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Escape From The Depth

80%Game Brain Score
atmosphere, stability
86% User Score Based on 44 reviews

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Escape From the Depth is a cosmic horror game that takes place in a submarine under the dark, cold, and desolate oceans of Europa. The player must survive while trying to collect the necessary items to safely evacuate the sinking submarine.

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86%
Audience ScoreBased on 44 reviews
atmosphere3 negative mentions
  • The sound design and atmosphere effectively create a sense of paranoia and creepiness, enhancing the horror experience.
  • The game is a well-made, short indie horror experience that is enjoyable for its free price point.
  • The voice acting is commendable and adds to the overall immersion of the game.
  • The game is very short, with a lack of depth in gameplay and story, leaving players wanting more.
  • The monster's AI is inconsistent, making it less threatening and reducing the overall tension.
  • Subtitles are buggy and contain grammatical errors, which can detract from the experience and make the narrative hard to follow.
  • atmosphere
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is described as both chilling and immersive, particularly in the context of being alone in a submarine, which enhances the horror experience. However, some players feel that the overall atmosphere is undermined by a lack of narrative depth and explanation, particularly regarding the game's setting and the monster's behavior. While the creepy ambiance is appreciated, the execution leaves room for improvement.

    • “Small little horror game, I enjoyed the spooky, chilling atmosphere of being alone in a submarine.”
    • “Let's start off with the atmosphere, one of the most important things to get players immersed in the world.”
    • “Let's start off with the atmosphere, one of the most important things to get players immersed in the world: it's not really there.”
    • “The first ending is when you just use the exit door and it cuts to credits screen, no cutscene, no new dialogue, not even a wall of text explaining what happened to the protagonist, just the credits, which is extra disappointing considering how the AI mentioned there is a lack of atmosphere and it's apparently irradiated outside, which would be interesting if it was explained more.”
    • “Creepy atmosphere.”
  • stability
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's stability is generally solid, with users noting that it "works" and is "not very buggy." However, there are minor issues, particularly with buggy subtitles and a lack of on-screen objectives, which can detract from the experience.

    • “Really small horror experience, kinda buggy with the subtitles and you really need them due to the lack of checklists or objectives. Play it if you're bored.”
    • “I only have two critique points: objectives on screen would be nice to see and the subtitles are a little buggy.”
    • “Really small horror experience, kinda buggy with the subtitles and you really need them due to the lack of checklists or objectives. Play it if you're bored.”
  • story
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is criticized for its lack of clarity, particularly during key moments when the AI voice becomes unintelligible due to effects and missing subtitles. Grammatical errors in the subtitles further detract from the experience, potentially undermining the horror atmosphere and making the narrative feel less serious. Additionally, the ending is deemed unsatisfactory and fails to provide a coherent resolution to the minimal plot presented.

    • “But still the ending sucks and it doesn't really explain what little plot there is.”
    • “Also when the AI voice starts turning evil, the combination of 'scary' effects on his voice and the AI voice makes it really hard to understand him. This wouldn't be a problem if it wasn't for the fact that those are the only times the subtitles do not show up. Additionally, the subtitles have a few grammatical errors which, while not that bad, are still distracting and can turn your horror game into a comedy. If the developer decides to make a game with a more complicated plot or gameplay, grammatical errors make it hard to understand, so please get someone to proofread your game to prevent this.”
  • graphics
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game effectively enhance the overall experience, contributing to a sense of paranoia and creepiness that keeps players engaged. The reliance on visual elements, combined with strong sound design, creates a compelling atmosphere, especially for a smaller title.

  • music
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has been criticized for being generic and lacking in intensity, failing to create a sense of fear during chase sequences. Players feel that the chase music does not enhance the experience, as it does not contribute to the overall tension or atmosphere.

    • “The chase music sounds so generic and not scary, making the experience less intense.”
    • “Even if the antagonist was more threatening, the music fails to create a sense of fear or urgency.”
  • gameplay
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Gameplay is hindered by unclear AI voice effects that become difficult to understand, particularly during critical moments when subtitles are absent. Additionally, grammatical errors in the subtitles can distract players and detract from the intended horror experience, suggesting a need for better proofreading to enhance overall clarity and immersion.

    • “The AI voice becomes difficult to understand when it turns evil, especially with the scary effects applied. This issue is compounded by the fact that subtitles do not appear during these moments, and the existing subtitles contain grammatical errors that can distract players and unintentionally turn a horror game into a comedy. If the developers aim for a more complex plot or gameplay, they should consider having someone proofread the text to avoid confusion.”
    • “The combination of the AI voice's scary effects and its robotic nature makes it hard to comprehend, particularly when subtitles are absent. The grammatical errors in the subtitles are also distracting, which can undermine the intended horror atmosphere and lead to misunderstandings in a game with a more intricate storyline.”
    • “When the AI voice shifts to a more sinister tone, it becomes challenging to follow due to the effects used, and the lack of subtitles during these moments is frustrating. Additionally, the grammatical mistakes in the subtitles detract from the experience, making it difficult to engage with the game's narrative, especially if it aims for complexity.”

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