The Deer God

 Xbox One
User Score
3.8

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 39 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 39
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 39
  3. Negative: 25 out of 39

Review this game

  1. Your Score
    0 out of 10
    Rate this:
    • 10
    • 9
    • 8
    • 7
    • 6
    • 5
    • 4
    • 3
    • 2
    • 1
    • 0
    • 0
  1. Submit
  2. Check Spelling
view
per page
  1. mongoman
    Sep 6, 2015
    3
    There is absolutely nothing of interest here. Don't waste your time with The Deer God. graphics are so pixelated that you can't tell what your looking at. there's no clear goal, no reason to solve puzzles, no reason to care or continue playing. Just run, jump (blindly), fall into trap,die, then repeat. Absolutely worthless.
  2. squizur
    Sep 8, 2015
    0
    So I had a go with this months free Games With Gold game. I was skeptical at first but I was willing to have a go and see what this game had to offer. Oh boy was I right about this one. This really is the worst game I have played in years, maybe even the worst of all time. There is supposed to be platforming in it but the only thing I experienced is running to the right side of the screenSo I had a go with this months free Games With Gold game. I was skeptical at first but I was willing to have a go and see what this game had to offer. Oh boy was I right about this one. This really is the worst game I have played in years, maybe even the worst of all time. There is supposed to be platforming in it but the only thing I experienced is running to the right side of the screen en waiting to be attacked by some random animal (I think) or fall to my death. The story is awful and although I'm already not a fan of pixelated art this is so bad you can't even tell the difference between stuff (other reviewers mention the same so it's not my perception). I highly recommend to skip this one or try it and let everyone know this is a product that should be ashamed to get the title "game".… Expand
  3. B5HARP
    Sep 3, 2015
    1
    This game is absolutely awful. The graphics are so pix-elated that it's hard to determine if an object is an edible plant or a frog that somehow is able to hurt the main character. It has puzzles that make no sense and you don't even have to "solve" them. Just keep galloping to the right and move about your business. This game is free this month and it's not even worth that. ThinkingThis game is absolutely awful. The graphics are so pix-elated that it's hard to determine if an object is an edible plant or a frog that somehow is able to hurt the main character. It has puzzles that make no sense and you don't even have to "solve" them. Just keep galloping to the right and move about your business. This game is free this month and it's not even worth that. Thinking about sending a bill to the published charging them for playing it. Don't bother with this one.… Expand
  4. bobthebob46
    Mar 1, 2016
    10
    Ran around for 4 hours straight, impregnated about 50 teenage deer, killed my children in several creative ways including getting them eaten alive by crocodiles. 11/10 would play again.
  5. koelker12
    Sep 8, 2015
    5
    Meh. I wouldn't call it a bad game, but I wouldn't recommend it to any of my friends save for the couple who like to play really unique stuff. There's a good game hiding somewhere in here, or at least a good idea, but there's so many awful glitches and underused mechanics that it's hard to see. The creator/developer also apparently wanted the game to be really "deep" by stating that itMeh. I wouldn't call it a bad game, but I wouldn't recommend it to any of my friends save for the couple who like to play really unique stuff. There's a good game hiding somewhere in here, or at least a good idea, but there's so many awful glitches and underused mechanics that it's hard to see. The creator/developer also apparently wanted the game to be really "deep" by stating that it would challenge your idea of religion in the opening credits, but it just comes off as a grab for attention. If you've ever given more than 2 seconds thought to the idea of religion, this game has nothing to offer you philosophically. There's reincarnation, ghosts, and a rather unfulfilling morality system that has questionable variables. Killing every fox you see somehow benefits your moral standing? Right. I was single-handedly responsible for the extinction of nearly every critter the game had to offer, and I was rewarded with the title of Guardian of the Forest.

