Knee Deep

If you're a theatre lover, this is the game for you. What a fun way to spend a few hours in quarantine!

Twin Peaks x Rat Movie

[i]This review contains[/i] [b]no[/b] [i]spoilers, but does contain a brief synopsis that conveys the plot which you learn within minutes after you start playing[/i]. Knee Deep is an entertaining 'choices matter' game with 3 protagonists where you play out an act on a moving stage with an audience. I highly recommend it if you want a very different and unique but still great mystery-adventure game. [h1]Story synopsis[/h1] I wont talk too much about the story, but here is the synopsis: You play through the game as 3 different protagonists, 1 blogger/journalist, 1 journalist and 1 detective. All 3, through different circumstances, are investigating a suicide in Cypress Knee, but they quickly learn that there's more to the incident than meets the eye, and soon more questions and mysteries are revealed than answers. That's all I can really say about the story as I do not want to spoil anything. [h1]Voice acting, sound effects, music[/h1] The voice actors in this game are absolutely brilliant, they all do a fantastic job, the accents, how they bring the characters alive, it's all amazing. The soundtrack is very good, it helps so much with the atmosphere, each scene has a soundtrack that perfectly explains what's currently happening on stage. The game has amazing ambiance and sound effects, it was very calming and just amazing throughout the game: ambient water sound, crickets, frogs, faint wind, and lets not forget the audience. The audience was the cherry on top that I didn't expect. They gasp, laugh and cheer at certain scenes, in-between each scene you can hear them cough, clear their throats, re-position in their seats, chat a bit, etc. It helped so much with the atmosphere and it sounds very good. [h1]The gameplay[/h1] The gameplay in and of itself is fairly simple, and I absolutely recommend you play it laid back with a controller. All you do is move the thumb-stick a bit and press A, B, X or Y to select a decision. Each dialog has several different dialog-choices that impact the story with good and bad consequences, whether that be immediately or long-term or that can bite a character in the back much later into the game. When playing a game like this where you're playing/acting out a literal play it is important to remember that you're not looking to make the "correct" choices. You can pretend you're the director or writer or something, you're in part making a story as you go. The choices you make aren't right or wrong, the choices you make is just that and nothing else, choices; playing out the scenes as you go, don't sit around trying to find which dialog option to pick to get a "good ending" or something. Pick what [b]you[/b] want to pick, chose the option that creates a better story or scene for you. Something I'd like to mention is that Act 3(the last act) was head and shoulders above Act 1 and 2. This is not to say that Act 1 and 2 were bad, it just means that Act 3 was very good, so while playing if you're starting to lose interest a bit I encourage you to stick around for the last act. [i]Of course you may disagree, it is merely my opinion and you may have a different experience.[/i] [h1]Ending words[/h1] I absolutely recommend it. It is a very enjoyable adventure game, it's very unique and sets itself apart from the rest in a great way. The game takes about 5 hours to complete, and it has a lot of re-play ability because choices in this game actually do make a difference. [h1]Curator page[/h1] [i]If you liked this review or otherwise found it helpful in deciding whether or not to buy this game, feel free to follow [url=https://store.steampowered.com/curator/29162366/]my Curator page[/url].[/i]

Graphic: Reminds me of late 1990s Music: Bgm? What bgm? Plot: Between so-so and okay until it turns into a supernatual Sci-Fic in Act 3 Gameplay: Nearly non-existent. Just an interactive visual novel where 99% of your choices do not make a difference, with several mini puzzle games which are only suitable for pre-school kids. And there's no fast-forward or skip buttom.

This is a unique game, with an interesting story.

Knee Deep is one hell of a ride I must say. This game is a bit slowed paced on Act I. But when you get into Act. II, man things start getting wild. And finally Act. III is going to be one hell of a mind-bender I must say (I'm not going to spoil it. You have to play it yourself to see what I mean). Knee Deep is honestly a great indie game to me. It's a bit slow paced but it flows well the further on. I recommend this indie game.

Plenty weird game. Quality and coherence let off a bit in Act 2 and especially in Act 3. But if you're down with the unspecified virus like me and you spend a lot of time in bed, then this an enjoyable way to kill some time (about 4ish hours). Gameplay requires minimal effort as you mostly press just one button. Get it on sale.

Not worth it.

Very Entertaining! Great characters (especially Munroe). I would love to see a sequel!!

Looks quite interesting, but just not my thing. The constant breaking of the 4th wall also breaks immersion for me, and I find it quite jarring.