The Dead Await: Prologue

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The Dead Await: Prologue is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Shotx and was released on May 1, 2023. It received positive reviews from players.

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88%

Audience ScoreBased on 26 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features an interesting synthesis of genres, combining tactical card battler mechanics with world map exploration and survival elements.
The art style and aesthetic are appealing, providing a unique visual experience.
It's free and offers easy achievements, making it accessible for achievement hunters.

The gameplay can feel boring and lacks engaging character designs, leading to a less immersive experience.
Inventory management is cumbersome and could benefit from improved sorting and item handling options.
Some visual elements, like the introduction cinematic, are poorly executed and can be hard to watch.

gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay features a blend of tactical card battler mechanics and turn-based combat, alongside world map exploration reminiscent of classic titles like Fallout 1 and 2, and survival elements requiring resource management. While some players find the gameplay engaging and rich in mechanics, others perceive it as potentially boring based on the demo experience. Overall, it offers a diverse mix that caters to both casual players and achievement hunters.
- “I really loved the mix of genres and mechanics this game gives us.”
- “From this demo, the gameplay looks very boring to me.”
- “You have tactical card battler turn-based combat, world map exploration evoking Fallout 1, 2 and Wasteland vibes, survival mechanics like you need fuel, water, and food.”
- “There is a lot more stuff going on mechanically than I first expected.”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features an engaging story that includes character evolution, quests in towns, and unlockable companions, enhancing the RPG experience. Players appreciate the intriguing narrative alongside the gameplay elements like maps, missions, and combat mechanics. Overall, the story seems to be a compelling aspect that adds depth to the game.
- “We have RPG with character evolution, cards to fight, and a board to move around the world. The story looks interesting to me too, and I will buy the game as soon as possible.”
- “Towns with quests and, from what I understood from the camping scene, unlockable companions.”
- “No story.”
- “Maps and missions.”
- “Towns with quests, and from what I understood from the camping scene, unlockable companions.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are praised for their cool art style and aesthetic, with users appreciating the interesting design and overall visual appeal.
- “The art style and general concept feel really cool.”
- “I love the whole aesthetic and art direction that was taken!”
- “Interesting design and nice visuals.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express that the grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring a significant investment of effort akin to having a second life to keep up with progression.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”