Dead Man's Diary
Dead Man's Diary is an adventure-survival video game developed and published by TML-Studios. The game was released for Microsoft Windows on 30 March 2022.
Dead Man's Diary | |
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Developer(s) | TML-Studios |
Publisher(s) | TML-Studios |
Engine | Unreal Engine 4 |
Platform(s) | Microsoft Windows |
Release | 30 March 2022 |
Genre(s) | Adventure, Survival |
Mode(s) | Single-player |
Gameplay
The game is set in a post-apocalyptic wasteland where the Earth is destroyed fifteen years after nuclear holocaust.[1] Players would be portrayed as a survivor, who have to survive the hostile world by crafting items and finding safe places to eat and sleep without using weapons.[2] In addition to the survival mode, the game would also feature a puzzle mode that contains twenty-seven levels.[3]
Development and release
The game is developed and published by the German-based game studio TML-Studios, who is known for the bus simulation titles such as Fernbus Simulator, Tourist Bus Simulator and The Bus.[4] The game was available for Microsoft Windows on 30 March 2022 via video game digital distribution Steam.[5] Console versions are confirmed to be launched later in 2022.[6]
Reception
Publication | Score |
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COGconnected | 40/100[7] |
IGN Greece | 4.5/10[8] |
Upon release, Dead Man's Diary received praised for its graphics, environment, and story,[9] but received criticism for its flawed exploration, bad writing, and unfitting voice acting, with COGconnected rating the game a 40 out of 100.[7]
References
- Newton, Andrew (23 March 2022). "Explore a post-apocalyptic wasteland in Dead Man's Diary". Flickering Myth. Retrieved 31 May 2022.
- "Photo-Realistic Survival Adventure Dead Man's Diary Gets Release Date". GamingLyfe.com. 10 March 2022. Retrieved 3 June 2022.
- Rivera, C. Anthony (23 February 2022). "TML Studios Unveils Dead Man's Diary for PC, Coming This March 30". GameTyrant. Retrieved 30 May 2022.
- Clark, Dean (23 May 2022). "Post-Apocalyptic Survival DEAD MAN'S DIARY Set To Release Soon". GameTyrant. Retrieved 3 June 2022.
- Kimmi (23 March 2022). "Dead Man's Diary Launching March 30". The Illuminerdi. Retrieved 3 June 2022.
- Greenwood, Jacob (23 February 2022). "Dead Man's Diary, Survival Adventure Game, Coming From TML-Studios". COGconnected. Retrieved 3 June 2022.
- Bae, Tony (31 March 2022). "Dead Man's Diary Review – No Instinct for Survival". COGconnected. Retrieved 3 June 2022.
- Komnis, Vangelis (29 May 2022). "Dead Man's Diary - Review". IGN Greece (in Greek). Retrieved 3 June 2022.
- Kimmi (19 April 2022). "Dead Man's Diary Review [PC] – Not Exactly A Page Turner". The Illuminerdi. Retrieved 30 May 2022.
External links
- Official website (in English and German)