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Horror adventure game "Devotion" (from Red Candle Games, dev of "Detention") releases today on Steam
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There's some generic FP horror stuff in this for sure but we don't get a lot of games from and set in Taiwan like this. The world and characters feel very authentic and the game actually tries to say something about something. It also feels pretty polished, though I think could maybe use some optimization. I'm above the recommended specs and I had a little bit of stuttering occasionally as I recounted earlier.
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Could be those weird Windows throttlingey things that have been happening recently?
IGN Japan reviewed the game: https://jp.ign.com/devotion/33334/review/devotion
They gave it a 9.8/10.
They gave it a 9.8/10.
I really want to buy this game!!! Come on, paycheck!!! One more week and then I can get it and refrain from guilt!
It is on PC only. Pretty much always the reason when something starts gaining traction but nary a peep from western mainstream until the devs threaten a switch/PS4 version.
Tbf it is till too fucking early and I have not seen any news about the quality of the game outside of good opening day sales so it could just taking some time for news to come out.
PC only games can certainly make it into the mainstream gaming news but it's certain types of games, almost always multiplayer. Such a niche title with a following outside of the West isn't exactly the formula to garner the attention of most that aren't already a fan of such things.
Or it's a new indie from the devs of a big indie hit, like Into The Breach and Heat Signature
Taiwan based studios are becoming a real thing. That's cool.
I loved Detention and we don't have enough horror games. Budget for this game seems higher than Detention looking at the visuals in the trailer.
I loved Detention and we don't have enough horror games. Budget for this game seems higher than Detention looking at the visuals in the trailer.
Just finished playing through it and thought I'd share some impressions.
My initial feeling was...disappointment? It's a well crafted game but I was expecting more of a 3D version of Detention. While the dense environmental story telling and symbolism are still present, the horror seems more tame I'd say. That said, gameplay wise, it's varied for its length (about 2 and a half hours) and I was never bored. Comparisons to Edith Finch are apt and framing your expectations around that would serve you well. The story and environment are the main draws here, and unsurprisingly, the music is still phenomenal.
Overall, I think it'll grow on me in time.
My initial feeling was...disappointment? It's a well crafted game but I was expecting more of a 3D version of Detention. While the dense environmental story telling and symbolism are still present, the horror seems more tame I'd say. That said, gameplay wise, it's varied for its length (about 2 and a half hours) and I was never bored. Comparisons to Edith Finch are apt and framing your expectations around that would serve you well. The story and environment are the main draws here, and unsurprisingly, the music is still phenomenal.
Overall, I think it'll grow on me in time.