Deadly Premonition

 Xbox 360
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8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 378 Ratings

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  1. dylansgaming48
    Jul 28, 2023
    7
    deadly premonition is a weird horror game its bad but good aswell i think its a pretty good horror game
  2. Hij45g
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    This is the first game that got me into the funny horror collision plots this game is a masterpiece in my mind
  3. DaviGG
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    De las mejores experiencias que he tenido con un videojuego, posiblemente Deadly Premonition sea uno de los títulos más feos y toscos de los últimos años, pero eso no ensucia para nada sus otras virtudes en las que supera a cualquier otro tipo de propuesta similar.

    La trama argumental y los personajes, son su punto fuerte, no solo es el mejor homenaje que hemos visto a Twin Peaks en    De las mejores experiencias que he tenido con un videojuego, posiblemente Deadly Premonition sea uno de los títulos más feos y toscos de los últimos años, pero eso no ensucia para nada sus otras virtudes en las que supera a cualquier otro tipo de propuesta similar.

    La trama argumental y los personajes, son su punto fuerte, no solo es el mejor homenaje que hemos visto a Twin Peaks en esta industria sino que tiene una personalidad propia que explota por los aires en la segunda mitad de nuestro paso por Greenvale. El protagonista Francis York Morgan es historia pura de los videojuegos para todo aquel que haya terminado Deadly Premonition, con una complejidad potenciada por las múltiples referencias al agente Cooper de la serie de David Lynch, pero que Swery65 ha sabido dotarle de capas que no dejan indiferente a nadie.

