Identity V
- July 6, 2018
- NetEase Games
- 152h median play time
"Identity V" is a free-to-play horror role-playing game, available on mobile devices and PC, that supports 2-5 players. Matches feature an asymmetrical multiplayer format, where one player takes on the role of a deadly hunter, while the others work together to complete objectives as survivors. With a perfect storyline, fabulous gameplay, delightful graphics, and a splendid atmosphere, "Identity V" offers a wholesome and often funny experience, despite some grinding and bugs.
Reviews
- The game has a unique art style and interesting character designs.
- Gameplay is fun and engaging, especially when played with friends.
- The game offers a variety of characters and skins, making it enjoyable for players.
- The game frequently crashes and has high ping issues, making it frustrating to play.
- There is a significant imbalance between hunters and survivors, often favoring hunters.
- The cost of characters and skins is too high, making it difficult for free-to-play players to progress.
- graphics907 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their beautiful art style and character design, often compared to the aesthetics of Tim Burton's works. However, many players report significant lag and performance issues, even on lower graphics settings, which detracts from the overall experience. While the visuals are generally considered impressive, the game's optimization and server stability remain areas needing improvement to enhance gameplay for users with varying device capabilities.
“The graphics are amazing and I adore them.”
“The graphics, the way the characters are designed (cute and creepy at the same time), and the gameplay.”
“The graphics are beautiful, and the controls are easy to learn.”
“I initially installed this when it first came out but had to delete it because my phone wasn't able to keep up with the graphics, which caused it to lag a lot.”
“I really do like the game but the lag in the game is so horrible and setting the graphics lower does not help at all.”
“I've tried different devices, playing on PC, different internet connections, lower graphics settings, and nothing has helped so far.”
- gameplay741 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players praising its fun mechanics, unique characters, and engaging atmosphere reminiscent of "Dead by Daylight." However, numerous complaints highlight issues such as lag, high ping, unbalanced gameplay favoring hunters, and frustrating mechanics like camping and tunneling, which detract from the overall experience. While some players find the gameplay addictive and enjoyable, others express frustration over connectivity issues and repetitive match dynamics.
“Amazing and unique gameplay.”
“The gameplay is smooth and the storyline is amazing.”
“Gameplay wise it is very fun and gives you a good blood rush while under a chase, but getting away from the hunter feels very satisfactory.”
“The gameplay is clearly survivor sided, and every single time the game updates I have to delete the whole game and reinstall it because the update refuses to download despite me having more than double the amount needed.”
“The game is fun to play but the ping issue is too much to handle even if I'm next to the Wi-Fi router and they focus more on outfits and accessories than gameplay and graphics quality.”
“The gameplay is very tedious and very mundane.”
- story599 mentions
- 42 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally praised for its intriguing characters and unique backstories, drawing comparisons to titles like "Dead by Daylight." However, many players express frustration over the lack of progression in the main storyline, with some feeling that the narrative becomes secondary to gameplay and cosmetic updates. While the graphics and character designs receive acclaim, issues such as long tutorials, server problems, and a desire for more substantial story content are common points of criticism.
“I love the art style and the backstories of all the characters.”
“The story is really interesting and the graphics are good.”
“The storyline is unique and thrilling.”
“The storyline and concept of this game is really entertaining.”
“The story cannot carry a game with unplayable controls.”
“The story is not just fascinating, it also makes me more interested in playing multiplayer.”
- stability192 mentions
- 2 % positive mentions
- 1 % neutral mentions
- 97 % negative mentions
The stability of the game has been widely criticized, with numerous users reporting frequent glitches, lag, and server issues that significantly hinder gameplay. Many players experience freezing screens, particularly at startup or during matches, leading to frustration and interruptions in play. While some users note that the game can be enjoyable when functioning properly, the persistent technical problems detract from the overall experience, prompting calls for urgent fixes from the developers.
“It's not really buggy at all.”
“I love this game, I recommend it all the time to my friends. Lag can be an issue sometimes, but when you have a reliable and good internet connection, everything runs great.”
“Basically, it's Dead by Daylight, but even better... it isn't buggy as DBD, it isn't laggy as DBD, I have so much fun!”
“This game has been a phenomenal experience for me personally, there are glitches and bugs every now and then, but its overall a great game to play if you like horror!”
