Depths of Peril

 PC
User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 33 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 33
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 33
  3. Negative: 6 out of 33

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  1. GolovA
    May 15, 2012
    7
    I loved the writing behind the game a lot. Diction is superior.
    However, i think PACE of any game is one of the most important factors in the equation of the enjoyment. The pace of this game was no harmonious - the speed was alright - you run around, kill beasties, loot bodies, level up sell stuff... But when you just start to get into the game - an enemy attacks your covenant, and you    I loved the writing behind the game a lot. Diction is superior.
    However, i think PACE of any game is one of the most important factors in the equation of the enjoyment. The pace of this game was no harmonious - the speed was alright - you run around, kill beasties, loot bodies, level up sell stuff... But when you just start to get into the game - an enemy attacks your covenant, and you have to start over. And while attacking a covenant - it comes down really to who has more hit points - you or the enemy - since nor one nor the other dies really, but re-spawns near the Life Stone. Weird. The fact which makes the game monotone!    … Expand

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Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. Jolt Online Gaming UK
    77
    If the idea of hacking through lots (and we mean lots) of monsters, collecting truck loads of loot, customising characters, engaging in diplomacy and ultimately dominating over rival factions doing the same, all without getting too bogged down in things like story or adventure, then Depths of Peril may well be a game for you.
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  2. GamerNode
    75
    Depths of Peril is the epitome of a good indie game that isn't quite great. It brings some new and innovative stuff to the table, yet does it in a way that many people won't recognize until a big-budget title takes its ideas.
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  3. CPUGamer
    85
    Any fan of the genre will be surprised at just how much Depths of Peril has to offer.
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