Info about Deepest Trench: Official game description: "**Deepest Trench**" is an exhilarating local co-op game that plunges players into the depths of the Mariana Trench for a secretive military operation. With immersive gameplay and breathtaking visuals, players must work together to navigate treacherous underwater terrain, uncovering hidden mysteries and face unexpected dangers along the way. As they dive deeper into the abyss, communication, teamwork, and quick thinking are essential for survival. Can you and your teammate brave the darkness of the ocean floor and emerge alive? Dive in and find out in "**Deepest Trench.**" Co-op Exploration ----------------- Players team up locally or through Remote play to explore the Mariana Trench, working together to overcome challenges and unravel the mysteries hidden beneath the ocean's depths. Military Operation ------------------ The game's narrative revolves around a military mission, adding a sense of urgency and purpose to the players' quest as they delve deeper into the trench. Underwater Challenges --------------------- Navigate through hazardous underwater environments filled with obstacles, creatures, and other dangers that test the players' skills and cooperation. Uncovering Mysteries -------------------- Discover the clues and records left behind piecing together the story of what lies hidden beneath the ocean floor. Communication is Key -------------------- Effective communication between players is crucial for success. Coordinate movements, share discoveries, and strategize to overcome obstacles and adversaries. Progressive Difficulty ---------------------- As players descend further into the trench, the challenges become more intense and the mysteries more intriguing, keeping the gameplay engaging and rewarding. Immersive Visuals and Atmosphere -------------------------------- Stunning visuals and atmospheric sound design plunge players into the immersive world of the deep sea, enhancing the sense of adventure and exploration. Dynamic Gameplay ---------------- Encounter unexpected events and encounters that keep gameplay fresh and unpredictable, ensuring that each dive into the trench is a unique and memorable experience. Victory through Teamwork ------------------------ Success in "Deepest Trench" hinges on the collective efforts of the team. Only by working together can players conquer the abyss and emerge triumphant. Release date: Oct 30, 2024 Categories: Cooperative Multiplayer, Underwater Exploration, Puzzle Solving, Survival, Atmospheric Horror, Local Co-op, Resource Management - Hardware Profile: No data Feature extractions: - Community Price: No data - Playtime Metrics: - Game completion: 6.0h - Story completion: N/A - Session length: N/A - Endgame: N/A - Reasoning: Two reviews provide direct playtime numbers for completing the game: one states approximately 6 hours (translated from Portuguese), the other states less than 5 hours. The 6-hour figure is a clear completion report, while the 5-hour statement is a criticism of total length. Given the conflicting evidence and lack of other metrics, gameCompletion is set to 6 hours as the more specific completion claim. No evidence for storyCompletion, sessionLength, or endgame was found. - Time-to-fun: - Summary: The game provides immediate fun in co-op for about an hour, but poorly paced puzzles, unclear objectives, and awkward controls turn the experience into a slog afterward for many players. - Stance: Fun then drops - Anchor: Immediately at start of play - Time to anchor: N/A - Friction: Unclear map and objective markers; Awkward camera and swim controls; Puzzle pacing issues causing tedium; Lack of online multiplayer (local co-op only); Unfocused narrative that doesn't hook - Unlock drivers: Co-op coordination and communication; Voice acting and story surprises; Speed running replayability after first playthrough - Conditions: Play with a partner in local co-op; Casual or less experienced gamers; Speed running mindset after initial playthrough - Player Archetypes: - Co-op Duo Enthusiasts (buy) - Motivation: Shared cooperative experience and bonding with a partner - Playstyle: Play with a partner, communicate, solve puzzles together, enjoy shared scares and discoveries. - Experience: mixed - Purchase stance: buy - Labels: co-op gamer; duo streamer; couple gamer; local multiplayer fan - Reference games: Subnautica - Solo Critics (deep sale) - Motivation: Story discovery - Playstyle: Play solo, manage oxygen and tasks, sometimes struggle with multi-person requirements. - Experience: familiar - Purchase stance: deep sale - Labels: solo gamer; single-player fan; puzzle gamer - Reference games: Subnautica - Story-First Explorers (buy) - Motivation: Narrative immersion and mystery discovery - Playstyle: Explore environments, follow story, enjoy atmosphere and voice acting. - Experience: newcomer - Purchase stance: buy - Labels: story-driven gamer; atmospheric adventure fan; narrative explorer - Reference games: Subnautica Below are summaries of things people say about the game per category. Each point is assigned a weight that represents how often it is mentioned across all reviews. What players like: - Great for co-op (weight 0.91): The co-op experience is highly praised, especially for playing with a friend, partner, or spouse, making it ideal for duo play. - Interesting underwater theme (weight 0.56): The underwater setting and premise of investigation make the game interesting and unique, with a moody atmosphere. - Good story and voice acting (weight 0.44): The story is well done, fully voice acted, and enhances the overall experience with great backstory and surprises. - Fun and enjoyable