Dead Cells

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  1. Vectis99
    Nov 30, 2018
    6
    Dead Cells is a fun and fast paced fighter/platformer which, while very satisfying to play, quickly grows repetitive and tiresome. The game recycles the same content repeatedly, and due to the very straightforward nature of the game, this repetition detracts from the value instead of adding to it. One of the ways Dead Cells tries to cover this up is through the incorporation of aDead Cells is a fun and fast paced fighter/platformer which, while very satisfying to play, quickly grows repetitive and tiresome. The game recycles the same content repeatedly, and due to the very straightforward nature of the game, this repetition detracts from the value instead of adding to it. One of the ways Dead Cells tries to cover this up is through the incorporation of a sprawling unlock system; unfortunately, most of the unlocks don't add anything interesting to the game, especially since the in-run looting and progression is so mindless and bland. Item design and progression being weak force Dead Cells to rely on really one main thing to sustain attention, but this is something that it does extremely well: The dexterity element. Over the course of gameplay, Dead Cells regularly supplies the player with a string of dexterity-related challenges which are very satisfying and don't have too much down-time between them. This takes a fair bit longer than the rest of the game to get old, although it inevitably does as practice makes the fights progressively more mindless. Overall, Dead Cells can be fun for a few hours, but it isn't worth paying an especially high amount of attention to at the end of the day.… Expand
  2. Mizuru
    Aug 10, 2018
    10
    If you're an oldschool gamer whose like pixel art, you will become completely passionate for Dead Cells! It's a metroidvania-like game, with randomized levels! (which is somekind innovative). The soudtrack is gorgeous as well for the graphics!

    Progression - 11 Impeccable level design. Soundtrack - 11 Really superb the amount of depth nuances of the soundtracks. Gameplay - 9 Such    If you're an oldschool gamer whose like pixel art, you will become completely passionate for Dead Cells! It's a metroidvania-like game, with randomized levels! (which is somekind innovative). The soudtrack is gorgeous as well for the graphics!

    Progression - 11 Impeccable level design.
    Soundtrack - 11 Really superb the amount of depth nuances of the soundtracks.
    Gameplay - 9 Such variety and nice mechanics like parry, evade and throwables.
    Graphics - 10 Retro pixel graphics very detailed, both landscapes and sprites.
    FunFactor - 8 Slow progression but it's fun and rewarding to play, each upgrade on the same criteria diminish the HP potential whose incourage the use of mixed set progression

    Final Score: 9.8/10
    One of the best games of 2018 for sure!    … Expand
  3. skohl
    Mar 25, 2020
    6
    3/26/20 edit, changing my score from a 9 to a 6. I played this game for the first time since 2018, and for all the content they added, they also changed a bunch of things that makes the game worse while not addressing any of the weaknesses it already had. Sure, some items are strong now, but some good ones were nerfed unnecessarily. This is not a multiplayer game, it's not an e-sport, it's3/26/20 edit, changing my score from a 9 to a 6. I played this game for the first time since 2018, and for all the content they added, they also changed a bunch of things that makes the game worse while not addressing any of the weaknesses it already had. Sure, some items are strong now, but some good ones were nerfed unnecessarily. This is not a multiplayer game, it's not an e-sport, it's a single-player roguelite and the devs are going in and changing things that already worked.
    Even the jump button is nerfed! I can't believe it, they made the jump worse. Can you imagine if you bought a classic SNES game, and two years later the developers changed the mechanics so it wasn't even the same version of the game? It's outrageous, I've never seen anything like it.
    The game is also easier now. Starting a new file, I cleared Normal and Hard mode on my first attempts. Only 2 runs. I didn't even have three heals by the time I finished on Hard. I'm pretty sure that's not my ninja gamer skills, they just made the game braindead easy. I could go on but yeah, the game has more content now, but is 90% the same experience except worse than before, with more flaws. I can't really recommend it.

    One of the best action-platform games released this decade. Great for fans of the MMX series.
    Polished game that runs perfect, 9.5/10 controls, and lots of cool abilities to play with. Because it's a roguelike, the exploration is weaker than in other 'metroidvania' games. However, it does almost everything else better. Each level is uniquely beautiful, both the art and the music are great. Not only the art, but the animation is notably of a very high quality. There are lots of optional secrets. Took me about 12 hours to beat the final boss for the first time, which unlocks progressively harder difficulties.    … Expand
  4. kjf
    Aug 25, 2018
    10
    oh boy. i don't even know where to start. gorgeous graphics. tight fighting and traversal. perfect fast travel locations. early access development was a treat and there will be a free update. lots of work has gone into balancing to satisfy willing casual gamers and masochist veterans. the timed door mechanic is very well implemented - there is the option to go slow even on the hardestoh boy. i don't even know where to start. gorgeous graphics. tight fighting and traversal. perfect fast travel locations. early access development was a treat and there will be a free update. lots of work has gone into balancing to satisfy willing casual gamers and masochist veterans. the timed door mechanic is very well implemented - there is the option to go slow even on the hardest difficulty, but still rewards going for them.

    the amount of valid character builds is staggering: two bows, two shields, spamming grenades or turrets, pulling your enemy with a chain like scorpion from mortal kombat and teleport behind him to use the backstabbing ability of your dagger and the list goes on. every weapon or skill has a different feel and caters to a certain play style without restricting the combinations too much.

    regarding progression there is an early game, adding movement options that also open up different paths to the final boss. mid game consists of unlocking permanent upgrades and weapons on the one hand and getting the skill as a player to be able to survive in the higher difficulties. there are many subtle mechanics that help the player to advance in skill what in my mind smoothens out the grinding curve very nicely. the end game is pretty meaty with daily competitive daily runs ( accessible from early game on ), tons of stuff to finally unlock and play around with and a hardest difficulty setting that deserves its name, unlocked by repeated new game +.

    while the normal difficulty setting is very forgiving and allows to refill the health potions after each level, there will be only the possibility to buy one swig ( of four ) for a ridiculous amount of gold, severely hurting the build, later on. the same principle is employed for enemy types and numbers. the game shapes the player from trading hits to sweeping through the levels looking like a piece of art.

    it's a must buy for any seasoned gamer for the amount of more or less well hidden references on other games, often nodding to its predecessors. the game oozes motion twins love for their project. in my humble opinion it is a milestone for the genre improving in many aspects on the already very good 'the binding of isaac'.    … Expand
  5. Idare
    Feb 27, 2019
    10
    A masterpiece, and they keep adding new content for free! Roguelite game that fixes all of the problems Roguelite have.
  6. jintapia
    Aug 8, 2018
    9
    Muy buen juego algo frustrante cuando mueres y pierdes todo pero quieres seguir jugando con lo poco que te queda
  7. LightNova
    Oct 21, 2019
    10
    Quite possibly the greatest Rogue-lite game on the market. Dead Cells is beautifully animated, feels incredibly responsive and has enough variety to keep it feeling fresh for countless hours.

    Each run typically lasts 20-60 minutes, during which you'll earn enough resources to unlock brand new weapons and powers for the next one. It's a formula that keeps introducing new content and    Quite possibly the greatest Rogue-lite game on the market. Dead Cells is beautifully animated, feels incredibly responsive and has enough variety to keep it feeling fresh for countless hours.

    Each run typically lasts 20-60 minutes, during which you'll earn enough resources to unlock brand new weapons and powers for the next one. It's a formula that keeps introducing new content and leaves you with that "one more run" mindset that keeps you playing for hours.

    Performance is great - it feels silky smooth, runs well on most machines and works natively with a wide variety of controllers (though keyboard and mouse controls are supported and work perfectly fine).

