Dead Cells

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8.2

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  1. ManHoof
    Aug 29, 2023
    8
    It's a cool, funny game with challenge crumbs. Many references to another games, smooth mechanics and MANY-MANY weapons. It's cool. And for several passes. BUT! Few bosses and locations :( and little achivs bug.
  2. 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.
  3. Haktug
    Jul 16, 2023
    10
    Yaklaşık 50 saat oynadım. Hahahahahahhhahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha
  4. Harthik69
    Jul 9, 2023
    8
    Very Good game. Can spend some time to play and exeprience it again. Download and give it a try again in future
  5. Dimocracy
    Jul 6, 2023
    8
    It's not my type of game, but it has a very good graphical component and is interesting in gameplay.
  6. skdcraw
    Jul 4, 2023
    8
    We are all aware that Dead Cells is a game overshadowed by Hades. As far as I can see, he is constantly compared to Hades. But did you know that Dead Cells is a game released a year earlier? The two games are the same genre, even two-dimensional, but they're actually so different. They're both two-dimensional, but their preferred dimensions aren't even the same. I will not make this reviewWe are all aware that Dead Cells is a game overshadowed by Hades. As far as I can see, he is constantly compared to Hades. But did you know that Dead Cells is a game released a year earlier? The two games are the same genre, even two-dimensional, but they're actually so different. They're both two-dimensional, but their preferred dimensions aren't even the same. I will not make this review based on comparison because I do not find it correct. However, I don't think it's a game that can be crushed under Hades.

    Dead Cells is basically a Roguelike game, based on dying and playing again. In such games it is difficult to keep the player in the game because no one likes to lose progress. Therefore, it is necessary to show the player that he is making progress, that the previous half-hour sequence was not wasted. Dead Cells does this, but in a slightly different way than other games. While other games usually provide you with permanent updates that will work in other rounds, Dead Cells does these updates in two ways; new platforming abilities and new items/weapons. Thus, the game stands out with one difference from other games of the same genre: Exploration. Dead Cells is a game about exploring and trying new things more than its counterparts. Although there are countless weapons in the game, you have to discover these weapons in previous games and buy them later. Thus, when you die, you will be able to explore more places and try different weapon alternatives in the next round. This keeps you in the loop of gameplay.

    The game is difficult at first. Because there is no "regenerate health by staying out of combat" mechanic that we are used to for a long time. Well naturally, the game expects you to die and play again. While the game is difficult even in this state, it also shows you that when you finish the game, you have actually finished the easiest part of the game, and you have a longer road ahead of you. Here some people may quit the game, but it is also possible to see a large majority that continues to play. In addition, it does this challenge not only by increasing the number and health of monsters, but by actually causing a separate trouble for you at every difficulty level.

    The game also incorporated death and resurrection into the story. In most games, dying does not end the game, you either rewind or respawn, this is actually a mechanic that we are very used to, but we have to accept that it is not very logical. However, Dead Cells incorporated this death into the story. So dying and being resurrected is a part of you in this universe, which cuts down on not understanding anything from the story. Games don't always need to understand the entire universe, but the player at least wants to understand the main scenario, why he's doing what he's doing at that moment, and Dead Cells replies, "The character you're directing in the game doesn't know why he's doing what he's doing either." While this may seem like a short cut, at least it's a simple mechanic that prevents you from finishing the game without understanding anything.

