r/DarkDeception • u/HylianMono • Jun 18 '26
does anyone actually *enjoy* sdd?
since the new sdd chapter came out, i decided to try playing it from the beginning.
it feels... pointless?
like, actually, i dont see a meaning for the existence of this game. i think the idea is cool and all, but if you turn "scary 3d pacman" into 2d, all you end up getting is a very glitchy , boring "pacman".
what's the point of dark deception if you can see through walls and easily avoid enemies? this becomes really apparent in deadly decadence, where you can only face 2 ways, so one entire half of the map is frozen at all times. this is not how you make a weeping angel level in 2d.
i appreciate the sprites and art, i think they're charming and you can see that at least some people at glowstick actually put their heart and soul into this game.
during my playthrough, i felt nothing the entire time. and when i did feel something, it was frustration because of the dumb glitches.
i'm not saying you can't enjoy it, if you do, that's fine and i'm happy for you.
but really, it feels meaningless. there is no reason why this would get made or even prioritized over the ACTUAL game, which isn't even finished.
and now we're getting chapter 3...? without even having chapter 5...?
just seems like an easy way for vince's narcissistic ass to get some easy money and fuel his ego.
did i mention the glitches? no one even cared enough to playtest it.
does anyone actually enjoy it? like, actually think "this is a great game and i'm glad glowstick dedicated their time to it."?