Depth of Extinction

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  1. Positive: 1 out of 2
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 2
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  1. Switch Player
    Aug 10, 2020
    70
    Depth of Extinction is an enjoyable tactical RPG that incorporates some devastating roguelike elements. It doesn’t do anything revolutionary, but the unique setting and solid gameplay allow it to shine a bit brighter than some of its contemporaries.
  2. Video Chums
    Jul 2, 2020
    80
    Not everyone will love Depth of Extinction's open-ended campaign as much as I did but it's a top-notch SRPG no matter how you slice it.

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8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 4 Ratings

User score distribution:
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  2. Mixed: 1 out of 4
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  1. mi-go
    Sep 3, 2020
    8
    If you like XCOM games and roguelikes and have only some free time for short plays, play it directly on Hardcore mode and you will like it forIf you like XCOM games and roguelikes and have only some free time for short plays, play it directly on Hardcore mode and you will like it for sure.

    What I like the most:
    * Enemy AI.
    It is simple but well done.
    Whenever they feel to be more powerfull than you they behave offensive, and you have even to move back sometimes.
    And when they feel less powerfull they behave so much defensive, so you have to enter in "their zone", which is usually harder.
    Also they use all types of grenades properly, so they force you to spread your team to avoid group damage.

    * Map generation.
    Generated maps are simple but they have enough complexity to have the feelling of uncertainty.

    * Follow mode.
    It makes the game funnier speeding up possible "boring" times, something that is really valuable for short plays.    … Full Review »
  2. novembr
    Jul 6, 2020
    7
    Honestly, this one is much better than I expected. I've started playing after its many updates, so perhaps the middling reviews were due toHonestly, this one is much better than I expected. I've started playing after its many updates, so perhaps the middling reviews were due to its state at launch, but the game currently is very good, imo. Its simpler presentation allows for more options in gameplay than in the current XCOM games, e.g. more status affects, classes, soldier upgrade options, equipment, etc. It melds FTL stage progression with XCOM style tactical battles. The battles tend to be faster paced than XCOM, or at least until the missions start getting harder, and they can get pretty tough. Oh, and the AI is no slouch.

    It's rough around the edges in some aspects, but none of it so bad that it ruins the experience. The plot is merely serviceable, from what I've seen so far, and the dialogue can be kinda bad, but the setting is unique. Personally I enjoy its graphical presentation, but many will be spoiled by the XCOM games. Being a top-down horizontal view means there is no vertical movement, or at least the illusion of one, so there is no tactical nuance from multiple heights, but everything else is faithfully recreated from the XCOM style. The music is pretty good, some tracks are better than others but overall it's a solid effort. The game would benefit with more varied events and map node types, and more varied mission types/goals.

    As for actual gripes, there's a few things that are annoying. Switching between characters is a little sluggish, oddly; and you cannot switch between characters after movement but before using the 2nd action, which limits coordinating your troops. Also, you can't vault over half-cover, so all cover is a barrier for movement. Turn order is hard to gauge outside of active combat, since enemies don't seem to move at all within the levels, so there's no "Enemy Activity" stage until combat starts. I'd like to see patrolling enemies, personally. And although the UI is good, it would be nice to be able to resize it as some elements are bigger than they need to be especially in docked mode. And little things like extinguishing yourself when on fire being an action that triggers an enemy overwatch shot.

    I'd personally call this one a hidden gem. They've added quite a bit since launch, and I really hope to see more, as a game like this benefits from as much variety as possible to make up for elements that it lacks. It's not quite as refined as XCOM, but definitely worth the base price, and a studio to keep an eye on, especially if they continue to support this game. With some improvements and additions I'd definitely raise the score. If you like tactical turn based games, don't need a gripping narrative to guide you along, and don't mind the FTL style of map progression, it's a must buy.    … Full Review »
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