    In short, Hades might seem like a better game in the first 5-10 hours, with more exploration, innovations and difficulty, but if you're looking for a game that you can play longer, Dead Cells definitely offers a longer and deeper gameplay. I definitely suggest you give it a chance.    … Expand
  7. parsymovies
    Jul 2, 2023
    10
    are you looking for a neat combat in MetroidVania game?this is your game . a great gameplay and good story with an great theme music
  8. 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.
  9. Quazder
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    Nice game, with a lot of maps and options and styles to play it. Ideal for podcast and relaxing play.
  10. Rustick
    Jun 15, 2023
    8
    жанр не совсем мой но геймплей затягивает, визуал и музыка хороши, есть разнообразие во врагах, локациях, оружии и тд
  11. 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.
  12. nietzfk
    May 20, 2023
    8
    I've been playing for a very long time. I wish it wasn't so hard. There is an assist mode but it still feels bad.
  13. javierjcl
    May 16, 2023
    9
    Junto a The Binding of Isaac es el mejor roguelike que he jugado. Tiene mecánicas propias de un metroidvania con la capacidad de juego variado y rejugabilidad de los roguelike. Tiene una gran variedad de zonas y objetos a los cuales se les añaden variaciones que hacen que puedas hacer combinaciones y sinergias que dan lugar a combos brutales. Es un juego que da pie al vicio duro duranteJunto a The Binding of Isaac es el mejor roguelike que he jugado. Tiene mecánicas propias de un metroidvania con la capacidad de juego variado y rejugabilidad de los roguelike. Tiene una gran variedad de zonas y objetos a los cuales se les añaden variaciones que hacen que puedas hacer combinaciones y sinergias que dan lugar a combos brutales. Es un juego que da pie al vicio duro durante horas, y si añades un podcast de fondo puede ser peligroso. Tiene un montón de contenido (en total unas 90-95 horas) y me he pasado la historia principal en unas 16 horas y media. Tiene unos 4 DLCs básicos y uno con más contenido. Si te gustan los metroidvanias y los roguelikes es una compra estupenda si lo compras con todos los DLCs en oferta (o sin oferta).… Expand
  14. asdgasgea
    May 12, 2023
    8
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  15. 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.
  16. Suprizer
    Apr 22, 2023
    9
    BANGER!!!!!!!!! Progression feels natural at first you are weak you are lost you don't know what to do but after 50 hours down the drain you know where are you going what bossline will you take what kind of build will you choose etc... If you have the time and the energy its a must play but when i say play i mean PLAY!
  17. Zski
    Apr 4, 2023
    10
    Easily one of the most addictive rogue-lite games on the market. The gameplay is very easy to pick up and play, and very rewarding when you find the rhythm. The gameplay really echoes and channels your deepest muscle memory of playing platforming games in the 16bit era, except with the modern fast pace that you would expect from most games these days. Its very fast paced, it almost feelsEasily one of the most addictive rogue-lite games on the market. The gameplay is very easy to pick up and play, and very rewarding when you find the rhythm. The gameplay really echoes and channels your deepest muscle memory of playing platforming games in the 16bit era, except with the modern fast pace that you would expect from most games these days. Its very fast paced, it almost feels like button mashing at times, but the gameplay is very tight and fluid. The progression system is also very well paced, and it drip feeds new items at a perfect speed. The game consistently introduces new items, moves, or costumes for you to work toward unlocking, so it brings in some grinding, but it is not a chore by any means. Its fun exploring the new weapons and finding the best combinations. The graphics and sound are beautiful as well, which also pulls at your nostalgia strings. Everything is very simple, yet very effective.

    I have been playing this game for years across multiple systems, and I keep coming back for more. This game was fantastic years ago, and its even better now in 2023. The amount of content they continue to add to the game is astonishing, and I absolutely love all of the easter eggs to the major indie games on Steam that share the shelf space with this game. I would highly recommend you buy all of the DLC upfront - it adds so many new areas, new costumes, and new weapons that its best just to have it from the start.

