Death's Door

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8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 239 Ratings

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  1. ThunderRam
    Jul 26, 2021
    10
    It's one of those games where you cant stop playing it until you 100% it. Played on my 2 days off and about 14 hours of gameplay. The music is literally SO SO good. I'd play it just to listen to the soundtrack but everything else is cherry on top. Good balanced gameplay, great art design, lots of secrets to find, bosses are really fun and super well designed. The only thing that keeps itIt's one of those games where you cant stop playing it until you 100% it. Played on my 2 days off and about 14 hours of gameplay. The music is literally SO SO good. I'd play it just to listen to the soundtrack but everything else is cherry on top. Good balanced gameplay, great art design, lots of secrets to find, bosses are really fun and super well designed. The only thing that keeps it from being absolute perfection is a lack of a map. You are going to waste about 1 hour of game time just trying to figure out where you are. 9.9 stars for me.… Expand
  2. XLazer
    Aug 26, 2021
    7
    Overall - 7.5/10

    + Great artstyle and characters
    + Amazing ost made by one dude
    + Good Level Design

    - Combat was lacking, it got repetitive after awhile and was the biggest downside of the game

    Enjoyment - 7/10
  3. ABYSSWALK3R
    Sep 26, 2021
    10
    Has atleast 15 hours of gameplay. Charming art syle reminds me of Windwaker with combat that is somewhere in between a Souls game and a Zelda game.
  4. IdleSpace
    Oct 31, 2021
    7
    Приятная метройдвания, в которой все не отлично, а просто хорошо (кроме боевки - она очень средняя).
    На одно прохождение может зайти, может даже на прохождение до секретной (истинной!) концовки, но вряд-ли надолго задержится в сердцах )    Приятная метройдвания, в которой все не отлично, а просто хорошо (кроме боевки - она очень средняя).
    На одно прохождение может зайти, может даже на прохождение до секретной (истинной!) концовки, но вряд-ли надолго задержится в сердцах )
  5. CyberNelly
    Dec 4, 2021
    6
    Visually and sound wise this game is an absolute treat. The world is really pretty and the character designs are cool. Everything else about it is just kind of bland. The combat isn't terrible, but it doesn't really feel that great. Exploration isn't really all that rewarding, you either find some souls or a random object of some vague importance. The gameplay is sort of just okay. ThereVisually and sound wise this game is an absolute treat. The world is really pretty and the character designs are cool. Everything else about it is just kind of bland. The combat isn't terrible, but it doesn't really feel that great. Exploration isn't really all that rewarding, you either find some souls or a random object of some vague importance. The gameplay is sort of just okay. There are better games to spend your time with… Expand
  6. Dingobaron
    Jul 29, 2021
    6
    I was charmed at first, and started to hate the game the more I played it. The gameplay is tediously slow, the combat is clunky and half-baked. The underwhelming music just keeps droning on, there's way too much needless backtracking, which isn't helped by the fact that there is no map. No map? How daring, so immersive. Too bad that this game needs it more than any other game, thanks toI was charmed at first, and started to hate the game the more I played it. The gameplay is tediously slow, the combat is clunky and half-baked. The underwhelming music just keeps droning on, there's way too much needless backtracking, which isn't helped by the fact that there is no map. No map? How daring, so immersive. Too bad that this game needs it more than any other game, thanks to its repetitive, convoluted, and seemingly random level design. The character upgrades seem to do absolutely nothing at times. ("improves base speed". Really? Didn't do jacksh*t as far as I can tell)

    So many ideas feel like they were stolen from other games/franchises. The main character is a slow and much more boring version of Hyper Light Drifter. The Frog King's domain is basically the Lake from Hyper Light Drifter. Obviously, the entire combat mechanics are a baad version of Hyper Light Drifter.
    Enemy designs were directly lifted from Zelda (like the mages). Pothead? Onion knight. Urn witch? Yubaba (Spirited Away). Visual style? Monument valley. Geez louise. At the same time, the game presents itself as the most unique sh*t ever and takes itself way too seriously (while pretending it doesn't, by implementing some painfully unfunny jokes). It's just cliché after cliché.