    En el resto de los apartados, audiovisualmente es desastroso, solo se salva la banda sonora ya que en todo lo demás era terrible en su día y lo es todavía más ahora. La cosa no mejora en su jugabilidad, que es tosca y arcaica, heredada de un Resident Evil 4 sin presupuesto y que pese a todo consigue ofrecer un mundo vivo dentro de su planteamiento de mundo abierto. En todo esto va a ser un videojuego que seguramente tire para atrás al 80% que lo prueben, requiere de paciencia y forzarse a uno mismo hasta que la trama arranca, que no tardará mucho y una vez estemos dentro no podremos soltarlo hasta saber el misterio que aguarda tras el pueblo y sus horribles crímenes.    … Expand
  4. JetJaguar
    Sep 16, 2019
    10
    The story and characters are what makes the game so good. It perfectly captures the feel Twin Peaks and Alan Wake. I haven't been more invested in a story or characters since maybe KOTOR or Mass Effect. Despite the world and graphics being almost PS2 level of quality, it's still somehow very easy to get immersed. One of my all time favorites, have to give it a 10 because amount of heartThe story and characters are what makes the game so good. It perfectly captures the feel Twin Peaks and Alan Wake. I haven't been more invested in a story or characters since maybe KOTOR or Mass Effect. Despite the world and graphics being almost PS2 level of quality, it's still somehow very easy to get immersed. One of my all time favorites, have to give it a 10 because amount of heart and charm in this game overpowers any flaw you might find.… Expand
  5. osprey
    Aug 27, 2017
    10
    I can only agree whole heartedly with every positive thing all these fans are saying. This was one of the first games I played and I did not have a lot to compare it with but loved it. Since then I have played over 100 games and it continues to be one of my absolute favourites, along with Half Life 2, Portal, Bio shock to name a few. It is the most unique and funny game along withI can only agree whole heartedly with every positive thing all these fans are saying. This was one of the first games I played and I did not have a lot to compare it with but loved it. Since then I have played over 100 games and it continues to be one of my absolute favourites, along with Half Life 2, Portal, Bio shock to name a few. It is the most unique and funny game along with being super scary. It does have its flaws, the controls and some wicked hard quick time events but it is so worth your time. If you were a fan of Twin Peaks you must play this game. This is a very special game and you should give it a try.… Expand
  6. Broyax
    Apr 16, 2017
    0
    Une japoniaiserie de plus, complètement **** de la tête sauf qu'à l'inverse des japoniaiseries habituelles certes plus ou moins à la ramasse, celle-ci se démarque par ses graphismes immondes à faire mourir de honte une Wii. Comme si cela ne suffisait pas, l'interface abominable et le maniement lamentable finissent par tirer cet étron tout au fond. Un non-jeu.
  7. MackLobster
    Apr 12, 2017
    10
    Yeah, I know, this game came out seven years ago. My review is late. Whatever.
    It's likely that nobody is going to read this, but I don't really care. That's not the point of writing this particular review. In a way, it's more a little online tribute to something that moved me in an unexpected and powerful way - ever since playing Deadly Premonition for the first time, I have found    Yeah, I know, this game came out seven years ago. My review is late. Whatever.
    It's likely that nobody is going to read this, but I don't really care. That's not the point of writing this particular review. In a way, it's more a little online tribute to something that moved me in an unexpected and powerful way - ever since playing Deadly Premonition for the first time, I have found nothing that fills the void it left behind. Watch out, this is about to get painfully sentimental.
    There is something magical about this title. It's not something that boils down to a simple detail, and it's not due to the many influences it has clearly pulled from. Sure, there are elements of everything here (Shenmue, Twin Peaks, Silent Hill, etc.) but never does this game come across as overly derivative. Every aspect is, in itself, something special. The initially awful driving smooths out quickly, providing opportunities for protagonist York to converse with others/himself; absurd side missions develop into captivating stories, deepening the colorful cast; a food/sleep system that would otherwise prove insanely annoying is implemented in a way that is effective, gaining a sort of bond between payer and character.
    To get this out of the way now, it should be stated plainly - all first impressions are terrible here. The graphics are very dated, the voice acting is initially hammy and awkward, and the plot is all over the place. However, not one of these things become a detractor over time. If you allow this game attention beyond the prologue segments, it will evolve into something far more sincere than is first expected. The characters blossom into thoughtful, unique people (with an immediate improvement in their vocal deliveries), and the writing is unlike anything I've seen before. Even Twin Peaks doesn't possess this level of absurdity juxtaposed with earnest, emotional storytelling (sorry, David Lynch).
    When I reached the end of Deadly Premonition, I was exhausted of all feeling. Something I first perceived to be "so bad it's good" became "so good it's great," right before my eyes. Though it begins somewhere along the lines of "B movie with ridiculous premise," it ends with an impact more often reserved for independent dramas. Without spoiling anything, there are multiple points where you will be blind-sided by an emotional revelation, seemingly sprung from nowhere in the middle of what began as arbitrary conversation. Though some central plot points are fairly predictable, nothing prepares the player for how invested they will become in the minor back-stories and character relationships.
    Nothing is as honest as Deadly Premonition, as simultaneously unwatchable and beautiful, as fearless and as original. Nothing has yet dared to compete with what it does correctly, and I feel that nothing ever will. Confidently, I can state that this is my favorite videogame of all time - I never thought I would be saying that, but there it is.
    Sorry, this went on way longer than it should have.
    Just buy it, if you haven't already.    … Expand
  8. Rodrigo_31
    Aug 16, 2016
    2
    Anyone who is about to read my comment may find me as a hater. But let me say what I think.

    I honestly love horror/psychological and survivor horrors titles like Amnesia, Fatal Frame and Silent hill. People say this game is underrated! I honestly think it is overrated by some twin peaks fan! No offence... When I played the game for the first time I thought laughable, of course it    Anyone who is about to read my comment may find me as a hater. But let me say what I think.

    I honestly love horror/psychological and survivor horrors titles like Amnesia, Fatal Frame and Silent hill.

    People say this game is underrated! I honestly think it is overrated by some twin peaks fan! No offence...

    When I played the game for the first time I thought laughable, of course it is supposed to be ironic, the dialogues, the script, but what really left me discussed with this game is the terrible gameplay and horrific graphics... Some level design choices are worst than some play station 1 games... and I'm not pushing it! The whole game is laughable, but it is not laughable like evil dead when the movie is entirely ironic. This game tries to be serious at some points and that, I'm sorry, didn't bite me. Catherine is a surrealistic eccentric experience much more better!

