Depths of Fear :: Knossos Review Summary

Last updated: 2026-10-12
Review summary
  • Creepy and Atmospheric Horror
  • Excellent Atmosphere and Aesthetic
  • Outstanding Sound Design
  • Broken and Simplistic Stealth
  • Frequent Bugs and Jank
  • Basic and Unfun Combat
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Categories

First-Person Dungeon CrawlerRoguelikeStealth GameplayAction HorrorGreek Mythology ThemeProcedural GenerationKey-Finding ObjectivesEndless Mode

Emotions

Archetypes

Sample precision
Helpful reviews
98%
Unhelpful reviews
2%
Protest reviews
0%
Positive points
355
Negative points
345
Gameplay points
428
Perf. points
16
Rec. points
85
Misc points
124
Point
Creepy and Atmospheric Horror
Description
Players consistently describe the game as genuinely scary and creepy, with a strong atmospheric horror vibe. The dark dungeons and monsters provoke proper reactions, creating terrifying moments when the monster finds you.
Importance
41%
Great Core Concept
Description
The idea of fighting Greek mythological monsters in eerie dungeons is considered very cool and excellent. The concept is a major draw for players.
Importance
36%
Excellent Atmosphere and Aesthetic
Description
The atmosphere is widely praised as fantastic, brilliant, and well-made. The aesthetic and ambiance are consistently highlighted as a major strength.
Importance
32%
Outstanding Sound Design
Description
Sound and music design are phenomenal and fit perfectly into the gameplay. Audio greatly enhances the experience.
Importance
24%
Exciting Chase and Escape Moments
Description
Scrambling to find exit keys while avoiding monsters creates exciting tension. Confronting or evading creatures is thrilling.
Importance
14%
Fun Despite Bugs
Description
The game is compelling and fun even though it suffers from bugs. Players find it enjoyable if they can overlook technical issues.
Importance
14%
Procedural Generation Adds Variety
Description
Procedurally generated maps make each run unique and increase replayability. Every playthrough feels different.
Importance
13%
Diverse and Interesting Bosses
Description
Bosses feature different abilities and weapon sets, providing neat diversity. This keeps combat encounters fresh.
Importance
13%
Simple yet Fun Gameplay
Description
The game is fun for its simplicity, allowing players to enjoy without overthinking. It works well as a straightforward game.
Importance
13%
Decent Stealth Gameplay
Description
The first-person stealth mechanics are considered decent, though not exceptional. It offers a nice stealth experience.
Importance
13%
Cool Lighting and Effects
Description
Lighting and flame effects are neat and well-executed. They contribute positively to the visual atmosphere.
Importance
12%