    The only flaw with this game is something that this genre will naturally suffer from. While there is a ton of content to unlock, there will always be a wall that you hit with this game where it begins to feel repetitive. I personally think that this is unavoidable in a genre which involves doing the same thing over and over. But of all the rogue lite games, this is the one I have consistently returned to. This is a must own on Steam.    … Expand
  18. kalambaha
    Mar 20, 2023
    8
    +8 to save the game in my favorites list :) and just like for a great game!
  19. Jerg4n
    Mar 7, 2023
    9
    My favorite roguelite. The combat is fun and build variety is insane with how many different weapons and skills there are. It does get frustrating at times but what roguelite doesn't. Also the music slaps.
  20. 3ls0ul
    Mar 6, 2023
    9
    Este juego aún no lo eh jugado o completado, así que pondré una reseña y nota diferentes cuando lo haga.
  21. Klotz
    Mar 1, 2023
    9
    Definitely my favourite action rougelike - gameplay is fast, has impact and a good weapon variety!
  22. Gochujang
    Feb 10, 2023
    8
    Dead Cells is a fast-paced (obviously) rouge-lite action platformer that does its job pretty good. It has hidden bosses which are amazing, secret places, weapons etc. If you want to give a shot to Dead Cells, don't just play the main story and quit, find secret bosses and places etc. to have one of the best rouge-like experiences you can experience
  23. Bluelion32
    Feb 8, 2023
    0
    Very good. Please play it. Too hard. Dark souls of rougelikes (ik, overused phrase)
    0/12
  24. Koruch
    Feb 8, 2023
    10
    Time played: 25h
    Max from average FPS: 144
    Полезные гайды:
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  25. JugadorRandom15
    Jan 26, 2023
    9
    Para un juego como este hay que ser corto y directo, JUEGAZO DIVERTIDO, FRENETICO Y MUY, MUY HERMOSO
  26. Chillaoi
    Jan 14, 2023
    9
    Review só pra lembrar a nota que dei pro jogo:
    Um dos melhores "Roguelike" que já joguei, muita variação nos modos de jogar e uma jogabilidade fluida e impactante, meu único problema sendo a fata de personagens memoráveis como em "Hades".
  27. 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
  28. turgaysenturk
    Dec 17, 2022
    10
    The best rogue-like game of all times by far. It is one of the best games to play thanks to the great gameplay mechanics, soundtracks, biomes, humor and many more qualities like this. Probably I have spent more than 200 hours in this game and they keep updating the game. Amazing!
  29. Hyperfailure
    Dec 15, 2022
    7
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  30. 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.
  31. TheSRG
    Dec 12, 2022
    9
    Very fluid and intriguing tips. I want to play it over and over, even if it's not a rouge-lite game.
  32. Soullex
    Nov 30, 2022
    6
    Evet rouge-like ama çok tekrar ediyor ya gerçekten.........................
  33. Iloveslurs
    Nov 7, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I detest this game in its entirety, I got every unlock, every achievement and felt completely empty. I have nothing but hatred for all of the devs and wish genuine misery and harm on all of them. If you want to simulate what castration feels like this is the perfect game.… Expand
  34. 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.
  35. 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
  36. 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...
  37. karahangke267
    Sep 16, 2022
    8
    I am getting used to play with gamepad. This is the 2nd game that I have played with gamepad. It was an amazing experience but the game is too short. Still I had fun.
  38. HiddenReviewer
    Sep 8, 2022
    10
    Tbh,This Game Is Awesome and Amazing,one of the best rouge-like game i ever play,have replay value and souls-likes ,and great community can help you every single thing,so at my opinion,if you are interest or fan of rouge-like ,soul-likes you have to try,im pretty sure you will have good time with this game,Just Only 500 MB,we can play a great combat,Good Animation,With Interest Back-storyTbh,This Game Is Awesome and Amazing,one of the best rouge-like game i ever play,have replay value and souls-likes ,and great community can help you every single thing,so at my opinion,if you are interest or fan of rouge-like ,soul-likes you have to try,im pretty sure you will have good time with this game,Just Only 500 MB,we can play a great combat,Good Animation,With Interest Back-story ,I even play this game for 7 hours per day to complete this game in 4 months,Thanks You For This Masterpiece Motion Twin… Expand
  39. nfs7379
    Aug 30, 2022
    9
    9/10........................................................................................
  40. yourmaenjoyer
    Aug 25, 2022
    10
    Dynamic and adrenaline gameplay makes this game so enjoyable. Also, I like how can you find your favorite builds, and synergies between items (for example the first item freezes enemies and the second one deals +175% damage to frozen mobs) A lot of weapons lets everyone find his style. Moreover, I was surprised that you can choose the weapons you wanna play in custom mode. I was upsetDynamic and adrenaline gameplay makes this game so enjoyable. Also, I like how can you find your favorite builds, and synergies between items (for example the first item freezes enemies and the second one deals +175% damage to frozen mobs) A lot of weapons lets everyone find his style. Moreover, I was surprised that you can choose the weapons you wanna play in custom mode. I was upset because I locked a lot of items I don't like but I could fix it in custom mode. And it's not cheating or something like that. You're just reducing the impact of luck and random drops have to focus on your skill. Finally, this feeling when you first time beats the game after a lot of runs. Jeeez.
    Just a masterpiece.    … Expand
  41. YuuKiiKanzaku
    Aug 24, 2022
    8
    Oyun güzel açıkçası ama rouge like olarak beni kudurtuyor 2 boss cell alıp geliştirmelerin %60 ını falan 25 saatte yaptım . Oyun her bilgisayarda çok rahat çalışabilcek bir oyun sağlam bir oyun sabrınız varsa tabi.

    Bir sürü silah yetenek rün vs. Var.Hikaye namına oyun araştırmanızı istiyor beni hikayesi yerine oynanış içine çekti ama 3 günde birden oyuna gömülünce aşırı sıkılmış    Oyun güzel açıkçası ama rouge like olarak beni kudurtuyor 2 boss cell alıp geliştirmelerin %60 ını falan 25 saatte yaptım . Oyun her bilgisayarda çok rahat çalışabilcek bir oyun sağlam bir oyun sabrınız varsa tabi.

