SCP: Descent

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SCP: Descent is a single player action game. It was developed by Pixel Drip Games and was released on March 20, 2024. It received neutral reviews from players.

How many people were lost to the eternal stairwell before it was shut away from the world? What happened to those cursed to walk the liminal spaces for eternity? Descend the stairwell armed with nothing but a torch and some pieces of chalk while you attempt to keep the monsters at bay. You do not take the journey alone as you are guided by recordings of those who came before. Uncover the reasonin…

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Indie

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Single-Player

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60%

Audience ScoreBased on 70 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

gameplay2 negative mentions

The graphics and audio are top-notch, creating a suspenseful atmosphere with effective jump scares.
The game features highly detailed monsters and realistic voice acting, enhancing the overall experience.
The puzzles are engaging and the game offers a fresh take on the SCP genre, making it enjoyable for horror fans.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs that can make it unplayable, including game-breaking issues and poor AI behavior.
Many players found the game too short, with a playtime of only 2-3 hours, leading to concerns about its value.
The storyline and puzzles are often described as vague, leaving players feeling unsatisfied with the overall experience.

graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game are consistently praised for their spectacular quality and high level of detail, particularly in the design of monsters and the overall art style. Players also commend the realistic audio and sound design, enhancing the immersive experience, though some note that the lore could use improvement. Overall, the visual and auditory elements significantly contribute to the game's appeal, especially for those who enjoy horror themes.
- “The graphics are spectacular; the monsters are highly detailed and have surpassed far beyond my expectations. The voice acting is very realistic, but to those who are easily frightened, 'beware' this game is not for the weak.”
- “Besides the graphics looking great, the audio and sound are top notch.”
- “The SCPs, the graphics, art style, performance, and puzzles are all impressive.”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is widely praised as its standout feature, creating a compelling and creepy environment that enhances the overall experience. Despite some technical issues, many reviewers feel that the atmospheric elements make the game worth exploring, especially for fans of indie horror puzzle games.
- “The atmosphere is the best part about it and makes it worth it.”
- “Given all its flaws, the creepy atmosphere saves it and makes it worth checking out if you want a cool little indie horror puzzle game.”
- “I would give this a positive review for the atmosphere and general gameplay, but the bugs are just too much.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is criticized for being overly vague and lacking clarity, leaving players feeling unsatisfied with its execution. While some elements, such as the Lovecraftian themes and the character of the professor, are appreciated, the overall narrative is seen as more buildup than payoff, leading to disappointment among players.
- “I really appreciated the Lovecraftian component; the little bits of story were intriguing, and the professor was a good character.”
- “I would not recommend playing this game; I should have done my research or played the demo before jumping into this insanely vague game. Everything is vague, from the storyline to the puzzles and the father.”
- “Story is all buildup and no delivery.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the gameplay is praised for its atmosphere and engaging mechanics; however, significant bugs, particularly in puzzle progression, detract from the experience and can lead to frustrating gameplay interruptions.
- “For some reason at the maze puzzle, I was unable to progress past it, which led to an hour of wasted gameplay, sadly.”
- “I would give this a positive review for the atmosphere and general gameplay, but the bugs are just too much.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is notably poor, with multiple glitches reported that significantly hinder gameplay, including at least one game-breaking issue. Users have expressed a need for better quality control, as these problems often necessitate restarting the game.
- “Thirteen minutes in, five glitches that hindered the game notably and one that was game-breaking.”
- “Quite short and could use some quality control as there were a few glitches which required me to restart the game in order to continue.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of the game has received mixed feedback, with users praising the graphics, art style, and overall performance, while expressing uncertainty about the quality of the voice acting, particularly regarding the authenticity of an AI-generated performance. Despite some minor issues, such as the Irish accent, the overall execution is considered commendable.
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding elements of the game frustrating and tedious, particularly criticizing the unscripted monster encounters and the repetitive task of searching for parts to repair an elevator.
- “The sections with monsters that aren't scripted fail to be more than frustrating, and the part where you have to look for parts to fix an elevator is incredibly tedious.”