Deathloop

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6.5

Mixed or average reviews- based on 1514 Ratings

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  1. Oz_Momotaro
    Sep 25, 2021
    9
    This is a classic game that really sucks you in. It has a relatively slow (on rails) start, and it takes a while to have access to (and understand) the overall mechanic. There's so many wonderful things about the way the levels are constructed that I can see having a long tail - the story is one thing, but it's actually the fun of being creative, or trying to find new secrets. The graphicsThis is a classic game that really sucks you in. It has a relatively slow (on rails) start, and it takes a while to have access to (and understand) the overall mechanic. There's so many wonderful things about the way the levels are constructed that I can see having a long tail - the story is one thing, but it's actually the fun of being creative, or trying to find new secrets. The graphics are deceptive (they aren't technically great), but there's a completeness in it's creative/artistic vision is impressive. And like a lot of Arkane games, it feels wonderful to play... and great to go loud. I just feel sorry we won't have another Arkane game on PS5.… Expand
  2. Tommycbs
    Oct 1, 2021
    9
    This game is a MUST PLAY. I didn’t think it looked great from the trailers but rented it anyway. Man was I surprised when I got so addicted to it. It’s so much fun. The only criticisms I have is Julianna is too under powered and the online is laggy. Still a solid 9/10.
  3. LasseRon
    Sep 19, 2021
    9
    Good premise and fun gameplay. It's a really fun stealth game, sadly the action gunplay feels a bit stiff. Buy if you love stealth games.
  4. alomarin
    Sep 20, 2021
    9
    After almost 10 hours playing the game I only suffered one crash, despite that, I am loving it, SO MUCH FUN!
  5. jparx
    Sep 19, 2021
    9
    Im not sure if there’s some agenda against this game that I’ve missed, but the negative reviews for this game are baffling and must surely be trolls. I picked this game up with very little knowledge of it and had no expectations, and it’s totally blown me away. The only negative points I can agree with are the camera movement is definitely too slow, and I did have one annoying crash afterIm not sure if there’s some agenda against this game that I’ve missed, but the negative reviews for this game are baffling and must surely be trolls. I picked this game up with very little knowledge of it and had no expectations, and it’s totally blown me away. The only negative points I can agree with are the camera movement is definitely too slow, and I did have one annoying crash after the Charlie mission. Performance has been completely fine and solid apart from that one issue, though.

    Aside from those points, the game has been a total joy. Utterly unique aesthetic and game world, compelling story and addictive open playground style gameplay reminiscent of great FPS games of the past (Half Life 2, Goldeneye etc). Graphics simply aren’t “ps3 era”, some of the lighting and shadow work is exceptional (and that’s even without ray tracing), and the art direction carries it to another level.

    Gunplay may not be COD style snappy and quick, but it’s not that type of game. It’s more of a sim style FPS akin to Deus Ex, Prey and obviously Dishonoured, and it’s top tier thin that genre. I think perhaps a lot of younger gamers maybe aren’t familiar with these games since they’ve gone out of style a bit, but the game does what it sets out to do very well. Yes, the AI can be stupid, but that’s part of the point of these games. It’s the same as MGS - you learn their movements and behaviours, learn your own skills and abilities and treat the game as a playground. Story is well written, compelling and hilarious. It kicks in to gear after about 5 hours or so, it’s absolutely worth sticking with it while it lays the groundwork.

    Overall, my favourite true next generation game so far. A completely surprise, but a welcome one.    … Expand
  6. TheSleepyNPC
    Aug 24, 2023
    9
    Deathloop has by far some of the most unique and deep level design i have ever seen. Events and accessible places change from morning, afternoon, noon and evening. One map feels like it contains several levels worth of content in it at times too.
    All of the visionaries are unique and the witty banter between colt and juliana is perfect.
    This game WOULD be a 10, the glitches do pull it    Deathloop has by far some of the most unique and deep level design i have ever seen. Events and accessible places change from morning, afternoon, noon and evening. One map feels like it contains several levels worth of content in it at times too.
    All of the visionaries are unique and the witty banter between colt and juliana is perfect.

    This game WOULD be a 10, the glitches do pull it back though. Nothing game breaking at all, just minor stuff but it's still a flawed product because of them. I'd say pick this up ASAP.    … Expand
  7. ObsoleteGhoul
    Oct 29, 2021
    9
    Incredible game, must have if you own a ps5. Not perfect and deffo not the 10/10 ign made it out to be but it's probably my favorite game of the year tho tbh. This is or RE8 for sure.
  8. srinu634
    Oct 12, 2022
    9
    Great voice acting, dualsense implementation, great gameplay, music. Story towards the end is half baked and leaves many questions unanswered.
  9. maznikoff
    Sep 16, 2021
    9
    Incredible game, but the whole rogue-like idea is a little annoying: you could spend an hour trying tondo something and lose everything literally right before the level exit
  10. 21gramos
    Feb 20, 2022
    9
    Me sorprendió la verdad, muy buena historia y apartado artístico.
    Recomendado 100%
  11. Zaph
    Dec 17, 2021
    9
    Unique game that that is quite different from anything else I have played in a while. I felt the need to write a review because there are some elements that are rarely brought up in reviews.

    The graphics are incredible on PS5. I chose the medium performance setting as a good compromise that gave higher frame per sec but good quality. The design aesthetic is 60's groovy and pulls it    Unique game that that is quite different from anything else I have played in a while. I felt the need to write a review because there are some elements that are rarely brought up in reviews.

