Dead Cells

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7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 293 Ratings

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  1. hector_bcn98
    Jun 18, 2023
    9
    Adictivo y difícil como pocos juegos he completado, si se quiere es un juego inacabable, con infinitas runs y descubrimientos constantes de objetos, caminos, mejoras y bosses. Además, está siempre tirado de precio, así como sus dlc's. Compra obligada para cualquier gamer hardcore que quiera romper su mando contra la pared.
  2. Rubber_DUCKYY
    May 22, 2023
    9
    This is the first game in a long time that has made me genuinely excited to play it. Whenever I pick this game up the hours just fly by. Worth EVERY dollar. First rougelite I've ever played, so definite a must play for everyone.
  3. douglastutmes
    Mar 22, 2023
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. É um bom jogo, o único problema é a aleatoriedade dos itens, por mais que você tenha uma boa tática, você fica dependendo dos itens que deseja aparecerem, se não aparecerem, tem que se virar.

    Seria bom se houvesse um modo que jogássemos todas as fases até o fim.
    Atualmente está com bug no modo personalizado no Play 5 impedindo de ganhar troféus.
    É um bom jogo, mas se não quer gastar muito tempo rejogando inúmeras vezes, não jogue.    … Expand
  4. Daviwaru
    Mar 19, 2023
    10
    Um dos melhores rogue likes já feitos, que também mistura uma mecânica com metroidvanias
  5. Mindurbidniss
    May 24, 2022
    2
    Addictive but incredibly overhyped. 2d Dark Souls. Incredibly frustrating due to the style of game it is. The combat can be fun but a lackluster story and enemy types make it boring before long. Then again I'm just not a fan of these groundhogs day games.
  6. rccastro0711
    Feb 22, 2023
    9
    i played 30 minutes and it turned into one of my favorite games. The soundtrack, the controls, the tension and combat against some enemies and bosses, everything its just perfect ( I even dowloaded thee soundtrack),and who cannot like the fact that basically many other indie games are present here from Hotline miami, curse of dead gods, shovel and holo knight, my heart love to see all ofi played 30 minutes and it turned into one of my favorite games. The soundtrack, the controls, the tension and combat against some enemies and bosses, everything its just perfect ( I even dowloaded thee soundtrack),and who cannot like the fact that basically many other indie games are present here from Hotline miami, curse of dead gods, shovel and holo knight, my heart love to see all of this. The only thing I disliked is the fact that there isn't a saving mechanic, so you cant quit in the middle of the game, if it had that, this game would be a 10… Expand
  7. Yojimbo2015
    Jan 25, 2023
    7
    Visually sumptuous rogue-like 2D platformer with gorgeous retro graphics and loads of power-ups and secrets to discover.
  8. Crysouls
    Dec 2, 2022
    7
    Prós:
    - Jogabilidade
    - Direção de arte - Level design - Diversidade de armas - Muito conteúdo adicionado por att Contras: - Progressão extremamente lenta - Repetição massiva/exaustiva - Trilha sonora Conclusão: Roguelike divertido porém sua progressão lenta atrapalha bastante a vontade de seguir com game, após minha primeira run bem sucedida e varias repetições em sequencia    Prós:
    - Jogabilidade
    - Direção de arte
    - Level design
    - Diversidade de armas
    - Muito conteúdo adicionado por att

    Contras:
    - Progressão extremamente lenta
    - Repetição massiva/exaustiva
    - Trilha sonora