“The game is buggy as hell.”
“I can't even get into the game, it always freezes at the start.”
- optimization115 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 61 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is a significant concern among players, with many reporting persistent lag, crashes, and high ping issues despite having capable devices and stable internet connections. Frequent updates seem to exacerbate these problems rather than resolve them, leading to frustration as players feel the developers prioritize cosmetic additions over essential performance improvements. While some users have experienced smoother gameplay, the consensus is that the game requires substantial optimization, particularly for low-end devices and in terms of network performance.
“The game is very fun and runs smoothly, the only problem is the whole gacha system, that's the only problem with the game 60+ essences for 1 guaranteed skin doesn't sound like a fair trade.”
“Very good optimization and awesome graphics, works on mid-range phones and is amazing.”
“The game got more optimized really well, I can now play on high graphics without a decrease in fps.”
“The game is badly optimized; I always get low FPS even when I have 6 or 7 GB of RAM, and I sometimes lag at the worst of times.”
“This game is not really optimized for mobile gaming, albeit it being a game intended for mobile.”
“The optimization on this game is extremely minimal, making it basically unplayable on low-end devices. Definitely need a huge improvement.”
- music97 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 74 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for its quality and contribution to the overall atmosphere, enhancing the gameplay experience with its engaging soundtracks. However, many users report significant issues, including music continuing to play in the background even after exiting the app, and glitches that prevent them from accessing the game while the music persists. Despite these technical problems, the soundtrack is often described as beautiful and fitting for the game's themes, with some players expressing a desire for more intensity in the music.
“Great story, music, fun gameplay, even a custom room with great decoration features.”
“The music is excellent and controls are pretty easy too.”
“Beautiful music and graphics.”
“The game glitches and even when you close the app the music still loads.”
“I would like to first say that this game is great and all but the reason I am only giving this 2 stars is because of the issue I currently have, see what happens is it opens the login screen and what happens is that the game freezes and even when you leave the music is still playing and the only way to be able to log in is to wait until the music ends.”
“The game won't open, it's just stuck on the title screen and everything can't be tapped and just like what everyone else is saying, the background music of the game just keeps on playing unless you remove the game from the recently used apps.”
- character development65 mentions
- 69 % positive mentions
- 26 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
Overall, players consistently praise the character development in the game, highlighting the unique and creative character designs, engaging backstories, and appealing aesthetics. Many reviews note that the character designs are a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's appeal and enjoyment. However, some users express concerns about the high costs associated with certain character skins and occasional gameplay issues that detract from the overall experience.
“The character designs are amazing, and usually the other players are fair.”
“I absolutely love it, it's definitely my new favorite game; the character designs and animation are amazing!”
“The character designs are very creative, from the hunter to the survivor!”
“On the note of character designs though, it can cost $50+ US dollars for an A-tier skin.”
“Only decent part about it are some of the character designs.”
“I think ways to improve the game would be (all this is opinion-based): -less constant updates, but bigger and better updates -more unique character designs?”
- monetization50 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 52 % negative mentions
The monetization model of the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating the absence of ads and the fact that in-app purchases are primarily cosmetic and do not impact gameplay. However, some users criticize the high prices of skins and characters, labeling the system as a potential cash grab, while others express frustration over the difficulty of obtaining new characters without spending money. Overall, the game is seen as fairer than many others in its genre, but concerns about pricing and accessibility remain.
“The in-app purchases for skins aren't locked away behind a huge paywall, as there is a daily rotation for characters. You can get the skins or characters you want by saving up through regular gameplay and improving your skills.”
“Definitely deserves more than a 4.0 rating. One of the best parts about this game is that it's free, has no ads, and in-app purchases don't affect your gameplay in any way.”
“There are no ads, and the only in-app purchases are purely optional for cosmetic purposes, which don't alter gameplay abilities.”
“One, it's very hard to get new survivors/hunters without in-app purchases.”
“The game is fun but the monetization is ridiculous (one of the worst gacha systems out there), the community is incredibly toxic and sometimes you can spend over 20 minutes looking for a game (no one wants to play as the hunter for multiple reasons).”
“I just put 5 stars just because, but there are problems in the game even with the monetization. I do know you need the money to make more games, but this is too much for me to handle. I do not know if this is a free-to-play or pay-to-look-cool situation. Give us one free amazing skin which is SSS+; wasting our money just to make your game rise. I ain't complaining; I spent over $20 and it's not worth it.”