gameplay (weight 0.36): Players consistently report that the game is fun and enjoyable, with engaging gameplay that keeps them coming back. - Immersive atmosphere (weight 0.33): The atmosphere is described as dark, heavy, thrilling, and haunting, with excellent deep-sea mood and predator tension. - Unique and original experience (weight 0.29): Players find the game unique, original, and a labor of love, with a distinguished art style and great concept. - Smooth remote play (weight 0.28): Remote Play works smoothly and as intended, even with a single copy, and controllers are well-supported. - Great soundtrack and sound (weight 0.25): The music and soundtrack are spectacular, immersive, and contribute significantly to the game's atmosphere. - Smooth controls and movement (weight 0.2): Movement feels smooth, controls are intuitive, and the overall gameplay is polished. - No bugs, smooth performance (weight 0.18): The game runs smoothly with no bugs and good performance, ensuring a frustration-free experience. - Good for casual gamers (weight 0.16): The game is suitable for casual or less experienced gamers, with simple controls and a good difficulty curve. - Meaningful upgrades and tools (weight 0.16): The tools system and upgrades are meaningful, providing options for solving puzzles and enhancing gameplay. - Steam achievements and configs (weight 0.15): Steam achievements are appreciated, and the game has good configuration options for players. - Multiple endings (weight 0.1): The game offers multiple endings, adding replay value and encouraging players to explore different outcomes. - Excellent value for money (weight 0.09): Players feel the game offers good value for money, comparing it favorably to other entertainment options. - Easter eggs and references (weight 0.09): Easter eggs, such as references to Dory and Marlin, add charm and fun for attentive players. - Surpassed expectations (weight 0.09): Many players report that the game surpassed their expectations, being better than anticipated. Common complaints: - No checkpoint system (weight 0.66): Multiple reports indicate the lack of checkpoints, with death forcing a chapter restart and loss of progress. This is a core frustration across clusters 1, 27, 30, 35, 42, 47, 53, and 59. - No online co-op (weight 0.52): The game lacks online co-op, only supporting Remote Play Together, which is described as glitchy, setup-heavy, and poor for remote players. Clusters 5, 12, 25, 33, 39, 65. - Poor graphics (weight 0.42): Graphics are called rough, like early 2000s, needing optimization, and not the greatest. Clusters 6, 22, 29, 43, 60. - Dull puzzles (weight 0.39): Puzzles are described as dull, uninspired, poorly paced, and sometimes obtuse, with a battery-collecting task singled out as the worst. Clusters 4, 51, 52, 61. - Boring and repetitive (weight 0.31): The game is considered boring and repetitive, especially in solo play due to to-and-fro swimming and character switching. Clusters 18, 40, 45, 46. - Underwhelming story (weight 0.31): The story is described as not engaging, unfocused, underdeveloped, terrible, and predictable, with a long intro backstory that could be integrated into gameplay. Clusters 14, 32, 41, 49. - Poor controls and camera (weight 0.31): Controls (keyboard/mouse) and camera/swim controls are awkward, breaking immersion. Off-centre harpoon crosshairs also hinder aiming. Clusters 20, 37, 44, 50. - Missing language support (weight 0.3): No translations or subtitles for Portuguese-BR, Russian, or Spanish are provided, which is a barrier for many players. Clusters 11, 26, 38, 56. - Short gameplay low value (weight 0.3): The game offers less than 5 hours of gameplay with no replay value, making the price (over $20 or 15 euros) too high. Clusters 48, 62, 63, 64. - Forced dialogue interruptions (weight 0.25): Dialogue pauses freeze character movement and interrupt gameplay, breaking flow during action sequences. Clusters 2, 17. - Terrible characters (weight 0.22): Characters are criticized as terrible and engage in unnecessary bickering, with some too close to the screen. Clusters 16, 21, 24. - Bugs and glitches (weight 0.22): Minor bugs like player stuck when door closes, strange bugs, and co-op glitches requiring chapter restarts occur. Clusters 12, 34, 58. - Cinematic problems (weight 0.22): Initial videos and cinematics are heavy, leading players to skip them; they also cause lag during dialogue. Clusters 17, 29, 57. - Solo play overwhelming (weight 0.18): Playing solo is overwhelming due to managing oxygen levels and tasks designed for two players, leading to repetitive and time-consuming gameplay. Clusters 8, 15. - Navigation unclear (weight 0.18): The map and objective communication are unreliable, making players directionally challenged and causing them to get lost. Clusters 19, 23. - Submarine segment issues (weight 0.16): The ending submarine racing segment is too long, pointless, and disrupts flow with one player racing while the other solves puzzles. Clusters 54, 55. - No depth indication (weight 0.09): The game lacks an indication of exact depth, which is a minor but noted issue. Cluster 10. - Vertical split screen outdated (weight 0.09): Vertical split screen in co-op is considered backwards for 2024. Cluster 66. - Input restrictions (weight 0.09): Only one person can use mouse/keyboard; both need controllers for co-op, which is inconvenient. Cluster 67. Gameplay feedback: - Underwater puzzle adventure (weight 0.97): The setting is an underwater environment focused on puzzle-solving and exploration. The game blends a narrative-driven adventure with chapter-based puzzle missions. - Strong co-op focus (weight 0.82): The