You Deserve
- August 19, 2016
- TGA Company LLC
- 6h median play time
Get on Steam"You Deserve" is a physics-based puzzle game where players help a character named Mr. Box reach his goal. Players manipulate various objects and environments to create paths for Mr. Box to follow, avoiding obstacles and solving puzzles along the way. The game features a unique art style and challenging levels that will test players' problem-solving skills.
Reviews
- The game has a strong atmosphere that can evoke genuine scares and tension.
- It attempts to tackle serious themes like bullying, which adds depth to the narrative.
- At a low price point, it offers some entertainment value and can be a decent experience for fans of indie horror.
- The game is plagued by numerous bugs and glitches that can hinder gameplay and progression.
- Graphics and audio quality are subpar, with poor voice acting and inconsistent sound design.
- Gameplay mechanics are often tedious and unclear, leading to frustration and confusion during play.
- story33 mentions
- 24 % positive mentions
- 61 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The story of "You Deserve" is criticized for being poorly executed and predictable, with a lack of depth and coherence that fails to engage players. While it attempts to address themes of bullying and personal struggle, the narrative is often overshadowed by technical issues, weak voice acting, and a reliance on clichéd horror tropes. Overall, the game is seen as lacking a memorable or compelling storyline, leaving players disappointed despite some potential in its premise.
“Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“Anyways, 'You Deserve' is an indie horror game with an ambiguous story that centers on bullying.”
“One of the creepiest games I have ever played, the story is incredible.”
“The story of 'You Deserve' is horrible; there's no other way to put it.”
“You're initially unaware of what's happening, but you quickly pick up on the plot through notes that are incredibly poorly written and barely expand the story whatsoever.”
“With cheap graphics and animations, stiff and terrible controls, terrible voice acting, poor choices in sound and music, and an ambiguous story with a direct yet pointless message, this game can basically be classified as 'shovelware.' Nothing memorable and only put out in the market just to deliver a simple message and make easy cash.”
- gameplay17 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- 65 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it tedious, buggy, and poorly executed, often comparing it unfavorably to other titles in the genre. While some appreciate the atmosphere and puzzle elements, they criticize the lack of consistency in mechanics and the reliance on jump scares. Overall, the gameplay is seen as a significant drawback, with many players feeling it detracts from the overall experience.
“I have to applaud though on some parts of the gameplay.”
“It's simple both in graphics and gameplay, but the atmosphere remains intact.”
“First of all, the game is not perfect, but each moment I played it, I can say it's ingenious. The puzzles, the ambience, the graphics are nothing outside this world, and the gameplay might be a tad choppy, but all in all, I can say about the game is that it's a great game for the value. You'll get no lost hours, fun, and some chills through your spine. I'll be recommending this to many of my friends and also bought a couple of gifts for some more!”
“It's take on bullying is horrible, gameplay is boring and tedious and just everything about it sucks.”
“After 1.6 hours of playtime, most of which were spent tearing out my hair and sitting there in absolute shock at the horror that passes for gameplay, I'm gonna have to say #nope.”
“The 1000th awful first person Amnesia clone indie 'horror' game, which is of course full of grammar errors, nonreactive menus, laggy gameplay (despite playing with a GTX 1070) and being too buggy to even finish the first objective.”
- graphics14 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received mixed to negative feedback, with many users describing them as cheap, bland, and horrible, often comparing them unfavorably to other titles. While some players appreciate the atmospheric elements reminiscent of games like "Amnesia," the overall consensus leans towards disappointment due to poor animations, lighting issues, and a lack of visual polish. A few reviews noted that despite the graphics, the game still offers enjoyable gameplay and intriguing puzzles.
“It's simple both in graphics and gameplay, but the atmosphere remains intact.”
“Graphically speaking, if you appreciate games like 'Amnesia,' you might appreciate this game as well. Not saying it is just like it, but it has a similar vibe... sometimes a bit too dark.”
“Lovely graphics, and it seems to have a nice storyline.”
“Horrible graphics.”
“Cheap graphics and animations, stiff and terrible controls, terrible voice acting, poor choice in sound and music; and an ambiguous story with a direct, yet pointless message, this game can basically be classified as 'shovelware.' Nothing memorable and only put out in the market just to deliver a simple message and make easy cash.”