    Bir sürü silah yetenek rün vs. Var.Hikaye namına oyun araştırmanızı istiyor beni hikayesi yerine oynanış içine çekti ama 3 günde birden oyuna gömülünce aşırı sıkılmış hissettim kesinlikle oyunu %100 yapmayı düşünüyorum dlcler de dahil dlcler bukadar para hakeden az oyun var ben 42 tlye fulldlc li aldım ama fiyatları arttırdılar oyüzden gamepasstende oynayabilirsin. Oyundaki nefret ettiğim 2 ey var biri uçan oç canavarlar öbürüde kodumun dikenleri bosslardan çok bunlara öldüm oyun gayet iyi açıkçası oynayın ama bir anda değil günlük 1-2 saat yeterde artar yoksa sinir krizl geçirip zaten stresli yaşamıyomuş gibi hayatınızı daha da boklaştırır.

    Kısacası gayet iyi .    … Expand
  42. TheDuner13
    Aug 6, 2022
    9
    gooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooood
  43. 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
  44. 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.
  45. Karlsefniy
    Jul 23, 2022
    8
    Smoothness in gameplay, great pixel art and banger music make Dead Cells a pretty good rogue-lite.
  46. 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
  47. lalochea
    Jun 17, 2022
    9
    Goddamn is it ever hard, unforgiving and frustrating, but I absolutely love it!
  48. lufikeymon
    May 14, 2022
    10
    Awesome. I played it and I'm still playing and I must say this. This game is awesome. Its graphics and its combat i love it.
  49. Amin_Boog3yMan
    May 11, 2022
    9
    Dead Cells is a charming video game that makes you play it again and again with its nice combat system and art design. The levels are designed in such a way as to maintain balance in the gameplay. Also the music is very harmonious with the scenes.
    In a word, Dead Cells is a clear example of a roguelike title.
  50. kalopi
    May 7, 2022
    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.bom eu literalmente so copiei e colei isso de outra pessoa...sim mas isso e so porque eu concordei MUUUUITO com o que ele falou e porque eu nao tenho paciencia pra escrever uma critica eu mesmo mas num resumo o jogo e sem duvidas muito bome o meu favorito… Expand
  51. StarkAgentos
    Apr 26, 2022
    4
    Задумка интересная, игра выглядит прикольной. Графика красивая. Но есть одно но. Игра слишком сложная.
  52. makarosu
    Apr 24, 2022
    7
    Графика 6/10
    Сюжет 4/10
    Музыка 9/10 Геймплей 10/10 Жаль что за геймплей нельзя больше поставить, я бы поставил этой игре 20/10 за геймплей, он тут шикарный, отличное управление, шикарная боевая система, игра также заточена под реиграбельность из-за наличия стволовых клеток и кучи разного оружия, с которым можно составлять билды. А сюжет… он здесь есть вообще? Именно не завязка, а конкретно    Графика 6/10
    Сюжет 4/10
    Музыка 9/10
    Геймплей 10/10
    Жаль что за геймплей нельзя больше поставить, я бы поставил этой игре 20/10 за геймплей, он тут шикарный, отличное управление, шикарная боевая система, игра также заточена под реиграбельность из-за наличия стволовых клеток и кучи разного оружия, с которым можно составлять билды. А сюжет… он здесь есть вообще? Именно не завязка, а конкретно сюжет? Я за 200 часов игры его не нашёл хд
    Итог: 7/10    … Expand
  53. Flaks
    Apr 12, 2022
    8
    One of the best roguelike games I've ever played. A large number of interesting bosses, items, and sets of these items that can be collected makes this game better.
  54. 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!
  55. 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
  56. Julio-FR
    Feb 10, 2022
    9
    El juego esta muy bueno lo recomiendo más para los que le guste la dificultad
  57. IdleSpace
    Feb 5, 2022
    9
    Образцовый рогалик.
    Постепенное открытие контента - есть.
    Драйв прохождения - есть. Возможность манипулировать ходом игры в плане развития персонажа - есть. Баланс смещен больше в сторону скилла и понимания игры, менее рандомозависимая, нежели Айзек. В общем прекрасная игра.    Образцовый рогалик.
    Постепенное открытие контента - есть.
    Драйв прохождения - есть.
    Возможность манипулировать ходом игры в плане развития персонажа - есть.
    Баланс смещен больше в сторону скилла и понимания игры, менее рандомозависимая, нежели Айзек.
    В общем прекрасная игра.
  58. 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
  59. AdahanDeniz
    Jan 20, 2022
    9
    Ben bu oyunu kişilerin eline sağlık derim. Bu kadar güzel oyun yapmak zordur hem hikayesi kaliteli hem de oynanış mekaniği açısından insanı tatmin ediyor. Tek kötü yanı souls gibi yapmışlar ve öldükten sonra başa gidiyorsunuz ama giderken kendinizi geliştiriyorsunuz. En son da ölmeden bitiriyorsunuz.
  60. oliodyssey
    Nov 18, 2021
    9
    What an Amazing game. Being a Roguelike. You start from level one on death which adds great tension to each run. As you gradualy unlock new weapons, Items and buffs etc each run becomes more interesting and the great design of these accessaries gives you the option for many combos. I have been playing it for 100 plus hours and because I'm not great at these games I very rarely get past theWhat an Amazing game. Being a Roguelike. You start from level one on death which adds great tension to each run. As you gradualy unlock new weapons, Items and buffs etc each run becomes more interesting and the great design of these accessaries gives you the option for many combos. I have been playing it for 100 plus hours and because I'm not great at these games I very rarely get past the 2nd boss lol but the fun I'm having is awesome. I love all kinds of roguelikes and this one is fast pace action. Love it. Check out the YouTube video and the full version is also on Android now with blue tooth controller support.… Expand
