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Maskerade: The Deadpan Cry

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43%Game Brain Score
graphics, atmosphere
story, stability
69% User Score Based on 13 reviews

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Maskerade: The Deadpan Cry is a single player casual action adventure game. It was developed by Spiky Duck and was released on March 29, 2025. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

CABARET All the game takes place in: Lumière Du Néant, a fascinating, unreal, and mysterious place, in equal parts, where evil and perversion corrupt everyone who enters it. NARRATIVE-DRIVEN Meet the different characters who have been corrupted by the curse of the masks that emanates from the cabaret. Discover their darkest secrets and find a way to escape the place. EXPLORATION Explore the c…

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69%
Audience ScoreBased on 13 reviews
graphics4 positive mentions
stability3 negative mentions
  • The game features a unique and interesting art style, with a cool 70s/80s aesthetic that enhances the overall atmosphere.
  • The narrative covers serious topics with respect and has a lot of potential, making it engaging for players who enjoy story-driven experiences.
  • Despite its flaws, many players found the puzzles fun and the game enjoyable, with some expressing a desire for a continuation or a polished version in the future.
  • The game is plagued by numerous bugs and crashes, leading to frustrating experiences such as lost progress and hard locks in gameplay.
  • Many areas of the game feel unfinished, with missing textures and generic enemy designs that detract from the overall immersion.
  • Navigation can be confusing due to unclear controls and a lack of guidance, making it difficult for players to progress without frustration.
  • graphics
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game receive mixed feedback; while many players appreciate the unique art style and overall aesthetic, describing it as cool and well-made, others criticize the unfinished look of certain elements, suggesting that some graphics appear temporary or lacking polish. Overall, the game's visual presentation is seen as a strong point, but concerns about incomplete artwork may deter some players.

    • “The art style and art direction are amazing!”
    • “I really enjoy the artwork and the overall aesthetic of the game.”
    • “It has a cool vibe and aesthetic, and the puzzles are really fun.”
    • “At first, I thought the boxes/cardboard look was intentional, but it became clear that they simply hadn't... they hadn't even put in temporary artwork.”
    • “I get that some EA games can be like that, but without any indication that it was intentionally published without being finished, it is a bit of a stretch to recommend at this time... even though I know many who would love the artwork and vibe.”
  • story
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is praised for addressing serious topics with respect and features interesting characters and a compelling premise. However, some players feel the ending could be improved, and there is a desire for future updates to refine the narrative and resolve existing issues. Overall, while the story has potential, its execution leaves room for enhancement.

    • “The story covers some very serious topics and it does it with a lot of respect!”
    • “The story and characters have a lot of depth and are interesting.”
    • “The premise of the game, the story arc, and aspects such as the behavior of the clients are all pretty impressive.”
    • “The premise of the game, the story arc, and aspects such as the behavior of the clients are all pretty lackluster, and I wish it was easier to claim that I would recommend the game.”
    • “I would love to see future versions with bugs solved, art finished, and the story continued.”
    • “The story covers some very serious topics, but it feels underdeveloped and lacks depth.”
  • stability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The stability of the game has received mixed feedback, with some players experiencing no bugs or glitches during their playthrough, while others report significant issues that suggest it is a buggy and unfinished product. Overall, the game shows promise but requires further fixes to enhance stability.

    • “Needs fixes, buggy, but overall very well done!”
    • “Once you see this game as what it is: a buggy, unfinished game developed by inexperienced developers, you can kind of focus on the good.”
  • atmosphere
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating its concept and noting several effective scary moments that enhance the overall experience.

    • “Overall, I really like the atmosphere and concept of the game; there were some nice scary moments.”
  • gameplay
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized by a narrative-driven experience that combines horror elements with exploration and puzzle-solving mechanics, making it appealing for fans of these genres.

    • “If you enjoy narrative-driven horror games with exploration and puzzle gameplay, I think this could be the game for you.”
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Maskerade: The Deadpan Cry is a casual action adventure game.

Maskerade: The Deadpan Cry is available on PC and Windows.

Maskerade: The Deadpan Cry was released on March 29, 2025.

Maskerade: The Deadpan Cry was developed by Spiky Duck.

Maskerade: The Deadpan Cry has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its story.

Maskerade: The Deadpan Cry is a single player game.

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