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Department 14

$6.99
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Developer:
Menge Studio
Publisher:
Menge Studio
Platforms:
Windows
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About This Game

You are an ordinary employee of Department 14.
One day, having fallen asleep at your desk, you wake up and notice that all the other workers have left early and you are left alone.
Department 14 is a first-person game with challenging puzzles, horror elements and a deep story where you have to find out what is really going on.

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User Reviews

Mixed
10 user reviews
50%
Positive
3 hrs at review
Not Recommended

There is an unsolvable slide puzzle in the game due to two pieces being in the wrong positions. Despite players reporting this issue in the discussion forums, the developer has not responded or fixed the bug, blocking progression. This is like a Rubik's Cube with one corner having the wrong color configuration--randomizing this corner piece's colors means many players won't have a solvable puzzle. The 'solution' itself is randomized. Puzzle games require carefully designed solvable layouts, not random piece placement. It's disappointing as the game seems good otherwise, but this major flaw ruins the experience. I would recommend the game if the developer fixes this issue.

3 helpful
2 hrs at review
Recommended

Edit - I'm changing my review from negative to positive, because the dev made some good changes to issues I had with the game, listed below. The stamina bar is much better now, and it appears the glitches have been fixed that stopped you from progressing in the game. I can now comfortably recommend. Thank you to the developer for a very rapid response and fix to these issues; the game has a lot of potential. I don't think I'll make it past [spoiler]the wandering monster because there's really no way to avoid him, as soon as I see him (and sometimes even before I see him) he starts chasing me and you can't escape it at all. I've tried maybe 50 times now.[/spoiler] So hopefully there's not much more gameplay beyond that section. Original review below: Very difficult game, but not in the way you're thinking. You get to a new area, and find an object you think you're supposed to interact with. You press the button, and... nothing. You press it again, nothing. Okay, it looks like a pie...

3 helpful
44 min at review
Recommended

I like this game. It's a mystery puzzle sort of deal. I haven't ran into any scares yet. The atmosphere is nice and I think it could do with a bit of voice overs. I'm intrigued enough to keep goin'. Very solid effort from Menge Studio here. Sample gameplay: https://youtu.be/p2N-7lKCUb8

3 helpful
2 hrs at review
Recommended

I am really stuck! After the ball thrown to open the door. I have no idea where to go from there!!

2 hrs at review
Not Recommended

I tried this game tonight and it's bugged before checkpoints, you have to restart all over again because not a lot of checkpoints available, and bugged just before the next checkpoint (elevator number 2)

System Requirements

Minimum

Minimum:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 64bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-2300 2.8 GHz / AMD FX-6300, 3.5 GHz
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GTX 960
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 3 GB available space

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 64bit
  • Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 1600/ Intel i5-9400f
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GTX 1060 6gb
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 3 GB available space

FAQ

How much does Department 14 cost?

Department 14 costs $6.99.

What are the system requirements for Department 14?

Minimum: Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 64bit Processor: Intel Core i5-2300 2.8 GHz / AMD FX-6300, 3.5 GHz Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: GTX 960 DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 3 GB available space Recommended: Recommended: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 64bit Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 1600/ Intel i5-9400f Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: GTX 1060 6gb DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 3 GB available space

What platforms is Department 14 available on?

Department 14 is available on Windows PC.

Is Department 14 worth buying?

Department 14 has 50% positive reviews from 10 players.

When was Department 14 released?

Department 14 was released on Oct 24, 2023.

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