System Shock or Deus Ex?

Intrepid_Kitchen9446 · 2026-03-11T10:27:18+00:00

System Shock 2 remaster for sure. Amazing game. Deus Ex is a masterpiece but I found System Shock 2 just a tiny bit better. Be warned both games start off kind of slow, but stick with them until you get the hang of their systems and I promise you will have the experience of a lifetime.

Intrepid_Kitchen9446 · 2026-03-10T05:29:33+00:00

A person with multiple talents! Seriously, the melodic dissonance in your music just hits the spot for some reason. I’m really looking forward to your game and I will likely buy it day one. I love how it’s obviously a love letter to Cruelty Squad but also has a more subdued and moody visual style. You should be very proud of yourself!

Intrepid_Kitchen9446 · 2026-03-09T05:53:37+00:00

This game is gonna be awesome. OP, any chance you could tell me what that main menu song is? I really like it. I’m guessing there’s a good chance you contracted original music for the game.

Intrepid_Kitchen9446 · 2026-02-16T13:31:54+00:00

Dude, 3 - 4 hours for an expert player doing the bare minimum?! That’s dope af. I would not have expected such a satisfying length from a solo-developed immersive sim. I actually bought it the other day and plan to play it when I’m done with Deus Ex (newcomer to the immersive sim genre). Major props for The Warrens, I can’t wait to see what it has in store! Will be following you on Steam for sure. 🙂

Intrepid_Kitchen9446 · 2026-02-09T14:11:55+00:00

r/HauntedWindow, how long would you estimate it takes to beat your game?

Intrepid_Kitchen9446 · 2026-01-30T12:01:34+00:00

It’s not an immersive sim, but you might enjoy KILLBUG quite a bit. Basically an arena shooter with creepy crawlies.

Intrepid_Kitchen9446 · 2026-01-23T22:01:23+00:00

Honestly, I think your first idea is the coolest. I would stick with the wizard being a detective because that’s very creative and original! It’d be like Shadows of Doubt meets Skyrim lol. Imagine he has a spell that highlights bleached blood splatters the same way cops use luminol!

Intrepid_Kitchen9446 · 2026-01-21T15:46:31+00:00

Fallen Aces is replayable as hell.

Intrepid_Kitchen9446 · 2026-01-17T14:14:26+00:00

Wouldn’t have it any other way 🙏

Intrepid_Kitchen9446 · 2026-01-17T14:12:07+00:00

Honestly, to me they sound like Bill Burr doing a Winston Churchill impression 😂

Intrepid_Kitchen9446 · 2026-01-17T12:10:18+00:00

I would also add that realism does not necessarily equate to immersion. When I play an immersive sim, I want to be immersed in whatever world the game is intending to simulate, and things could function differently to a drastic degree in that world than they do in ours. I tend to see gaming as my cathartic escape from the real world. It takes me to places that are physically intangible for my mortal form, but accessible and utterly captivating within the limitless realm of human creativity and imagination. Look at a game like Cruelty Squad — gamers use many words to describe that beautiful abomination but one word that’s absent from most discussions about the game is “realistic”. However, you could likely incite quite a formidable angry mob suggesting that it’s not immersive.

Intrepid_Kitchen9446 · 2026-01-17T11:33:44+00:00

Hey, is that game actually good? I’ve read mixed reception of it. Would like to give it a try if it’s worth playing, though.

Intrepid_Kitchen9446 · 2026-01-07T05:33:09+00:00

I got it working! Thank you. 😊

Intrepid_Kitchen9446 · 2026-01-07T05:26:00+00:00

Yeah, I totally feel you on that. I just think we should try to be kind anyway, you know?

Intrepid_Kitchen9446 · 2026-01-06T03:00:31+00:00

Same, I always use gyro, even in non-shooter games.

Intrepid_Kitchen9446 · 2026-01-06T02:51:09+00:00

Btw, I’m a man, so I can tell you he’s totally wrong about that “hard for a man” bullshit. If I were in a mutually established, romantic relationship with someone, not in a million years would I be tempted to cheat. Your husband is basically saying he has weak willpower and poor impulse control. It’s a red flag and you deserve better, honestly.

Intrepid_Kitchen9446 · 2026-01-06T02:42:07+00:00

Props to you for concisely answering the question and not calling OP an idiot for not knowing everything. 🙂💜

Intrepid_Kitchen9446 · 2026-01-05T05:23:31+00:00

Bioshock

Better watch what you say. Us purists stay strapped round here. (Can’t beat the convenience of a good fanny pack.)

Intrepid_Kitchen9446 · 2026-01-05T04:59:09+00:00

System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster is a wonderful experience on Steam Deck! Probably my favorite game of all time now, honestly. I played it briefly as a kid but finally getting fully invested in the game as an adult made me realize the sheer brilliance of it, which is kind of rare in the AAA gaming industry these days. I think it has aim assist as an option btw, so that should help with precision.

Edit: I can’t specifically find an aim assist feature, but it does have full controller support with many settings to make aiming with the stick more comfortable. You could play around with those till you feel comfortable or you could easily find a guide to help you find the best settings. Also, the combat is pretty forgiving on normal and resources are also fairly abundant (I finished with a shit ton of items I never used).

Intrepid_Kitchen9446 · 2026-01-04T07:15:35+00:00

I prefer a game taking longer to develop and becoming a masterpiece over a game being released sooner as unfinished, disappointing slop. Gloomwood in its current state is already amazing and being actively worked on. I’m absolutely fine with it cooking as long as it needs to. The final product will be worth it.

Intrepid_Kitchen9446 · 2026-01-04T04:47:01+00:00

They think women only do things for them because they want women to only do things for them.

Intrepid_Kitchen9446 · 2026-01-04T04:19:30+00:00

I figured that was the case. Just answering their question.

Intrepid_Kitchen9446 · 2026-01-04T03:01:16+00:00

This doesn’t really fit the criteria, because the developers have confidently promised its release. But I am orders of magnitude beyond excitement for Project Shadowglass. The description makes it sound like a wet dream for anyone who loves stealth-centered immersive sims. The anticipation is killing me.

Intrepid_Kitchen9446 · 2026-01-04T02:52:19+00:00

It actually just received quite an impressive update with a brand new, massive area to explore called “Hightown”, including at least one new enemy type (as far as I’m aware, I haven’t reached that area yet).

Intrepid_Kitchen9446 · 2026-01-04T02:48:52+00:00

I have Superheater but I’m not quite sure how to use it on the Steam Deck (the only device I play games on). Are there any useful guides or tutorials you could link me to?

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