    Conclusão: Roguelike divertido porém sua progressão lenta atrapalha bastante a vontade de seguir com game, após minha primeira run bem sucedida e varias repetições em sequencia enfrentando os mesmos inimigos, sem um enredo que sustente a jornada e motive o jogador como em Hades, vejo dead cells como um bom jogo com diversas armas e formas de derrotar os inimigos, varios upgrades para progressão mas o meio de se alcançar toda essa vasta diversidade de gameplay é cansativa, diria que o jogo é ótimo para poucas runs mas pra quem procura repetição atrás de repetição se torna enjoativo e pouco recompensador, no geral é um excelente roguelike porém com uma execução contraditória a proposta do gênero.    … Expand
  9. WeterGhetto
    Sep 1, 2022
    9
    Классная игра в жанре рогалик, в которой отличная атмосфера, музыка, геймплей, но вскоре надоедает проходить одни и те же миссии в каждой поставленной клетке( На 4 клетке у меня кое-что сгорело) Всем удачи в прохождении!
  10. tariq_almandhar
    Jun 12, 2022
    9
    المهم هو الأسلوب وطريقة اللعب وهذا ما أُُتقن في اللعبة
    صعوبة للتحدي والمتعة وطريقة لعب مناسبة
  11. Korova11
    Feb 16, 2022
    10
    Best game ever. Pure love, favorite rouglike. Cant wait for more dlc, worth all money
  12. Julio-FR
    Feb 10, 2022
    10
    El juegos esta buenisimo, ya lo probe en steam y en teclado no me gusto tanto pero en mando de ps4 me encanto.
    Lo recomiendo para los que le guste la dificultad
  13. oliodyssey
    Nov 15, 2021
    10
    How can someone score this game Zero. There most be something wrong in their head or they have other intentions. I have played more hours than many AAA games and the android version is also great. And the amount of fun is phenominal. It is Roguelike so takes a bit of getting used to. It has great sound track and addictive gameplay. I would rate it 8 or 9 but have to give it a 10 for itsHow can someone score this game Zero. There most be something wrong in their head or they have other intentions. I have played more hours than many AAA games and the android version is also great. And the amount of fun is phenominal. It is Roguelike so takes a bit of getting used to. It has great sound track and addictive gameplay. I would rate it 8 or 9 but have to give it a 10 for its pure and beautiful uniqueness. And why give it a Zero????? Try out the Android version first if you can get it for free or on Play Pass give it 2 or 3 hours.… Expand
  14. IIIAHMIII
    Nov 12, 2021
    4
    It's way to hard to tell the difference if your getting hit close up or not. Making it nearly impossible tot do the bosses without getting hit. Who on earth thought this was a good idea for such a game. Also the farming is the biggest cancer i have ever seen. Last pixel art game for me.
  15. zohar098765
    Apr 13, 2021
    8
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  16. Bruiser69
    Mar 24, 2021
    1
    Would have likely been 7-8 stars if not for permadeath. Not a fan of endless repeats.
  17. korksz
    Mar 7, 2021
    10
    I just need one word to describe what I feel about this game: FUN!
    Even though I die a "thousand" times it somehow manages to not make it frustrating. This is a game where a death really feels like progress towards the final boss.
    After playing a ton of AAA games filled with fake content where I usually feel that it's a chore going through the whole game, Dead Cells does something I    I just need one word to describe what I feel about this game: FUN!
    Even though I die a "thousand" times it somehow manages to not make it frustrating. This is a game where a death really feels like progress towards the final boss.

