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Dark Deception: Unchecked Limitations is an remake/expansion pack to the original Dark Deception universe that is essentially an expert mode for all previous levels by adding new enemies and buffing old ones in all previous nightmares. This game is developed by XXxMegalodonPrimexXx under the collaboration of Dr. H.W. Richardson and published by Glowstick Entertainment. Chock full of memes and weird ideas, it's all morphed together into a journey of increasing absurdity.
Plot[]
The storyline closely mirrors the original Dark Deception, albeitwith a few changes here and there.
You play as Doug Houser, a criminal defense attorney who has apparently faced an untimely demise. Rather than moving on to the afterlife, Doug finds himself trapped in a ballroom alongside a mysterious woman named Bierce, who presents him with a chance to regain his life in exchange for completing a series of tasks. These tasks involve navigating through portals to gather a number of Soul Shards - remnants of human souls, so that he could finally return to the real world. While this may seem straightforward, the challenges are far from simple, as these portals lead to nightmarish realms inhabited by bizarre monsters and their master, Malak, who aren't afraid of ripping Doug apart and paint the corridors with his blood. Bierce provides occasional assistance, but for the most part, Doug must rely on his own ingenuity to survive. In addition, doubts arise about Bierce's true intentions, raising the question of whether she is entirely trustworthy.
Gameplay Additions[]
- Moon Charms
- Sun Jades
- Difficulty Modes
- Hidden Nightmares
- Achievements
- Monster Bestiary
- Powers
- Portal Boxes
- Ring Blueprints
- Endless Mode
- Mr. Muck
Unlike in the original Dark Deception, instead of being instantly killed and losing one of their lives, the game features a traditional heart container-based health system. There are different types of hearts in the game, each with its own unique set of pickups. Each heart symbolizes two hit points. The player will lose their health when they suffer damage, which can be a percentage of their hearts. However, damage less than one is not visible on the health bar. The amount of damage that you take depends on the enemy, traps, environmental hazard, and specific attacks, although in Chapters 1-3, most sources deal half a heart of damage unless otherwise mentioned.
From Chapter 4 onwards (including the Hidden Nightmares), all half-heart hits deal a full heart of damage.
There are three types of health:
- Red Hearts represents the player's maximum health. Your Red Hearts' starting supply is based on difficulty, and further upgrades give you a total of one additional heart forever. Each Red Heart has its own Heart Container, which can be replenished at a Ring Altar or by collecting additional Heart Crystals. As damage is taken, the containers will become empty if the player only has Red Hearts (but the containers themselves remain). The surplus health will be wasted if the player uses a heart that would restore him to more health than his current maximum (for instance, using a red heart when he only needs half of a red heart's worth of health).
- Blue Hearts essentially act as armor for the player, absorbing harm and preventing him from losing any Red Hearts. After obtaining a Blue Heart, most damage eliminates Blue Hearts until their supply is depleted. Each Blue Heart adds a full Heart and can withstand damage equal to a full Heart before being lost. Blue Hearts can be raised above the maximum visible level of Red Hearts and are still tallied even if they are not visible. The player's last half Blue Heart absorbs any amount of damage while breaking, so taking a full Heart of damage with one half Blue Heart has no effect on the player's Red Hearts.
- Black Hearts behave similarly to Blue Hearts in that they disappear whenever a Black Heart container is consumed and cannot be normally restored by standard healing. However, they have a unique mechanic in which when one of these hearts are drained, it will temporarily stun all monsters in the level, similar to the player's Primal Fear blast and Stun Orbs. Their health bar priority is the same as Soul Hearts. For example, if you choose a Black Heart before a Blue Heart, the Blue Heart will appear after the Black Heart on the health meter, implying that it would deplete before the Black Heart, and vice versa. Picking up a Blue Heart when you have half of a Black Heart replenish the heart completely and gives you half of a Soul Heart instead.
Sprinting or using a weapon drains the player's stamina. The stamina will deplete completely after 4 seconds of uninterrupted sprint and will fill up just as quickly. From Mascot Mayhem onwards, the player will be granted unlimited stamina removes the sprint function entirely but allows the player to run considerably fast without the use of a Speed Boost, and is considered to be a "gift" by Bierce. In addition, there is also an option to play the game from a third-person perspective, if you want to.
