Deathloop

 PlayStation 5
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6.5

Mixed or average reviews- based on 1514 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 411 out of 1514
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  1. Hotshot845
    Sep 19, 2021
    4
    Gameplay is outdated, weapons don't feel powerful, AI is plain retarded, stealth has no use, it is just a gimmick, can shoot an NPC close by another NPC and he won't even react to it
  2. TheGaymer
    Sep 20, 2021
    2
    i finished the game it was so easy. Once you unlock some things like invisibility or multi-kill it's very boring. It's really doesn't worth the money. I don't understand why IGN gave it a 10/10 Masterpiece. This game is crap!
  3. stoo5815
    Sep 21, 2021
    2
    There's a great game underneath somewhere, but it's made completely unplayable by the outrageously low field of view.

    Arkane seem to have this unhealthy obsession with a narrow fov on console, they've been doing this since the first Dishonored. Not sure if it's to cover up their technical incompetence or if their game designers legitimately think it's the best way to play, but whatever    There's a great game underneath somewhere, but it's made completely unplayable by the outrageously low field of view.

    Arkane seem to have this unhealthy obsession with a narrow fov on console, they've been doing this since the first Dishonored. Not sure if it's to cover up their technical incompetence or if their game designers legitimately think it's the best way to play, but whatever the reason this is the last time I ever play one of their games on console. Thanks heavens I bought the disc because it went straight back to the store.

    Get it on PC instead, because it really is worth playing. Just not on PS5.    … Expand
  4. Cruggy
    Sep 27, 2021
    4
    Not engaging and found myself having to force myself to play. Game is a shadow compared to bioshock and is essentially dishonored in clothing with a gimmick.
  5. tedbell
    Oct 4, 2021
    4
    The game makes learning what the heck is going on very hard. You have to work at understanding what in the world is happening, or what your role is in the world. And I get that it's how the story unfolds, but I think the execution was not as ambitious as the gimmick. The only waypoint on the map is ever only just the exit. So go to such-and-such place ... ok, where is it? Oh you want me toThe game makes learning what the heck is going on very hard. You have to work at understanding what in the world is happening, or what your role is in the world. And I get that it's how the story unfolds, but I think the execution was not as ambitious as the gimmick. The only waypoint on the map is ever only just the exit. So go to such-and-such place ... ok, where is it? Oh you want me to find it? Oh and you made me paper-thin so I die and have to return to the menu and load back into the area and time in order to do the thing? It's like these people just love their loading screen designs so much they want you to see them all the time. Never have I wanted a refund so soon after playing a game. There was a glitch that made my game freeze, as well, so a fresh download and reinstall happened a few times to clear that up, but after the second glitch on top of the useability and game design ... I've given up. $60 gone, and since it was a digital copy, I can't get a refund. Lesson learned, I guess.… Expand
  6. manuel19
    Nov 1, 2021
    4
    Amazing - but only in a few aspects.

    The game has a few things first but it fails where a game needs to deliver the most - the actual gameplay. The controls are awful. Or even worse than that. No fov slider? (Slightly acceptable) But the most narrow fov I have ever seen No option to turn off motion blur? (Unacceptable) Weirdest aim response curve one has ever come up with And the    Amazing - but only in a few aspects.

    The game has a few things first but it fails where a game needs to deliver the most - the actual gameplay. The controls are awful. Or even worse than that.

    No fov slider? (Slightly acceptable)
    But the most narrow fov I have ever seen
    No option to turn off motion blur? (Unacceptable)
    Weirdest aim response curve one has ever come up with
    And the super weird moving whenever you do any type of movement: climbing, crouching, sprinting..

    Everything is so unnatural. In fact, it's that bad that I can't really play the game for more than half an hour without getting motion sick. After days of playing, I slightly adapted. But the controls still feel like sh*t. This is absolutely not acceptable. How did reviewers give this game anything above a 8? It could be as fun as possible but these controls ruin everything.

    After you've gone through the first minutes and accepted the controls are terrible, you encounter something that's EVEN WORSE: The AI.