    I mean, give the game a go if it interests you. All I see is loads of wasted potential, and ultimately a very frustrating experience, which is a real shame.

    How can this mediocre copycat of a game have a higher Metascore than Hyper Light Drifter, the masterpiece that this game was based on, and be right up there with DARK SOULS, ORI, HOLLOW KNIGHT, amongst others? Is it because of Covid? Are people so starved for new games that they'd delude themselves into thinking that THIS is right up there with those other modern classics? Man oh man, get real.    … Expand
  7. 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, puzzles and combat. Art style is fantastic and the music is just so well done. Just make sure ya got a controller! 10/10
  8. MurphyBrandon
    Jul 24, 2021
    9
    Death's Door is an action adventure game that is viewed from an isometric perspective. It has a great balance of exploration, puzzle-solving, and combat. The level design, in particular, was a nice surprise to me. Paths and shortcuts intersected conveniently. I think the absence of a map is fine as long as you're paying attention to where you've been. The combat and the puzzles are bothDeath's Door is an action adventure game that is viewed from an isometric perspective. It has a great balance of exploration, puzzle-solving, and combat. The level design, in particular, was a nice surprise to me. Paths and shortcuts intersected conveniently. I think the absence of a map is fine as long as you're paying attention to where you've been. The combat and the puzzles are both straightforward while also providing enough nuance and challenge to give a feeling of satisfaction.… Expand
  9. koala_kid
    Jul 26, 2021
    10
    wow - this indie game is incredible!! It has such an amazing art style and the music is fantastic!
    Love the gameplay, the world design and mostly everything on this game - LOVE IT!!
  10. Zquaranteneuf
    Dec 30, 2021
    9
    Not a fan of games with isometric cameras, but I gotta say, this game had a way to pull me in and never let me go. It's incredibly charming. It doesn't reinvent the wheel, but everything it does, it does expertly (hence the 9/10).

    The characters are interesting, the combat is engaging, the artstyle is gorgeous, and the exploration is very satisfying (with lots of secrets and intricate    Not a fan of games with isometric cameras, but I gotta say, this game had a way to pull me in and never let me go. It's incredibly charming. It doesn't reinvent the wheel, but everything it does, it does expertly (hence the 9/10).

    The characters are interesting, the combat is engaging, the artstyle is gorgeous, and the exploration is very satisfying (with lots of secrets and intricate puzzles to solve!). You can feel a great attention to detail everywhere. The bosses and enemies are well crafted and varied, keeping you on your toes during combat without ever becoming too difficult. In fact, the difficulty of everything (fighting, puzzles, etc.) is insanely well balanced and fair. Oh, and the music! THE MUSIC!!!

    The game could be described as a mix of Zelda, Ori, and Dark Souls (sprinkled with bits of mystery solving!) but really finds a way to be unique. It's one of those gems that make you go "ah HA!" all the time as you figure stuff out.. so it's hard to put the controller down :P It's just that fun.

    Highly recommend!    … Expand
  11. F3T1W
    Aug 27, 2021
    7
    New project, top-down dark souls, unexpectedly surprised with detailed setting and satisfying bosses
  12. jofim21988
    May 3, 2022
    3
    Now that Tunic is out, we have a tangible example of what an enjoyable version of Death's Door might have looked like. Death's Door lacks a serious layer of polish and depth of world/level design that makes it more of a slog than it needs to be. Combat is very one-note and there are very few upgrades that add anything at all to the gameplay. The world design is more empty than lush; thereNow that Tunic is out, we have a tangible example of what an enjoyable version of Death's Door might have looked like. Death's Door lacks a serious layer of polish and depth of world/level design that makes it more of a slog than it needs to be. Combat is very one-note and there are very few upgrades that add anything at all to the gameplay. The world design is more empty than lush; there are a few secrets here and there but there are way, way more functionally dead screens with nothing to do but wander aimlessly. Exploring the world is fundamental to the game and it just isn't fun. There are some interesting moments and touches, but they stand out against an overwhelmingly bland, gray experience. Death's Door is just too little personality in too big of a box.… Expand
  13. mongz79
    Jul 22, 2021
    5
    This game is way over-hyped. It's a cute isometric game where you play a crow that is trying to reap the souls of the dead. It looked a little quirky, but it seemed to have its own charm. It also has very good reviews, and some youtubers highly recommended it. So, I bought it and gave it a try, excited for the game to impress me, and just have some fun.

