- August 12, 2020
- Dumb ****ing Horse
NEAR DEADline
Near DEADLine's twitch-based action is an acquired taste, but those that can get used to its loose controls can find a short-but-sweet time waster that puts the pressure on.
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NEAR DEADline is a single player survival shooter game. It was developed by Dumb ****ing Horse and was released on August 12, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.
You've been playing Nintendo DS for too long and you realize there's only 5 days left to meet your animation deadline; use the paddles to bounce the Z's away long enough to stay awake and finish!









- Unique blend of student life simulator and roguelike with humor and charm.
- Simple yet appealing art style paired with a fitting and enjoyable soundtrack.
- Free to play with good replayability due to randomly generated events and skills.
- Controls suffer from overly high sensitivity with no adjustment options, impacting playability.
- Gameplay can become repetitive and the semester structure feels static after several runs.
- Some technical issues such as random sound/music disappearance and awkward menu drawing tools.
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeThe music in the game is generally praised for its catchy, addictive soundtrack that complements the art style and gameplay. However, some users report occasional issues with the music randomly disappearing. Overall, the music significantly enhances the gaming experience.
“Really nice music and rhythm even in its simplicity.”
“Honestly a fun little game to pass some time, with an addicting soundtrack!”
“Fantastic game with great music and awesome developers.”
“Just filling noises, no music.”
“Music randomly disappears.”
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Frequently Asked Questions
NEAR DEADline is a survival shooter game.
NEAR DEADline is available on PC, Web Browser, Mac OS, Windows and others.
NEAR DEADline was released on August 12, 2020.
NEAR DEADline was developed by Dumb ****ing Horse.
NEAR DEADline has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked NEAR DEADline for its music but disliked it for its story.
NEAR DEADline is a single player game.
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