    After playing a ton of AAA games filled with fake content where I usually feel that it's a chore going through the whole game, Dead Cells does something I can't express in words. This is a game. A GAME! Not an annual cash grab, not another story-telling, not another digital world filled with a thousand outposts to capture, just a game focused on giving you pure enjoyment. The combat system, the variety of weapons and gadgets to use and combine together and the flow keeps me wanting to do just one more run. And just one more. And just one more... I highly recommend it to anyone. And I mean really anyone. This is my first roguelite and to be honest, just looking at gameplay videos I felt that it may not be made for me. Considering the praise it got I gave it a shot despite not really liking what I had saw before... aaaand I was wrong. Totally wrong. I absolutely love it.    … Expand
  18. Superpurdik
    Feb 10, 2021
    10
    This game reminded me awesome experience from youth playing sega, one of few that gives you such a competition inside an interesting new original world, variety of play style. Dead cells are definitely forever in my game library on all types of game devices, must play!
  19. Eyes_Grim
    Jan 26, 2021
    5
    At first, the game appeared to be addictive and promising, but over time I noticed you can only happen to 6 short levels and 3 bosses per run.
    Graphics is really poor, soundtracks are disappointing
    There is no way you can carry over your gear and abilities to a successive run. The lack of checkpoint system also induces unnecessary stress. It is an alright title if you catch it on sale, but    At first, the game appeared to be addictive and promising, but over time I noticed you can only happen to 6 short levels and 3 bosses per run.
    Graphics is really poor, soundtracks are disappointing
    There is no way you can carry over your gear and abilities to a successive run. The lack of checkpoint system also induces unnecessary stress.
    It is an alright title if you catch it on sale, but definately not worth it at full price.    … Expand
  20. bpgould1994
    Jan 21, 2021
    10
    The first thing that I must say to start this review is that Dead Cells is a amazing roguelike Dungeon crawler. That has not been getting as much attention as it should for how many different ways the game can be played and the comp updates it enough to keep the experience fresh and different
  21. MrShava97
    Dec 4, 2020
    1
    В первые часы игра кажется интересной. Но когда по прошествии времени, ты проходишь одну и ту же локацию по многу раз, где одни и те же NPC, когда дерешься с одними и теми же боссами, игра становится скучной. Из оружия, мутаций выбираешь только что-то одно, остальное не более чем, бесполезный мусор. Мое финальное прохождение заняло около 50 минут, после чего я с радостью удалил даннуюВ первые часы игра кажется интересной. Но когда по прошествии времени, ты проходишь одну и ту же локацию по многу раз, где одни и те же NPC, когда дерешься с одними и теми же боссами, игра становится скучной. Из оружия, мутаций выбираешь только что-то одно, остальное не более чем, бесполезный мусор. Мое финальное прохождение заняло около 50 минут, после чего я с радостью удалил данную "игру".… Expand
  22. Walterjunior
    Oct 29, 2020
    10
    Great game, 2d graphics amazing... on The best style metroidvania, i like it
  23. Red-Eyes
    Oct 7, 2020
    6
    First things first: this game is a roguelike action game, it has no elements to be called a metroidvania (go watch Ingenious Clown ytube video about it if you wanna know more). With that out of the way the action sections (the combat) are awesome! It's a constant barrage of enemies and the adrenaline rush is surreal when your reflex skills are tested everytime, there are so many weapons,First things first: this game is a roguelike action game, it has no elements to be called a metroidvania (go watch Ingenious Clown ytube video about it if you wanna know more). With that out of the way the action sections (the combat) are awesome! It's a constant barrage of enemies and the adrenaline rush is surreal when your reflex skills are tested everytime, there are so many weapons, sub-weapons and weapon types that the combat never feels old; the very nature of a roguelike might force you to choose a different tool for the job each run making it fresh every time.
    But the roguelike aspect is also the main flaw. The idea of a random generated level is **** Instead of having a thoughtful level design with good platforming and stuff you just gonna charge a random algorithm to do the job instead. That's ludicrous! As a result the levels are boring, the platforming is super flat and besides the excellent combat there is nothing else.
    I also dislike having only 4 bosses. In a game like this there should be a boss at the end of each level.
    I finished the game once but I have no desire to complete the weaponry, get every item let alone getting platinum and the random level design is the sole reason why    … Expand
  24. GeekFusion
    Aug 31, 2020
    8
    Being immortal is harder then you think.

    I’m not really an Indie game type of person I prefer Triple A titles much more, so when I saw Dead Cells on Xbox Game Pass, I wasn’t really too intrigued but thought I would give it a go. I have never been more hooked by a game after playing it for 5 minutes then I was with Dead Cells. You are thrown straight in then left to understand the    Being immortal is harder then you think.

    I’m not really an Indie game type of person I prefer Triple A titles much more, so when I saw Dead Cells on Xbox Game Pass, I wasn’t really too intrigued but thought I would give it a go.

    I have never been more hooked by a game after playing it for 5 minutes then I was with Dead Cells. You are thrown straight in then left to understand the mechanics and combat by yourself. The entire premise of Dead Cells is that you cannot die so if you fail you restart the entire game, a thing I have had to do many times. However as you play you reach what are essentially checkpoints where you can make permanent upgrades to your character. These will help you get further and further through the game every time that you die and have to restart.

    There were 3 things that kept me coming back to this game: the combat, the ever changing level design and the music. So first the combat: The combat in this game is incredible there is so much variety with weapon choices and play styles it makes the experience fun for anyone that wants to play it. The variety of enemies in each area also make for a fresh challenge in every new area, and even when you have played the game enough to know which enemies are coming it still isn’t easy as they are usually around so many other types of enemies you have to be very strategic in your approach to combat.

    The ever changing level design makes the usually mundane task of trudging through levels you have already completed new and exciting, as well as always challenging as a new enemy assortment populates the new levels. Having permanent upgrades such as the random starting sword also helps with keeping the game feel fresh and never making you feel as though you are simple just going through the same areas over and over again.

