Embody the ultimate cybernetic corporate agent. Master deadly gunplay, time manipulation, and supernatural abilities. Hack computers, people, even the individual bullets flying at you. Confront the future in this story rich immersive sim.
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Easily one of my favorite indie releases of the year, Deadeye Deepfake Simulacrum is a wonderful immersive sim ghat completely captivated me until I completed it.
On your first time typing "succ" into a computer terminal to steal data from it, you will roll your eyes or chuckle a little.
On your eightieth time typing "succ" into a computer terminal to steal data from it, hitting keys desperately as the minimap shows 5 enemies converging on your position, you will want to roll your eyes but won't be able to because if you take your eyes off what's happening around you you'll be gunned down immediately.
On your eightieth time typing "succ" into a computer terminal to steal data from it, hitting keys desperately as the minimap shows 5 enemies converging on your position, you will want to roll your eyes but won't be able to because if you take your eyes off what's happening around you you'll be gunned down immediately.
The immersive sim is a style of game that has always been near and dear to me. Deus Ex and Human Revolution were the first games I ever played on PC and Dishonored is one of my favorite games ever.
There aren't many devs making immersive sims, especially not triple A studios, but Deadeye Deepfake Simulacrum is an excellent entry in the genre.
In DDS, you play as mangled corpse. Luckily, a mega-corp has retrieved your body and nursed you back to health. Unfortunately, now you owe $1,000,000 in medical debt with a 1% interest per day. Now you work for the mega-corp as a hacker/assassin, to pay off your debt, with another $1,000,000 of debt in body retrieval fees every time you die.
Gameplaywise, DDS has a lot going for it. It's mostly a twin-stick shooter. But like many immersive sims, there are a lot of gameplay styles to pick from and room to build your character.
You could specialize in guns, melee weapons, hacking, seducing enemies, stopping time, stealth, etc. It starts slow, but as you accumulate skills and gear, your character really feel unique to your gameplay preferences.
A big highlight to me is the hacking system. I mostly played the game as hacker who runs people over with their car and found the hacking to be pretty engaging. In fact, you can probably clear most levels just by hacking if you're dedicated enough, but it'll probably require mixing in some sneaking around or gunplay. One of the reasons it's great is the you can invest as much or as little in hacking as you want and you're probably getting a proportion amount of rewards for it.
Writing-wise, DDS is also pretty satisfying. It's not earthshattering to me, but it's clearly building to themes about transhumanism and corporatocracies and it communicates these themes well and in a humorous way.
It's still in Early Access, but the developer has said that the main story and endings are pretty much completely implemented and it's just more content and side-quests that need to be added.
I really enjoyed my first playthrough but am going to hold off a bit for my second until more content comes. That being said, what is here is already worth the cost, in my opinion,
Deadeye Deepfake Simulacrum is a unique immersive sim, definitely worth checking out.
There aren't many devs making immersive sims, especially not triple A studios, but Deadeye Deepfake Simulacrum is an excellent entry in the genre.
In DDS, you play as mangled corpse. Luckily, a mega-corp has retrieved your body and nursed you back to health. Unfortunately, now you owe $1,000,000 in medical debt with a 1% interest per day. Now you work for the mega-corp as a hacker/assassin, to pay off your debt, with another $1,000,000 of debt in body retrieval fees every time you die.
Gameplaywise, DDS has a lot going for it. It's mostly a twin-stick shooter. But like many immersive sims, there are a lot of gameplay styles to pick from and room to build your character.
You could specialize in guns, melee weapons, hacking, seducing enemies, stopping time, stealth, etc. It starts slow, but as you accumulate skills and gear, your character really feel unique to your gameplay preferences.
A big highlight to me is the hacking system. I mostly played the game as hacker who runs people over with their car and found the hacking to be pretty engaging. In fact, you can probably clear most levels just by hacking if you're dedicated enough, but it'll probably require mixing in some sneaking around or gunplay. One of the reasons it's great is the you can invest as much or as little in hacking as you want and you're probably getting a proportion amount of rewards for it.
Writing-wise, DDS is also pretty satisfying. It's not earthshattering to me, but it's clearly building to themes about transhumanism and corporatocracies and it communicates these themes well and in a humorous way.
It's still in Early Access, but the developer has said that the main story and endings are pretty much completely implemented and it's just more content and side-quests that need to be added.
I really enjoyed my first playthrough but am going to hold off a bit for my second until more content comes. That being said, what is here is already worth the cost, in my opinion,
Deadeye Deepfake Simulacrum is a unique immersive sim, definitely worth checking out.