Dead Cells

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
87

Generally favorable reviews - based on 31 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 30 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 31
  3. Negative: 0 out of 31
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  1. PlayStation LifeStyle
    Aug 7, 2018
    70
    Dead Cells may not shift the genre’s trajectory or implement rogue-like mechanics in any new or inventive way, but it remains a consistently exciting and thrilling experience, even when you’ve seen that rapier for the fourth or fifth time.
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  1. The Jimquisition
    Aug 9, 2018
    Dead Cells really is that good. A bit of Dark Souls, a bit of The Binding of Issac, a bit of a Metroidvania, but all Dead Cells.

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#11 Best PS4 Game of 2018
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#50 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2018
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#41 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2018

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User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 293 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 211 out of 293
  2. Mixed: 48 out of 293
  3. Negative: 34 out of 293
  1. Pringled
    Aug 7, 2018
    10
    Amazing roguelike game. I havn't had a roguelike feeling like this since The Binding of Isaac, or a platformer experience like this since OriAmazing roguelike game. I havn't had a roguelike feeling like this since The Binding of Isaac, or a platformer experience like this since Ori and the Blind Forest. The game feels extremely polished with lot's of little details, secret areas and unlocks. I love how there is a sense of progression with the permanent unlocks system. If you die, you basically lose everything (as it should be in any good roguelike). However, after beating an area you can unlock some permanent upgrade that you start with after dying. The combat is fluent, the artstyle is great but most importantly the game is very challenging. Any roguelike fan should buy this.… Full Review »
  2. Goo4you
    Aug 10, 2018
    5
    To give an even (but of course downvoted to oblivion) look on Dead Cells, I can sum it up only as such:

    Change the title to "Gameplay: the    To give an even (but of course downvoted to oblivion) look on Dead Cells, I can sum it up only as such:

    Change the title to "Gameplay: the game that is all about the gameplay."

    I need more from a video game than simple tight controls, combat, loot collection. For me, all those things are tools to be used for making a quality video game. If your game though is nothing but solid gameplay and lacks ANYTHING else (and don't give me there's a story here, there isn't. There's an excuse), then it's a tech demo devs use to sell a project.

    Dead Cells is a tech demo for an actual video game.

    Somehow either the devs have regressed into the 80's mindset of game design (hard, simple premise, focus on the mechanics) or we the audience have just given up and will play anything in front of us new that's shiny.

    If you want to play a game where the most significant feat is button pressing, Dead Cells is for you. If though you are holding out for games with content beyond mechanics, wait for something else.    … Full Review »
  3. djdnauk
    Aug 10, 2018
    7
    funny how this game is rated lowest on PS4 despite its specs, its a great little game in the same vein as moonlighter, enter the gungeon,funny how this game is rated lowest on PS4 despite its specs, its a great little game in the same vein as moonlighter, enter the gungeon, wizard of legend etc... maybe a little over hyped compared to the others! and i have no idea why there so much difference between review scores but id prefer all these games on switch just so you can play them in portable mode... dont think the PS4 version deserves such low ratings compared to the others though, theres nothing wrong with it as such, if anything its only the switch version that should score higher because it is portable.… Full Review »
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