- Publisher: Devolver Digital
- Release Date: Jul 20, 2021
- Also On: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X
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Sep 2, 2021Its high difficulty (sometimes artificially) and its art direction make it a must-try video game. However, it can be frustrating due to the lack of maps, unnecessary difficulty peaks and some bugs that make the experience worse.
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CD-ActionOct 12, 2021The protagonist doesn’t have a believable motivation, while the enemies, the environments and the gameplay mechanics lack variety. Other than that Death’s Door is a really decent action RPG – it’s pretty, technically polished, rich in optional content, and welcoming of inexperienced players. [10/2021, p.68]
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Aug 15, 2021This fairytale is somewhat simplistic in its story and structure, but still charming.
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Game World Navigator MagazineSep 3, 2021The setting is intriguing, but the story is bland. Open world promises exploration, but there is nothing to find. The combat has all the beats – but it just isn’t interesting. [Issue#254, p.68]
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Jul 20, 2021Death's Door wins you over with its isometric action, well-designed exploration and constant search for secrets. [Recommended]
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Aug 3, 2021Within five minutes of starting Death’s Door I knew I was going to love it. The combat was basic but weighty. The visual presentation was sparse but bespoke. Its music, sometimes pastoral and serene, sometimes grim and despairing, made no secret that something special was going on, and my love for the indie action-RPG only continues to grow.
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Jul 20, 2021So apart from the fact that I AM BUSY, BETTY, I'm pleased with Death's Door. I like the endearing head twitches of crowboy during his idle animations. I like his birdy Naruto waddle. He is a cool wee guy. I enjoy how handy the camera is, allowing you to nudge the view and peek in any given direction (an always-appreciated feature in side-on metroidvanias or top-down slice 'n' shoots). I like how the music in the furnace dungeon is perfectly timed with the tempo of its steam pistons (the music in general is downright excellent, veering from eerie Firelink lament-o-notes to full-on forest dweller bops). I both like and am deeply unsettled by Grandma's Studio Ghibli eyes, which follow you around the room with the automated paranoia of security cameras.
Awards & Rankings
User score distribution:
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Positive: 173 out of 239
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Mixed: 52 out of 239
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Negative: 14 out of 239
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Jul 22, 2021A masterpiece , can win the GOTY 2021 , the art and melody is beatiful. You need to play this GAME!
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Jul 23, 2021