    I don't get how you could make the AI that stupid, unaware and predictable. You can walk straight past the AI, they won't notice you. Shoot people, they won't notice you. Shoot explosives into the ground next to them, they won't notice. It's that bad. Yet the AI is like everything the game has to offer? It's like start cycle, go there, slaughter AI, do X, go there, slaughter AI, do X, and so on, ..., repeat cycle, and slaughter them again. Yet killing them is the most boring, unrewarding and most unengaging gameplay you could ever imagine. The AI is so bad, you can just run through every area and just kill them as if it's cod, without any consequences. And that's not even bad, that's the only thing that's actually fun doing in the game.

    Now to the good things, respect where it's due you know:

    The characters and voice acting are amazing! They're absolutely spot on and the only thing that make this game enjoyable. Also the games design & music is actually amazing, even though the 3D audio and Graphics are very lackluster. Also gotta give credit to making use of the Dualsense. It's far from being as great as in Astros playroom or returnal, but at least makes the game a little bit more enjoyable.

    But as these are the only good things I suggest you watch a playthrough from your favorite YouTuber or streamer. You'll only miss out on the Dualsense but that's absolutely not worth spending money on. Get any other game instead.    … Expand
  7. Tgilbz35
    Nov 18, 2021
    1
    Game is extremely boring, graphics are poor and concept is just confusing and not fun! In fairness I didn’t like dishonoured either so not sure Arkane games are for me.
  8. Psichotica
    Dec 12, 2021
    1
    Bugged game that force you to lose progress. Max 15 hours of gameplay (for the story to end) for 80 Euros, wow really?
    Seems like gaming studios don't test their games and just rush to publish them like we are completely stupid and we will just keep on buying anything! Well let me tell you something random gaming studio. Next time you publish a game ,and as I speak for myself now, I will    Bugged game that force you to lose progress. Max 15 hours of gameplay (for the story to end) for 80 Euros, wow really?
    Seems like gaming studios don't test their games and just rush to publish them like we are completely stupid and we will just keep on buying anything! Well let me tell you something random gaming studio. Next time you publish a game ,and as I speak for myself now, I will still remember the last game I spent money on and ended up scoring you 1. Let's see how that will work for you the upcoming years!

    Graphics - PS4 pro
    Sound - ok
    Ai - seriously?
    Hours of GamePlay - 15
    Size of game - 2/10    … Expand
  9. DraShiryo
    Jan 1, 2022
    0
    Menu Bug still isnt fixed. The game could be fun, but I'm losing progression everytime I play this game.
  10. Ghoster
    Feb 8, 2023
    0
    We finally have a winner... Most boring game ever is created and bring high standards of boringness!!!!
  11. daryl83
    Jan 9, 2023
    1
    This game is horrible and overhyped. Menu system is horrible and outdated, the game is a repetitive mess, the characters are not likeable (annoying sounding protagonist and antagonist), and the game has tons of freezing and crashes. Avoid this trash!
  12. Hogwash73
    Oct 2, 2021
    4
    Could the developers have even got any further up their own backsides with this game?

    Frustrating as there’s an amazing and playable game in there somewhere. Bad. Really bad. Just not fun.
  13. stratos_au
    Dec 4, 2021
    3
    Pretentious , Over stylish and dissapointing graphics, week AI and controls are pretty bad.

    It doesn’t decide what kind of game is it, a shooter, an RPG, a parody, a sci fi game , a stealth game, a roguelike. Ambitious and pretentious and honestly fall flat. This game is not even a good example of next gen game. It gets boring and the voice overs are so annoying. You can probably    Pretentious , Over stylish and dissapointing graphics, week AI and controls are pretty bad.

    It doesn’t decide what kind of game is it, a shooter, an RPG, a parody, a sci fi game , a stealth game, a roguelike. Ambitious and pretentious and honestly fall flat. This game is not even a good example of next gen game.