    On top of a branching campaign with metroidvania elements, there's a daily challenge mode (complete with global leaderboards) and a recent update has also introduced a sandbox mode that allows you to play with a large collection of settings and modifiers.

    Since the initial launch on Early Access the developers have released a steady stream of updates and even released free DLC that introduces lots of new content and endgame challenges. There's plenty to sink your teeth into!    … Expand
  8. aditya1101
    Aug 19, 2020
    8
    I'm a big fan of rogue-likes in general, especially ones that have progression across runs, and this game is one of the better examples of that type of game. I really enjoyed the overall gameplay, although my one complaint about the combat was that it was a little too centered around cheesing enemies for my liking. I also really enjoyed the process of unlocking new items through collectingI'm a big fan of rogue-likes in general, especially ones that have progression across runs, and this game is one of the better examples of that type of game. I really enjoyed the overall gameplay, although my one complaint about the combat was that it was a little too centered around cheesing enemies for my liking. I also really enjoyed the process of unlocking new items through collecting cells, although I didn't like the fact that you were discouraged from buying every item in order to not dilute the item pool - the completionist inside me was cringing about that T_T… Expand
  9. Phalanx_1988
    Feb 12, 2019
    10
    The art is beautiful. The gameplay is tough, fair, and the controllers are very tight. It's a rougelite game but you unlock plenty of stuff keeping you motivated for one more run.
  10. Varsov
    Jun 14, 2019
    10
    A master piece, I love it. Gives you that sense of constant love/hate, incredibly addictive!
  11. Vood
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    This game is awesome, what more i can say? Ah, yeah... Carl! Where are my nuggets?
  12. lalochea
    Jun 17, 2022
    9
    Goddamn is it ever hard, unforgiving and frustrating, but I absolutely love it!
  13. MaxQjust
    Aug 7, 2018
    8
    There are amazing cutscenes and dialogues with yourself and with other characters in the game worth seeing. This reminds me of the past when gamers used to be determined to complete a level stage to unlock the next cutscene feeding you more from the story of the game.
  14. Mandulum
    Aug 27, 2018
    8
    Haiku Review: With such great combat / Procedural is a shame / Wash, rinse, repeat gets old
    Favorite Thing: The combat is fun. There's a decent selection of weapons and equipment to allow a lot of tinkering.
    Least Favorite Thing: Dead Cells has not changed my mind about the rouge-like genre. Replaying levels over and over got boring fast and after 16 hours I was more than ready for it to    Haiku Review: With such great combat / Procedural is a shame / Wash, rinse, repeat gets old
    Favorite Thing: The combat is fun. There's a decent selection of weapons and equipment to allow a lot of tinkering.
    Least Favorite Thing: Dead Cells has not changed my mind about the rouge-like genre. Replaying levels over and over got boring fast and after 16 hours I was more than ready for it to be over.

    Date Completed: 2018-08-26
    Playtime: 16h
    Enjoyment: 8/10 (for the first dozen hours, at least)
    Recommendation: Whether or not you're a fan of rogue-likes I think you'll still find a lot of enjoyment here.    … Expand
  15. fixpyburgh
    Aug 18, 2018
    4
    Alright, well I've played quite a few hours of this game. I have one main complaint here. When you're getting to the second or third levels it is pretty obvious that it's impossible to continue defeating enemies without permanent upgrades.

    The developers made it obvious that you're meant to die so many times to progress. It's really frustrating and takes away some control over how good    Alright, well I've played quite a few hours of this game. I have one main complaint here. When you're getting to the second or third levels it is pretty obvious that it's impossible to continue defeating enemies without permanent upgrades.

    The developers made it obvious that you're meant to die so many times to progress. It's really frustrating and takes away some control over how good you really do. One of the number one rules of making games is to not take away control from the player or make it feel like things are out of their control, this game breaks that rule.    … Expand
  16. z00rox
    Oct 13, 2020
    0
    The devs went straight into my ignore list, since it's obvious that whatever they do in the future it's absolutely impossible for them to create anything I'd enjoy spending time on. What makes people like playing same levels over and over again? To me, it's just boring as hell.
  17. michaelb1928
    Aug 31, 2018
    9
    ead Cells is nothing less than a quintessential roguelike platformer. All of its individual elements are of top quality, from the highly responsive controls to the well-thought randomization of its varied leve
  18. hamsta007
    Nov 18, 2018
    8
    On of the greatest metroidvanias existed. And it's constantly updating. Very beautiful art design and interesting game.
  19. reviewer5522
    Sep 30, 2018
    10
    Probably the best game this year! Didn't play it in early access, but have been playing it a lot since it got released. No wonder why this game is the highest rated game in the last 90 days and the second highest PC game in 2018.
  20. nilsy
    Sep 1, 2018
    6
    First off let me mention that could not get my controller to work for this game... yeah thats basically a deal breaker cant buy a controller for every game. And im fairly experienced with computers so if i cant get it to work its incompetence on the developers side.
    Suspect its lot easier to play with one
    Not a fan of the music its not terrible but these type of game can live of the    First off let me mention that could not get my controller to work for this game... yeah thats basically a deal breaker cant buy a controller for every game. And im fairly experienced with computers so if i cant get it to work its incompetence on the developers side.
    Suspect its lot easier to play with one

    Not a fan of the music its not terrible but these type of game can live of the music alone if its good enough, this game it does not sink the game but does not help it either.

    Sadly while the controls are decent i dont die in epic boss fights its very simple mistakes from attrition of 30 very simple enemies from being to much in a hurry or just getting tired.
    Makes me think that maybe i gave cuphead to bad a grade since im really missing the big boss fights in this game were you can use skill to do some impressive things.
    I keep dying of things like slipping on a toilet seat and banging my head and it just makes me depressed rather then looking forward to trying it again since did not actually die on a hard thing its just doing easy things over and over without mistakes.    … Expand
  21. neurotrauma
    Jan 7, 2019
    2
    Really boring, not fun grinding game.
    Very limited effective items means playing the same runs over and over and over with little style variation

    game is not difficult in a fun way, just boring and makes me want to quit. Avoid this game if you feel like keeping your sanity intact as its just designed to piss people off
  22. Alexol
    Jan 21, 2019
    0
    DON'T BUY THIS GARBAGE!

    Massively overhyped biased reviews. This game has only pixel art to show for. Other than that, it's a very poor Metroidvania with game rage inducing elements. Absolutely no value as a game.

