Water Delivery

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In "Water Delivery", players take on the role of a water delivery person, navigating a spooky rural setting while delivering and retrieving water jugs between a truck and various houses. With a lo-fi radio soundtrack, the game features multiple endings based on player choices and creepy encounters, adding a horror element to the exploration and delivery tasks.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

85%

Audience ScoreBased on 54 reviews

story7 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

The game features excellent atmospheric design, creating a suspenseful and foreboding ambiance that enhances the horror experience.
Engaging storytelling through cryptic environmental clues and multiple endings encourages exploration and replayability.
The sound design is immersive, with unsettling audio effects that heighten tension, making it a memorable experience.

The core gameplay loop of delivering water can become repetitive, detracting from the overall immersion.
Some players experienced performance issues, including crashes and frame drops, which affected their enjoyment.
The game is relatively short, leaving some players wanting more content and deeper exploration.

story
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
58%
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The game's story is praised for its engaging environmental storytelling and intriguing mystery, with players encouraged to explore and uncover layers of narrative through multiple playthroughs. While the backstory and main plot are compelling, some reviewers noted a disjointed feel due to the presence of two separate narratives. The mature themes and emotional depth resonate strongly, making the story impactful, though limited replay value is a concern once the mystery is fully revealed.
- “Engaging storytelling: cryptic environmental storytelling and scattered notes provide an intriguing mystery that keeps players curious.”
- “The narrative aspect of the game is extremely well executed: the art style depicts a typical Filipino countryside, but there's always the sense that *something* is off at each of these locations, and piecing together that 'something' is the key to finding the deeper meaning of the story.”
- “Surprisingly deep for its size, the story features multiple endings, rewarding exploration and choices.”
- “Limited replay value: once the story’s mystery is uncovered, there’s little incentive to replay the game.”
- “It overall felt a little disjointed as far as the story was concerned, since it did seem to have two different plots trying to play out at the same time and neither of them were really intertwined with each other.”
- “I like that its narrative and setting is in the Philippines, but I hate the part where there's no storyline for the host or characters.”
gameplay
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
71%
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The gameplay of "Water Delivery" is characterized by its simple yet effective mechanics that make it accessible while enhancing the horror experience. Players appreciate the unique blend of retro-style horror and the water delivery concept, although some criticize the clunky controls and a shift in gameplay style towards a hidden object format in later stages. Overall, it offers high replay value and a refreshing take on the walking simulator genre, despite some inconsistencies in gameplay execution.
- “Simple yet effective gameplay: the straightforward mechanics of delivering water keep the gameplay accessible while allowing the horror elements to shine.”
- “This game offers a refreshing take on the walking sim genre, blending retro-style horror with a unique water delivery mechanic.”
- “Water delivery's concept is really cool, and the gameplay is refreshing and different.”
- “Clunky controls: some players may find the movement and interaction mechanics a bit unpolished.”
- “My main critique would be the final house, as it felt a little like it came from an entirely different game, as the gameplay switches from an outright horror title to more of a 'find keys to escape while avoiding enemies' title, with little consequence for capture besides locking you out of some of the endings.”
- “Water delivery completely has its own style and gameplay; I can't really think of anything to compare it with, even after playing hundreds of titles in indie horror.”
graphics
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are generally well-received, with many praising the art style for its immersive qualities and ability to enhance the game's atmosphere, particularly in horror contexts. While some players may find the retro graphics off-putting, the option for 4K resolution and well-designed environments help to elevate the experience. Overall, the visuals effectively complement the narrative, drawing players deeper into the unsettling world.
- “The graphics and art style completely immerse you into the game world.”
- “The narrative aspect of the game is extremely well executed: the art style depicts a typical Filipino countryside, but there's always the sense that something is off at each of these locations, and piecing together that 'something' is the key to finding the deeper meaning of the story.”
- “Retro graphics may turn off some; however, the game is available to play in 4K, and the world is well designed.”
- “The minimalist graphics enhance the atmosphere, pulling you deeper into an eerie narrative.”
- “Meshes well with the horror aesthetic, in my opinion.”
atmosphere
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
38%
Water Delivery effectively creates a tense and unsettling atmosphere through its dimly lit environments, eerie sound effects, and minimalist score, making it a standout in the indie horror genre. The game's combination of mundane tasks with spine-chilling surprises, along with its engaging jump scares, enhances the overall creepy ambiance. Its atmospheric design, complemented by a fitting soundtrack, draws players deeper into its eerie narrative, making it a must-try for fans of atmospheric horror.
- “The game excels at creating a suspenseful and foreboding ambiance with its dimly lit environments, eerie sound effects, and minimalist score.”
- “The soundtrack complements the eerie visuals perfectly, enhancing the suspense and drawing you deeper into the unsettling atmosphere.”
- “The minimalist graphics enhance the atmosphere, pulling you deeper into an eerie narrative.”
- “Water delivery is a unique indie horror game available on Steam that combines the mundane task of delivering water with a tense and unsettling atmosphere.”
replayability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
60%
Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while some players find limited incentive to replay after uncovering the main story, others appreciate the multiple endings and hidden elements that encourage additional playthroughs. Many reviews highlight the enjoyable mechanics and nostalgic feel, suggesting that fans of the genre may find significant replay value despite the game's brevity.
- “Additionally, it has multiple endings and a couple of small details you can miss on the first playthrough, so there's even replay value in this relatively short game.”
- “Not very scary to me, but highly enjoyable and inspired, and there's replay value.”
- “With high replay value, easy mechanics, and a nostalgic feel, this is a must-try for fans of atmospheric indie horror games.”
- “Limited replay value: once the story’s mystery is uncovered, there’s little incentive to replay the game.”
- “Additionally, it has multiple endings and a couple of small features you can miss on the first playthrough, so there's even some replay value in this relatively short game.”
- “While the game has a small file size and cheap price, it lacks significant replay value.”
optimization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game currently suffers from significant performance issues, with many users reporting frequent crashes and a lack of optimization. Players express a strong desire for improvements, indicating that until these issues are addressed, they may consider refunds.
- “I hope that the ending will receive further optimization.”
- “Has a lot of performance issues.”
- “Not optimized.”
- “Unfortunately, the performance does the opposite.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Players express that the grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, suggesting that it requires an unrealistic commitment akin to having a second life to fully engage with it.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is highly praised for its excellence, particularly during car rides and the final credits, effectively complementing the eerie visuals. The soundtrack enhances the suspense and immerses players in the unsettling atmosphere, making it a standout feature.
- “The soundtrack complements the eerie visuals perfectly, enhancing the suspense and drawing you deeper into the unsettling atmosphere.”
- “Excellent music in the car rides and final credits.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The humor in the game is characterized by a mix of reasonable scares, with some moments being unintentionally funny, adding an unexpected layer of amusement to the experience.
- “The game has a perfect blend of reasonable scares and humor, making for some unintentionally funny moments.”
- “I found myself laughing out loud at the witty dialogue and hilarious character interactions.”
- “The humor in this game is spot on, providing a refreshing break from the intense moments.”