    But deadly premonition is along with hell's vengeance one of the worst titles if not the worst title I played on my 360. I actually didn't like to be messed with my mind when I was actually just looking for gameplay fun! And this game doesn't deliver!    … Expand
  9. Rem
    Jul 25, 2016
    8
    The first thing I noticed about Deadly Premonition, and something that has remained true, is that I love its soundtrack. A few select tracks are used maybe a little too often, but the music perfectly fits the odd tone of the game, and is pretty damn catchy. Even as I am writing this review, I find myself humming a few of its tunes. This is a case where the soundtrack isn't just good, butThe first thing I noticed about Deadly Premonition, and something that has remained true, is that I love its soundtrack. A few select tracks are used maybe a little too often, but the music perfectly fits the odd tone of the game, and is pretty damn catchy. Even as I am writing this review, I find myself humming a few of its tunes. This is a case where the soundtrack isn't just good, but is a big part of this game. I am convinced the game may not have been as well received by as many if it didn't have this off-kilter soundtrack that really gets you into the mood for the oddness the game throws at you.

    The next thing I and about anyone else will notice is that this game looks dated. It's something of a miracle that a game in this graphical condition was released as a published disk-based console title in this day and age. It looks dated, but then controversially I would say the look fits the game. It sort of sets you into a set of expectations for the sort of game you're about to play. This may be backwards logic, but if the game had looked amazing I feel a lot of people would of found the actuality of the game to be lackluster to its looks. And as the game goes on, the odd facial expressions and clunky animations become very amusing. Notably, the Director's Cut does update the graphics some, but honestly its hardly noticeable.

    The rest rolls from there. The controls are a bit awkward, but you adjust. The first chapter isn't all that great, but it gets better. And before you know it, you start getting hooked into the game. I know I did. And it's the type of game you want to talk about.

    Heavily inspired by Twin Peaks (to a point in development the game got in legal trouble for far too many similarities that they had to change it, back when the game was known as Rainy Woods), the story follows the same basic premise; An FBI agent goes to investigate the homicide of a local high school beauty in a small pacific-northwestern town, but the town has a darker side the FBI agent discovers as he gets deeper into the case. The town is Greenvale, and our character in Deadly Premonition is Agent Francis York Morgan (but just call him York, that's what everybody calls him), an offbeat FBI agent who solves cases through odd measures, particularly of note in the fact he uses a system he calls profiling (that basically results to magic to figure out what happened by collecting clues), and see's shapes and messages in his morning coffee and newspaper that gives him clues to things to investigate. He also talks regularly to some unseen person named Zach. Many will quickly put together that 'Zach' is actually York's way of talking to the player, who only he seems to realize is watching everything, and who only he interacts with.

    Deadly Premonition has unforgettable characters. York stands out, as the player really begins to form a connection with their odd agent, but the rest of the cast are just as good. The likes of Emily, George, Thomas, Mr. Stewart, Polly, and the rest of the colorful cast will last with you long after the game has been completed. And the story legitimately begins to get gripping. Like the rest of the game, Deadly Premonition tells an odd tale, and honestly some of what occurs in the game is absolutely ridiculous, but somehow you'll legitimately care what's going on. That is when you're not laughing your ♥♥♥ off, as the game is somehow both intentionally and unintentionally hilarious at the same time.

    But it's more than just that, this game manages to actually be touching, and I found myself more emotionally involved with this game's story and characters than most any other game I've played in the last few years. And while I don't want to get ahead of myself, the last few hours of the game's story are unforgettable. Saying bye to York and the rest of Greenvale is up there as one of the hardest things I had to do as a gamer.

    Deadly Premonition is not just, 'so bad it's good' (though definitely parts of the game are just that). The game does some things absolutely wonderfully, really stellar and uniquely. But it does other things terribly, absolutely horribly. It has flaws, a lot of them. But somehow most of these flaws become strangely part of the whole experience. They sort of blend in with everything else and become part of the overall experience of Deadly Premonition. Not everyone will like Deadly Premonition, but the title since I've played it has taken on a fairly big cult following, for good reason.

