Death's Door

 PC
Metascore
85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 58 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 54 out of 58
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 58
  3. Negative: 0 out of 58
  1. 3DJuegos
    Jul 20, 2021
    Death's Door wins you over with its isometric action, well-designed exploration and constant search for secrets. [Recommended]
  2. Kotaku
    Aug 3, 2021
    Within 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.
  3. Rock, Paper, Shotgun
    Jul 20, 2021
    So 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

23
#23 Best PC Game of 2021
33
#33 Most Discussed PC Game of 2021

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User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 239 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 173 out of 239
  2. Mixed: 52 out of 239
  3. Negative: 14 out of 239
  1. Fo_Que_Rico
    Jul 22, 2021
    10
    A masterpiece , can win the GOTY 2021 , the art and melody is beatiful. You need to play this GAME!
  2. Kehferey
    Jul 21, 2021
    3
    Meh game
    It is a game with a few merits, though basically it is trying to be a top down isometric cute souls. It draws so much inspiration    Meh game
    It is a game with a few merits, though basically it is trying to be a top down isometric cute souls. It draws so much inspiration from dark souls aesthetic it hurts
    Pros:
    - Bare bones but robust mechanics
    - Nice aesthetic and environments
    - Many different and fun enemy types, some fun gimmicks
    Cons:
    - While enemies and environments are very diverse, your weapons and gameplay styles are limited (VERY bare bones mechanics)
    - Too much backtracking,music started to drive me crazy after some point
    - No replay value
    - Weird and quirky story

    Get only if you adore isometric hack'n slashes or wait for sale    … Full Review »
  3. iamthewizard2
    Jul 23, 2021
    10
    I never played The Legend of Zelda as a kid so I feel like this game more than makes up for it as an adult. Wonderful smooth gameplay,I never played The Legend of Zelda as a kid so I feel like this game more than makes up for it as an adult. Wonderful smooth gameplay, puzzles and combat. Art style is fantastic and the music is just so well done. Just make sure ya got a controller! 10/10… Full Review »
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