    You want visual eye candy? Search for pixel art. Don't give this game developer a cent.
  23. samside
    Jul 19, 2020
    0
    Awful game and community. Do not recommend to anyone. There are many better rouge lite games out there. This is just poor man's dark souls
  24. red_array
    Nov 11, 2018
    0
    Tedious, repetitive, boring. Randomly generated levels but all pretty much the same.
  25. belizor
    Aug 20, 2018
    5
    The game is okay... but it certainly doesn't warrent a rating of 90. Perhaps 80, at best... but not 90.
  26. xcml
    Sep 22, 2018
    6
    Astonishing audiovisual experience, absolutely pixel art masterpiece, unfortunately totaly ruined with absence of saving and unbalanced gameplay. Combination of underpowered and overpowered weapons and skill make gameplay random based. If there would be saving (eg. on each teleport portal) and possibility to buy weapon and skill directly (remove the stupid blueprint method) it would be 10/10.
  27. Overshade
    Sep 22, 2018
    0
    Not the best, not the worst, those who love 2d games its a pretty game to give it a try
  28. ElCucuy
    Nov 16, 2018
    3
    Traps make a terrible imbalance, it's difficult without them, the game becomes very easy with them
  29. LifeHistory
    Dec 29, 2018
    1
    Game is boring and the graphics are one of the worst pixel games I've seen. The world is bad designed, and the difficulty makes it even more on the side of trash. I don't understand what people are seeing in this. Maybe it just me....
  30. bitolpav45
    Sep 6, 2018
    0
    Even so, perseverance has its rewards. With experience comes knowledge of which weapons and encounters to prioritise, which routes to take, and how to get back to those tricky boss battles faster. When it all starts to come together, frustration fades and your love affair with Dead Cells' phenomenal fundamentals can start all over again.
  31. Shamansdrum
    May 13, 2020
    4
    It's hard as nails and aggressively repetitive. Because your upgrades carry over to your reincarnations, it seems you are supposed to die and have a go at it again. You will find yourself repeating the first couple of levels on and on and on and on. That's cruelly boring. People **** all over it, I'm just disappointed.
  32. JonsGone
    Jun 7, 2020
    8
    Insanely dynamic.
    Controller basically required.
    Many multiple and diverse playstyles that all work to the same degree of efficiency in their own way. Rewards fast and clean gameplay, cannot be said as much for thoroughness. Enemy design is great enough to be mentioned. Bosses are a little too few and far between. Artstyle is ingenious and great to look at even if it can get messy in    Insanely dynamic.
    Controller basically required.
    Many multiple and diverse playstyles that all work to the same degree of efficiency in their own way.
    Rewards fast and clean gameplay, cannot be said as much for thoroughness.
    Enemy design is great enough to be mentioned.
    Bosses are a little too few and far between.
    Artstyle is ingenious and great to look at even if it can get messy in some places.
    Great roguelike, ok metroidvania, awesome game.    … Expand
  33. nichi
    Jan 25, 2020
    8
    One of the best Indies games and Games in general that I've played!.
    Graphics: 10/10. Art/Design/: 10/10. Music/Soundtrack: 9/10. Gameplay: 10/10. Story: 8/10 Interface: 10/10 World: 9/10;
    Cutscenes: 9/10
  34. Naedeslus
    Jul 6, 2019
    9
    I usually don’t like Souls Bourne games, but I saw this one on sale and I figured that if I hated it, I could just request a refund via Steam. What ended up happening was I played it about 5 hours straight through in one sitting. It has a complexity and a charm to it that is amazing. The game is hard, don’t get me wrong but never felt unfair. As someone who is more of a casual gamer, II usually don’t like Souls Bourne games, but I saw this one on sale and I figured that if I hated it, I could just request a refund via Steam. What ended up happening was I played it about 5 hours straight through in one sitting. It has a complexity and a charm to it that is amazing. The game is hard, don’t get me wrong but never felt unfair. As someone who is more of a casual gamer, I play games for fun, not to be challenged but this never felt unbeatable or so frustrating that I couldn’t continue.

    The beauty of it is that unlike other roguelike games of this nature, you get to keep some things, anything you unlock is yours. While you really can’t choose a weapon from the beginning, unless you use Custom Game mode which I’ll get into later, the skills you unlock, you keep. What this means is that you won’t defeat everything on your first run. You’ll probably get past the first few areas, thinking it’s not too hard but then get destroyed on the third area.

    Yet, what makes this not a bad thing is that each build has its strengths and weaknesses. There are some builds that will make the game easier. There is also a custom game mode which you can edit variables. It doesn’t make it too easy, but you can also choose different starting equipment with this mode and even level it up before the game starts so that can give you a good advantage. Since I’m typically not a hardcore gamer, I used it and even with it, I felt it was challenging but while I experimented with different builds, eventually victory was mine and did it feel good.

    The game never felt unfair and that’s the point. It’s challenging but not so that you’ll hate it and give up. I feel anyone who plays video games with average reflexes could beat this. The enemies don’t swarm you; you can easily pace yourself and there are traps you can use to lure the enemies too. If you take your time and think about it before you jump into it, it is a beatable game. The satisfaction of beating a run is great.

    If you need more of a challenge, each time you beat the game, you can unlock harder difficulties until I think up to 5 runs. For myself, being more of a casual gamer, it took me about 7 hours until I had the right equipment and strategy that I won the first run. The run itself is short, about an hour or less but the prep getting there will make this game well worth the money.

    Don’t be put off by its hard difficulty that’s been advertised. It’s a damn good game with great visuals and a great soundtrack. The story, while very minimalistic was also full of atmosphere. I fully recommend this, even if you’re used to more easier games.    … Expand
  35. bluebeardtattoo
    May 5, 2019
    10
    Самый крутой рогалик с офигенным визуальным исполнением за которым можно убить целую кучу времени.
  36. PlayGroundGames
    Oct 26, 2018
    7
    Dead Cells se presenta como un roguevania,
    lo que básicamente quiere decir que mezcla características
    de los juegos indie rogue-lite (de ahí el rogue) con toques de juegos tipo Metroidvania (de ahí el vania). ¿Os habéis perdido? Vamos por partes. Dead Cells comparte con los rogue-lite básicamente dos cosas: primero, tenemos grandes niveles que se generan aleatoriamente de nuevo    Dead Cells se presenta como un roguevania,
    lo que básicamente quiere decir que mezcla características
    de los juegos indie rogue-lite (de ahí el rogue)
    con toques de juegos tipo Metroidvania (de ahí el vania).
    ¿Os habéis perdido?
    Vamos por partes.
    Dead Cells comparte con los rogue-lite básicamente dos cosas:
    primero, tenemos grandes niveles
    que se generan aleatoriamente de nuevo
    cada vez que morimos,
    por lo que cada experiencia de juego es distinta.
    Segundo, tenemos muerte definitiva:
    si acaban con nosotros, volvemos a empezar desde el principio.
    Es una mecánica exigente que se remonta
    hasta los orígenes de los side scroller,
    que aquí se suaviza y moderniza, como ya hizo The Binding of Isaac.
    Vale, y ¿qué más?
    Dead Cells hereda de los juegos tipo Metroidvania
    la mezcla de exploración, plataformas
    y combate frenético y accesible
    y algunas habilidades permanentes tras la muerte.
    Como al morir empezamos de cero,
    esto se convierte en una especie de backtracking:
    podremos explorar áreas a las que antes no podíamos acceder,
    gracias a estas habilidades adquiridas más tarde.

    Dificultad

    Dead Cells es un juego accesible para todo el mundo
    pero desafiante en el largo plazo:
    la combinación de muerte definitiva con mecánicas de combate
    y upgrades dinámicas y muy divertidas
    hace que, aunque sea realmente difícil llegar lejos
    y el propio juego asuma que morirás muchas veces,
    cada nuevo run lo cojas con muchas ganas
    de volver a sembrar el caos y la destrucción.
    El juego tiene el toque de aventura mainstream,
    como los Metroid o Castlevania en los que se inspira,
    pero también hereda de estos una dificultad más elevada
    que la de muchos juegos de aventura y combate actuales.

    Las armas y los enemigos

    Como ya hemos comentado,
    tendremos una gran variedad de armas a nuestra disposición,
    y nuestras elecciones en este sentido
    marcarán nuestro estilo de combate.
    Espadas, mazas y otras armas cuerpo a cuerpo
    se completarán con granadas y otras armas arrojadizas,
    que también podremos ir mejorando.
    A los objetos ofensivos se sumarán también defensivos, como escudos y protecciones similares. La construcción de un estilo de combate personalizado nos llevará a ser más agresivos e ir a saco o a ser más sigilosos, memorizando el movimiento y patrones de los enemigos para poder vencerlos de manera inteligente. El combate, pues, es muy adaptable a cómo nos guste jugar, e irá variando según nuestro run o según el momento del juego. Estética Otro punto de contacto con los Metroidvania es la estética de Dead Cells, que combina las características ambientales, de diseño y de color de aquellos títulos. El juego luce un pixel art muy detallado y preciosista, con gran variedad de fondos que combinan la estética medieval con los componentes fantásticos. Pero esta base clásica incluye gran cantidad de efectos de animación modernos que consiguen que cada arma, cada nivel, cada run, se parezca a un organismo vivo y dinámico. Conclusión Accesible pero desafiante, vintage pero definitivamente moderno, Dead Cells se sube en la ola de indies actuales inspirados en éxitos 2D de los ochenta y los noventa pero consigue destacar entre toda la oferta, por su belleza, dinamismo en el combate, cuidado apartado técnico y de sonido y eficaz simplicidad de la propuesta. Tal vez no sea un Castlevania, pero como nueva actualización de las constantes de aquellos míticos juegos con los que crecimos, es uno de los mejores títulos del año.    … Expand
  37. Kalili
    May 11, 2020
    9
    Perfect for those looking for a fast, hard, satisfying, and most importantly: fun Roguevania game.