    It gets boring and the voice overs are so annoying. You can probably play it later when its on the discount shelves but its not worth the launch price. Mediocre game overall.    … Expand
  14. BK75
    Sep 21, 2021
    2
    An obvious glorified reskin, IGN's 10 is enough to set off alarm-bells.....what looks like a 10 about this game? Maybe an 8.5 at the top range...more likely a 7-8.
    Boring, too easy and with a very last gen aesthetic and many technical issues.
    Massively disappointing.
  15. TheProphet334
    Jun 27, 2023
    4
    I am not the type of guy who doesn't finish games but this one I just couldn't. After progressing long enough I had no energy to continue on. The combat is unbalanced AI is dumb and there is no risk factor other than the raid the antagonist does.
  16. ProPaperPusher
    Dec 9, 2022
    2
    Literally one of the most over hyped game of the new generation. I just stopped playing due to boredom and the lack of meaningful engagement. The graphic are mediocre, the sound is mediocre, there's no story and it feels like it's missing something.

    I did not like Deathloop due to the following: 1. Dated Graphics, this game could have been made on PS3. The Dishonored series looks    Literally one of the most over hyped game of the new generation. I just stopped playing due to boredom and the lack of meaningful engagement. The graphic are mediocre, the sound is mediocre, there's no story and it feels like it's missing something.

    I did not like Deathloop due to the following:

    1. Dated Graphics, this game could have been made on PS3. The Dishonored series looks better than Deathloop.
    2. Gameplay feels flat
    3. There's nothing next generation about this game. The dishonored series has better sound effects, level design, and everything else.
    4. if you played and loved Dishonored you will hate this game.
    5. AI is beyond bad.
    6. Sound effects are terrible