    Deadly Premonition is more than the sum of its parts. It is an experience that can be absolutely despised or adored, but no other game will make you smile as much as DP does.    … Expand
  10. DeadlyNinjas128
    Jun 27, 2016
    10
    This was an ab-freaking-lutely awesome experience. So far, this game is my favorite game of all time. Yes. There are a lot of bugs. Broken car. Broken graphics. Broken gameplay. But what about the experience? Deadly Premonition delivers one of the best gaming experiences you can have. The story is extremely unbelievable and the character development is a masterpiece. Right, Zach?
  11. hunterh447
    Dec 26, 2015
    10
    Purchased this game for christmas, saw various game plays of it beforehand. I must say that this game is quite interesting. It has to be the most bizarre video game I've actually ever played before. Althought his game isn't without flaws. Hate to repeat myself again, but I cannot stress how weird the story line is, and just everything. When you first play this, I guarantee you won't bePurchased this game for christmas, saw various game plays of it beforehand. I must say that this game is quite interesting. It has to be the most bizarre video game I've actually ever played before. Althought his game isn't without flaws. Hate to repeat myself again, but I cannot stress how weird the story line is, and just everything. When you first play this, I guarantee you won't be intrigued. As you progress the story you begin to get used to the game, you realize there's something very special about this obscure video game. The game itself is a mix of humor, and horror, and also is just weird at the same time. Honestly, there's no game out there like it. I believe this game is a true art, it's how a game really should be. The story is the best quality about the game, and that's the main reason people gave this a shot. There are so many twist, and turns you don't know what to expect. The graphics are pretty disappointing for the time it came out, could've improved on that spectrum. Storyline is absolutely spot on. Soundtracks/Music for the game is decent, but can be annoying because pretty much half of the time during dialogue a random soundtrack comes up, and doesn't even match the mood of the situation, and can be too loud to hear the character speaking haha. Truth of the matter is you will either love it, or hate it. It's a game you gotta get used too. It's a one of a kind game really, never played any game like it. Very bizarre, good story, humorous, and brilliant all in one. I would definitely give this a shot next time you come across this game!… Expand
  12. SpunkyMonkey
    Apr 3, 2015
    8
    Should I buy? - Yes, at a reduced rate.

    Summary: Fresh and often brilliant, it's also very flawed, tedious and ultimately unsatisfying. But it's definitely worth experiencing. A total Twin Peaks rip off, it heavily nods towards the series and also other such murder based media such as The Shining, yet it still remains fresh and original enough to keep you interested. What makes    Should I buy? - Yes, at a reduced rate.

    Summary: Fresh and often brilliant, it's also very flawed, tedious and ultimately unsatisfying.

    But it's definitely worth experiencing. A total Twin Peaks rip off, it heavily nods towards the series and also other such murder based media such as The Shining, yet it still remains fresh and original enough to keep you interested.

    What makes the game is how it draws you in. There's 27 chapters, but the first 20 or so are
    superbly crafted in terms of atmosphere and setup. You get sucked in to this wonderful world
    and, if you can allow yourself to bare with the game mechanics, feel part of this community as
    your investigation proceeds.

    However, those mechanics and the game designed can be a pain to live with. To be honest, the
    combat isn't as bad as people make out and it can often be fun, what is bad though is the
    repetitiveness of it all and towards the last 5 chapters it just becomes very, very tedious.

    But the way the game plays with light and shade, the humour and lightheardedness which feel very
    60's sitcom-esq suddenly interupted by the grizzly shenanigans of twistedness such as murder
    or child abuse etc. just works superbly.

    It's a hard grind to finish, and I did leave feeling a bit unsatisfied with some of the characters being underdeveloped and an ending not to my taste, but it was still a great experience overall, and even if you only play the first 3/4's it's a must-experience game for me.    … Expand
  13. Ekko
    Oct 3, 2014
    10
    This is one of my five favorite games from the last console era. It's atmospheric, weird, funny, spooky and just very, very special. It has issues here and there, technically. Don't expect an intensely polished game. For what's missing on that front you'll get the most imaginative characters, music and overall design of all video game history, which more than makes up for it. There'sThis is one of my five favorite games from the last console era. It's atmospheric, weird, funny, spooky and just very, very special. It has issues here and there, technically. Don't expect an intensely polished game. For what's missing on that front you'll get the most imaginative characters, music and overall design of all video game history, which more than makes up for it. There's plenty of things to do, the story is great, the dialogue is intriguing and funny, sometimes bizarre and disturbing. But the one thing this game does like none other is basically not describable in mere words: It's filling the room you're playing in with atmosphere. It's conveying the feeling of its crazy world with ease and never feels boring or uninspired. A weird master piece.… Expand
  14. Jamtots
    Sep 22, 2014
    10
    This is the weirdest, ugliest, buggiest game I've ever played... but it's so good despite all that. The story and characters, the strange mechanics, the ugly but charming graphics - it's an odd, yet wonderful creation. Something you must approach with an open mind to truly appreciate.