  61. Loki_the_Great
    Aug 23, 2021
    10
    The adrenaline I get from this game is the best. The storyline, difficulties, monsters, bosses, music, background art, everything keeps me on the edge of my seat. Controls are intuitive. At first, you may feel that the concept of dying and starting all over is a huge waste of time and might feel like rage quitting the game but once you get the hang of it, you will be hooked. This isThe adrenaline I get from this game is the best. The storyline, difficulties, monsters, bosses, music, background art, everything keeps me on the edge of my seat. Controls are intuitive. At first, you may feel that the concept of dying and starting all over is a huge waste of time and might feel like rage quitting the game but once you get the hang of it, you will be hooked. This is basically what I went through. However I would still give a disclaimer that you could get addicted. But I don't see anything wrong in getting addicted on Dead Cells. It is one hell of a game.… Expand
  62. tamty999
    Aug 16, 2021
    10
    Review in 2021
    When i first played dead cells when it first released, i was amazed by the pixel graphic (still one of the best pixel games's graphic in 2021), the most interesting and challeging gameplay and the deep of the world - every is just perfect. Later Dlc and updates is also good, too. Easy 10/10. But later updates (v19 updates), the crossbows is change to becomes 2 slot weapon,    Review in 2021
    When i first played dead cells when it first released, i was amazed by the pixel graphic (still one of the best pixel games's graphic in 2021), the most interesting and challeging gameplay and the deep of the world - every is just perfect. Later Dlc and updates is also good, too. Easy 10/10. But later updates (v19 updates), the crossbows is change to becomes 2 slot weapon, which make all crossbows builds become too simple. Also i see some people think that is too much updates for a offline game. I personally think that it is the plus to the development to listen the game's community, although sometime it make the game lost their point to non-hardcore gamer who can't follow the updates on time. So in a word, well done Motion Twin. (Note that the negative comments are mostly from people who can't stand with being killed over and over again -_-' , you died because you are not good enough bro -_-')    … Expand
  63. 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.
  64. mat_b
    Jun 21, 2021
    9
    mat b .
  65. deaniiyu
    May 28, 2021
    7
    I have been a regular player of dead cells since its early access (250hrs), the development of this game is too 'active' in my opinion. Every so often when I came back to the game after a major update or DLC release I found the game to be completely different: numerous new weapons which is a pain to unlock, difficulty curve completely altered, my favored weapons often nerfed to junk and myI have been a regular player of dead cells since its early access (250hrs), the development of this game is too 'active' in my opinion. Every so often when I came back to the game after a major update or DLC release I found the game to be completely different: numerous new weapons which is a pain to unlock, difficulty curve completely altered, my favored weapons often nerfed to junk and my build became useless, I really don't like the feeling of getting trashed at three or even two BC while I used to be the badass at 5 BC. By the way, I don't see the point of designing so many weapons/skills because most of them are just useless junk, sometimes I even regret unlocking them becasue the only thing they are good at is polluting my starting pack.… Expand
  66. Jojogonpa
    Apr 12, 2021
    8
    Dead cells, c'est le meilleur rogue lite 2D! un plaisir fou a jouer et l'addiction devient vite présente! petit défaut: les boss sont en déca des niveaux qui eux, sont géniaux. d'une beauté sans pareille, a jouer pour tout fan de rogue lite
  67. Manny-Cala
    Mar 19, 2021
    9
    It's just super fun to play. I like it so much. I need more games like this.
  68. 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.
  69. 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.
  70. 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
  71. LeetFeel
    Jan 10, 2021
    8
    Почему же я всё-таки решил сыграть: 1) Что заставило сыграть так это графика и механика игры схожая с dark souls (хардкор).
    2)После 10 минутной игры хотелось узнать больше о сюжете .Это добавляло интриги и желания играть.
    3)Ну и естественно стать сильнее Про все остальное умолчу так как это есть во всех rpg. Мне не особо нравится данный сейтинг игр, но эта игра смогла мной овладеть в    Почему же я всё-таки решил сыграть: 1) Что заставило сыграть так это графика и механика игры схожая с dark souls (хардкор).
    2)После 10 минутной игры хотелось узнать больше о сюжете .Это добавляло интриги и желания играть.
    3)Ну и естественно стать сильнее