    I really felt I wasted my money on Deathloop.    … Expand
  17. ZERENADLI
    Sep 21, 2021
    3
    A bit samey to other Arkane's games. I didn't enjoy it as much as I hope. I rather play something like Wolfenstein than this. The graphics is clearly outdated.
  18. MaxPowerline
    May 10, 2023
    0
    Awful. Bethesda should be ashamed of themselves for putting this out. I played it for free and I still want my money back.
  19. Sonethingcool
    Sep 20, 2021
    2
    I'm regretting this purchase only after playing 3 hours of the game. I don't know why all the media outlets just hyped the **** out of this game, but it is not as good as they promote it. The mechanics are clunky, graphics are mediocre at best, the storyline is inconsistent, and if you do decide to buy/play this game, DO NOT play the online mode, you will hate your life. I gave it 2 onlyI'm regretting this purchase only after playing 3 hours of the game. I don't know why all the media outlets just hyped the **** out of this game, but it is not as good as they promote it. The mechanics are clunky, graphics are mediocre at best, the storyline is inconsistent, and if you do decide to buy/play this game, DO NOT play the online mode, you will hate your life. I gave it 2 only because of the unique art design, and the voice acting.… Expand
  20. Knichi22
    Oct 2, 2022
    1
    Jogo simplório, muito previsível e repetitivo, o tempo todo jogando senti sono e tédio
  21. Vegetadawitcher
    Nov 4, 2021
    2
    Terrible Ai. Graphics are not even close to next gen. Interesting idea but terribly executed. All I can say is lm so glad I bought the disk version because it got traded
  22. Harryik
    Nov 20, 2021
    3
    Быстро забудем, не кому не интересно. Мимо.
  23. ubigophukurself
    Apr 18, 2023
    0
    waste of time
    brain dead developer
    rubbish
    waste of time
    brain dead developer
    rubbish
    waste of time
    brain dead developer
    rubbish
    waste of time
    brain dead developer
    rubbish
  24. Antoniods
    Jan 12, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Gioco fasullo e vecchia scuola per me non merita nulla resta nell' anonimato… Expand
  25. Zski
    Nov 28, 2021
    4
    What a convoluted mess of a game. I tried to be patient with it, I had to fight really hard to try to make it through the “tutorial” part of the game. Once the game opens up, it’s definitely better and more tolerable, but you realize that the game does not do anything well. At first I started getting into being able to enter any part of the map at any time of the day and it started toWhat a convoluted mess of a game. I tried to be patient with it, I had to fight really hard to try to make it through the “tutorial” part of the game. Once the game opens up, it’s definitely better and more tolerable, but you realize that the game does not do anything well. At first I started getting into being able to enter any part of the map at any time of the day and it started to connect with me, but the more I played the more I saw the flaws in the design. The mechanic sort of feels like Majora’s Mask, where the world has NPCs that have a routine, but since time does not actually progress and you have to select the times, the four times end up feeling like four separate levels. Majora’s Mask created a better environment that felt more alive than this game, and that was 20 years ago. Then next comes the gameplay, which feels extremely clunky and awkward. Everything from the way your character moves to the way the guns handle just feels really awkward even after you get a hang of it. It makes the combat feel very unsatisfying, and it makes the stealth feel like it was designed for a PS2 era game. The AI is also atrocious, I don’t think I’ve seen AI this bad before. The entire concept of the game is pretty cool, but the execution was terrible. The plot isn’t very good, it’s just super convoluted, any time it starts to hook you a little bit it just loses you for another hour, and the world isn’t that interesting. The graphics are shockingly dated, they almost feel like an early PS4 game or high resolution PS3 game. Everything down to the controls are just confusing and not intuitive at all. Remember how bad the marketing was for this game, because no matter how many trailers they put out, you still didn’t understand it? That’s what the game feels like, except it’s not even saved by the gameplay. The voice acting is probably the only good thing about the game. It’s not unplayable by any means, but I just don’t have the time to sit there and force myself to pretend I’m having anything other than a terrible time. The fact that this game got a critic score of 86 and was nominated for GOTY, yet the user review score sits at 6.3 makes me really distrust critic reviews even more. It’s objectively not a good game.… Expand
  26. Perfect_Smith
    Nov 21, 2021
    0
    то еще говнецо от аркейн, опять. слишком легкие киллы, обилие сверхспособностей, взятых с потолка - фирменные фишки
  27. Fratedaddy
    Dec 6, 2021
    4
    I often find myself able to relate to critics scores. If a game is receiving 10’s, I’ll usually find some kind of enjoyment in it. With Deathloop, however, I cannot relate nor recommend this game. The graphics are not up to par (I find dishonored has better art direction and often looks better), the controls are abhorrent, and the gameplay loop is extremely boring. I truly appreciated theI often find myself able to relate to critics scores. If a game is receiving 10’s, I’ll usually find some kind of enjoyment in it. With Deathloop, however, I cannot relate nor recommend this game. The graphics are not up to par (I find dishonored has better art direction and often looks better), the controls are abhorrent, and the gameplay loop is extremely boring. I truly appreciated the abilities, and I liked the entire premise of a “loop,” but the fundamentals of this game are just not good. Even the gunplay fees absolutely terrible. Dumb AI, laser bullets hitting you from a mile away… I hate to be so negative but this game is not a 10. It’s not an 8. It’s not even a 5 in my eyes. Not worth the money.… Expand
  28. Bibikelis
    Feb 2, 2023
    0
    Непонравилось от мдова совсем, скучно одинаково не интересно и не понятно
  29. Erog
    Oct 20, 2021
    1
    I liked the atmosphere of the game and the graphics were decent, didn’t have any bugs in the 6/7 hours i played and the voice acting is some of the best ever. But surface level stuff is all this game is. The stealth gameplay is ps3 level primitive and once you get some loot in the first few hours its so mind-numbingly easy it borders ridiculous. There is no other way to play as the gunplayI liked the atmosphere of the game and the graphics were decent, didn’t have any bugs in the 6/7 hours i played and the voice acting is some of the best ever. But surface level stuff is all this game is. The stealth gameplay is ps3 level primitive and once you get some loot in the first few hours its so mind-numbingly easy it borders ridiculous. There is no other way to play as the gunplay is so clunky and awful and your character is made out of glass and will die so quickly.

