Deep Beyond Review (PlayStation 5)

by Jim Smale · Published September 13, 2024 · Updated September 18, 2024

Deep Beyond Review, Immerse yourself in a captivating narrative brought to life by fully voiced characters. Delve into challenging puzzles that will test your wit and determination as you unravel the mysteries hidden beneath the waves. With Chester, your loyal companion, by your side, every step of your journey will be filled with excitement and discovery.

Deep Beyond Review Pros:

Beautiful graphics.
518.2MB download size.
Nine trophies.
Adventure gameplay with puzzle elements.
Game settings – subtitles, and camera speed slider.
Six chapters and a chapter are selected for any unlocked chapters.
Fantastic color palette that makes everything pop and look unique.
Good voice work.
Does the cool effect of doing split-screen as actions happen.
Good soundtrack, it’s not my cup of tea but it suits the game well.
Anything Interactive will emit a white outline.
First-person view.
The story is one of treasure hunting, twists, and flashbacks explain the story.
Full 3D game World and you have full camera control.
It’s a really great bit of entertainment.
I found myself wanting to play it all in one sitting as I had to know what happened next.
Orange-colored parts of the world can help guide you around or show interactive elements before the white outline.
Multiple endings.
Very easy trophy list.

Deep Beyond Review Cons:

No Colourblind support.
The performances can be a bit robotic and flat in places.
No Platinum trophy.
Just as the game picks up the pace, it ends.
Aside from the different endings, there is little reason to replay.
You can finish the game in under an hour.
You cannot remap the controls.
Interactions don’t always tell you what the controls are.
When replaying the last scene to get different endings, you cannot fast forward or skip the conversations.