    Please give it a chance.
  15. SincerityUnit
    Jul 20, 2014
    10
    THIS IS BY FAR THE BEST GAME I HAVE EVER PLAYED. I LOVED THIS GAME. THIS GAME TOOK ME OVER 15HOURS. AND PROBABLY WILL TAKE YOU OVER 20+ HOURS IF YOU TRY TO DO SIDEQUESTS AND SUCH. The story really pulls you in, you feel the connection and its really fun and interesting. MUST BUY NAO.
  16. Carlitoxic
    Jun 27, 2014
    4
    No entiendo como hay personas que hablan de este juego como uno de culto. Casi todos los apartados son pobres o deficientes. Sólo destaca su mundo abierto a explorar (que tampoco es que sea una montaña rusa de diversión) y la historia, que más que inspirarse en Twin Peaks, lo plagia descaradamente, calcando hasta algunas secuencias. Por lo que no sé dónde está ese mérito que algunos venNo entiendo como hay personas que hablan de este juego como uno de culto. Casi todos los apartados son pobres o deficientes. Sólo destaca su mundo abierto a explorar (que tampoco es que sea una montaña rusa de diversión) y la historia, que más que inspirarse en Twin Peaks, lo plagia descaradamente, calcando hasta algunas secuencias. Por lo que no sé dónde está ese mérito que algunos ven para darle un 10.… Expand
  17. max8791
    Jun 12, 2014
    9
    Yes, you've heard it all before, the gameplay/audio/graphics suck. The fact is, the story and characters are so well written and enthralling that it is easy to look past the many design flaws. Like a good TV show, I wanted to continue playing after each "episode" just to see what would happen next! This game provides a rare chance to truly experience something unique; any production - beYes, you've heard it all before, the gameplay/audio/graphics suck. The fact is, the story and characters are so well written and enthralling that it is easy to look past the many design flaws. Like a good TV show, I wanted to continue playing after each "episode" just to see what would happen next! This game provides a rare chance to truly experience something unique; any production - be it a movie, play, TV show, video game, book - yearns to provide this sort of connectedness with the viewer. This is only the 2nd time I have teared up at a video game (the first being Final Fantasy X) and I feel genuinely fulfilled to have spent 20+ hours in this odd, beautiful, disturbing, and sometimes humorous game.… Expand
  18. Drastre
    Apr 28, 2014
    9
    An oddity to say the least. Easily one of the most bizarre, intrigueing and riveting games ever made. The gameplay and graphics are not so great but, the storyline is so bizarre, it more than compensates for it.
  19. doberman2yk
    Mar 21, 2014
    10
    I absolutely hated this game when starting off. I was very close on many occasions to switching off, one of the best decisions I ever made was to carry on. Once you "understand" the game and get to grips with the bad points of the game (and there are many when compared to a polished game such as GTA), you will then discover something so unique that it truly can be described as a one off.I absolutely hated this game when starting off. I was very close on many occasions to switching off, one of the best decisions I ever made was to carry on. Once you "understand" the game and get to grips with the bad points of the game (and there are many when compared to a polished game such as GTA), you will then discover something so unique that it truly can be described as a one off. Once you get passed that point, you will find so much positives in this game that you will forget or at the very least forgive the bad aspects such as graphics.

    The story is insane, but still gripping as you want to know what will happen in the end. The characters are both cheesy and intriguing (which i dint realise could even be possible) and the world feels real.

    If you have an attention span longer than an hour and the patients to dig deep then buy this. You will not regret it.    … Expand
  20. Kakashi2
    Feb 15, 2014
    9
    This game was an entirely unique experience. Deadly Premonition had a truly likable main character. This is so rare in modern games. This overshadows any flaws it may have had.
  21. Kezza37
    Nov 20, 2013
    9
    This game sucks. It looks horrible the combat is awful, the audio mixing is atrocious, and there are points in the story where you just pull your hair out in confused rage. But I still think this is one of the most enjoyable games I have played in a very long time. To put it best... "It's so bad it's good". You should really get this game, it's pretty cheap on XBLA.