    The mission/lead setup seems novel at first but you quickly realise everyone plays exactly the same and it all takes place on 4 areas which are about the size of an average 6v6 cod map which obviously gets tedious very quickly especially as you keep having to go in and out of areas and advancing time and figuring stuff out yourself and repeating over and over and over again. It’s so unrewarding and doesn’t match the grossly outdated gameplay. The story seems decent but it’s a chore to follow with all the hoops you have to jump through just to play the game. This game feels like a £20 indie rather than a full priced headliner. Worth that price if you are willing to do almost all immersive legwork yourself and don’t mind an extremely slow paced repetitive grind. Otherwise avoid.    … Expand
  30. lolthisrocks
    Nov 10, 2021
    2
    It's a red flag when all major publications main praise for a game is its voice acting...

    If you're in the market for well acted, snarky voice quips and a reasonably interesting (though overdone) 60s inspired universe then you may enjoy this title. However if you're looking for a game with tight controls, challenging AI, meaningful player decisions, a coherent and interesting story,    It's a red flag when all major publications main praise for a game is its voice acting...

    If you're in the market for well acted, snarky voice quips and a reasonably interesting (though overdone) 60s inspired universe then you may enjoy this title.

    However if you're looking for a game with tight controls, challenging AI, meaningful player decisions, a coherent and interesting story, next-gen graphics, fun gameplay loops, slick UI, balanced multiplayer, no boring exposition through endless text logs, lots of areas to explore, then you are going to be sorely disappointed.    … Expand
  31. 1theceej
    Nov 22, 2021
    4
    How this game received such high praise from critics is beyond me. Base-PS4 graphics on the PS5? Check. Needless gun-jamming for no other reason than to increase game difficulty? Check. PS4-length load times? Check. Floaty controls and difficult aiming? Check. The two bright spots are the writing and voice acting. I was fortunate enough to pick Deathloop up for 50% off a couple days agoHow this game received such high praise from critics is beyond me. Base-PS4 graphics on the PS5? Check. Needless gun-jamming for no other reason than to increase game difficulty? Check. PS4-length load times? Check. Floaty controls and difficult aiming? Check. The two bright spots are the writing and voice acting. I was fortunate enough to pick Deathloop up for 50% off a couple days ago from the PSN's pre-black Friday sale (the fact it's already on sale should be a warning to steer clear). I'm very happy I didn't spend $60 on this. This game could easily been released in 2013 as a PS4 exclusive.… Expand
  32. vesperog
    Nov 29, 2021
    1
    Very very boringgggg game because of over and over again same place and no different ,actually dont understand why it has high vote by games world
  33. yousifalraheem
    Dec 21, 2021
    0
    OMG this is such a boring game!! You spend the entire game just reading text and fighting dumb NPCs. The music is designed to put you to sleep while do that. I couldn't even finish it, I dragged myself through half the game thinking that something might happen to spike an interest. There is nothing interesting in the game. I didn't even feel like exploring the surroundings because theOMG this is such a boring game!! You spend the entire game just reading text and fighting dumb NPCs. The music is designed to put you to sleep while do that. I couldn't even finish it, I dragged myself through half the game thinking that something might happen to spike an interest. There is nothing interesting in the game. I didn't even feel like exploring the surroundings because the environment is boring as hell.… Expand
  34. fred_mando
    Dec 28, 2021
    4
    Bought the game for 35 €, hyped by the reviews…3 hours into it and I am already bored. The idea of revisiting the same maps over and over again got me frustrated already!. Boring, repetitive and frustrating.
  35. wepbunny
    Jan 3, 2022
    0
    Boring Game with no story. It is just so boring. I stop playing after 25minutes
  36. TheRealCitywok
    Jan 4, 2022
    0
    By far one of the clunkiest games to come out in the last 30 years. Ai is lazy, level design is claustrophobic, and movement within the game is disastrous getting you killed more often than not. I will not be buying another game made by Arkane after experiencing this poor excuse of an IP.
  37. ChrisSuperE
    Jan 7, 2022