“The graphics are bland, uninspiring, and horrible.”
- music11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received largely negative feedback, with many users finding it unfitting and poorly chosen, particularly during chase sequences. While the main menu music is noted as decent, overall, the soundtrack is described as forgettable and lacking in quality, contributing to a generally disappointing audio experience.
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“The main menu music is pretty good, I'll give them that... but that's just about it.”
“I remembered the music, locations, and the voice of the main character after a long time.”
“The music is incredibly unfitting; one of the tracks used when you're chased sounds like it came out of Crash Bandicoot, and the other music is just as bad.”
“Otherwise, not much music going on here and mostly poor choice in music.”
“With cheap graphics and animations, stiff and terrible controls, terrible voice acting, poor choice in sound and music; and an ambiguous story with a direct, yet pointless message, this game can basically be classified as 'shovelware.' Nothing memorable and only put out in the market just to deliver a simple message and make easy cash.”
- stability8 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is plagued by significant stability issues, including numerous bugs, glitches, and lag that severely hinder gameplay and enjoyment. Players report problems such as unresponsive menus, erratic character movement, and the need to delete game files to resolve achievement issues, leading to a frustrating experience overall.
“Lastly, the game is so buggy that you have to delete its registry in order to get missed achievements!”
“It was pretty buggy to the point that it was hard to enjoy, so I gave up on it pretty quickly.”
“This is a buggy, horrible mess.”
- atmosphere7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is a standout feature, effectively creating tension and engagement despite its reliance on familiar walking simulator mechanics and minimal lighting. While some players criticize the lack of depth in certain areas and the abrupt transitions in gameplay, the overall ambiance is praised as well-crafted, enhancing the experience and encouraging cautious exploration.
“It's mostly a walking simulator with some light puzzles thrown into the mix, but its tense atmosphere does manage to grab and keep your attention and interest.”
“Generally, I would gripe about this release being 'yet another indie horror walking simulator that relies on you being blind and deaf,' which it is to an extent given just how dark the game is and the fact that there's only one section where you get a flashlight, but the atmosphere is extremely well done for a debut release from an indie company.”
“The atmosphere is very well made, the game has decent puzzles, and it does make you think twice before entering certain areas a bit further into the game.”
“Generally, I would gripe about this release being 'yet another indie horror walking simulator that relies on you being blind and deaf', which it is to an extent given just how dark the game is and the fact that there's only one section where you get a flashlight, but the atmosphere is extremely well done for a debut release from an indie company.”
“It starts off as your standard amnesia-a-like but it fails completely to build an atmosphere.”
“You instantaneously 'teleport' into a crouching position, and it quickly takes you out of the atmosphere and flow of the story.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that the grinding aspect of the game is perceived as incredibly tedious, with players finding the key hunts and overall gameplay boring. While some believe that the grinding can be manageable, the general consensus leans towards it detracting from the overall experience.
“I don't mind key hunts in horror games, if there's a bit more to do, but this game makes the process incredibly tedious.”
“The gameplay is boring and tedious, and just everything about it sucks.”
“Incredibly tedious gameplay.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant optimization issues, with users reporting frequent lag and overall poor performance. Many feel that the lack of optimization detracts from the gaming experience.
“The performance strongly deserves a mention!”
“The optimization in this game is top-notch, making for a smooth and enjoyable experience.”
“I appreciate how well the game runs on various hardware setups, showcasing excellent optimization.”
“The game isn't optimized very well either... it's laggy at times.”
“The game is also very poorly optimized; if it was optimized at all.”
“I feel that the performance strongly deserves a mention!”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is often described as unintentionally hilarious, suggesting that while the developers may not have aimed for comedic effect, certain elements or situations have resulted in amusing moments that players find entertaining.
“The game is unintentionally hilarious, with moments that had me laughing out loud.”
“The humor is spot-on, blending clever writing with absurd situations that keep you entertained.”
“I love how the game uses witty dialogue and funny character interactions to create a lighthearted atmosphere.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate a disconnect between the developers' intentions and the emotional impact of the game, with some users questioning its effectiveness in addressing real social issues and providing wholesome entertainment for children.
