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Still Wakes the Deep

PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2024

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Quick resume

1975. Disaster strikes the Beira D oil rig off the coast of Scotland. Navigate the collapsing rig to save your crew from an otherworldly horror on the edge of all logic and reality.

Global score

88/100

Genres

Action, Adventure, Indie

Pros

  • Strong narrative and voice acting
  • Immersive atmosphere and setting
  • Unique oil rig environment
  • Effective horror and suspense
  • Well-optimized ue5 graphics

Cons

  • Short game length
  • Linear and on-rails gameplay
  • Limited gameplay variety
  • Some minor bugs and performance issues
  • Price perceived as high for content

Motivations

  • Autonomy
    -3

    "The game is largely linear and on-rails with preset paths and limited exploration, indicating less player freedom and more following established routines."

  • Competence
    1

    "Gameplay involves simple stealth, QTEs, and platforming with low difficulty, providing some skill challenge but mostly predictable tasks."

  • Competition
    -5

    "No evidence of competitive modes or player comparison; focus is on personal narrative experience."

  • Continuation
    2

    "Players report immersive story and atmosphere driving them to finish in one sitting, but game length is short and replay value limited."

  • Cooperation
    -5

    "Single-player experience with no multiplayer or cooperative elements."

  • Creativity
    1

    "Some light platforming and interaction mechanics, but mostly following predefined paths and scripted events."

  • Domination
    -5

    "No social dominance or power over others; experience is solitary and narrative-driven."

  • Escapism
    4

    "Strong immersion in atmospheric horror and narrative provides escape from real life stresses."

  • Expectation
    -4

    "Players engage voluntarily for intrinsic interest in story, atmosphere, and horror experience."

  • Experimenting
    -2

    "Limited gameplay variety and linear progression reduce opportunities for experimentation."

  • Exploration
    -3

    "Exploration is minimal and mostly confined to known paths with some minor side areas."

  • Expression
    -4

    "No character customization or player-driven expression; presentation is standardized."

  • Fantasy
    4

    "Engages players in cosmic horror and supernatural eldritch themes, a strong imaginative fiction experience."

  • Fellowship
    -5

    "No social or community features; single-player narrative focus."

  • Growth
    1

    "Some character development and story progression, but limited learning or skill growth in gameplay."

  • Health
    -5

    "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."

  • Idle
    -3

    "Requires focused attention during play; not designed for casual or background gaming."

  • Intimacy
    2

    "Emotional connection to characters and story creates some depth of feeling, though no social interaction."

  • Leadership
    -5

    "No leadership or group management elements; purely single-player."

  • Progression
    2

    "Narrative and story progression drive experience; no item collection or upgrades."

  • Relaxation
    -1

    "Atmosphere is tense and suspenseful rather than relaxing."

  • Sensation
    3

    "Strong sensory stimulation through visuals, sound design, and emotional voice acting."

  • Status
    -5

    "No social recognition or status systems present."

  • Story
    5

    "Highly narrative-driven with strong voice acting and emotional engagement."

  • Strategy
    -2

    "Gameplay is straightforward with limited strategic depth."

  • Thrill
    3

    "Tense chases and horror elements create suspense and thrill."

  • Value
    -1

    "Mixed opinions on price versus length; some feel short length reduces value."

  • Violence
    2

    "Includes horror combat avoidance and monster encounters but no direct combat or destruction."

  • Survival
    3

    "Focus on evading threats and surviving on a collapsing oil rig."

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