    Well..... I really liked it at    This game is way over-hyped. It's a cute isometric game where you play a crow that is trying to reap the souls of the dead. It looked a little quirky, but it seemed to have its own charm. It also has very good reviews, and some youtubers highly recommended it. So, I bought it and gave it a try, excited for the game to impress me, and just have some fun.

    Well.....

    I really liked it at first. The music is definitely the best thing about this game. The atmosphere is also really well done. The character is cute, and the story is interesting. But, the charm started to fade pretty quickly. The gameplay reminds me a lot of the original Zelda. The problem is that the combat is not really well done. That's unfortunate, because most of the game revolves around fighting. It has puzzle solving elements and a story, but the "playing" portion of the game is combat. It's not really that good. When I played the original Zelda, I died sometimes, but it always seemed fair. I rarely felt that way when I died in this game. My deaths felt cheap. And that just makes a game not fun. Add into the mix that it doesn't have a map, and the bosses take many many hits. I don't know how many times I died to a boss by barely being hit at the very edge of one of there attacks. Again, I felt like it was a cheap death. This game was not shown as a souls-like game, but it really is, although the controls are far inferior.

    Your initial weapon is very weak. I leveled the damage up, and my speed up, but I couldn't even distinguish the difference afterwards. That seemed weird. You also cannot block or parry, leaving you to literally run or roll away from every attack. Um......no thanks.

    I think the reason that this game was such a big miss for me, is that developers nowadays seem to think making a game harder, is making a game better. I don't mind challenging games, that have solid mechanics and a good story. Heck, even Mario games don't have a good story, but the gameplay is rock solid. If gameplay is subpar, it ruins almost every game, as it did in this case. Instead of me being swept away into this unique world and having a blast, I was just frustrated and annoyed at the cheap deaths and subpar game mechanics. I just want to enjoy gaming, and this wasn't even close.

    Bottom line: the game isn't fun to play.    … Expand
  14. Chember
    Jul 22, 2021
    9
    This game is excellent. The gameplay is fun and the music is splendid. Unfortunately, I think that they could add more weapons and powers, taking into account that there are many types of enemies. I totally recommend this game.
  15. 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!
  16. EagleEyeJsst
    Jul 21, 2021
    9
    What can I say? it is a good game overall, and kind of reminds me of the old DS Zelda games. The only thing is I thought it would be on game pass, but inevitably it didn't matter I still bought it
  17. 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 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    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    … Expand
  18. DeathGoreX
    Jul 21, 2021
    10
    Excelente uma historia que te hará reflexionar, hermoso y gran trabajo para ser un equipo tan pequeño
  19. Nova38
    Jul 22, 2021
    10
    Excelente gameplay y Excelente lore, uno de los mejores indie que eh jugado en toda mi vida y solo hago la reseña por que se lo merece C:

    10/10
  20. Alanado
    Jul 22, 2021
    10
    Death door é um jogo muito bom com boa jogabilidade,trilha sonora e uma boa história vale a pena dar uma olhada no jogo.
  21. BoJames
    Jul 21, 2021
    8
    This is the type of game that pretty much no one will dislike. Besides the review before mine from the person who has never given a game more than three points except for Pathologic 2 which they readily called "unfun" but still gave a ten. So I don't know if I'd necessarily listen to that person.