    Another way this game always manages to feel fresh is through having permanent upgrades that will make the game easier not matter how many times you have to retry it you will always find it easier the next time as you have new tools at your disposal.

    Even the art style of this game never manages to get old, with customisable costumes to make your character unique. The flashy visuals mixed with the incredible score for this game mean that no matter how many times you are replaying it you can always find some joy in it.

    However, as much as this game does so many incredible things to make it feel new and fresh every single time, it does become frustrating as you are just playing the same bits over and over again. I found this particularly obvious on days where I would play the game for longer periods as even though the maps do change every time, there are still things that remain the same and reinforce to the player that you are just restarting the whole game every time you die. And when you are dying continuously through long playthroughs the game starts to be aggravating as it is very difficult, but it is clear this is a game where the more time you put into it, the easier it will get.

    Dead Cells: 8/10    … Expand
  25. DotakuReview101
    Aug 23, 2020
    8
    Before I get into the...story and gameplay let me tell you this game looks great. If you love stylish pixel art then you will adore this game's visuals because it has plenty of that goin on.Seriously I'm not always the biggest fan of pixel art, I don’t dislike it I just don’t prefer it and I loved the pixel art on display here. One of the best out there as far as I’m concerned.

    When it    Before I get into the...story and gameplay let me tell you this game looks great. If you love stylish pixel art then you will adore this game's visuals because it has plenty of that goin on.Seriously I'm not always the biggest fan of pixel art, I don’t dislike it I just don’t prefer it and I loved the pixel art on display here. One of the best out there as far as I’m concerned.

    When it comes to the story honestly I don’t really know what the plot is supposed to be and I don’t really have the motivation to dive deep into the lore like I do the Dark Souls series. That said from what I can tell from the bits of lore I did find, the Island is engulfed by something called The Malaise that twists its inhabitants and seems to be the reason our protag is now trapped in a seemingly endless loop of death. That could be totally off base but it’s what I could gather, either way the lore does allow for a darkly fun world to explore so I’d say it doesn’t really matter. The lore is there if you care to dig deep into it.

    Now gameplay wise, like I said some have called it a soulslike and there are some aspects where I suppose that is sort of true. It has very difficult combat revolving around a dodge mechanic, it has healing flasks, you can regain health from hitting enemies like in Bloodborne, ext so yeah if you are a Soulsborne fan there is definitely some familiar stuff here that said unlike Soulsborne this game at its core is a punishing Roguelite with constant dying and restarting from the beginning alongside randomized level layouts and enemy placements.
    You gradually obtain permanent unlocks like new mutations that give certain benefits for that specific run and more healing flasks so there is that at least. About the only thing I really really didn’t like was getting dizzy from falling from too high a height, I found that more annoying than anything.

    Personally I don’t usually enjoy these kinds of games, I don’t mind dying and being sent back a bit in games like Dark Souls but I just don’t enjoy constantly being sent back to the very beginning. That said there are exceptions to the rule like Rogue Legend and honestly Dead Cells. Yeah I actually found myself quite enjoying this one. Maybe it was the tight combat, the beautifully creepy aesthetic, the Soulslike mechanics or all of the above but I legit had a good time with this one and even found myself being slightly addicted. I have decided against number rankings from this point on because I feel they are just a little too...played out and I also don’t really love them. So instead I decided on this grading system for games ranging from Instant Classic to as low as avoid at all costs. That said I will put this game firmly in the recommended category. I wouldn’t call it a must play as it has a lot of niche aspects but it’s definitely worth trying if you are even remotely curious.    … Expand
  26. 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
  27. Burattix54
    Jun 26, 2020
    6
    It is a good Rouguelike, but I didn't enjoy it much. It is hard, I get it. It took me a while to complete it the first time. The scaling after that point is, however, ridiculous. At only 2 boss cells the first floor gets invaded by endgame enemies which teleport, fly, go invisible, and ALWAYS oneshot you, etc... And there's like 7 of them per room. It feels like artificial difficultyIt is a good Rouguelike, but I didn't enjoy it much. It is hard, I get it. It took me a while to complete it the first time. The scaling after that point is, however, ridiculous. At only 2 boss cells the first floor gets invaded by endgame enemies which teleport, fly, go invisible, and ALWAYS oneshot you, etc... And there's like 7 of them per room. It feels like artificial difficulty because this game has dozens of mechanics which involve never being hit in 60+ minute runs, such as taking away almost all of your healing potions at higher difficulties. It's way too much, it requires speedrunner levels of precision and reflexes just to get to the last ending, which also blocks off most of the DLC's.

