ROUGH KUTS: The Thirsty Dead

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"ROUGH KUTS: The Thirsty Dead" is an interactive game based on the 1974 film, where players can influence the story of young girls kidnapped by a death cult in Manila. By making choices throughout the game, players become the directors of their own version of the film. This title is part of the ROUGH KUTS series, which aims to bring classic public domain films to a new audience in an interactive format.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

86%

Audience ScoreBased on 28 reviews

humor2 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Rough Kuts offers a fun and unique way to experience public domain horror films with interactive elements.
The 70s style and B-movie charm provide a nostalgic and entertaining experience for fans of the genre.
The game is affordable and provides a decent amount of content, making it a good option for FMV game enthusiasts.

Gameplay is very limited, with interactions often feeling unintuitive and not significantly altering the movie's narrative.
Many of the films included are considered low quality, leading to a lack of engagement with the stories and characters.
The experience can feel tedious, with long segments of backtracking and minimal meaningful choices.

gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is described as limited and primarily serves as a vehicle for accessing 720p stock films rather than offering a deep interactive experience. While it provides a fun and inexpensive way to discover movies, it may not satisfy those seeking a more engaging narrative or complex gameplay mechanics.
- “Thus, I recommend it only if you wish to get the movies for cheap with light gameplay and not if you’re looking for a deep narrative, choose-your-own-adventure game.”
- “Now, while it’s a fun and really cheap way to get & discover the movies, the gameplay is very limited.”
- “Thus I recommend it only if you wish to get the movies for cheap with light gameplay and not if you’re looking for a deep narrative, CYOA game.”
- “Films are all 720p stock, not 'movie media files'; they are packed in a format for the interactive gameplay to read.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing disinterest in the narrative, characters, and overall horror elements. While there are additional audio books related to the story included in the DLC, they do not significantly enhance the experience for those who find the main storyline lacking.
- “I found myself mostly uninterested in the story, the characters, the cinematography, and the 'horror' while playing these.”
- “Yes, there are some 'game over' scenarios added (I remember the ones in Night of the Living Dead), but it only ends the story prematurely.”
- “I can't comment on the bonus material: each film and DLC includes an audiobook of some similarly related story.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is highly praised, with players particularly enjoying the 70s style, which consistently evokes laughter and adds to the overall enjoyment.
- “Love it! The 70s style had me laughing nonstop.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and mind-numbing, particularly during extended play sessions that can last up to 12 hours.
- “It was mind-numbing during the 12-hour marathon that it took to play these tedious film games.”