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Perceptions of the Dead

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92%Game Brain Score
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92% User Score Based on 271 reviews

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Perceptions of the Dead is a single player action game. It was developed by Ithaqua Labs and was released on October 31, 2017. It received very positive reviews from players.

Follow three stories set in a world where the dead linger, and things far worse wait beyond the veil.

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92%
Audience ScoreBased on 271 reviews
story48 positive mentions
grinding3 negative mentions
  • The game features engaging and well-written stories, with a unique art style and excellent voice acting that enhances the overall experience.
  • It's a free visual novel that offers a fun and spooky atmosphere, making it a great choice for fans of short horror tales.
  • The characters are interesting and the narratives leave players wanting more, especially with cliffhangers that set up for potential sequels.
  • The gameplay is minimal, with limited choices that often don't impact the story, leading to a feeling of linearity and lack of interactivity.
  • Some stories feel rushed or incomplete, leaving players with unanswered questions and a desire for more depth and resolution.
  • There are concerns about racial stereotypes in the dialogue, which detracts from the overall enjoyment and can be off-putting for some players.
  • story
    146 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game features three interconnected stories, with "Jill Count" being the most prominent, focusing on a young woman live-streaming from a haunted hospital. While the narratives are engaging and the voice acting is praised, many players noted that the choices offered have minimal impact on the outcomes, leading to a somewhat linear experience. Overall, the stories are described as interesting but short, leaving players eager for more depth and continuation in future installments.

    • “Absolutely great game, artwork, storytelling, and world building are all fantastic.”
    • “The story was engaging and the characters interesting as well.”
    • “The soundtrack is amazing, the story is amazing.”
    • “You make no decisions in one story at all; you just click through the text that's narrated in a way that made me click fast because the voice acting just didn't fit the story at all.”
    • “The plot of the first story was predictable and the voice acting was way over the top, and there really wasn’t much to do other than make an occasional choice to advance the slides.”
    • “The narrator wants to keep us in the dark about his identity and motives, which is fine, but he filters out so much important information that the story is confusing and difficult to follow.”
  • graphics
    59 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim for their unique and appealing art style, often described as beautiful, colorful, and cartoonish, which complements the storytelling effectively. Many reviewers highlighted the stunning artwork and solid voice acting, contributing to an engaging visual experience, although some noted that certain visual effects could be disorienting. Overall, the graphics are a standout feature, enhancing the game's charm and atmosphere.

    • “Absolutely great game, artwork, story-telling, and world building are all fantastic.”
    • “The art style is unique and still manages to be a bit creepy when it needs to be.”
    • “God... gorgeous artwork, gorgeous storytelling ... just an all around beautiful game.”
    • “Also, it could just be on my end, but some of the little shadow effects with the art style play tricks on your eyes.”
    • “It's also Itaqua's first game and it's pretty clear they were still figuring out their style and aesthetic.”
    • “The target audience of this part seems to be preteens, which in and of itself isn’t a problem, but it really contrasts with the other stories that feature f-bombs, moderately disturbing imagery, and a much less cartoonish art style.”
  • humor
    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is described as a mix of hilarious moments and juvenile comedy, often featuring quirky characters and silly situations. While some players appreciate the dry wit and voice acting, others find certain jokes corny and disruptive to the game's tension. Overall, the humor effectively balances with horror elements, making it accessible and enjoyable for a wide audience.

    • “This game has hilarious moments, with a kind of realism and depth to the characters.”
    • “A funny story with really nice voice acting.”
    • “This game finds a way to be funny and creepy all at once.”
  • music
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is consistently praised for enhancing the overall experience, with many reviewers noting its ability to create tension and atmosphere. The soundtracks are described as beautiful and fitting, complementing the artwork and storytelling effectively. While some critiques mention the need for stronger narratives, the music remains a standout feature that contributes positively to the game's ambiance.

    • “The art is beautiful, the music pulls off its job of adding tension and making you dread whatever happens long before it does.”
    • “A visual novel with three short stories featuring nice soundtracks and amazing artwork.”
    • “Beautiful art style, great music and sound effects, and nice plots.”
  • gameplay
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay in this visual novel is minimal, primarily consisting of clicking through poorly written dialogue with few interactive elements, leading to a slow and often boring experience. While the art and sound design receive some praise, the overall lack of engaging gameplay detracts significantly from the enjoyment.

    • “The art style is appealing, but the voice acting, script, and gameplay left me disappointed.”
    • “Good stories but not much gameplay involved.”
    • “It has a little bit of gameplay and great background sounds and music.”
    • “As a visual/interactive novel, this doesn't feature any notable gameplay; it's just a lot of clicking through badly written dialogue that would never have been accepted or published in print, which poses the question, 'how did something this badly written end up on Steam?'”
    • “There is no gameplay as it were, other than clicking through the dialogue and the occasional dialogue option, but that's really to be expected from a visual novel.”
    • “The gameplay is so slow and it's just horrifically boring.”
  • grinding
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users find the grinding aspect of visual novels and e-books to be tedious, likening it to a frustratingly slow reading experience where players must click to progress through text. While the graphics and character design are praised for their appeal and modern writing style, the overall experience can feel laborious, detracting from the enjoyment of the narrative.

    • “Visual novels/e-books are tedious at best... imagine the best novel you ever read, be that Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy or 2001: A Space Odyssey, but then translate that to a format where the words dribble out and you have to click your mouse every time you want to read the next sentence, instead of just turning the pages.”
    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “The graphics are easy on the eye with appealing characters thanks to the modern writing style used that comes across as 'streetwise' to cater towards both a younger gamer scene, but its humor reaching out to anyone who is seeking light comedy relief after a tedious day.”
  • atmosphere
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of "the phantom ice cream truck" is highly praised for its beautiful art, engaging voice acting, and relaxing ambiance, despite its minimal horror elements. Users appreciate the intriguing storytelling and overall aesthetic, which contribute to a captivating graphic novel experience.

    • “Top-notch voice acting, three intriguing short stories, beautiful art, and atmosphere, and it's free.”
    • “While it might not have been big on the horror aspect, it was a great graphic novel with a good storyline, fantastic art style, and music, creating a very relaxing atmosphere.”
  • character development
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users appreciate the character designs and express a desire to learn more about the characters, indicating that while the development may be limited, the visual appeal enhances their interest.

    • “I really like the character designs.”
    • “I don't really mind it since this is for free, and I really like the character design and I'd really like to learn about them!”
  • replayability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers limited replayability typical of story-driven titles, but it still provides an enjoyable experience for players.

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Perceptions of the Dead is a action game.

Perceptions of the Dead is available on PC, Mac OS, Steam Deck, Windows and others.

Perceptions of the Dead was released on October 31, 2017.

Perceptions of the Dead was developed by Ithaqua Labs.

Perceptions of the Dead has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Perceptions of the Dead is a single player game.

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