The Day I Died

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The Day I Died is a single player casual action adventure game with a drama theme. It was developed by Mark Kondor and was released on May 10, 2018. It received positive reviews from players.

The Day I Died is a first-person, short storytelling game with light and scalable puzzle and zombie melee fight elements.

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Single-Player

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Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews

story9 positive mentions

The story is well-written and engaging, with a good atmosphere and unexpected twists.
The game features a generous hint system that helps players navigate puzzles of varying difficulty.
Voice acting is generally good, adding to the overall experience of the game.

The game suffers from technical issues such as low frame rates, glitches, and audio problems in cutscenes.
Combat mechanics are basic and can feel clunky, detracting from the overall gameplay experience.
Graphics are outdated and can be inconsistent, impacting immersion and visual appeal.

story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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17%
8%
The game's story is widely praised for its well-written narrative, engaging dialogue, and unexpected twists, making it a standout feature. Players appreciate the atmospheric elements and the integration of puzzles within the storyline, despite some technical issues affecting cutscenes and combat. Overall, the story is considered a strong point that enhances the gaming experience, particularly for fans of the horror genre.
- “It's well written, and the story is where this game shines.”
- “All in all, a clearly earnest attempt at creating a story-rich horror game, that arguably makes up for its shortcomings with its stubborn desire to charm.”
- “I love the story and the atmosphere of the game.”
- “I did not care for the fighting segments, but they became better as I got accustomed to them (and they are absolutely required for the story to make sense at the end).”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The graphics in the game are generally considered basic and outdated, with users noting that even at the lowest settings, textures and character models, particularly zombies, appear unrefined and out of place. While some find the visuals acceptable for a smaller title, others describe them as ugly and lacking vibrancy, with a predominantly grey palette. Overall, the graphics do not impress and may detract from the overall experience.
- “The graphics are not too fancy, but good enough for a small game like this.”
- “The cutscenes also have yet to be changed in the graphic settings you have on.”
- “The visuals were fairly grey.”
- “I even changed my graphics to the lowest they could be and it still was happening.”
- “I ended up leaving the game at the low textures because the zombies looked really out of place if the graphics were any higher than simple.”
- “The graphics are pretty basic and ugly, and the combat is...yeah, the less said about that, the better.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its immersive qualities, surprising players with its depth and engagement, particularly in the context of a puzzle genre. Despite some initial challenges in the tutorial, the overall experience is described as atmospheric and enjoyable, exceeding expectations.
- “I love the story and the atmosphere of the game.”
- “This is not the type of game I usually play, and I went in with relatively low expectations, but - after a rocky start (the how to play section was definitely rough around the edges) - the game has thoroughly surprised me, as it turned out to be a very atmospheric puzzle game.”
- “A neat little game with a surprisingly immersive atmosphere; I am glad I purchased this.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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67%
The gameplay features straightforward mechanics that can feel janky at times, with some reviewers suggesting that the clunky combat detracts from the overall experience. While the game includes a decent twist ending, the combat may not justify its presence, leading to questions about the game's value.
- “The gameplay mechanics are pretty straightforward, though they can feel a bit janky at times.”
- “The controls are intuitive, making it easy to jump right into the action.”
- “I love how the gameplay encourages creativity and experimentation with different strategies.”
- “Pretty straightforward mechanics, albeit slightly janky at some points.”
- “The price tag is a bit of a head-scratcher, and the game would probably have been better off leaving out the clunky combat mechanics altogether, as they really do add nothing to the experience (apart from enabling an admittedly decent twist ending).”