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The shadow of Frank Stone looms over Cedar Hills, a town forever altered by his violent past. As a group of young friends are about to discover, Stone’s blood-soaked legacy cuts deep, leaving scars across families, generations, and the very fabric of reality itself.
Game analysis
Monster Scorecard
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Story and Narrative
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75
In "The Casting of Frank Stone," critics are split on the game's storytelling. Some praise its engaging narrative, deep exploration, and ties to Dead by Daylight lore. Others criticize the underdeveloped characters, lack of scares, and rushed plot points. While the game excels in creating a foreboding atmosphere and mixing horror elements, it falls short in character development and pacing. Overall, opinions vary on the game's ambitious narrative and connection to Dead by Daylight, leaving room for improvement in storytelling.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR STORY
Story Score
75
Positive (80-100)
75%
Mixed (50-79)
17%
Negative (0-49)
8%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the story and narrative.
TL;DR
story and narrative
In "The Casting of Frank Stone," critics are split on the game's storytelling. Some praise its engaging narrative, deep exploration, and ties to Dead by Daylight lore. Others criticize the underdeveloped characters, lack of scares, and rushed plot points. While the game excels in creating a foreboding atmosphere and mixing horror elements, it falls short in character development and pacing. Overall, opinions vary on the game's ambitious narrative and connection to Dead by Daylight, leaving room for improvement in storytelling.
Gameplay Mechanics
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62
Critics have mixed opinions about The Casting of Frank Stone's gameplay. Positive reviews praise its mix of exploration and interactive movie elements, while negatives point out issues like rote puzzles and clunky controls. Some appreciate its horror experience, while others find it lacking in urgency and engagement. Overall, the game offers varying levels of immersion and engagement, making it a subjective experience for players.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR GAMEPLAY
Gameplay Score
62
Positive (80-100)
13%
Mixed (50-79)
67%
Negative (0-49)
21%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the gameplay mechanics.
TL;DR
gameplay mechanics
Critics have mixed opinions about The Casting of Frank Stone's gameplay. Positive reviews praise its mix of exploration and interactive movie elements, while negatives point out issues like rote puzzles and clunky controls. Some appreciate its horror experience, while others find it lacking in urgency and engagement. Overall, the game offers varying levels of immersion and engagement, making it a subjective experience for players.
Graphics and Visual Design
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74
Critics have mixed opinions on The Casting of Frank Stone's Graphics and Visual Design. Some laud its stunning visuals, detailed character work, and immersive environments, while others criticize technical issues like janky movements and graphical glitches. Despite flaws, reviewers appreciate its cinematic quality, detailed environments, and spooky atmosphere, making it a captivating horror experience inspired by classic cinema.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR VISUALS
Visual Score
74
Positive (80-100)
60%
Mixed (50-79)
30%
Negative (0-49)
10%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the graphics and visual design.
TL;DR
graphics and visual design
Critics have mixed opinions on The Casting of Frank Stone's Graphics and Visual Design. Some laud its stunning visuals, detailed character work, and immersive environments, while others criticize technical issues like janky movements and graphical glitches. Despite flaws, reviewers appreciate its cinematic quality, detailed environments, and spooky atmosphere, making it a captivating horror experience inspired by classic cinema.
Music and Sound Design
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74
Critics laud The Casting of Frank Stone for its excellent voice acting, immersive sound design, and chilling music that add depth to the horror experience. While some critique the wooden voice acting and awkward cutscene direction, the majority agree that the game excels in creating a tense atmosphere. Overall, the attention to detail in sound elements enhances the narrative and gameplay, making it a compelling and engaging experience for players.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR SOUND DESIGN
Sound Score
74
Positive (80-100)
44%
Mixed (50-79)
56%
Negative (0-49)
0%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the music and sound design.
TL;DR
music and sound design
Critics laud The Casting of Frank Stone for its excellent voice acting, immersive sound design, and chilling music that add depth to the horror experience. While some critique the wooden voice acting and awkward cutscene direction, the majority agree that the game excels in creating a tense atmosphere. Overall, the attention to detail in sound elements enhances the narrative and gameplay, making it a compelling and engaging experience for players.
Voice Acting
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73
Voice acting in The Casting of Frank Stone earns high praise from critics for bringing characters to life and enhancing immersion, though some find dialogue and character relationships lacking finesse. Overall, the consensus is positive, with voices effectively selling the game's atmosphere and tone.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR VOICE ACTING
Acting Score
73
Positive (80-100)
56%
Mixed (50-79)
33%
Negative (0-49)
11%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the voice acting.
TL;DR
voice acting
Voice acting in The Casting of Frank Stone earns high praise from critics for bringing characters to life and enhancing immersion, though some find dialogue and character relationships lacking finesse. Overall, the consensus is positive, with voices effectively selling the game's atmosphere and tone.