    The movement and combat of this game are absolutely incredible, the enemies are original and fit the game and its levels, and every moment feels extremely satisfying, especially when you learn how to overcome the difficulty of the game and finally get further than you could last time.    Perfect for those looking for a fast, hard, satisfying, and most importantly: fun Roguevania game.

    The movement and combat of this game are absolutely incredible, the enemies are original and fit the game and its levels, and every moment feels extremely satisfying, especially when you learn how to overcome the difficulty of the game and finally get further than you could last time.

    In spite of that, i wish there was more lore and character development, even though it's understandable that this wasn't the main focus of the game.

    Overall a very fun and satisfying experience.    … Expand
  38. Asttrox
    Aug 29, 2019
    9
    Dead cells is a very enjoyable yet challenging 2d platformer game. The art style is incredible along with the creatively designed monsters you face whilst traversing through the game. The most interesting feature is the way that the progression system works; once you die you restart from the very beginning of the game yet you unlock new items on each run so that the more you play theDead cells is a very enjoyable yet challenging 2d platformer game. The art style is incredible along with the creatively designed monsters you face whilst traversing through the game. The most interesting feature is the way that the progression system works; once you die you restart from the very beginning of the game yet you unlock new items on each run so that the more you play the easier the game becomes. However by no means is the game easy, to be able to beat the game on 5 cell mode (the hardest difficulty) you must be very comfortable with the mechanics and be very aware on how each monster functions. Personally I highly recommend this game and is probably one of my favourite games I've every played, Dead Cells is a game that everyone deserves to play at least once.… Expand
  39. Movgto98
    Sep 16, 2019
    10
    Desafiante y muy adictivo. Al principio podrá sentirse un poco frustrante, pero a pesar de todo no se siente repetitivo, y es bastante satisfactorio sentir como cada vez vas adquiriendo más experiencia (literalmente), perfeccionado el uso de las habilidades y armás, viendo cuales más se adaptan a tí. Los enemigos son variados y se siente el aumento de la dificultad de estos mientras másDesafiante y muy adictivo. Al principio podrá sentirse un poco frustrante, pero a pesar de todo no se siente repetitivo, y es bastante satisfactorio sentir como cada vez vas adquiriendo más experiencia (literalmente), perfeccionado el uso de las habilidades y armás, viendo cuales más se adaptan a tí. Los enemigos son variados y se siente el aumento de la dificultad de estos mientras más avanzas , no son predecibles, por lo que no por lo que tendrás que aprender nuevas formas de enfrentarlos cada vez. Totalmente recomendado!… Expand
  40. Great_Dragon
    Oct 30, 2019
    9
    It really stands out from the crouds of pixel art games we have last years.
    Absolutely worth it.
  41. tiago_tm
    Jan 31, 2020
    9
    This game is what I always wanted on a rogue-like: a fair amount of randomness, and a very nice amount of set rules.

    Dead Cells has great (really great) controls, very nice looks (always subjective ofc), decent soundtrack and lots of replayability. There is a lot of random weapons to unlock, some permanent unlocks that make the game easier and give a sense of progress. The learning    This game is what I always wanted on a rogue-like: a fair amount of randomness, and a very nice amount of set rules.

    Dead Cells has great (really great) controls, very nice looks (always subjective ofc), decent soundtrack and lots of replayability. There is a lot of random weapons to unlock, some permanent unlocks that make the game easier and give a sense of progress. The learning curve feels great for the first difficulty.

    The only negative I can thing of is that at a certain point in difficulty, the final boss becomes way too hard compared to reaching it, making it some kind of impassable progress point.

    If you like a 2D game with action, great controls, nice pace and even if you don't like some rogue-likes give this one a try. Feels more like the old rogue legacy in terms of progress, although for different reasons.    … Expand
  42. Racoon_DUH
    Mar 25, 2020
    9
    These feels when you have the best weapons but you died from the curse...Its AMAZING!
  43. S3XU4LH34L1NG
    Oct 2, 2022
    8
    Really loved that game. Reminded me alot of enter the gungeon but in side scroller style. THe challenge and mechanics were great but theres one anoying catch: Half the game is locked behind a plethora of DLC's. If you play this game via GamePass though luck you have to buy every DLC...
  44. PThonk_Man
    Sep 24, 2020
    9
    This game is absolutely awesome, despite a few balancing flaws (timed rooms giving items of II+ to IV+ quality, maybe slashers). The Bad Seed DLC is difficult on hard mode, but not too difficult, Mama Tick being one of the only problems with this DLC (at least on hard mode, never played it on normal). This game is an adrenaline inducing fast paced Roguelite game that has a wide variety ofThis game is absolutely awesome, despite a few balancing flaws (timed rooms giving items of II+ to IV+ quality, maybe slashers). The Bad Seed DLC is difficult on hard mode, but not too difficult, Mama Tick being one of the only problems with this DLC (at least on hard mode, never played it on normal). This game is an adrenaline inducing fast paced Roguelite game that has a wide variety of weapons, mutations, and ways to play the game, almost all playstyles are viable. Even without DLC, this game is amazing with a few map progression paths where you can take different paths to make it to High Peak Castle, and then the throne room. This game has replay-ability to the point where you could do a nonstop no death 1-5 bc run with the 5th boss cell fighting the true final boss. In short, you should buy this game.… Expand
  45. Karlsefniy
    Jul 23, 2022
    8
    Smoothness in gameplay, great pixel art and banger music make Dead Cells a pretty good rogue-lite.
  46. Mr_Anka
    Feb 5, 2022
    0
    Honestly, ROGUELITE is the best representative of the games with Hades. After 36 hours, I never got bored and I continue, just the Hand of the King is a bit too difficult, other than that, the number ten game
  47. TitaniumDragon
    Jul 13, 2020
    8
    Dead Cells is a 2D roguelike metroidvania. You play as a disgusting little blob of cells that globs itself onto the “head” of a beheaded body. Every time you die, you go back to the start of the game and start over again, fighting your way through, finding and buying upgrades, and making your way through a series of branching levels to get to the final boss.

    The core gameplay is decent    Dead Cells is a 2D roguelike metroidvania. You play as a disgusting little blob of cells that globs itself onto the “head” of a beheaded body. Every time you die, you go back to the start of the game and start over again, fighting your way through, finding and buying upgrades, and making your way through a series of branching levels to get to the final boss.

    The core gameplay is decent enough – you move, you jump, you double jump, you have some attacks, ect. It starts out pretty bog standard, and while there’s a handful of permanent “metroidvania”-esque upgrades that let you unlock additional paths, like a wall climbing ability, a lot of these unlocks are just things you use on specific locations to open up new paths.

    That being said, the actual items you find help to mix up the gameplay more.

