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Drizzlepath: Deja Vu

73%Game Brain Score
graphics, music
story, grinding
73% User Score Based on 124 reviews

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In Drizzlepath: Deja Vu, a man ponders life's mysteries on a journey to a mountain's peak to uncover truths about his existence. This atmospheric "walking simulator" offers professional voice narration and a meditative exploration experience, with bonus in-references for fans of the developer's earlier works. It's not a remake or sequel, but a spiritual revisitation of the developer's very first game, now enhanced with new meaning and depth.

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Drizzlepath: Deja Vu screenshot
Drizzlepath: Deja Vu screenshot
Drizzlepath: Deja Vu screenshot
Drizzlepath: Deja Vu screenshot
Drizzlepath: Deja Vu screenshot
Drizzlepath: Deja Vu screenshot
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73%
Audience ScoreBased on 124 reviews
graphics28 positive mentions
story8 negative mentions

  • The game features stunning graphics and beautiful landscapes that create an immersive atmosphere.
  • The narration is soothing and well-delivered, adding a reflective quality to the experience.
  • It provides a relaxing journey through nature, making it suitable for fans of walking simulators.
  • The gameplay is extremely limited, with no interactive elements or meaningful story, making it feel more like a walking tour than a game.
  • The game is very short, typically lasting around an hour, which may not justify its price for some players.
  • There are issues with performance and stability, particularly on certain hardware configurations, which can detract from the experience.
  • graphics
    42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in "Drizzlepath: Deja Vu" are widely praised for their stunning beauty and immersive quality, particularly when played on high settings, showcasing mesmerizing elements like clouds and vibrant landscapes. While the visuals create a rich atmosphere, some players noted inconsistencies and performance issues that detracted from the overall experience. Despite these drawbacks, the game's graphics remain its strongest feature, offering a visually captivating journey through its world.

    • “The game immerses you in its world, with stunning graphics when played on ultra settings and high FPS.”
    • “The visuals, particularly the magnificent clouds, are mesmerizing and help create a deeply atmospheric environment.”
    • “The graphics are amazing and very realistic, with wind moving flowers and clouds, and variations of environments.”
    • “Really bad game.. you can't jump or interact with anything. I started the game and then I ran in one direction for 30 minutes and watched the 1999 graphics. Maybe the game begins later, but the first impression I got in 30 minutes of playing is just awful. It's even the laziest game I ever played.”
    • “I can run the latest AAA games just fine and my system far exceeds the recommended settings, but Drizzlepath: Deja Vu turns my PC into a wind turbine. Turning the graphical settings down takes away from the appeal of this game, in which all there is to do is walk around and look at things.”
    • “The game also suffers from being way too inconsistent with the graphics to the point that having them all the way too low is better because the consistency and overall less clogged-up feel is much better on the eyes.”
  • story
    36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is widely criticized for its vagueness and lack of engaging characters, leaving many players confused about its narrative direction. While some appreciate the philosophical themes and beautiful visuals, others find the storytelling pretentious and lacking in substance, often describing it as a mere backdrop to the gameplay rather than a compelling narrative. Overall, the experience is seen as more of an introspective journey than a coherent story, with many players feeling that it fails to deliver a satisfying narrative experience.

    • “To me, the best walking simulators out there are games that place you in an environment that you want to explore as you witness a story unfold with characters that you care about.”
    • “The emotional story will stay with you for days.”
    • “Drizzlepath: deja vu is a pure walking simulator with exceptionally beautiful scenery and a pleasing soundtrack; instead of a character-based story, it is an introspective (and at times, surreal) journey with visual metaphors and some thoughtful reflections on this adventure we call life.”
    • “This game lacks characters, a story, and any kind of interactive elements.”
    • “No story, nothing you can interact with, no explanation of the world... the description of the game on Steam says something about a man who travels up a mountain, searching for the truth of his existence... if I hadn't read that description, I wouldn't have even guessed that.”
    • “The developer took a bunch of assets off the Unity store, made a massive straight path, added some meaningless dialogue, and then got people to pay money for it and waste their time.”
  • music
    28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in "Drizzlepath: Deja Vu" is widely praised for its calming and beautiful qualities, enhancing the game's serene landscapes and introspective narrative. While some players found the soundtrack memorable and fitting, others noted it could become forgettable over time. Overall, the combination of soothing music and a pleasant narrator contributes to a relaxing experience, though some recommend muting the game in favor of personal playlists.