    Про все остальное умолчу так как это есть во всех rpg.

    Мне не особо нравится данный сейтинг игр, но эта игра смогла мной овладеть в хорошем смысле. Впечатляющие саундтреки которые всегда были в тему с локацией, графика,сюжет .(хоть кому-то и может показаться что сюжета там небыло,но для меня бегать по локации и искать разбитый пазл сюжета , а затем собирать его в едино было очень приятно и интересно.) Также в микро кат сценах есть свой шарм (анимация как самого гг так и мобов)

    Моя оценка субъективная и в данном жанре я мало что понимаю. Мог не заметить или пропустить что то.Для меня игра отличная !    … Expand
  72. Dakor
    Dec 29, 2020
    8
    Muy muy buen juego, aún me queda mucho por avanzar pero los mapas que he visitado son visualmente agradables y la movilidad se siente bastante bien. Lo único que a mi personalmente no me agrada se trata de la música
  73. paulonoob4ever
    Dec 29, 2020
    10
    Acho que é o único do gênero que joguei.

    O visual é bem legal, mesmo em pixel art, dá para reparar que é muito detalhado. O cenário e os inimigos são bem variados e as armas e equipamentos geram várias estratégias possíveis. Pontos Positivos + Controles respondem muito bem + Visual e música + Variação nos equipamentos e habilidades Pontos Negativos + Tem vezes que depende    Acho que é o único do gênero que joguei.

    O visual é bem legal, mesmo em pixel art, dá para reparar que é muito detalhado. O cenário e os inimigos são bem variados e as armas e equipamentos geram várias estratégias possíveis.

    Pontos Positivos
    + Controles respondem muito bem
    + Visual e música
    + Variação nos equipamentos e habilidades

    Pontos Negativos
    + Tem vezes que depende também de um pouco de sorte
    + Mesmo avançando, tem horas que parece que não vai chegar em lugar nenhum.    … Expand
  74. shatarah
    Dec 2, 2020
    9
    greattttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttt
  75. 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.
  76. 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.
  77. 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.
  78. 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
  79. 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.
  80. 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
  81. 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
  82. 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
  83. 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.
  84. Vood
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    This game is awesome, what more i can say? Ah, yeah... Carl! Where are my nuggets?
  85. 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
  86. 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
  87. Samtrewq
    Jul 13, 2020
    9
    Eğer rogue like tarzında hızlı bir platform oyunu istiyorsanız dead cells oynayabilirsiniz.
  88. 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
  89. greenbey
    Jun 27, 2020
    9
    S-
    Best 2D action game yet. Combat is precise fluid and fun.
    Recommended.
  90. Rodrigo_
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    I love the fluidity of the movements and the ridiculous amount of item and skill combinations.
  91. 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.
  92. Shipowner
    Jun 20, 2020
    5
    I like the game, a masterpiece and art in all aspects, I hope I will get better
  93. 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.
  94. 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
  95. 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）
  96. 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.
  97. 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.
  98. 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
  99. 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.
  100. 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
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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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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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