game heavily emphasizes cooperative play, supporting remote play, split-screen, and local co-op for two players. Multiple reviews highlight the necessity of teamwork and problem-solving. - Solo character switching (weight 0.36): In single-player mode, players alternate between two characters to overcome challenges. This mechanic is a key part of both solo and co-op gameplay. - Short gameplay length (weight 0.35): The game is relatively short, with a playtime of approximately 5-6 hours. This is consistently noted across reviews, indicating a concise experience. - Survival and oxygen management (weight 0.34): Oxygen levels and pressure create urgency and are core survival elements. Resource management adds depth beyond simple puzzle-solving. - Narrative and art style (weight 0.33): The story involves a military base in the Mariana Trench with experiments, presented through fully voice-acted cut scenes with a distinctive art style. It is a linear narrative. - Controller and remote play support (weight 0.3): The game supports controllers and remote play without issues, though it is geared towards joystick use. Input asymmetry exists in co-op mode. - Horror and atmosphere elements (weight 0.26): The game features a horror genre with predator presence and an atmosphere reminiscent of Subnautica. This adds tension and immersion to the underwater exploration. - Chapter and checkpoint structure (weight 0.25): The game is divided into short chapters with checkpoints at the beginning of each level. However, continuing may restart from the mission's start. - No replay value but speedrun potential (weight 0.16): While there is no inherent replay value, the game offers potential for speedrunning after an initial playthrough. - Movement limitations with items (weight 0.11): Carrying batteries, cables, or tanks restricts the player's swimming speed. This gameplay constraint adds to the challenge and puzzle design. - Upgrades and gear system (weight 0.1): The game includes a gear and upgrade system, adding progression and customization to the survival adventure. - Steam achievements present (weight 0.1): The game includes Steam achievements, providing additional goals for players. Performance notes: - Graphics and atmosphere praised (weight 0.26): Players appreciate the strong atmosphere and good visual quality. However, some note that optimization is needed for smoother performance. - Performance issues during cutscenes (weight 0.25): Dialogue cutscenes suffer from lag, and cinematic sequences are especially heavy on PC. Smooth overall performance is noted by some. - UI and clarity problems (weight 0.12): The user interface is considered weak, with unreliable map and objective systems that hinder player guidance. - Mixed audio and writing quality (weight 0.1): Voice acting is decent but the writing is uneven, pulling down the overall audio experience. Recommendations: - Recommended for co-op (weight 0.66): The game is frequently recommended for cooperative play, especially for couples, casual gamers, or those seeking shared experiences. It is seen as perfect for duo streams and teamwork. - Positive general recommendation (weight 0.44): Many reviewers simply rate the game positively, with scores like 8.5/10 or 10/10, and express hope others will enjoy it. They recommend giving it a try. - Wait for improvements (weight 0.27): Some reviewers advise waiting for the game, citing issues with usability and navigation that need fixes. Others suggest waiting for a sale before purchasing. - Not worth the price (weight 0.2): Several reviewers feel the game is not worth its current price point, with one strongly advising not to waste time. This suggests a value-for-money concern. - Not for solo play (weight 0.12): The game is not recommended for solo play, indicating it is primarily designed as a co-op experience. This is a key limitation for single players. - Good value compared to alternatives (weight 0.11): A reviewer highly recommends the game, especially considering the cost of going out to a movie, framing it as a great entertainment value. - Request for features (weight 0.1): A reviewer would change their rating to positive if online multiplayer and Russian language support were added. This highlights a desire for better online play and localization. - At your own risk (weight 0.1): One reviewer rates the game 'At your own risk', indicating a mixed or cautious recommendation. This suggests potential issues or a polarizing experience. - Prefer other games (weight 0.1): Some reviewers express a preference for waiting for Subnautica 2 instead of playing this game, suggesting competition or a lack of unique appeal. - Consider supporting developers (weight 0.09): One reviewer encourages purchasing the game to support the developers, indicating goodwill or a desire to back small teams. Other player notes: No miscpoints Emotions: - Frustration (weight 0.26): Players are frustrated by numerous gameplay and technical issues, including a lack of checkpoints and auto-save, which forces them to redo entire chapters upon death. The voice acting is criticized as monotone or AI-sounding, and the camera controls, map reliability, and dialogue pauses break immersion. Bugs, such as a remote play glitch requiring chapter restarts, and poorly paced puzzle design further contribute to this negative experience. - Enjoyment (weight 0.11): Players find enjoyment in the game's engaging gameplay, impressive graphics, and compelling story, especially when played in local co-op. The immersive soundtrack and the sense of it being a labor of love are appreciated. Many expressed having a great time, with some playing through the game multiple times.}