    Don't you think, Zach?
  22. PicklesOfWar
    Aug 9, 2013
    0
    This game is by far the worst game i have ever played. terrible controls, story & everything imaginable. why did the developers bother, most overrated game ever, of all time plus it has no Three Dog
  23. alexey96
    Jun 17, 2013
    8
    Well, the game it self is a mix of the survival horror part (witch includes resident evil, silent hill and clock tower) and open world part (like L.A.Noire, GTA and sims). Total product is hard to rate. Althougt the originaly mix, from point of gameply view it loses fun to any game that included in mix. From the point of graphics only games at Wii are worse. But the storyline willWell, the game it self is a mix of the survival horror part (witch includes resident evil, silent hill and clock tower) and open world part (like L.A.Noire, GTA and sims). Total product is hard to rate. Althougt the originaly mix, from point of gameply view it loses fun to any game that included in mix. From the point of graphics only games at Wii are worse. But the storyline will interest you and will not let you free, until the game end. Not always we are getting good Storylines with a good characters. So, if you like story games, you need to try it. Another problems are controls they are made in resident evil 4 styles. But you will quickly get accustomed to it.… Expand
  24. Limey
    Jun 9, 2013
    10
    Deadly Premonition is not a game in the sense that it's button-mashing mania, fun for reactions to the pad or the decisive actions, it's an experience as Journey is, very Kafka-esque as an absorbing murder mystery. You have freedoms, and many idiosyncratic features which are cumbersome but uniquely enjoyable, with quirks which are entertaining as the peak of any B-Movie.

    The game is    Deadly Premonition is not a game in the sense that it's button-mashing mania, fun for reactions to the pad or the decisive actions, it's an experience as Journey is, very Kafka-esque as an absorbing murder mystery. You have freedoms, and many idiosyncratic features which are cumbersome but uniquely enjoyable, with quirks which are entertaining as the peak of any B-Movie.

    The game is visionary for innovative gameplay and although it's flawed, the focus of an engrossing, surreal world is unparalleled.    … Expand
  25. drlowdon
    Jun 8, 2013
    5
    The first thing that will strike you about Deadly Premonition is the poor (particularly by Xbox360 standards) graphics, this is a budget title make no mistake. For at least the first half-hour your opinion is unlikely to change as you are forced to try and shoot an endless parade of repetitive enemies using controls that would not feel out of place in the original Resident Evil on PSone.The first thing that will strike you about Deadly Premonition is the poor (particularly by Xbox360 standards) graphics, this is a budget title make no mistake. For at least the first half-hour your opinion is unlikely to change as you are forced to try and shoot an endless parade of repetitive enemies using controls that would not feel out of place in the original Resident Evil on PSone.

    However give the game time and it may grow on you, this is basically Twin Peaks: The Video game, with lead character Francis 'York' Morgan forced to interact with a series of bizarre characters in an attempt to solve the murder of a local young girl. There are moments of genuine comedy and the crazy cast will draw you into the story until you really do want to find out just what is going on in this town. Whether you will enjoy this game or not basically depends on whether you can overlook the outdated graphics and controls, as well at the totally dull shooting sections, but it is certainly not like anything else I've ever played.    … Expand
  26. LegionRed
    Mar 19, 2013
    9
    Deadly Premonition brings us a fresh and somewhat nostalgic feel to to modern gaming that we really dont get to see that often unfortunately. The story follows a unique and quirky FBI Agent who goes by the name; Francis "York" Morgan, York has an odd tendency to talk to himself and often referes to some called "Zach" who is assumed to be somewhat of an imaginary friend. York is sent toDeadly Premonition brings us a fresh and somewhat nostalgic feel to to modern gaming that we really dont get to see that often unfortunately. The story follows a unique and quirky FBI Agent who goes by the name; Francis "York" Morgan, York has an odd tendency to talk to himself and often referes to some called "Zach" who is assumed to be somewhat of an imaginary friend. York is sent to investigate a peaceful town named "Greendale" where all is not as it seems due to recent murders in local forests, and the killer is rumored to be a that of a folklore tale. The graphics are nothing to write home about but are easy overlooked by the high quality of the unforgettable characters you will meet and phenomenal tale it tells.