    There’s a nice variety of weapons you can find, and they all have their own attack patterns and animations, and own strengths and weaknesses. Some are swift, some hit like trucks, and of course, as is common for such games, some are just a lot better than others, so you really want to find them. There are both melee and ranged weapons, and there’s a pretty good variety of each. Some apply status ailments that freeze enemies in place, or set them on fire, or spawn little biting monsters that run around and attack your enemies.

    On top of this, you have skills with cooldowns that do things like throw grenades, launch knives in all directions, let you make a super fast slashing attack that puts you on the far side of your foes, or drop turrets that attack your enemies.

    These are all things you pick up and can sometimes upgrade as you go through the game.

    In each of the levels, there are also “scrolls” which give you what amount to level ups – they let you upgrade one of three different colors, which correspond to different weapon types, and they also get you additional hit points. The more you choose from each color, the less bonus hit points you get, so it pays to mix it up – but you can maximize your damage by only picking a single color during your run.

    After each of the levels in the game, you reach an area where you can spend “orbs” – little glowy things – on permanent upgrades, like unlocking new weapons and skills that will drop in levels, or getting additional healing, or saving more of the gold money that you use in in-game item shops to buy items during your runs when you die. Additionally, if you can get through a stage without taking damage while killing enough enemies, or get through a stage fast enough, alternative doors open up in there with additional loot drops and orbs.

    It is here you can also take “mutations”, which give you some sort of permanent static bonus during your run. These are varied, ranging from dealing extra damage when no enemies are near (ideal for abusing ranged attacks) to things that cause you to regain health when you kill enemies to dealing extra damage and taking less damage after being hurt. One will even save you from death one time, bringing you back to life and allowing you to continue a run.

    When you die – as you inevitably will, sooner or later – you lose all the items and most of the gold and orbs you’re carrying at death, and start over from the beginning. Each run through the game, you have the option of going into several different levels, and there are even multiple boss options, with bosses appearing every 2-3 levels, and presenting a significantly higher level of challenge. The stages and bosses vary considerably, which helps to keep the gameplay fresh and varied.

    Fortunately, the game isn’t overly long, so you’re never more than an hour away from the end of the game. If you’re going through the game quickly – which is often the best strategy due to the speed run bonuses – a full run may only clock in around 45 minutes, or less if you die sooner.

    Once you beat the game, you can play through it again on a higher difficulty, which unlocks new paths through the levels and new enemies to fight. This, again, lends the game more replay value, and indeed, you won’t be able to see the whole game until you’ve beaten it on five of its six difficulty levels.

    It’s likely you’ll get tired of the game before that point, but honestly, that’s okay. The game doesn’t need to go on forever, and after beating it for the first time on my seventh run, I am still feeling like there is more stuff to find and more levels to explore. I’ll probably give up before I 100% the game, but as it is so far, it’s been pretty fun and varied.

    All in all, this is a game that is worth playing if you like roguelikes and metroidvania style games.    … Expand
  48. Grafer
    Jan 4, 2020
    8
    Engaging combat, beautiful graphics, huge variety of weapons, bonuses and special powers. Great game for many hours.
  49. Klewer
    Mar 9, 2021
    8
    Overall great rogue-lite game. You feel progress slowly unlocking new items and skills. Feels very difficult to start but once you start making progress in the game it feels great. Probably 20-30 hours until it starts to feel a little grindy but well worth playing.
  50. Klotz
    Mar 1, 2023
    9
    Definitely my favourite action rougelike - gameplay is fast, has impact and a good weapon variety!
  51. HSuke
    Nov 16, 2019
    8
    Anyone who calls this a Metroidvania should be shot. This is NOT a Metroidvania but a rouge-like with minor souls-like elements. There's no true backtracking or exploration, and progression is limited. It's a pretty good game, but it's also very-difficult and requires a ton of grinding in order to get decent weapons for beating the game. The reasons for not giving it a 10/10: too grindy,Anyone who calls this a Metroidvania should be shot. This is NOT a Metroidvania but a rouge-like with minor souls-like elements. There's no true backtracking or exploration, and progression is limited. It's a pretty good game, but it's also very-difficult and requires a ton of grinding in order to get decent weapons for beating the game. The reasons for not giving it a 10/10: too grindy, imbalanced weapons, too short.… Expand
  52. robomartion
    Jul 26, 2022
    4
    Dead Cells' philosophy is just more more more and because everything is impermanent: the levels, weapons and talents the whole thing ultimately feels pointless. Also considering the amount of effort that went into the art and technology there is too much going on on screen and too many extra effects and the whole thing becomes a pixelised smear.
  53. JuanLuisGG14
    Jun 13, 2020
    10
    Truly an excellent game with so many nuances and gameplay choices that makes every run a fresh experience. Even if the core game is like 1 hour long, it managed to keep me glued like 90 more hours. It's fast paced and addictive.
  54. shatarah
    Dec 2, 2020
    9
    greattttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttt
  55. ComandanteCobra
    May 6, 2023
    5
    Average game, like millions other out there.
    Pixle art, challenging difficulty, basic command, grinding, repetitivness, some 8 bit blood and gore, few options and drop mechanics.
    It's a glorified smartphone game...good to try but not to endure it to the endgame.
    It is not my kind of fun.
  56. pcapinheiro
    Jul 26, 2022
    10
    Este foi o primeiro roguelike que joguei.

    Pontos positivos: + Controles são muito bons, tanto o combate quanto à parte de plataforma; + Grande variação de armas, poderes e inimigos. Gameplay com cada tipo de arma é bem diferente; + Visual pixel art muito superior que outros jogos que escolhem o estilo; + História engraçadinha; + Desafiante e satisfatório. + Jogo e DLC's por um    Este foi o primeiro roguelike que joguei.

    Pontos positivos:
    + Controles são muito bons, tanto o combate quanto à parte de plataforma;
    + Grande variação de armas, poderes e inimigos. Gameplay com cada tipo de arma é bem diferente;
    + Visual pixel art muito superior que outros jogos que escolhem o estilo;
    + História engraçadinha;
    + Desafiante e satisfatório.
    + Jogo e DLC's por um preço bacana.

    Pontos Negativos:
    - O formato pode ser enjoativo, ou não. Eu mesmo volto pra esse game eventualmente pra matar a saudades, já faz 2 anos que jogo.    … Expand
  57. auditbadger
    Aug 16, 2019
    9
    I think that this is truly a unique game and I would recommend that if you are a fan of this type of genre then I think you should give this game a try.
  58. Gavnuken
    Jan 10, 2020
    9
    This game gave me solid 200 hours of fun. It's not for everyone. This is a rogue like metroidvania. This means that you will die a lot until you learn the mechanics of the game. Then the game becomes easy, and then you progress to 1 boss cell and you become a noob again. Master 1 boss cell? Boss cell two will destroy you, etc.

    Overall if you like repetitive games, this one is fun to get    This game gave me solid 200 hours of fun. It's not for everyone. This is a rogue like metroidvania. This means that you will die a lot until you learn the mechanics of the game. Then the game becomes easy, and then you progress to 1 boss cell and you become a noob again. Master 1 boss cell? Boss cell two will destroy you, etc.

