In recent years, we’ve seen a rise in video games that feel more like interactive movies, where the player mostly selects dialogue options and explores limited areas. However, Dead Reset goes a step further: it’s not a traditional game but a full-fledged interactive movie with real actors, where your only control lies in choosing conversations.
The story follows Cole Mason, a surgeon who wakes up in a sci-fi setting and is tasked with operating on a young woman infected with an alien parasite. Your choices will determine whether the crew survives… or perishes.
Gameplay, in the traditional sense, is almost nonexistent—you’re essentially watching a film. Still, the narrative hooks you instantly thanks to its time-loop concept. Each decision can lead to death, but upon restarting, you retain knowledge that will influence your next moves. Even repeating the same choice twice can yield different outcomes, as the experience features over 300 unique scenes that adapt to your actions. Mistakes don’t feel like failures but opportunities to learn and progress.
Performances are decent, though not remarkable. At times, the inexperience of some actors becomes noticeable, with stiff moments and dialogue delivery that doesn’t always flow naturally. Fortunately, clever camera work and editing help smooth over these rough edges. The creature stalking the characters initially resembles a puppet from 80s and 90s horror films, evoking a nostalgic aesthetic. However, as CGI usage increases later on, the charm fades somewhat.
Visually, the project carries a B-movie horror vibe: not mediocre, but far from exceptional. What elevates it is the practical effects, which effectively build a tense, claustrophobic atmosphere. Dead Reset feels like a genuine experiment, borrowing from classic horror cinema while shaping its own unique identity as an interactive project.
At just $14.99 and available across multiple platforms (from mobile to consoles and PC), it’s an accessible experience worth trying—unless you dislike grotesque imagery or uneven performances.
Final Score: 3/5
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