrifying when scares happen haha), so not only is it a fun and interesting story, visually it's great as well.”
    • “I like the variety of art styles, especially for the pixel art style.”
    • “The game is everything I want in a horror-driven narrative—a sensation that I can't quite put my finger on but can only refer to as 'the feeling.' It does this thanks to its distinctive artwork, captivating tale, and delectable writing.”
    • “The art style is variable - there are some jarring changes in style from scene to scene, but generally it's not bad.”
  • replayability
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players consistently highlight the game's high replayability, noting that the engaging story, diverse character interactions, and multiple endings encourage multiple playthroughs. Despite some feeling the story is shorter, the overall experience remains enjoyable and rewarding, making it a title that players are eager to revisit.

    • “I was not disappointed with the sequel and look forward to my 2nd, 3rd, and 4th playthroughs. I'm happy about the replayability and enjoyed the story.”
    • “The story felt shorter but has a good amount of replayability.”
    • “It's a fairly quick game that has so much replay value and really cool characters.”
  • humor
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is characterized by dark comedy and clever puns, which some players find enhances the experience, while others may see it as out of place. The writing is praised for its beauty and comedic elements, contributing to the overall enjoyment of the narrative and lore. Players recommend the game for those who appreciate creative visual novel-style horror with a humorous twist.

    • “If you like creative short visual novel styled horror games and are in for some dark humor (and puns!) sprinkled in, check out the game!”
    • “I recommend it for getting all the juicy lore and humor.”
    • “The writing is beautiful, and it is also very comedic at times, which some may say is out of place, but it makes sense why that humor is there.”
  • music
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is highly praised, with many reviewers noting it as a standout feature that surpasses the original game. However, some players expressed disappointment over the absence of a new song that was included in the demo for "Dread Weight."

    • “Everything in this game, like its art, music, writing, and endings, is amazing and definitely surpasses the first game.”
    • “I really miss the new song that was part of the demo for Dread Weight.”
  • stability
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game experienced some bugs and glitches upon release, but these issues do not significantly impact overall enjoyment for players. Most users find the game enjoyable despite its stability concerns.

    • “On release, it's a bit buggy but it doesn't detract from the enjoyment of the game, in my opinion.”
    • “At the time of this review, I can say it was an enjoyable little game with a few notable glitches and bugs.”
  • gameplay
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay has received mixed feedback, with some players enjoying the experience but feeling disappointed by the simplistic mechanics and the lack of depth in the concept of escaping Baba Yaga.

    • “Though I did enjoy the game, I was let down by the rudimentary mechanics and the shallowness of the idea of escaping the Baba Yaga.”
    • “Though I did enjoy the game, I was let down by the rudimentary mechanics and the shallowness of the idea of escaping the Baba Yaga.”
  • character development
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The character development is highlighted by users for its appealing and charming designs, which contribute positively to the overall aesthetic of the game.

  • grinding
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly due to the need to repeatedly solve puzzles to unlock new routes.

    • “My final gripe comes from the tediousness of repeating the puzzles for new routes.”
    • “The grinding feels endless and often detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
    • “I find myself stuck in a loop of repetitive tasks that offer little reward or progression.”
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Dread Weight is a action game.

Dread Weight is available on PC, Mac OS, Steam Deck and Windows.

Dread Weight was released on July 29, 2024.

Dread Weight was developed by Deer Dream Studios.

Dread Weight has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its atmosphere.

Dread Weight is a single player game.

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