Empress Of The Deep
- May 8, 2014
- Gogii Games
- 2h median play time
Get on SteamIn "Empress Of The Deep" , a young woman wakes up in a mysterious undersea temple with no memory of her past. She must explore the temple, unlock enchanted relics, and uncover her identity to stop the Evil Empress and save humanity. The game features over 140 scenes, immersive locations, puzzles, and encounters with mysterious characters.
Reviews
- The game features a decent storyline that keeps players engaged, with some interesting twists.
- The puzzles offer a mix of challenges, with some unique mechanics that differentiate them from typical hidden object games.
- The visuals, while dated, have a certain charm and the environments are colorful and whimsical.
- The graphics are low resolution and often make it difficult to identify hidden objects, leading to frustration.
- The gameplay is linear and involves a lot of backtracking, which can feel tedious and repetitive.
- Voice acting and dialogue are often criticized for being subpar, detracting from the overall immersion of the game.
- story67 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The story in this game is generally described as simple, linear, and predictable, with many players noting its cliche elements and obvious twists. While some found it engaging enough for a short experience, others criticized it for being flat and lacking depth, often feeling that the plot did not connect well with the gameplay. Overall, it serves as a decent backdrop for the hidden object puzzles, but it may not satisfy those seeking a more intricate narrative.
“The story, while not terribly deep, is engaging enough.”
“The story is very cryptic but that actually helps the whole feel of the game, which I liked very much.”
“I enjoyed the story, and the graphics and puzzles were great.”
“The storyline is not engaging at all and I stopped playing after a couple of hours in order to find something more entertaining.”
“The overall story was really dumb and flat.”
“The story is one-sided, cliche, and terribly obvious.”
- graphics26 mentions
- 42 % positive mentions
- 31 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many players noting that they are mediocre and have not aged well since its 2010 release. While some appreciate the pre-rendered visuals and find them pleasant, others criticize the poor optimization, lack of widescreen support, and the jarring contrast between hand-drawn characters and 3D backgrounds. Overall, the graphics are seen as a significant drawback, impacting gameplay and object visibility.
“Beautiful graphics”
“I highly enjoyed this game and the visuals.”
“For an older game, the graphics are quite nice.”
“A lot of people will complain that this game is too short (only takes about an hour or two to beat) and that the graphics are horrible.”
“Terrible graphics, very poor optimisation.”
“The graphics quality is just horrible.”
- gameplay15 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Empress of the Deep" is characterized by standard hidden object and puzzle mechanics, but it suffers from a claustrophobic feel and glitchy controls that detract from the experience. While it offers a mix of puzzles, including mechanical and clue-finding challenges, many players find the hidden object tasks unchallenging and the overall execution lacking in creativity and depth. Despite its flaws, the game may appeal to fans of the genre looking for a brief experience, especially at its low price point.
“This is routinely on sale for <$1 (50 cents at the time of writing) so if you’re a hog addict it’s an easy add into your library for 2-3 hours of gameplay.”
“The central theme here is hidden object puzzles, but expect to find some mechanical, mathematic, and clue-finding puzzles peppered throughout.”
“Gameplay wise, Empress of the Deep is a mixed puzzler of sorts.”
“I'm not sure why, but the gameplay felt claustrophobic.”
“There's a lot of redundant scrolling through screens, the click and point mechanics are glitchy, and it just doesn't feel well to use.”
“I really doubt the creators and the company put a whole lot of thought or emotion into this; it feels like one of those games that are churned out mechanically.”
- music8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally described as atmospheric and pleasant, contributing to a chilled experience, though it lacks memorability. Some players found certain tracks, particularly in specific scenes, to be annoying, while the voice acting received mixed reviews, with some voices being well-received and others criticized. Overall, the soundtrack is considered decent but not standout.
“Very chilled music, pretty easy game, a couple of time-consuming puzzles but mostly easy.”
“The soundtrack is good too.”
“The music, however, was fairly pleasant if not particularly memorable.”
“The music is really not my favorite nor are the voices and the hidden object scenes.”
“To be honest, graphics and voice acting are good but at some point the music became annoying.”
“Sound and music is decent, though for some reason the voice of the main character annoyed me, even though the same person voices two other characters in the game whose voices were perfectly fine.”
- atmosphere6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is generally praised for its intriguing and immersive qualities, enhanced by a good soundtrack, though some elements, like the eerie stop-motion animations and poor graphics, detract from the overall experience. While it offers a myst-like environment and engaging puzzles, the execution falls short, leading to mixed feelings about its atmospheric effectiveness.
“I really enjoyed the atmosphere of this game, but it's one of those games where the concept is far better than the execution.”
“I really liked the Myst-like environment and atmosphere.”
“If you like a game with an intriguing atmosphere and plenty of puzzles, check this out!”
“Animations are actually old stop-motion presentations, and they look a bit eerie in play, which is not the intended atmosphere, I think.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of *Empress of the Deep* to be tedious and mediocre, with the overall experience lacking engagement and excitement. The voice acting further contributes to the sense of monotony, making the gameplay feel laborious.
“The grinding in this game feels like a chore rather than an engaging experience.”
“The repetitive tasks make the gameplay tedious and uninteresting.”
“Progression is painfully slow, making the grinding feel like a never-ending slog.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The reviews suggest that the game's optimization may be lacking, with some users feeling that the overall performance does not meet expectations, drawing unfavorable comparisons to other forms of entertainment.
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is largely derived from the intentionally poor voice acting, which many players find amusingly bad.
“The voice acting is almost hilariously terrible.”
“The game's humor is so clever that I found myself laughing out loud at the unexpected twists.”
“The witty dialogue and absurd situations kept me entertained throughout my playthrough.”