Starting from Elementary Evil onwards, collecting a ring piece triggers a frantic rush back to the level's starting point. A timer, its duration varying by level, initiates a countdown, signifying the player's urgent need to escape swiftly. Additionally, barriers will change states, with certain hallways obstructed by purple barriers in some levels, and new enemies will spawn throughout the level. The activation of the escape sequence allows players to collect hourglass pickups. While in the midst of the escape sequence, the player's point total steadily diminishes at a rate of 5 points per second, encouraging them to reach the exit promptly in pursuit of a higher rank. Time machines, if unlocked, can be entered during the escape sequence to initiate a loop, teleporting the player back to the location of the ring altar without resetting the timer or requiring the replay of a boss fight. Should the timer reach zero, Malak swiftly seizes the player's soul, resulting in instant death. Each time the timer reaches a new quadrant of the bar, a bell chimes, indicating the impending collapse drawing nearer. It's also worth noting that the timer does not count down during boss fights, but it continues to do so during cutscenes, causing a minor loss of time.
Additionally, the tablet has a new mechanic implemented to it, which is the Tablet Battery. The Tablet Battery shows the remaining power supply and the amount of power that is currently being consumed by displaying the rate at which power runs out. It begins with 200% power (see the difficulty modifiers). It will gradually deplete as the player uses their abilities or has the tablet turned on. The remaining battery capacity decreases at a rate determined by how much power is used at any given time. For example, having both powers on and the tablet up will cause the power to drain at an alarming rate. Use your abilities sparingly and only in specific situations to conserve power. A usage graphic with two green bars, a yellow bar, and a red bar appears beneath the percentage indicator. When only one or two green bars are illuminated, the power consumption is minimal. The yellow bar indicates medium power usage, while the red bar indicates critical or maximum power usage.
The player can recharge their tablet by collecting batteries that are scattered throughout most of the levels or by charging them up at specific locations, as well as by picking up most power-ups such as reveal shards and stun orbs. The battery percentage and consumption speed will also be affected by which difficulty mode the player is currently at:
- In Casual Mode, the tablet has an unlimited power source and therefore will never run out.
- In Normal Mode, the tablet starts with 200% power and will decrease at normal consumption speed.
- In Hard Mode, the tablet starts with 100% power and will decrease at 20% slightly faster consumption speed.
- In Infernal Mode, the tablet starts with 90% power and will decrease at 40% moderately faster consumption speed.
- In Lunatic Mode, the tablet starts with 75% power and will decrease at 60% significantly faster consumption speed.
Chapters[]
Chapter 1[]
| Level | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monkey Business | Welcome to the luxurious hotel of Monkey Business, where your stay will be filled with surprises. You might think you're checking in for a relaxing vacation, but you're in for a wild ride! Our friendly staff of mischievous bellhop Murder Monkeys will ensure your stay is an unforgettable circus. From banana-peel-covered floors to beds that double as trampolines, you'll be monkeying around in no time. Just don't be surprised if your room gets redecorated with a jungle motif, or if the room service brings you a bunch of bananas instead of a club sandwich. At the Monkey Business Hotel, it's a barrel of laughs – literally! |
Chapter 2[]
| Level | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Elementary Evil | Prepare to be schooled in style at Agatha's Elementary Evil, where the curriculum includes Advanced Scheming 101 and Intro to Malevolent Laughter. Our curriculum includes mastering the art of the raised eyebrow, the science of passive-aggressive notes, and the history of side-eye glances. Our teachers excel in the subjects of condescension and cryptic riddles, and detention is held in our spooky haunted library where the books won't stop whispering insults. Don't be surprised if you find your locker filled with rubber chickens or your homework eaten by our pet goats. So sharpen your pencils and your knives, because this school is all about graduating with honors—honors in evil! |
| 3 | Deadly Decadence | Step into the opulent Deadly Decadence Manor, where we take luxury to a whole new level. Our golden aristocratic statues - the Gold Watchers - will pamper you with the finest in uncomfortable furniture, artfully dilapidated decor, and gourmet meals which are guaranteed to make you question your taste buds. Our manicured gardens hide a dark secret – the hedges bite back! And don't forget to enjoy our charming ballroom, where ghostly dancers will waltz you into eternal exhaustion. The pièce de résistance? A feast of forbidden fruits and murderous manners. Bon appétit! |
Chapter 3[]