    Overall if you like repetitive games, this one is fun to get into and kill some time. One thing I like about this game is items I thought were garbage turned out to be OP as I got better at the game. My advice is try it to see if it's for you.    … Expand
  59. Amir8
    Jan 20, 2019
    8
    A 2D game that is a big new challenge for gamers. you try to survive and be stronger for next levels. in some levels, this game holds your breath in your chest. you can't review this game with watching its trailers. you must experience it
  60. jeremycannon822
    Oct 13, 2022
    9
    A perfect rogue-lite to play on all consoles. Simple, yet extremely satisfying combat. The free updates add new costumes and weapons to reflect other iconic rogue-lite games, like Rogue Legacy, etc. The DLC add even more variety to the each run so even after a brutal loss, you still feel satisfied falling down that pipe and starting again.
  61. Maeglyn
    Jul 26, 2019
    9
    Dead Cells is an amazing mix of metroidvania, roguelike and a little bit of the soulslike formula. The movement in the game is unlike any other in its genre and it feels amazing. The game is fairly challenging and the the boss cell system is an amazing difficulty adjuster. Every area is different from one another and every single enemy feels unique. There is enough weapon variety to keepDead Cells is an amazing mix of metroidvania, roguelike and a little bit of the soulslike formula. The movement in the game is unlike any other in its genre and it feels amazing. The game is fairly challenging and the the boss cell system is an amazing difficulty adjuster. Every area is different from one another and every single enemy feels unique. There is enough weapon variety to keep you engaged for long hours.… Expand
  62. mulraven
    Aug 7, 2018
    10
    Playing for the last few hours, I feel like Dead Cells is the best metroidvania/roguelite combination that can ever exist. The controls are extremely fluid, there is a big list of weapons/skills that make you vary your play-style throughout the run and combat is very satisfying. Although perma-death sounds horrible in a metroidvania, due to procedural level design which gives just thePlaying for the last few hours, I feel like Dead Cells is the best metroidvania/roguelite combination that can ever exist. The controls are extremely fluid, there is a big list of weapons/skills that make you vary your play-style throughout the run and combat is very satisfying. Although perma-death sounds horrible in a metroidvania, due to procedural level design which gives just the right amount of variability, the game makes people want to play one more run. I am really having a blast.… Expand
  63. greenbey
    Jun 27, 2020
    9
    S-
    Best 2D action game yet. Combat is precise fluid and fun.
    Recommended.
  64. Vlad_Vg
    Oct 2, 2018
    9
    Бесспорно, прорывная игра в своем жанре , отличный пример игры, которая выходит из раннего доступа, качественное смешение жанров метроидвании и рогалика. Разработчики хотели сделать что-то типа дарк соулса в жанре 2д платформера, и у них это получилось.
    В игре приятная рисовка, красивый и достаточно разнообразный сеттинг, саундтрек для каждой локации, который задает темп игре,что    Бесспорно, прорывная игра в своем жанре , отличный пример игры, которая выходит из раннего доступа, качественное смешение жанров метроидвании и рогалика. Разработчики хотели сделать что-то типа дарк соулса в жанре 2д платформера, и у них это получилось.
    В игре приятная рисовка, красивый и достаточно разнообразный сеттинг, саундтрек для каждой локации, который задает темп игре,что наверное вообще прорыв для платформеров, потому что зачастую в них на фоне играет однообразная скукота. Все это создает атмосферность , заинтересованность, и игрок действительно окунается в этот мир.
    Немало здесь и видов оружия и умений, но игра предоставляет возможность игроку не только подбирать себе его на любой вкус(более 50 видов), но также, за счет местного подобия раскачки, выбирать и тактику борьбы с врагами.
    Локаций здесь более , чем 10, каждая с разным дизайном , конечно же, присутствуют и секреты.
    Что касается сложности, то действительно доставляет проблемы только последний из 3 боссов , после десятка часов геймплея уже привыкаешь и не особо испытываешь проблем.
    Сама по себе игра пока (теоретически контент еще может добавляться) проходится полностью примерно за полтора часа, но при этом ее можно перепройти 4 раза с усложнениями, и каждое усложнение еще немного обновляет геймплей, добавляя новые функции и возможности.
    Из минусов-не очень большое количества контента,а именно: всего три босса за одно полное прохождение и недостаточное количество монстров на всю игру, поэтому и 9.
    Конечно же , может и поднадоесть постоянно бегать по одним и тем же локациям, но в нее лучше не играть по 10 часов подряд.
    Как итог, это творение в жанре платформера близко к шедевру и заслуженно входит в список лучших игр за 2018 год    … Expand
  65. TheGameIsALie
    Oct 20, 2018
    9
    Dead Cells mistura elementos de dois gêneros que começam a supersaturar para criar seu próprio gênero: o roguevania, oferecendo uma originalidade revigorante. Todos os seus aspectos muito bem executados criam uma experiência como nenhuma outra.
  66. Leontorres7
    May 27, 2023
    10
    Do yourself a favor a buy this game, HOURS AND HOURS of pure fun, amazing exploration, combat, enemies, is just amazing.
  67. DJKrimson
    Mar 2, 2021
    8
    Pretty fun rogue-like game. I like the artstyle and the combat is good. It had some metroid-vania elements in the beginning which made it interesting but after all the powerups were gathered it felt like the game didn't progress enough so I kinda lost interest after around 20 hours.

