About Super Dark Deception
Super Dark Deception is a 2D pixel-art horror game developed and published by Glowstick Entertainment, serving as a retro reimagining of the first-person horror maze game Dark Deception. Released in 2024, it transforms the original’s 3D gameplay into a 16-bit SNES-style experience with hand-drawn pixel art, maintaining the fast-paced, arcade-horror vibe.
The game is set in a nightmarish realm where players, guided by a mysterious woman named Bierce, navigate mazes filled with unique monsters to collect soul shards and ring pieces. It blends horror with dark humor, inspired by classics like Pac-Man
How to play
Objective
- Primary Goal: Collect all soul shards in each level’s maze and secure the ring piece to progress, while avoiding or stunning enemies. Levels are divided into zones, each with a set number of shards (e.g., “Monkey Business” has 245 shards, “Elementary Evil” has 291).
- Story Context: You play as Doug Houser, tasked by Bierce to gather ring pieces in exchange for a chance to live again. Each level is a nightmare realm with unique enemies and hazards.
Controls
- Movement: Use WASD (PC) or arrow key to navigate the 2D top-down maze. Move Doug left, right, up, or down to explore.
- Abilities:
- Speed Boost: Press Shift to temporarily run faster, useful for escaping enemies or passing speed barriers.
- Teleport: Press E (PC) to teleport short distances, helping avoid enemies or navigate tight spaces. Note: Teleport can be buggy, sometimes clipping through walls.
- Power Switching: Use 1 and 2 (PC) to cycle through unlocked powers.
- Interact: Press F
Level Structure (Chapter 1)
- Monkey Business: Navigate a hotel maze with Murder Monkeys. Collect 245 shards, avoid traps, and escape via an elevator. Watch for monkeys looping around walls.
- Elementary Evil: A school setting with Agatha, who teleports and chases on sight. Collect 291 shards across two zones, dodge a crashed school bus, and escape through a portal.
- Deadly Decadence: A mansion with Gold Watchers. Collect 353 shards, navigate hedge mazes, and avoid spikes. Secrets are mandatory in some zones.
- Stranger Sewers: A sewer level with Dread Duckies. Collect shards while slowed by sewer water, which affects movement speed.
In essence, “Super Dark Deception” offers a fast-paced, arcade-style horror experience where survival hinges on your ability to outmaneuver and outthink the unique monsters lurking in its pixelated mazes, all while collecting shards and utilizing your ever-growing arsenal of powers.