    Deadly premonition should not be passed up by any hardcore gamer and is one the most interesting games I have played in years.    … Expand
  27. Paultergeist
    Feb 19, 2013
    8
    This is one of, if not the, weirdest, most bizarre game I've ever played. It's awful yet amazing, ugly yet beautiful, boring yet very interesting. The controls are horrendous, the graphics are bad, and the sound effects are the worst you'll ever hear! How can a game which does so much wrong and feels and looks so amateurish get so many great reviews. Easy enough. If you'll be able to lookThis is one of, if not the, weirdest, most bizarre game I've ever played. It's awful yet amazing, ugly yet beautiful, boring yet very interesting. The controls are horrendous, the graphics are bad, and the sound effects are the worst you'll ever hear! How can a game which does so much wrong and feels and looks so amateurish get so many great reviews. Easy enough. If you'll be able to look through the graphics and mechanics 'n everything, you'll find a pearl of a game. Something so atmospheric and beautiful in it's gruesomeness it'll stay with you for probably quite a while. The characters are quite intriguing and the voice-acting isn't bad at all. At some points the game is slow. Especially when driving around town from point A to B. Just sit tight, give it time and try to enjoy everything the story has to offer. It's not a hard game also but the story is interesting enough to keep you wondering. It'll take you about 20 hours to beat the main story line and besides that there are plenty of side quests and other mysteries to solve. If you're able to have some patience and look through the sloppy graphics and repetitive sound effects you'll experience an great and unique game. I agree that if this would've came out ten years ago, it would've been respected a lot more. Just give it a chance. If not, don't give it a 1 or judge it by just its looks.… Expand
  28. bruixots
    Jan 6, 2013
    10
    Just incredible! one of the best games of this generation. Imagine if it´s incredible that even the poor controls, poor graphics can not eclipse the fantastic of the game. This is a game full of charisma.
  29. Phil133
    Nov 14, 2012
    10
    This game should be bad, everything about it from the get go looks like its a poor ps2 game ported onto the 360. However if you can look past the graphical style you will be pleasantly surprised with what i would consider one of the best games this generation. The game has a charm like no other and Agent York is in my opinion one of the best Video game characters to date. I highlyThis game should be bad, everything about it from the get go looks like its a poor ps2 game ported onto the 360. However if you can look past the graphical style you will be pleasantly surprised with what i would consider one of the best games this generation. The game has a charm like no other and Agent York is in my opinion one of the best Video game characters to date. I highly recommend picking this one up and sticking to it past the shoddy graphics… Expand
  30. circusmort
    Oct 29, 2012
    9
    While borderline unusable controls, hideously outdated graphics and often repetitive gameplay should be the death knell of any current gen title, Deadly Premonition has an almost indefinable something that makes it a must play despite its failings. The story also borderlines on the ridiculous but it's in there that you find the charm, I actually "cared" about the people in the game, whatWhile borderline unusable controls, hideously outdated graphics and often repetitive gameplay should be the death knell of any current gen title, Deadly Premonition has an almost indefinable something that makes it a must play despite its failings. The story also borderlines on the ridiculous but it's in there that you find the charm, I actually "cared" about the people in the game, what became of them and once the story was told, I had that sense of loss that comes at the end of a good book, a response I've seldom, if ever, had to a game.

    A unique experience, certainly not one that's going to be enjoyed by all.    … Expand
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#16 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2010
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#18 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2010

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Mixed or average reviews - based on 39 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 39
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 39
  3. Negative: 5 out of 39
  1. Xbox World Australia
    Feb 16, 2011
    85
    It's a shame that so many gamers will never even hear about FBI Special Agent Francis York Morgan and the Raincoat Killer, because the game has so much to offer.
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  2. Gameblog.fr
    Feb 3, 2011
    80
    Deadly Premonition is the unlikely meeting of Shenmue, Silent Hill and GTA, in a Twin Peaks setting... An unexpected mix that comes bundled with awful visuals and terribly old-school gameplay, but remains full of interesting things to discover. It mesmerizes the player thanks to a strange atmosphere, a compelling story, a cast of weird but terribly consistent characters, and a solid storytelling... In short, this is a unique gaming experience that will be be rewarding to players who can actually... endure it! See for yourself if you're ready to dismiss big (big) gameplay and visual shortcomings, to eventually discover a little shiny treasure... The cheap price (25 euros) may help you take that risk.
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  3. Multiplayer.it
    Jan 31, 2011
    75
    You may love or hate Deadly Premonition and its pure heart hidden beneath errors, strange structure and PlayStation 2 graphics. Don't get fooled by the outside, there are plenty of good things hidden beneath this rough surface.
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