    On the plus side though, it looks great, sounds great, and the controls are very tight. So tight, in fact, that the game is amazingly easy, but I figured it was more of an "experience" game anyways, and I was looking for something chill to play while I relaxed. And hey, it was free on X1, and it only takes about 3 hours to "beat", though there's a bit more to do afterwards. So not too much time lost if you just want to give it a go one day.    … Expand
  6. ombranox
    Sep 12, 2015
    0
    Ugh. I really, REALLY hated this game. It's ugly, it's got broken controls, it's got an incredibly trite story (what little there is is basically The Shaggy Dog/Brother Bear/Willy the Sparrow), and it's just chock full of nonsensical mechanics. Not only is this part of an oversaturated genre, nothing else about this game works. Free is too heavy a price.
  7. JoelTheCritic
    Sep 25, 2015
    5
    Fair game. But not something I would play a lot. All your basically doing is walking in a straight line, somethings there hardly any enemies. But when there is, they're super Hard. You get kill intensity. I won't suggest this game.
  8. spinkicks
    Oct 8, 2015
    0
    this was the most pointless and non entertaining waste of hard drive space i ever experienced. why even put this out as a game? i tried it for free with games with gold and was still offended it was on the market at all. i really apologize to any poor bastard that paid any money for this game. run this way jump, oh **** half assed double jump, trap , dead i think, i don't know reallythis was the most pointless and non entertaining waste of hard drive space i ever experienced. why even put this out as a game? i tried it for free with games with gold and was still offended it was on the market at all. i really apologize to any poor bastard that paid any money for this game. run this way jump, oh **** half assed double jump, trap , dead i think, i don't know really nothing in this game is clear or explained.… Expand
  9. hahahaha126
    Mar 1, 2016
    10
    Best game ever, beats the Last Of Us hands down, disappointed that it did not appear as a game of the year contender, oh well, no pleasing some people
  10. joshuua
    Mar 1, 2016
    10
    Don't listen to anybody giving this any score under 10, it's by far the best game of the modern consoles, some people just choose to be salty because they know this is far superior.
  11. zac_2020
    Jul 23, 2016
    4
    CONCEPT
    Experience the strenuous life of a deer trying to survive as punishment for shooting (and killing) one in your past life as a human hunter.
    GAMEPLAY Basic sidescrolling platformer, just not done very well. You're provided with a variety of items throughout the game that are often useless or don't even work right when used. When you die you will sometimes transform into    CONCEPT
    Experience the strenuous life of a deer trying to survive as punishment for shooting (and killing) one in your past life as a human hunter.

    GAMEPLAY

    Basic sidescrolling platformer, just not done very well. You're provided with a variety of items throughout the game that are often useless or don't even work right when used. When you die you will sometimes transform into another animal but only as a punishment. Then you have to die again before you can continue the story. This is a questionable gameplay element that just wastes time.

    SOUND
    The music mostly helps to set the tone of the game but feels off at times, seeming to struggle for identity.

    GRAPHICS
    The 3D pixelated world looks fairly pleasant but quickly loses its luster. It can be difficult at times to interpret interactive objects in the world, especially at the start before you familiarize yourself with it.

    ENTERTAINMENT
    It starts okay but then does little to motivate you to keep playing. Poor gameplay ideas, mediocre platforming and a strewed story make this game one I'd rather pass up.    … Expand
  12. evilash22
    Mar 1, 2016
    10
    1700000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000/10
  13. Broyax
    Jan 24, 2017
    0
    Cette espèce de "jeu" me fait penser à l'art contemporain : un sale con se met à chier un étron et souvent, trop souvent, un troupeau de mange-boules vient applaudir à tout rompre. Le "pixel art" (rien que l'expression est à vomir) est comme l'art con-temporain : il ne ressemble à rien et il ne sert à rien. A cet égard, The dear gode est une pollution visuelle, un sous-jeu dont même uneCette espèce de "jeu" me fait penser à l'art contemporain : un sale con se met à chier un étron et souvent, trop souvent, un troupeau de mange-boules vient applaudir à tout rompre. Le "pixel art" (rien que l'expression est à vomir) est comme l'art con-temporain : il ne ressemble à rien et il ne sert à rien. A cet égard, The dear gode est une pollution visuelle, un sous-jeu dont même une vieille Nintendaube des années 80 aurait honte.… Expand

Critic Reviews

All reviews »
Metascore
59

Mixed or average reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 6
  3. Negative: 1 out of 6
  1. Brash Games
    Oct 11, 2015
    60
    A decent platform adventure, but one that struggles with its identity.
    Read full review
  2. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    Oct 6, 2015
    50
    Glorious art is a feast for the eyes, but if you've ever played a platformer, you won't be able to shake the feeling you've seen this all before. [Nov 2015, p.80]
  3. MondoXbox
    Sep 10, 2015
    84
    A peculiar and unique title, with a skillful mix of platform, roguelike, rpg, survival and puzzle elements and a very effective artistic design.
    Read full review
See all critic reviews »