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Posted: 25 Mar, 2023 @ 11:45am
Updated: 26 Mar, 2023 @ 4:16pm

Mining, Mayhem, & Mirth
Deep Rock Galactic (DRG) is a co-op first-person shooter game that puts players in the role of a dwarven miner. The gameplay revolves around exploring procedurally generated caves, mining resources, and fighting off hordes of hostile alien creatures. The game features four classes, each with its own unique abilities and equipment, that must work together to complete objectives and survive the dangers of the underground.
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Controls: 9/10
Deep Rock Galactic's controls are intuitive and responsive, allowing players to quickly master the various actions required to navigate the game's environments and battle hordes of alien monsters. The only minor issue is that some players may find the default keybindings unintuitive, but these can be easily customized to suit individual preferences; personally, I enjoy playing on a controller, where binding options are far more limited. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Application / Consistency: 9/10
The application and consistency of Deep Rock Galactic are impressive. The game runs smoothly, with very few bugs or glitches. The loading times are short, and the matchmaking system is fast and reliable. The only downside is that there are occasional server issues, but these are rare and usually resolved quickly. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
User Interface / User Experience: 10/10
The user interface and user experience in Deep Rock Galactic are exceptional. The menus are intuitive and easy to navigate, and the in-game HUD is clean and informative. The game also features a robust tutorial system that teaches you the basics of the game and helps you get started quickly. Even now after hours of gameplay, I still continue to find minor, but ever so meaningful, tool-tips, indicators, and HUD elements that are truly just the cherry on top when it comes to the tools DRG offers its players. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Music / Sound 10/10
Deep Rock Galactic's music and sound effects are immersive and add to the overall atmosphere of the game. The game's soundtrack is especially well executed, with a mix of ambient and more intense tracks that match the game's various environments and combat encounters; with even more that can be played at the space station's jukebox. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Graphics & Art 9/10
The game's graphics and art style are stunning, with detailed environments, smooth character animations, and impressive lighting effects. The game's aesthetic blends elements of sci-fi, fantasy, and mining themes, resulting in a unique and captivating world to explore. Though, it's worth noting that the game's art style may not appeal to everyone. Some players may find the exaggerated character designs and cartoonish animations to be too over-the-top or not immersive enough; personally, I've always been able to appreciate the character of different art styles and DRG is no exception. Nevertheless, the overall quality of the game's graphics and the art style is undeniably impressive. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Content & Gameplay 10/10
Deep Rock Galactic offers a huge amount of content, with multiple character classes, unlockable upgrades, and procedurally generated missions that ensure each playthrough feels fresh and exciting, even after playing long-term; between cosmetics and equipment unlocks, there's always something new to discover. The gameplay itself is highly engaging, with a focus on cooperative teamwork and tactical decision-making; in my experience, a planned approach makes all the difference. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Overall Rating: 9.5
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TLDR; Final Words
Deep Rock Galactic is an excellent co-op game that offers an engaging gameplay experience, stunning visuals, and a well-crafted soundtrack that immerses players in its unique and thrilling worlds. Despite its initial learning curve and the occasional bug, the game provides a challenging and rewarding experience that can be enjoyed solo or with friends. With regular updates and new content, Ghost Ship Games continues to impress and DRG is a must-play for anyone who enjoys cooperative gameplay or sci-fi shooters; a warm shout-out to the developers for their well placed hard work.
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