Project DeepWeb
- April 15, 2020
- NightCat Studios
- 5h median play time
Get on Steam"Project DeepWeb" is a deep web exploration simulation game where players uncover puzzles and secrets within hundreds of websites, delving through various Internet levels to save a friend and themselves. The game's world contains dark stories, characters, and inner workings, with the player as a silent observer. Prepare for a thrilling and dangerous journey into the depths of the hidden web.
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Reviews
- The game offers a unique and intriguing story that immerses players in a dark web exploration experience.
- Many players found the puzzles enjoyable and challenging, providing a satisfying gameplay experience.
- The game is considered a great value for its price, with some players spending hours engaged in its content.
- The puzzles can be overly difficult and may not be suitable for beginners, leading to frustration.
- Some players experienced issues with copying and pasting text, which complicated solving puzzles.
- The game is relatively short, with some players wishing for more content and depth.
- story3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story is highly praised for its uniqueness and engaging dark themes, making it a standout element of the game. Players who enjoyed narrative-driven titles like "Her Story" or "Telling Lies" are likely to find this experience equally captivating.
“This is an amazing story for a dark web exploration game.”
“Overall, a unique experience with a very interesting (and dark) story.”
“Fantastic game - if you enjoyed 'Her Story' or 'Telling Lies,' then you'll love this.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The music in the game has been criticized for being dull and lacking engaging elements, such as click and typing sounds, leading to a low rating of 3/10.
“It would be better if they added click sounds and typing sounds; right now, it's just boring music. 3/10.”
“The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I found the soundtrack to be uninspired and forgettable, which really detracted from the overall experience.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -300 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a repetitive cycle of simple mechanics that become quickly familiar, involving tasks like navigating websites, clicking, downloading files, and scanning for URLs. This simplicity may lead to a lack of depth and variety, making the experience feel monotonous after a short period.
“After half an hour, you know every mechanic of the game - go to the website, click things, download files, scan the website, get the URL, go to the next page, repeat.”
“After half an hour, you know every mechanic of the game: go to the website, click things, download files, scan the website, get the URL, go to the next page, repeat.”
“The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged for long periods.”
“There are too many tedious tasks that break the flow of the game, leading to a frustrating experience.”