    Also, little note, the bosses aren't as great as, for example, hollow knight. They are kinda spammy and annoying, and there's very few of them.

    I almost never get annoyed by hard games, actually I love them, but just finishing this game is harder then the DmC5 platinum. I didn't get past the third BC    … Expand
  28. KunderscoreKing
    Jun 21, 2020
    8
    Dead Cells, I love the fight, learn, die, repeat game play.

    After finally reaching the end and discovering how expansive this game is, I was in awe.
  29. harlota
    Feb 29, 2020
    10
    It's one of the most addictive games I've ever played. Extremely fluid action and clever risk-reward system.
  30. MEMESAREPEOPLE
    Jan 27, 2020
    10
    Dead Cells takes the art of death of video games and puts it on its head, with each run making you stronger until you are able to take on the final boss. While this isn’t the first time we’ve seen this idea, its a brilliant mix of classic Dark Souls-esque difficulty with fluid 2D Metroidvania action.

    In terms of story, you are a prisoner who is reanimated with the fate of traversing an    Dead Cells takes the art of death of video games and puts it on its head, with each run making you stronger until you are able to take on the final boss. While this isn’t the first time we’ve seen this idea, its a brilliant mix of classic Dark Souls-esque difficulty with fluid 2D Metroidvania action.

    In terms of story, you are a prisoner who is reanimated with the fate of traversing an island of unique environments, dying, and learning from death to get farther than you did last time, until you reach the final boss. While there isn’t much in terms of story upfront, the optional lore rooms are genuinely interesting and sometimes even grant you items or food to benefit you during your run, so there’s good reason to visit these.

    Dead Cells is a game where death is almost guaranteed to any gamer on their first run. You will die, a lot. However, its death that keeps you going and drives you forward. After every death, you come back with a valuable upgrade, a powerful new weapon or ability, or even knowledge of the foes you’re facing. The progression feels as if no run is ever wasted, ever, and each run inches you closer to the final boss, until you beat the final boss. However, the fun doesn’t stop there, as there are FIVE more playthroughs of New Game +, each with increasing difficulty to keep you progressing forward. Initially, exploration in Dead Cells is limited to what you can reach with a double jump, or with an elevator. However, progressing far enough will unlock you upgrades that will allow you to explore anywhere that can be explored, and you’ll be rewarded for it too, with either currency, or equipment you can either use or sell.

    Dead Cells is very flexible in its gameplay, with almost any possible playstyle being applicable here. You can be a speedy whirlwind of death, killing all that stands in your way. Or you can play it slow with turrets, traps, and slower weapons. Or you can avoid all combat entirely if you wish to reach a timed door, or if you’re feeling overwhelmed by the enemies. Most of the weapons and abilities in the game are up to the task to fit almost any playstyle. Dead Cells uses the design where if you’re skilled enough, you’re an untouchable whirlwind of death, thanks to the usage of dodge rolling and/or shield parrying.

    Dead Cells turns death into a lesson, or a stepping stone to the final boss, instead of a reason to rage-quit or to get frustrated. Take this with engrossing, difficult, flexible, and fluid 2D gameplay, and procedurally generated maps, and you have a game that will satisfy any Metroidvania fan.    … Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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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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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
  1. Digital Trends
    Jan 23, 2019
    80
    Dead Cells is frenetism in its purest form, and one of the few games in the genre that can grant a sense of progression and skill in the first few minutes, without demanding a grind from the player or a slow-paced levelling system. It takes you in with a powerful soundtrack and a gorgeous visual style, but it’s the combat and how quick and responsive the controls are that make it stand out from the rest.
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  2. Gamers Heroes
    Aug 23, 2018
    90
    Dead Cells sets an example for the rest of the industry as far as Metroidvanias are concerned. If Dead Cells sounds even remotely interesting to you, pick it up and give it a go.
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  3. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Aug 23, 2018
    90
    You often learn by dying, yet this somehow never feels unfair. Compelling and endlessly replayable, the quality of Dead Cells is unlikely to cause division among your friends. [Issue#153, p.94]
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