    Anyways, this game is just rock solid in what it wants to do and executes it wonderfully.    This is the type of game that pretty much no one will dislike. Besides the review before mine from the person who has never given a game more than three points except for Pathologic 2 which they readily called "unfun" but still gave a ten. So I don't know if I'd necessarily listen to that person.

    Anyways, this game is just rock solid in what it wants to do and executes it wonderfully. It's not reinventing the wheel but it doesn't have to. Pleasing low-poly graphics that still look great and have a kind of matte quality to them. Great music. A simple story that does enough. Fun combat/exploration/puzzle gameplay. Decent level of challenge that ramps up as you go along but won't be too hard even for people who don't play tons of similar games.

    I feel like this is the kind of game that no one will review worse than a 6/10 or higher than a 9/10. That's its natural range, which means it's a pretty damn good game. It's also priced appropriately for what you get, releasing at 20 dollars. Get it and enjoy the exploration, combat, and characters for about 14-20 hours.    … Expand
  22. MonrealProSinon
    Jul 23, 2021
    10
    Reaping souls of the dead and punching a clock might get monotonous but it's honest work for a Crow. The job gets lively when your assigned soul is stolen and you must track down
  23. Technickle
    Sep 9, 2021
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. For starters, Death's Door is an excellent action-adventure game.

    The game delivers the feel of being helpless at first with nothing but you and your sword that is severely under-leveled. The upgrade system is fairly decent, and although I could have liked 1 more slot that cost 5K in souls points, it's still very decent and rewarding.

    The bosses are uniquely designed to be interesting and fairly challenging, which allows for an in-depth fight rather than being shallow short-sided.

    The game rewards the player for completing enemy clear challenges to get an upgrade for the dungeon or part of the level in order to progress. I feel as if this portion could be easily found within the level that's needing it rather than booting the player to the hub world to go and get to it.

    While most of the effort is put into getting more upgrades to defeat enemies easier, it's a lot easier to just find a grind spot and keep killing the same enemies over and over to get the required souls you needed, and this is where I feel like the game could be falling short. Instead of having the player grind for the upgrade, make the main enemies a little tougher and give a better soul reward for killing them.

    One of the drawbacks that I felt towards the game was the hit detection and invulnerability frames, it just seems like there is none, and I get that the player is allowed to roll out of danger, but, it feels almost impossible at times to get out of the way, and before your last hit gets registered, you are just open to another hit practically right away.

    At the end of the day, it's still rewarding, it's still fulfilling & it's still fun to play this game, although it does have some faults, and I do want to keep those as faults, it's not a bad game, and it's worth $20 for a nice 12-15 hr game.

    tl;dr
    Pros:
    -Fun and Rewarding
    -Challenging but not Brutal

    Cons:
    -No I-Frames for Extra Reaction Time
    -Required Quest Items Not Located In Level, but, in Hub World

    Overall rating: 8/10    … Expand
  24. philzlz
    Aug 5, 2021
    7
    Cute "metroidvania" that had a lot of charm (some jokes fell flat though). I thought it was a bit short and every area felt repetitive (find four souls, kill one boss, come back later). Surprised it is almost in the top ten of 2021 but due to covid it wasn't an eventful year for games.

    I have a to give credit to the music though, i loved the piano and guitar melodies, the soundtrack was    Cute "metroidvania" that had a lot of charm (some jokes fell flat though). I thought it was a bit short and every area felt repetitive (find four souls, kill one boss, come back later). Surprised it is almost in the top ten of 2021 but due to covid it wasn't an eventful year for games.