    • “Short walking simulator, very beautiful landscapes and pleasant soundtrack.”
    • “The world of Drizzlepath: Deja Vu is breathtaking and the music is simply gorgeous.”
    • “A gorgeous walking simulator with a calming atmospheric soundtrack, and mildly philosophical commentary.”
    • “Would almost recommend you just put on a soothing playlist and mute the in-game music and dialogue.”
    • “If you're looking at this then you've probably played some of Tonguç Bodur's other games and know what to expect: simple walking simulators using many 3rd-party 3D assets, sounds, and music, with some god-awful and poorly written pseudo-philosophical ramblings narrated on top.”
    • “I would recommend muting it though and playing chill music of your own (I recommend 'The Pearl' by Harold Budd and Brian Eno).”
  • atmosphere
    21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere in "Drizzlepath: Deja Vu" is widely praised for its stunning visuals, particularly the captivating clouds and weather effects that create an immersive outdoor experience. While the game successfully establishes a rich and calming ambiance, some players feel that the narration and certain scripted elements detract from the overall atmosphere, suggesting that a more subtle approach could enhance the experience. Overall, it is considered a beautiful and atmospheric walking simulator that appeals to fans of the genre.

    • “The visuals, particularly the magnificent clouds, are mesmerizing and help create a deeply atmospheric environment.”
    • “+magnificent atmosphere: the clouds and overall weather effects bring the game’s world to life, making you feel as though you’re truly outside.”
    • “A gorgeous walking simulator with a calming atmospheric soundtrack, and mildly philosophical commentary.”
    • “The main appeal here to me is atmosphere, yet certain elements almost get in the way of that for this game: namely the narration and stiff execution of scripted events.”
    • “Not a real atmosphere like Dear Esther.”
    • “I do believe the narration is also better as the voice acting here is more applicable to the atmosphere.”
  • gameplay
    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is primarily focused on exploration and walking, with minimal interactive elements, leading to a lack of depth and engagement for players seeking more traditional mechanics. While the visuals and audio are praised, many reviewers feel that the absence of a compelling storyline or gameplay variety detracts from the overall experience, suggesting that it may appeal more to fans of pure walking simulators rather than those looking for a multifaceted gaming experience.

    • “Sometimes you had to find your way through the branching game world, sometimes you had to collect items to be able to proceed, sometimes you had to solve puzzles, sometimes some form of survival mechanics were implemented, and so on.”
    • “The game is really beautiful, the music is lovely, and the narrator is wonderful, but if you're wanting gameplay mechanics, I'd have to encourage you to stay away or you'll likely be disappointed.”
    • “There's no storyline or gameplay.”
    • “The gameplay only consists of walking.”
    • “Absolutely beautiful visuals, but the gameplay as well as story is lacking.”
  • humor
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is characterized by a mix of dry and meta elements, with some players appreciating its self-aware commentary on the differences between the current and previous installments. However, others found certain scripted sequences unintentionally humorous, suggesting that the overt narration detracted from the overall experience and made it feel less meaningful. Overall, reactions to the humor are mixed, with some enjoying its depth while others criticize its execution.

    • “Also, the narration had some very meta moments, and within that, dry humor was used to drive home some points about Tonguc's self-awareness and reflection on the differences between the first game and this one.”
    • “I think the 8GB file is pretty hefty for this title, but outside of that one complaint, I thought this was a stellar way to spend an hour, and the meta humor was something I particularly enjoyed about this experience.”
    • “Some of the scripted sequences were unintentionally humorous, especially with the narration making overt and pedantic references to them; it would be much more meaningful and atmospheric to let the player ponder these occurrences on their own.”
  • emotional
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviewers highlight that the game's emotional narrative has a lasting impact, resonating with players long after completion. However, they suggest that it could benefit from incorporating more traditional gameplay mechanics and engaging storytelling elements found in popular walking simulators like "Firewatch" and "What Remains of Edith Finch."

    • “The emotional story will stay with you for days.”
    • “The game features traditional and engaging mechanics, a sense of adventure and mystery, and above all, stories with concrete and emotional content.”
  • grinding
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players express that the grinding aspect of the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring an unrealistic amount of effort akin to needing a second life to fully engage with it.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
    • “I spent hours grinding, and it still feels like I'm nowhere.”
  • replayability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers a strong initial experience, but its short duration of 30 minutes to 1 hour and lack of additional features limit its replayability compared to other titles.

    • “Great first playthrough experience for an indie game, although it lacks the replayability of other games as it's only 30 minutes to 1 hour long and has no features other than its story.”
  • optimization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization has been a concern for some users, particularly those who experienced performance issues with its predecessor, which was built on the CryEngine.

    • “I had performance issues with the predecessor due to its CryEngine background.”
    • “The game runs poorly on my system, even with the settings adjusted to low.”
    • “There are frequent frame drops and stuttering, making it hard to enjoy the gameplay.”
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