- September 15, 2021
- Anshar Studios
- 7h median play time
Gamedec
Gamedec is a fantastic point and click detective game that is only held back by small, fixable quality of life and balancing issues.
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Gamedec is a single-player, non-combat cyberpunk RPG set in the Warsaw of the 22nd century, where reality and virtual worlds blend seamlessly. As a "gamedec" or game detective, you solve crimes and investigate problems within virtual worlds, adapting to your choices with no judgment. Your goal is to save lives, uncover deceptive schemes, and explore the complex relationships between virtual worlds and their inhabitants.











- Unique premise of being a detective in virtual worlds with engaging storylines.
- Interesting deduction mechanics that allow for multiple outcomes based on player choices.
- Visually stunning graphics and immersive environments that enhance the cyberpunk atmosphere.
- The narrative becomes convoluted and less engaging in the second half, leading to a rushed and unsatisfying ending.
- Dialogue choices often feel arbitrary and can lock players out of important information or paths.
- Frequent bugs and translation issues detract from the overall experience, including inconsistent character pronouns.
- story1,052 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
The story in Gamedec is a mixed bag, with many players appreciating its intriguing premise and cyberpunk setting, but criticizing its execution and pacing. While the narrative offers engaging themes and branching paths that enhance replayability, many found the plot convoluted, with a lack of meaningful consequences for player choices, leading to a sense of linearity despite the illusion of choice. Overall, the game presents a compelling detective story, but its delivery often falls short, leaving players wanting more depth and coherence.
“The storytelling is compelling, exploring themes of identity, morality, and the consequences of technology in society.”
“The branching storylines offer multiple outcomes based on player decisions, enhancing replayability.”
“Gamedec is a fantastic game with a deep and immersive story.”
“I did dislike quests being abandoned by surprise without warning when a choice was made that moved you past that 'chapter' without realizing it would.”
“But the story is a huge let down, stale plot twists, amateur writing, which was disappointing for a detective game.”
“Unfortunately the story of the game is very clearly demarcated into two halves - and the second half of the game where the 'real story' begins is far less of the above model and a far more linear affair rather than an investigative one.”
Gamedec PC Review
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88%Gamedec review
Gamedec is half of a good RPG and falls far short of its tantalising premise.
58%Gamedec: Switch Review
A really grappling and interesting experience for any cyberpunk or Disco Elysium fan. In many ways, Gamedec is a love letter to this genre of games and stories, while keeping some of its less than stellar qualities both narratively and gameplay-wise. While the Switch port could be frustrating to deal with, the convenience of being able to pick up the game like a book and read through it was a really unique experience that I kind of wish more visual novels adopted.
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