| Level | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Stranger Sewers | Dive into the depths of Stranger Sewers, where you'll find a subterranean world that's less than charming. Our maintenance crew has managed to create a maze of murky passages where you'll lose your way and your sanity. Watch out for our Dread Duckies that think you're on the menu! The ambiance is delightfully damp, the lighting is perfectly dim, and the aroma... well, let's just say it's an unforgettable experience. Your journey will be a constant battle between wading through waist-high waste and fighting off eldritch horrors in rubber ducky floaties. |
| 5 | Crazy Carnevil | Ladies and gentlemen, step right up to "Crazy Carnevil," where the circus has gone completely off the deep end – and take your sanity with it. Meet Clown Gremlins that make Pennywise look like a Teletubby, acrobats that plummet from the blood-red sky just for laughs, and contortionists who could give Gumby a run for his money. In this carnival of chaos, the cotton candy is spiked, the roller coasters are rigged, and the funhouse mirrors are portals to other dimensions. Don't forget to grab some cotton candy; it's spun with the tears of our disappointed customers. Crazy Carnevil: where laughter and terror collide, and you'll never see a balloon animal the same way again. |
Chapter 4[]
| Level | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Torment Therapy | Need a dose of pain with your healthcare? Welcome to Torment Therapy, where our Reaper Nurses specialize in raising your blood pressure. Our waiting room is designed to test your patience, and our nurses provide just the right amount of discomfort. The walls are adorned with paintings that look like Rorschach tests gone wrong, and the cafeteria food tastes like it's been subjected to cruel experiments. Your fellow patients are a parade of deranged souls with their unique ways of making your stay anything but therapeutic. Electroshock therapy? That's the least shocking thing here. Welcome to a place where the Hippocratic Oath is a suggestion, just like the Geneva Convention and affordable American healthcare. |
| 7 | Mascot Mayhem | Welcome to Joy Joy Land, where the happiness is as fake as the oversized smiles on our mascots' faces! These larger-than-life critters are known to have a bit of a wild streak, and their idea of fun might just involve you being tossed around like a ragdoll. Imagine Disney World, but if Mickey Mouse had a chainsaw, and Cinderella's castle was a haunted house with real ghosts. Our animatronic mascots, the Joy Joy Gang, are on a mission to give you nightmares, and the roller coasters are so intense they've been known to launch patrons into orbit. Your dreams of a magical day will turn into a nightmare you'll never forget. Plus, the funnel cake isn't even that good. |
| 8 | Beary Buried | Deep within the cavernous heart of "Bearly Buried," you'll discover an underground world that's both grizzly and grisly. Prepare to be immersed in darkness, surrounded by ancient stalactites that are one sneeze away from skewering you. The denizens of these caves include Mama Bear and her Trigger Teddies, all of which are equal parts cuddly and carnivorous. You might find yourself in a "bear-y" uncomfortable situation, but don't worry; it's all part of the unbearable charm. Just remember to bring a flashlight and bear spray. You're going to need it. |
Chapter 5[]
| Level | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Holiday Horror | Step into the Holiday Horror, where every day is Black Friday, and rampant consumerism reaches its most terrifying heights. The halls are decked with boughs of holly, and the sound of jolly holiday music echoes off the walls – but don't be fooled. As you enter, you'll be greeted by an onslaught of overzealous salespeople armed with perfume samples and credit card applications. The piped-in holiday jingles play on an endless loop, ensuring that "Jingle Bells" and "Deck the Halls" will be your haunting companions, even in July. Engage in a gladiatorial battle against crowds of Mannequin shoppers, each one more determined to snag that last discounted video game console than the next. And the real horror? The lines for the restrooms are longer than Santa's naughty list. |
| 10 | Prison Panic | Introducing "Prison Panic," the world's most exclusive correctional facility, where inmates are encouraged to be themselves – as long as they are chaotic, cunning, and criminally creative. Here, you'll have the privilege of spending your time in a luxurious cell, where the iron bars are perfect for Instagram selfies. Forget about rehabilitation; this place specializes in enhancing criminal skills. The cells have complimentary crowbars, lockpicks, and a DIY escape manual. Meanwhile, the food is reminiscent of cafeteria mystery meat, while the daily schedule revolves around exciting activities like mandatory group therapy sessions and thrilling prison-yard workouts. Just remember the only way out is through an elaborate, multi-act play of daring escapes and intricate subterfuge. Don't drop the soap, but do drop by for a life-altering experience! |
| 11 | Fear Fortress | TBA |
| 12 | Wicked Ways | TBA |
Trivia[]
- The title 'Unchecked Limitations' comes from Trevor Henderson's explanation of Cartoon Cat's powers.
- Chuckles the Clown, Drixot-2000, Destruction Ducky and Doom Ducky are the only bosses so far that the player can rematch outside their debut levels.
- Chuckles is the only boss so far whose rematch is entirely optional.
- Doom Ducky is the only boss from the original Dark Deception so far who has a rematch
- XXxMegalodonPrimexXx considers Unchecked Limitations as the Dark Deception equivalent to Terraria's Calamity Mod
- Meanwhile, Dr. H.W. Richardson views it as the Dark Deception equivalent to The Binding of Isaac's Fiend Folio: Reheated