    A good game but I'd personally prefer something like Enter the Gungeon over it.
  68. Soullex
    Nov 30, 2022
    6
    Evet rouge-like ama çok tekrar ediyor ya gerçekten.........................
  69. zNeverSleeping
    Jan 19, 2020
    9
    A proposta do jogo é interessante e funciona bem. Exigindo um nível de skill mediano, uma boa mente para aprendizados e paciência para explorar o mapa e recomeçar quase que do zero.
    Porém, há seus malefícios. A gameplay é muito viciante, acontece que morrer próximo ao final do jogo é frustante, e como qualquer jogo, a gameplay enjoa uma hora. Se você gosta de um desafio e não se importa    A proposta do jogo é interessante e funciona bem. Exigindo um nível de skill mediano, uma boa mente para aprendizados e paciência para explorar o mapa e recomeçar quase que do zero.
    Porém, há seus malefícios. A gameplay é muito viciante, acontece que morrer próximo ao final do jogo é frustante, e como qualquer jogo, a gameplay enjoa uma hora. Se você gosta de um desafio e não se importa em perder algum tempo re e re-jogando algo, você vai amar e muito esse jogo.
    O gráficos são bonitos, num estilo PixelArt pra deixar qualquer um louco. Inclusive, jogar a 144hz é uma experiencia muito gratificante.
    A gameplay é diversa, com uma grande variedade de lugares a explorar e uma boa quantidade de armas. A OST não decepciona, mas passa despercebida na maioria das vezes.    … Expand
  70. Shortax
    May 26, 2019
    10
    A great game. It plays extremely well, great mechanics and smooth animations, and a lot of replayability
  71. Nove123
    May 30, 2019
    10
    The game is great if you don't know whether to buy or not? What are you waiting for? Go buy it. She's good at everything. First, the gameplay for Bagel and metroidvania is very dynamic. There are throws, dodges, double jumps, punches, block, parry, stun and other abilities that open after finding runes. Secondly, the graphics here are simply divine for the platformer genre. Third, theThe game is great if you don't know whether to buy or not? What are you waiting for? Go buy it. She's good at everything. First, the gameplay for Bagel and metroidvania is very dynamic. There are throws, dodges, double jumps, punches, block, parry, stun and other abilities that open after finding runes. Secondly, the graphics here are simply divine for the platformer genre. Third, the generation of levels is a random method, and their connectivity is amazing, it took me many hours to remember every location in this game. Fourth, the enemies here, as well as the levels are varied, each of them has its own specific flavor. Bosses here is extremely small, even with DLC, but each of them is well remembered, but the approach to everything is simple, because they have similar boevki. Fifth, the complexity is decent and grows with the progress of the player, but sometimes when you move to other locations, it can change, and significantly. In total, there are 6 levels of difficulty, but for this Narottama need to collect the cells of the final boss. Seventh, there is a huge amount of weapons, equipment, if you list it all, and 30 minutes is not enough. Eighth, there is no plot, but rather LOR, which is told in parts, it does not oblige him to understand, I began to understand it only up to 5 passage. Ninth, the soundtrack in this game is just great. Summing up I would like to say, though there are small shoals, but their 1 or even 5 passage is not noticeable, and even more so do not interfere with enjoy the game. It is clear that the game has all hopes to remain successful in the future, well, at least I hope.… Expand
  72. I3L1NK
    Jun 28, 2023
    6
    Feels repetitive. It sometimes feels like it doesn't even matter what type of mob it is, your approach is always the same, hit first and stun lock the mob to death.
  73. Wweald
    Jul 15, 2021
    7
    Pretty fun roguelike, the music is pretty good, the aesthetic is awesome. The gameplay feels smooth and is a lot of fun. I really like the huge variety of items and abilities that are available. But because there are limits to how much you can have at once I feel like I lost interest in Dead Cells much faster than ROR2 or Hades because you can't keep stacking into a god run.
  74. Padudu
    Oct 4, 2022
    8
    A roguelike worth your time with hours of fun gameplay. Gameplay mechanics are very well put together with lots of diversity and great level design. The game is the most challenging roguelike I've played and sometimes frustrating but luckily it comes with a lot of accessibility options. The soundtrack wasn't the greatest for me personally and the visual indicators and effects on the screenA roguelike worth your time with hours of fun gameplay. Gameplay mechanics are very well put together with lots of diversity and great level design. The game is the most challenging roguelike I've played and sometimes frustrating but luckily it comes with a lot of accessibility options. The soundtrack wasn't the greatest for me personally and the visual indicators and effects on the screen were sometimes overwhelming.… Expand
  75. FuriousAegon
    Mar 26, 2022
    8
    Dead Cells is a great game!
    The most adrenaline-rush gameplay i've experienced in games, of course there was such games as Hades, Ghostrunner, DOOM Eternal and Sekiro that have really good gameplay, but this is something else. When u explore levels with your created build and your favourite weapons your character will become an unstopable thunderstorm that destroys everything in his way,    Dead Cells is a great game!
    The most adrenaline-rush gameplay i've experienced in games, of course there was such games as Hades, Ghostrunner, DOOM Eternal and Sekiro that have really good gameplay, but this is something else. When u explore levels with your created build and your favourite weapons your character will become an unstopable thunderstorm that destroys everything in his way, and through the way to freedom you fell how you progress and for its amazing.
    The art-style is gorgeous, hands down ,Motion Twin studios have done an incredible job.
    Soundtrack perfectly complement levels and affects on atmosphere, but nothing more, comparing with Hades ( another Rogue - like game ) soundtrack in that game was astonishing, after compliting that game i was relistening Hades soundtrack for months.
    Unfortunately that game have one minus lack of Story telling and lore elements. Of course this game have lore elements but very few, also comparing with Hades there was an neverending AAA level Story and interesting Lore.
    8 / 10
    After completing all the DLCs it is 8.5 . Fatal Falls and Queen of the Sea are magnificient! Interesting bosses and amazing locations.    … Expand
  76. edxtan
    Jul 31, 2023
    7
    The ability to cancel any move with another action makes Dead Cells' combat very smooth and fast-paced. There is very little emergent gameplay which results in each run feeling the same.
  77. Jarr0Jam
    Nov 6, 2019
    8
    I love this game even if I feel it has a few flaws with the progression and combat. First off, it's not a Metroidvania. Its more like a Castlevania game mashed with Dark Souls aesthetic and the progression of a roguelike. This game's pixel art is amazing, with so much detail that its honesty stunning at times, espessially the backgrounds. There's not much to exploring the world beyondI love this game even if I feel it has a few flaws with the progression and combat. First off, it's not a Metroidvania. Its more like a Castlevania game mashed with Dark Souls aesthetic and the progression of a roguelike. This game's pixel art is amazing, with so much detail that its honesty stunning at times, espessially the backgrounds. There's not much to exploring the world beyond getting more gold and cells, its more about getting to the next doorway and killing all those who oppose your journey. When you die, you go all the way back to the beginning and loose all currency and weapons on you. If you don't like to die a lot in video games, don't get this one. Dying is necessary in this game, and its basically how you get stronger. I feel this is where the game falters a little bit, it would be nice if you started back after the last boss, rather than the very beginning of the game, that way it doesn't feel as grindy and repetitive. That's basically my only complaint because, honestly, this game is amazing. Totally worth a buy, especially if you love roguelikes and hack-n-slashes.… Expand
  78. Nuvem54
    Apr 8, 2022
    10
    Amazing game, one of the best in the genre rogue-like (if isn't the best), very cool art style, characters and mainly, gameplay!
  79. Jckovacks
    Nov 18, 2019
    8
    Una gran sorpresa, teniendo en cuenta que fue el primer "roguelike" al que me enfrenté.
    Meterte en esa espiral de muerte, en la que cada paso que das te hace mejor , aprendes de cada muerte y las pocas concesiones que te hace el juego, crea una tensión única y creciente conforme va creciendo tu build.
    Mención a parte para el gran trabajo artístico, el "pixelart" su frenetismo y la    Una gran sorpresa, teniendo en cuenta que fue el primer "roguelike" al que me enfrenté.
    Meterte en esa espiral de muerte, en la que cada paso que das te hace mejor , aprendes de cada muerte y las pocas concesiones que te hace el juego, crea una tensión única y creciente conforme va creciendo tu build.
    Mención a parte para el gran trabajo artístico, el "pixelart" su frenetismo y la precisión de su jugabilidad.
    Compra imprescindible para los amantes de este tipo de juegos.

    *Puntuación con respecto al panorama independiente    … Expand
  80. tobivv
    Nov 26, 2019
    6
    Satisfying fast-paced combat makes it stand out in an overly time-consuming genre
  81. UglierOrlock
    Feb 19, 2020
    8
    very good game but for those who like repeating it over and over, for me it more like a brake between AAA games. its impossible to spend even few hours per week playing it.
  82. PanMrkvicka
    May 23, 2020
    6
    Its like not bad but lacks content and rogue like elements the level layouts repeat too often adn you get same run every time so its repetitive a lot.
  83. Alvelian
    Dec 14, 2022
    8
    Очень интересный проект. Большой арсенал оружия и артефактов, приятный глазу пиксель арт и боевая система вкупе с реиграбельностю способны затянуть на долгое время.
  84. Sepherim
    Dec 29, 2022
    5
    Dead Cells no es la gran cosa, la verdad. No es malo, pero tampoco puedo decir que sea bueno, debería haber una posibilidad de marcar ni fu ni fa. La jugabilidad es más o menos la esperable de un metroidvania sencillote con la rejugabilidad de un roguelike que cambia mapa, abres nuevas armas aleatorias, etc. No se puede decir que tenga trama, solo algunas pistas aquí y allá pero nada conDead Cells no es la gran cosa, la verdad. No es malo, pero tampoco puedo decir que sea bueno, debería haber una posibilidad de marcar ni fu ni fa. La jugabilidad es más o menos la esperable de un metroidvania sencillote con la rejugabilidad de un roguelike que cambia mapa, abres nuevas armas aleatorias, etc. No se puede decir que tenga trama, solo algunas pistas aquí y allá pero nada con interés. Y me parece tremendamente frustrante su sistema de hacer siempre todos los niveles hasta el jefe, lo cual lleva a que especialmente el primer nivel lo hagas demasiadas demasiadas veces. Si sumamos a esto que no hay una verdadera sensación de progresión ni un incentivo real en ir más allá, el juego flojea. Además, incentiva enormemente el conseguir las cosas sin sufrir daño, lo cual lleva a un estilo de juego muy pasivo y defensivo que a mi se me hace aburrido.