    I have a to give credit to the music though, i loved the piano and guitar melodies, the soundtrack was fantastic.    … Expand
  25. Thantris
    Aug 10, 2021
    9
    Best game at moment in this year, absolutely awesome, great design, gameplay, original and fun history, all good. Too short because you don't want to stop playing. Many secrets, puzzles and great xploration.
  26. Brydene1
    Nov 6, 2021
    0
    Hi everyone! I think you should buy this game if you are interested :) I bought the game on sale for around $15, and I think that is a great game for this price. I am going to come out of the gate and say that I was not the biggest fan of the combat. I thought it was serviceable, but for the most part I found myself being aggravated by the dodging and fighting more than I enjoyed it.Hi everyone! I think you should buy this game if you are interested :) I bought the game on sale for around $15, and I think that is a great game for this price. I am going to come out of the gate and say that I was not the biggest fan of the combat. I thought it was serviceable, but for the most part I found myself being aggravated by the dodging and fighting more than I enjoyed it. However, on a somewhat different note, I really really enjoyed the story, atmosphere, and world. The creators did a wonderful job crafting a story that makes you feel like you are just tagging along on a grand adventure with the crow. I also want to say that especially for one section (you will know if you see it) I was greatly of Spirited away - the critically acclaimed studio Ghibli film... I loved it. Also, in a somewhat contrasting viewpoint to my previous critique, I enjoyed the boss fights for the most part. The moves were obviously choreographed, and your interactions with the characters before the fights are great comical relief. The ending of the game is somewhat deeper than the rest of the game, and I believe the creators accomplished what they seemingly set out to do - create a AAA-like indie game with a fantastic story and world. I recommend this game to you if you are interested at all :) Thank you for reading!… Expand
  27. Luquitass
    Jul 24, 2021
    10
    Excelente su jugabilidad y banda sonora, un nivel artístico bastante elevado para un juego sin demasiado presupuesto, de los mejorcitos indies que he jugada hasta la fecha aunque mejoraría su hubiera un tipo de dificultad mas alta.
  28. ShiverinEskimo
    Feb 22, 2022
    10
    Barely 15 minutes in and I was hooked right until the end. Rarely a game that presents so simple, delivers such depth. Just the perfect level of difficulty to punish you for mistiming and mistakes, but not to make you walk away in disgust. The humour throughout is charming too. An absolute gem of a game.
  29. cmfrip
    Sep 5, 2021
    8
    high 8/10

    Simple and good competent Zelda (clone)game(7.5/10) ****It is elevated to high 8/10**** for the exceptional music and brilliant creative aspects. The story is unusual and well made. This game is well worth your time, I recommend! I just cant give it a 9 though, I love the game, but the main game is not good enough to warrant - not because it is bad! Please    high 8/10

    Simple and good competent Zelda (clone)game(7.5/10)

    ****It is elevated to high 8/10**** for the exceptional music and brilliant creative aspects. The story is unusual and well made.

    This game is well worth your time, I recommend!

    I just cant give it a 9 though, I love the game, but the main game is not good enough to warrant - not because it is bad! Please understand! 9/10 is something TRUELY special - but it is close!    … Expand
  30. Mandulum
    Mar 14, 2022
    8
    A fun game that's easy on the eyes. Doesn't overstay its welcome with a reasonable length.

    Date Completed: 2022-03-12
    Playtime: 10h
    Enjoyment: 8/10
    Recommendation: Great art, fun combat, challenging at times. What's not to like?
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#23 Best PC Game of 2021
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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. Gamersky
    Dec 20, 2021
    86
    Death's Door builds a world that fully engages players in exploration, and it looks somewhat like an excellent fusion of The Legend of Zelda and Dark Souls series. Although the ability design of this game is somewhat lacking in new ideas and the volume of levels is slightly insufficient, it is an excellent work that cannot be missed for any fan of independent games.
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  2. GamesHub
    Dec 13, 2021
    100
    From the distinct, sprawling domains of your three primary marks, to the adorably avian way your crow tilts and juts their head around, the game never misses a moment to delight you with some new wonder, and just when you think it’s run out of surprises; whether it’s a new tune, a beautiful vignette, or a quiet moment of empathy, it’s always got something else tucked underneath its wing.
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  3. Atomix
    Nov 12, 2021
    90
    Despite not doing much in terms of innovation, coupled with a pair of odd framerate issues, Death's Door is a fantastic indie game that seems to do almost everything right. A precise combat, gorgeous environments and a mysterious yet beautiful world, make this an experience you simply can't miss.
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