The Deer God

 Switch
Metascore
39

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 10
  3. Negative: 9 out of 10
  1. GameSpace
    Jan 3, 2018
    65
    With all of this in mind, is The Deer God worth picking up on the Nintendo Switch? It is certainly a well-designed title that does provide enjoyable gameplay. Its tranquil aesthetic and procedurally-generated world make it a relaxing adventure to keep returning to. If you can look beyond the narrative or if you happen to share the game’s perspective, it’s a pretty neat romp and makes for a great portable title.

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User Score
2.5

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 17 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 17
  3. Negative: 13 out of 17
  1. John_Mullins
    Jan 6, 2018
    0
    Complete **** and yet another example of why big game consoles need to start A) Screening this "indie" garbage or B) copying steam's refundComplete **** and yet another example of why big game consoles need to start A) Screening this "indie" garbage or B) copying steam's refund policy on it's eShop games.

    "The Deer **** is repetitve, BORING, UGLY, and just a complete and utter CHORE to even load up, nevermind "play." (I use that term loosely.)

    More and more, Im seeing this "retro graphics" (aka - lazy cash in.) money grab titles that are completely broken or absolutely terrible.. and they're RAPIDLY flooding the Switch like flies to horse dung. With no real reliable independent reviews of Indie titles available (Even MetaCritic is blank for at LEAST 70% of these indie garbage games..) players are left with no recourse but to flush hard earned cash on what is essentially a non-refundable gamble.    … Full Review »
  2. hariss
    Nov 25, 2019
    0
    this is garbage the worst game ever made. long trees are blocking your screen and villains come out of nowhere and jumps you can't make. thethis is garbage the worst game ever made. long trees are blocking your screen and villains come out of nowhere and jumps you can't make. the most annoying thing in the game is when you die that where you respawn. like where are lots of villains there, you are stuck in a trap or and in the middle of very long rocks that you can't get up. bosses are really hard and its to bright and to 3d has a bland story. would not recommend this to anybody even indie lovers… Full Review »
  3. Daisuk
    Dec 29, 2020
    1
    I guess it looks quite nice, but ... this is a horrendously bad game. Just stay away from it, do not touch it under any circumstances. FloatyI guess it looks quite nice, but ... this is a horrendously bad game. Just stay away from it, do not touch it under any circumstances. Floaty boring gameplay, where you just go on and on and on without anything happening. Just lifeless. Pure garbage.… Full Review »
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