Technical Performance
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57
TLDR: The Casting of Frank Stone runs smoothly on Xbox Series X, but has mixed reviews on PlayStation 5 and faces more technical challenges on PC, indicating a need for optimization and bug fixes for a stable gaming experience across all platforms.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR TECHNICAL PERFORMANCE
Tech Score
57
Positive (80-100)
20%
Mixed (50-79)
53%
Negative (0-49)
27%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the technical performance.
TL;DR
technical performance
TLDR: The Casting of Frank Stone runs smoothly on Xbox Series X, but has mixed reviews on PlayStation 5 and faces more technical challenges on PC, indicating a need for optimization and bug fixes for a stable gaming experience across all platforms.
Replay Value
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69
Critics praise "The Casting of Frank Stone" for its high replay value with branching narratives, multiple endings, and unique features like the Cutting Room Floor. Some concerns include tedious revisiting processes and lack of evolution in decision-making mechanics. Overall, the game offers a compelling experience for players interested in exploring diverse storylines, endings, and character relationships.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR REPLAY VALUE
Replay Score
69
Positive (80-100)
35%
Mixed (50-79)
65%
Negative (0-49)
0%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the replay value.
TL;DR
replay value
Critics praise "The Casting of Frank Stone" for its high replay value with branching narratives, multiple endings, and unique features like the Cutting Room Floor. Some concerns include tedious revisiting processes and lack of evolution in decision-making mechanics. Overall, the game offers a compelling experience for players interested in exploring diverse storylines, endings, and character relationships.
Overall Verdict
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MONSTER
OVERALL SCORE DISTRIBUTION
Monster Score
69
Positive (80-100)
33%
Mixed (50-79)
63%
Negative (0-49)
3%
Based on analyzing all available reviews that scored and critiqued the game.
TL;DR
The Casting of Frank Stone blends Supermassive Games' formula with Dead by Daylight lore, offering a visually stunning experience with a creative story. Critics praise its engaging narrative, immersive gameplay, and chilling atmosphere, but some mention drawbacks like underdeveloped characters and narrative shortcomings. Overall, the game delivers an engaging popcorn horror experience with a satisfying storyline, impressive visuals, and a connection to Dead by Daylight lore, making it a solid addition to the horror genre.
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Reviews
90 reviews found92
Xbox Tavern
Sep 3, 2024
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Excellent presentation, storytelling, performances, and quality of life touches make The Casting of Frank Stone one of the reviewer's favorite Supermassive Games releases.
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90
GameSpew
Sep 3, 2024
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The Casting of Frank Stone is a surprising treat with believable characters, gorgeous visuals, and a compelling story. Some multiverse elements may be confusing, but overall, it's a stroke of genius collaboration between Supermassive and Behaviour.
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90
Twinfinite
Sep 3, 2024
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The Casting of Frank Stone is among the best Supermassive games ever made, balancing well between pleasing Dead by Daylight fans and newcomers. Despite some issues, it offers a fantastic storyline, engaging gameplay, and high replay value.
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85
COGconnected
Sep 3, 2024
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The game is praised for its great voice acting, interesting characters and story, cinematic art direction, and effective music. However, some graphical hiccups and slow opening hours are noted as drawbacks.
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83
MeuPlayStation
Sep 4, 2024
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The game is recommended for fans of narrative horror and Dead by Daylight, offering a visually stunning experience with a creative story and strong accessibility features.
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80
PlayStation LifeStyle
Sep 3, 2024
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The Casting of Frank Stone takes big swings with its story and gameplay, offering a satisfying extension of the Dead by Daylight universe. Fans of the series are likely to enjoy the experience, despite a divisive ending.
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80
VG247
Sep 3, 2024
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The Casting of Frank Stone is praised for its narrative, gameplay mechanics, visuals, and homage to horror influences. While the dialogue may break immersion at times, the game offers an entertaining and immersive experience for horror fans, particularly those familiar with Dead by Daylight.
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80
Wccftech
Sep 3, 2024
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Engaging horror story enjoyable for fans and newcomers, despite short length and limited gameplay. Worthwhile for those who appreciate well-crafted supernatural horror stories.
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80
God is a Geek
Sep 3, 2024
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The Casting of Frank Stone breathes new life into Dead by Daylight's lore, offering a new and exciting experience with cosmic horror, blood and gore, suspense, and terror, despite some issues with visuals and gameplay.
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80
TheSixthAxis
Sep 3, 2024
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The Casting of Frank Stone offers an intricate story with replay value, engaging gameplay with some minor issues, and tension-filled moments. Technical issues exist but do not heavily impact the experience.
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