- grinding37 mentions
- 3 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 97 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game is a significant point of contention among players, with many expressing that unlocking characters and cosmetics requires an excessive amount of time or monetary investment. While some players find the grind manageable and reminiscent of other games like Borderlands and Destiny, others feel it becomes tedious and detracts from the overall enjoyment, especially when compared to the balance of gameplay and character availability. Overall, while the game is praised for its art style and gameplay, the grinding for characters and items is seen as a major drawback that could benefit from adjustments.
“You want a character? Well, be ready to either put in days to weeks of grinding or throw $20 AUD their way.”
“The game is really fun and I love all the characters, but it's just how we can't link our old accounts if it's from iOS to Android or the other way around, because it gets too grindy to get all the stuff we lost if we did it without spending any money.”
“The game is good and well made, but to get one character you need to spend at least a month grinding, or you can pay, of course. The hunters feel kind of overpowered, so it's not being a little fair.”
- atmosphere31 mentions
- 42 % positive mentions
- 48 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its eerie and creepy qualities, effectively immersing players in a horror setting that elicits strong emotional responses, such as chills and heart-pounding moments. Many reviewers appreciate the unique art style and character design, which contribute to the overall ambiance, although some express disappointment over a perceived decline in the game's horror intensity over time. Despite technical issues and gameplay concerns, the atmospheric elements remain a standout feature that enhances the gaming experience.
“The horror atmosphere is very crisp.”
“A beautifully creepy game with a great atmosphere.”
“Identity V plays a lot like Dead by Daylight, but Identity V has its own twisted and creepy atmosphere.”
“But all I see now (actually not only me) is the game no longer has that atmosphere!”
“I really miss the old Identity V where it's all brutal and scary, but now the thrill is gone. You're running the same rotation every game nowadays; hunters are afraid of survivors and people think this is cute. The atmosphere is all different now.”
“Not enough horror atmosphere, there's no gore.”
- humor28 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is a standout feature, with players frequently noting the funny interactions and moments that arise during gameplay, such as amusing animations and the antics of both survivors and hunters. While many find the community to be welcoming and entertaining, some express frustration with toxic behavior and repetitive gameplay that can detract from the fun. Overall, the blend of horror and humor creates a unique experience that keeps players engaged and laughing, despite occasional technical issues.
“The community is so funny and welcoming.”
“The gameplay is great, and my whole circle of friends play it with me all the time, and the killers are fantastic and funny at times!”
“And you will never get tired facing all kinds of drama and funny moments happening between players in the game.”
- emotional21 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express a deep emotional connection to the game, praising its heartwarming story and memorable characters that evoke strong feelings, sometimes even leading to tears. Despite technical issues that hinder gameplay, many users remain passionate about the game's narrative and aesthetics, highlighting its ability to create a wholesome atmosphere amidst challenges. Overall, the emotional impact of the game is a significant draw for its community, fostering both attachment and nostalgia.
“An aesthetically appealing, truly heartwarming exception in a vast ocean of Android games that are little more than money grabbers.”
“This game is amazing, I love the story and how it is presented, I almost got emotional, haha!”
“This game is absolutely amazing, great graphics, touching story, and awesome characters.”
- replayability9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
Overall, the game offers a solid level of replayability, with players enjoying its unique spin on familiar mechanics, diverse character unlocks, and regular updates that introduce new modes. However, some users express concerns about balance and accessibility, suggesting that improvements could enhance the experience for different playstyles. Despite these issues, many find the game engaging and addictive, contributing to its replay value.
“This game reminds me a lot of Dead by Daylight, probably because they're made by the same people, but it's a cool game with its own spin-off from the original DBD and it's replayable; I rarely get bored while playing.”
“I think it's a fun, addictive game that has lots of fun design and replayability from the persona tree to closely unlocking new characters.”
“Lots of new updates regularly for replayability and different game modes at certain times of day.”
“If it was more playable for me, it definitely deserves 5 stars.”
“I think there should be a penalty for exploiting these areas for too long to make the game more playable for people who prefer hunters like myself.”
“Really nice game, I love this, but can this game get more playable on medium-end phones?”