Specters of the Deep

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Specters of the Deep is a single player role playing game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Choice of Games and was released on September 25, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

Rise from the grave as a legendary hero turned ghost, defending your homeland in a rich, interactive epic fantasy novel. Face dragons, duel the dead, and confront nightmares lurking beneath the sea through a vast narrative filled with hundreds of choices. Immerse yourself in a 1 million-word story driven entirely by your imagination.

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Audience ScoreBased on 21 reviews

story7 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features a strong premise and engaging worldbuilding, with a compelling cast of characters that keeps players invested.
Choices matter significantly, allowing players to shape the story and character relationships in meaningful ways, enhancing replayability.
The writing is rich and detailed, providing a vibrant and immersive experience that captures the essence of a power fantasy.

The pacing suffers from excessive exposition and a convoluted plot, leading to confusion and a lack of focus on the main story arc.
Character development is often rushed or underwhelming, with relationships feeling forced and lacking depth.
The sheer volume of lore and characters introduced at once can be overwhelming, making it difficult for players to keep track of the narrative.

story
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is described as a long and engaging narrative that starts strong but suffers from pacing issues and an overwhelming number of characters, making it hard to follow at times. Despite some criticisms, many reviewers praise the depth of the setting, the weight of player choices, and the unexpected plot twists, resulting in a vibrant and immersive experience. Overall, the storytelling is considered excellent, with a strong foundation that excites players for multiple playthroughs.
- “Long, engaging story that starts off very strong.”
- “The storytelling, the setting, the pacing, the characters... everything was absolutely incredible!”
- “A setting that gets deeper and more interesting with each story, great characters, really weighty choices, it's all really good.”
- “But the story only goes downhill from here.”
- “Worse, the story pacing is mired in countless social fights; it just doesn't feel very epic or heroic.”
- “Having many characters is not necessarily bad; it is quite realistic, but the presentation of the story makes it difficult to keep track of who's who, especially supporting characters.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is highly satisfying, allowing players to create powerful characters while effectively translating their moral choices into the game. Players appreciate the emphasis on negotiation and compassion, which enhances their overall experience and aligns with their personal gameplay styles.
- “It's an incredibly satisfying approach to checks, and one that allows you to really create a powerful character while translating it well into gameplay.”
- “My gameplay style is all about negotiations, convincing, compassion, kindness, and forgiveness, and I feel truly satisfied with this; my morals are well presented.”
- “The gameplay is frustratingly repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged for long periods.”
- “The controls feel clunky and unresponsive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- “There are too many bugs and glitches that disrupt the flow of gameplay, making it difficult to enjoy.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players consistently highlight the game's high replayability, indicating that it offers significant value for multiple playthroughs.
- “The game offers incredible replay value, keeping me engaged for hours.”
- “Each playthrough feels fresh and exciting, thanks to the diverse choices available.”
- “I love how the different endings and character paths encourage me to replay the game multiple times.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized as funny and endearing, with a charming quality that resonates well with players.
- “What a funny and adorable guy!”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players found the game to be a deeply moving experience, highlighting its ability to evoke strong emotions and create a lasting impact.
- “It was a really lovely emotional experience.”