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Looks quite pretty. Confusing, boring mess of a game. Played for 3-4 hours, same bit over and over and over and over again. Extremely frustrating to be killed by some no mark who you didn't see, only to have to go back and do it all again. Much more of a chore with zero entertainment… Expand
  38. IDGAF1
    Jan 10, 2022
    3
    If you're going to make a game where progress and loot is lost when you die and provide no save system, then you better make damn sure the gameplay is engaging, the story grips and the characters are likeable. NONE of this is the case here.
  39. Motion9392
    Feb 11, 2023
    0
    Gameplay super basic get boring fast its like playing bioshock 1 with no powers dialog is trivial why would any want to here this man cry like a child to some random person trying to kill them is beyond stupid who want to hear the elementary conversations all day games suck yall overhyped this way too much
  40. maxxmarvel
    Jun 29, 2023
    0
    Total garbage! Bad acting, controls, graphics. Overrated because of blm. Shame!
  41. JrDouble
    May 12, 2023
    4
    A very mediocre game and Arkane's laziest work in my opinion (and I love Dishonored). Very boring, repetitive, and forgettable. I do not recommend playing this one at all.
  42. Jaushe
    Feb 1, 2023
    0
    Horrible controls, terrible writing, a waste of my life, please avoid this atrocious game
  43. Thomen88
    Feb 12, 2023
    0
    The well known menu bug still exists even after the last patch. This bug makes the game unplayable, because you have to restart the game when it occurs and because there are no saves within a day you will lose all your progress on that day. If you‘re unlucky, several hours of effort are gone. It occured to me twice within 4 hours of total playtime. 4 Hours of wasted life.
  44. TheQweast
    Mar 3, 2023
    4
    I think the concept is cool but it's gets pretty old pretty fast and I feel in a genre as oversaturated as the FPS genre you have to do something unique in your gameplay and this just comes off as generic. I do like the main character and the way his story is presented.
  45. barril76
    Sep 5, 2023
    0
    This game lts no a shooter. Is a rouguelike with to bad in mechanics. There only 4 scenarios not pretty good and tiny. I know the game it's about a Bucle that you had to stop it, but it's annoying earing one and one again the same dialogs and killing the same bosses too repetitive. Grafics looks good with one or two bugs and the story is fine but this condition the game mechanics.
  46. moasmar8
    Jun 23, 2023
    0
    I am sorry to say this i was expecting more from this game. A very boring game You feel like you’re pushing yourself to play the game
  47. Jooj56y6
    Jul 1, 2023
    0
    This game is very boring and confusing Unbalanced difficulty, enemies pressed to the wall, horrible weapon playability just a 0/10
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#8 Best PlayStation 5 Game of 2021
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#9 Most Discussed PlayStation 5 Game of 2021

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Metascore
88

Generally favorable reviews - based on 109 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 100 out of 109
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 109
  3. Negative: 0 out of 109
  1. Gamersky
    Dec 2, 2021
    84
    Deathloop offers well-designed stealth levels under the core gameplay of Roguelike. At the same time, the variety of weapons and special powers also support the exciting combat. Julianna's "invasion" adds the uncertainty of the game, but may also spoil the player's experience.
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  2. CD-Action
    Nov 15, 2021
    90
    I’m honestly surprised, because I did not expect to have so much fun with Deathloop. It draws some gameplay ideas from Dishonored, but introduces time-related mechanics, offers an intriguing story with interesting characters and has its own unique and coherent style. It’s an original game, full of surprises and addictive, but not necessarily easily digestible for everyone. For me however it’s one of the best titles of 2021. [11/2021, p.22]
  3. The Loadout
    Oct 29, 2021
    90
    Deathloop is Arkane at its best, combining its system-driven immersive-sim gameplay with a unique and fascinating story set-up. Excellent presentation and style, along with fantastic dialogue and character performances makes Deathloop one of the most innovative games in years and a valuable PS5 exclusive.
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