The Deer
- December 16, 2019
- Dodo Digital
Get on Steam"The Deer" is a first-person shooter game with three modes: Origins, Story, and Rudolph's Revenge. Origins mode places you in the role of a deer hunter trying to prevent a curse from taking over Grapeberry State Park, while Story mode follows a bigfoot hunter uncovering the truth about the park's closure. Rudolph's Revenge mode tasks you with saving Christmas from Rudolph's revenge. The game takes place in a highly detailed map inspired by the Colorado wilderness and features dynamic gameplay with changing spawns. Collectibles and multiple endings add replayability.
Reviews
- The game offers a memorable gameplay experience with multiple endings, encouraging replayability.
- Despite its low price, the game has a surprising amount of content and effort put into it, making it worth a try.
- The spooky atmosphere and simple yet engaging story elements create an interesting experience for players.
- The graphics and performance are lacking, with many players noting issues like bad collision detection and numerous bugs.
- The objectives can be unclear, leading to confusion about where to go or what to do next.
- The game suffers from a lack of multiplayer options, making solo play feel boring for some players.
- story7 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The story is described as simple and somewhat nonsensical, primarily serving as a backdrop for the game's spooky elements. While the plot revolves around a poorly executed search for Bigfoot, it offers a mix of suspense and intrigue, with players noting the presence of multiple endings that enhance the experience despite its flaws. Overall, the narrative is seen as a blend of absurdity and engaging moments, making it a unique, if not entirely coherent, horror experience.
“The story is pretty interesting in the sense that there is none, and by none, I mean what the heck is this story?”
“Its suspenseful, and what storyline that is there is very interesting, so props to the devs for making this. I'd definitely recommend playing through this as there are four different endings.”
“The story is simple and straightforward, but the game is more centered around spooky elements.”
“Add the obtuse story, and you have a grade C horror kind of game.”
“The whole plot of the story can be summed up as 'we are looking for Bigfoot and we are pretty bad at it.'”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized as a memorable yet simplistic experience, primarily resembling a walking simulator with some interactive elements. However, many users criticize the lack of a menu, save options, and engaging mechanics, leading to a perception of limited replay value and overall interest.
“A memorable gameplay experience.”
“Gameplay: very simple, pretty much a walking simulator, but there is still a level of interactivity.”
“Gameplay is very simple; it's pretty much a walking simulator, but there is still a level of interactivity.”
“I’ll ignore the fact that there is no menu, no saves, no continues, and no interesting gameplay. There’s really no reason to play this game.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally considered subpar, with some users noting they are "ugly" and contribute to poor performance. However, others feel that while the visuals are not the best, they are sufficient to maintain immersion in the gameplay. Overall, there is a consensus that improved graphics could significantly enhance the game's potential.
“Graphics: obviously not the best, but good enough so you are still immersed in the game.”
“The graphics are ugly, performance is bad, almost everything looks the same, it's short.”
“The game feels interesting and has a lot of potential, if the graphics were better.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game's stability is criticized for numerous glitches and the presence of invisible barriers, which detract from the overall experience. Additionally, the lack of a coherent plot further compounds these stability issues.
“There are quite a few glitches and invisible barriers everywhere, which makes the experience frustrating.”
“The game feels unstable, with frequent crashes and performance issues that disrupt gameplay.”
“I encountered numerous bugs that hindered my progress and made the game nearly unplayable.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with users noting poor graphics quality, subpar performance, and a lack of visual variety, contributing to an overall unsatisfactory experience. Additionally, the game's short length further detracts from its appeal.
“The graphics are ugly, performance is bad, and almost everything looks the same.”
“The game suffers from severe optimization issues, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering.”
“Despite its potential, the lack of optimization makes it nearly unplayable on lower-end systems.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game largely stems from the poor quality of the voice acting, which users find so bad that it becomes entertaining and adds a comedic element to the experience.
“The voice acting is so bad that it's actually hilarious.”
“The humor in this game is top-notch, with clever jokes and witty dialogue that kept me laughing.”
“I love how the game doesn't take itself too seriously, making every moment feel light-hearted and fun.”