    Gráficamente el juego es malo, no hay vuelta de hoja. Y lo mismo ocurre con una música y unos efectos de sonido muy flojos. A cambio, no me he encontrado ningún bug jugándolo.

    Por todo ello, no puedo recomendar Dead Cells, hay juegos en el género mucho mejores, más innovadores y divertidos. Un 5 raspado.    … Expand
  85. Ilmu011
    Feb 12, 2021
    8
    Of all the roguelikes I have played, Dead Cells is one of the most fleshed out ones among them.

    The large amount of items and weapons, all with their completely unique moves and animations makes it a pleasure to use them, even if it's the 1000th enemy you've killed with them already. The art style is also very appealing and the music adds a lot to the atmosphere. Just an overall    Of all the roguelikes I have played, Dead Cells is one of the most fleshed out ones among them.

    The large amount of items and weapons, all with their completely unique moves and animations makes it a pleasure to use them, even if it's the 1000th enemy you've killed with them already.

    The art style is also very appealing and the music adds a lot to the atmosphere.

    Just an overall good roguelike game.

    Playtime at review: 400 hours    … Expand
  86. ChewPai
    May 31, 2020
    8
    死亡细胞的创新有余，尝试大胆。动作双子一定研究超久2D游戏的动作反馈和打击感才能这么自信。恶魔城元素与魂味动作元素的结合足够酷炫。非常可惜做成了roguelite游戏，独有的一股腻味劲儿使它无法成为大众认可的作品。游戏中存在逼肝和强迫超高难度通关的设计师教你玩游戏恶心要素，在第一次加大难度过后，枯燥重复又高难度的游戏体验让我感觉后面只是在浪费我的时间。——仇败，评分85/100（精良品质游戏）死亡细胞的创新有余，尝试大胆。动作双子一定研究超久2D游戏的动作反馈和打击感才能这么自信。恶魔城元素与魂味动作元素的结合足够酷炫。非常可惜做成了roguelite游戏，独有的一股腻味劲儿使它无法成为大众认可的作品。游戏中存在逼肝和强迫超高难度通关的设计师教你玩游戏恶心要素，在第一次加大难度过后，枯燥重复又高难度的游戏体验让我感觉后面只是在浪费我的时间。——仇败，评分85/100（精良品质游戏）
  87. ChesterField
    May 1, 2020
    7
    I'm not a big fan of this retro artistic section, although the game itself is incredible. Challenging with a wide arsenal of weapons. Undoubtedly a great metroidvania inferior to hollow knight in my opinion. However, recommended for fans of the genre.
  88. Rustick
    Jun 15, 2023
    8
    жанр не совсем мой но геймплей затягивает, визуал и музыка хороши, есть разнообразие во врагах, локациях, оружии и тд
  89. Shipowner
    Jun 20, 2020
    5
    I like the game, a masterpiece and art in all aspects, I hope I will get better
  90. EvgeniLinuxUser
    Jun 21, 2020
    8
    Replayable fast platformer with challenging bosses. Works perfect on Ubuntu 18.04. Notebook with Intel® HD Graphics 4400 is enough.
  91. Rodrigo_
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    I love the fluidity of the movements and the ridiculous amount of item and skill combinations.
  92. ONI913
    Jul 29, 2020
    10
    Dead cells это один из лучших рогаликов, и у него прекрасная пиксельная графика, а я люблю рогалики и пиксельную графику.
  93. LastingVacancy
    Jul 9, 2020
    8
    This game is gorgeous, witty, violently fun, and I don't think I've ever had a bug or glitch. It's a roguelike, but still manages to have a general world/story progression the more you play of it. There's a bunch of weapons and skills, they added outfits (!) and the easter eggs are both cute and offer little rewards. The difficulty curve is a little reminiscent of a brick wall next toThis game is gorgeous, witty, violently fun, and I don't think I've ever had a bug or glitch. It's a roguelike, but still manages to have a general world/story progression the more you play of it. There's a bunch of weapons and skills, they added outfits (!) and the easter eggs are both cute and offer little rewards. The difficulty curve is a little reminiscent of a brick wall next to another, much bigger brick wall, with a slight incline between them - and the areas will start to feel a bi over-familiar once you've played enough. But, it's worth getting to that point, for the best rougelike of 2018 and one of the better games of the decade.… Expand
  94. Samtrewq
    Jul 13, 2020
    9
    Eğer rogue like tarzında hızlı bir platform oyunu istiyorsanız dead cells oynayabilirsiniz.
  95. Oshiri_Maeda
    Nov 23, 2020
    7
    Nice fast paced rouge-lite for the beginners in the genre. Not as good as Isaac or Hollow Knight though. Beginning is too easy (I made it all up to the throne room on my first run), then it feels pointless killing the same enemies over and over again. I wish it wasn't as repetitive.
  96. LordZeppelin
    Aug 15, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Прекрасный рогалик с приятным управлением и массой оружия и скиллов. С огромным удовольствием многократно прошел, получил все достижения.

    Минус 2 балла за спорные моменты прокачки и эндгейма - чем больше собираешь вещей, тем сложнее проходить, так как большую часть предметов использовать не будешь в силу предпочтений или бесполезности. Сбор клеток на последней сложности можно было бы обыграть лучше, чем не особо полезной абилкой, которая их потребляет. Также было бы неплохо добавить интересного гринда или испытаний уже после сбора всего в игре.    … Expand
  97. Enzoiscool
    Aug 30, 2020
    9
    The game I wish I was better at.
    its a very challenging rogue-lite with a lot of variety in weapons, enemy and locals.
    masterfully done and extremly punishing
  98. HammudHabibi
    Sep 19, 2020
    6
    Xbox game pass have this game in pc port. You can experience this game in Xbox Game Pass. Graphics is good for pixelart game :D. Gameplay and the feeling of hitting is very very good. You can play this game for spending time.
  99. Max7
    Oct 18, 2020
    8
    You keep dying, but you're also getting stronger. Randomly generated level, and its refreshing action. Apart from being too difficult, is there a cooler game than this one.
  100. ylnylmn
    Jul 4, 2022
    8
    Although I don't like the Rogue-Like genre, I loved this game. I played for about 60 hours. Especially the beginning of the game is good. (When we try to collect all the runes). But after 60 hours, I lost interest and started to get bored. Weapon and skill variety is very good. But some weapons are too weak and I don't want to use them. This causes me to be limited to a few weapons. It'sAlthough I don't like the Rogue-Like genre, I loved this game. I played for about 60 hours. Especially the beginning of the game is good. (When we try to collect all the runes). But after 60 hours, I lost interest and started to get bored. Weapon and skill variety is very good. But some weapons are too weak and I don't want to use them. This causes me to be limited to a few weapons. It's fast and fun to fight. Graphics and music are nice. Overall a nice rogue-like. I recommend this game to those who don't like the genre.… Expand
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#3 Best PC Game of 2018
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#26 Most Discussed PC Game of 2018
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#29 Most Shared PC Game of 2018

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Metascore
89

Generally favorable reviews - based on 34 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 33 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 34
  3. Negative: 0 out of 34
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Dec 31, 2018
    100
    Dead Cells is an adrenaline duty for every player. It gets you not only with a beautifully crafted dark world and countless weapons, but mostly with elaborated gameplay. [Issue#288]
  2. IGN Japan
    Sep 27, 2018
    97
    As one of the best 2D action games to date, Dead Cells is a game people will be talking about for a long time. A true masterpiece.
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  3. Game World Navigator Magazine
    Sep 26, 2018
    79
    Combat is very satisfying: strikes have proper weight behind them, hitboxes are where you expect them to be and controls are very responsive. Procedural generation, on the other hand, leaves much to be desired: from playthrough to playthrough, levels feel too similar. [Issue#232, p.68]
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