    The graphics are incredible on PS5. I chose the medium performance setting as a good compromise that gave higher frame per sec but good quality. The design aesthetic is 60's groovy and pulls it off well.

    The story is just ok, but you don't really buy and play a roguelight time loop type of game for a story. So that is to be expected. Rather, the background lore, the characters, and the clues and information you learn about everything as you loop through each day is what makes this game great.

    But take note: If you are the type of player who hates reading notes or listening to audio logs to get clues or learn objectives, and would rather just start shooting enemies - this game is NOT for you. That's not going to work well.

    Graphics - 10
    Gameplay - 9
    Story - 7
    Music - 10
    Audio - 8
    PVP Multiplayer Element - 10

    The PVP multiplayer is the part that makes this game interesting, and it's ignored by many reviewers. Your main character Colt will have real live players "invade" as Julianna to try to kill you. This is not "run and gun" deathmatch. This is strategy heavy slow moving game play and there's nothing like it. If you want or expect matches like Call of Duty this isn't it. You can't play it like that or you will die. Better aim or faster reflexes alone won't win, you have to outsmart your opponent. There are complaints on line about lag, but it's not the game's fault. Since it's peer to peer a good match requires good connections on both ends. When that happens you have a good lag free game.

    If I were to look at this game as single player only I would give it a solid 8. But with the multiplayer PVP element it's something special. Not perfect or "IGN 10/10" by any means but a real 9/10. When you finish the single player campaign, which is greatly extended and increased in difficulty if online is turned on allowing human invaders to challenge you, finish the game and become an invader yourself and enter other people's games. There is a reward system with weapons, mods and outfits to encourage you to keep playing.

    All in all a very unique and fun game. There's nothing like it really. It's not a reskinned Dishonored at all Arkane really came up with something new this time around.    … Expand
  12. freedwretch
    Sep 19, 2021
    9
    A breath of fresh air infused into the ps5 gaming line up! I love the progression system and the ability to play whatever way you want to play.
  13. Unbiasedgamer23
    Sep 15, 2021
    9
    Deathloop is a great game by Arkane that can be confusing at times but definitely solid. Gameplay is fun. Story is great and the Art style is nice. I rate this game a 9.
  14. seamor
    Jan 20, 2022
    9
    Deathloop is a very creative game, and right now, is the best game on PS5.

    You begin as Colt Vahn, a man on an island stuck in a timeloop that he is trying to break. There's no other information, and everything you learn is from exploring Blackreef. The game can be played a few different ways. If you'd like to use Colt's powers and blow through a level like you're playing Doom, you    Deathloop is a very creative game, and right now, is the best game on PS5.

    You begin as Colt Vahn, a man on an island stuck in a timeloop that he is trying to break. There's no other information, and everything you learn is from exploring Blackreef.

    The game can be played a few different ways. If you'd like to use Colt's powers and blow through a level like you're playing Doom, you can. If you want to treat the game like a stealth sandbox a kin to MGS, you can also do that. Colt is very customizable, and you will be able to switch back and forth very easily at different points in the game to fit your needs.

    The art style and music are great, and help to create a unique atmosphere around the game.

    The game's progression is also very rewarding, borrowing elements from the game's rogue-like peers, while still being a mostly narrative based game. The game has some metroid-vania like elements, and does a great job playing with the idea of the loop bringing Colt back every day.

    The gunplay won't blow your mind, but it's much better than the game's main contemporary on next-gen, Hitman 3.

    I gave the game a 9, since I really enjoyed the 20 hours I put into it. The pacing is good, the art style is unique, and Blackreef is a solid sandbox.    … Expand
  15. Papas_Fritas
    Sep 20, 2021
    9
    Not sure what all the ultra negative reviews are about. If you like souls-like games I think this should be something you try. Not that it's difficult but the concept and game play will feel familiar. This game doesn't do anything new as far as game play but it does have a great story with fantastic voice acting/writing. Does definitely have some performance issues that got frustrating butNot sure what all the ultra negative reviews are about. If you like souls-like games I think this should be something you try. Not that it's difficult but the concept and game play will feel familiar. This game doesn't do anything new as far as game play but it does have a great story with fantastic voice acting/writing. Does definitely have some performance issues that got frustrating but overall it's one of the most enjoyable games I've played since getting my hands on a PS5. For people that are fans of hades, Demons souls, dishonored or 70's vibes I definitely think it's a must buy. For everyone else maybe wait for a sale depending on your interest. Either way I think it's a must own for the new console.… Expand
  16. Sifteruk
    Sep 20, 2021
    9
    Graphics: 9
    Story: 8
    Sound: 9
    Gameplay: 9

    Beautifully designed experience which leads you through what could be an overwhelming experience narrating it into a fun, compelling and engrossing experience. About as good as gaming gets.
  17. rvp
    Nov 10, 2021
    9
    Overall great game! Finally, a game which makes something different and has a new and great concept. The timeloop mechanics mixed with the story is very interesting. The gameplay works good as well. The game is not too long which is nice as every hour is fun and doesn't feel like work (like e.g. some Ubisoft games). Can totally recommend!
  18. Dabz00
    Sep 30, 2021
    9
    Loved it. This game felt fresh and new to me. It has been a while since I had such a blast while playing a video game.
  19. cesarlr3
    Sep 28, 2021
    9
    I love this game. I started playing it with no expectations. In fact, the only reason I got it is because we have very few PS5 games available these days and I really wanted to make sure I tried something that was meant to run on this beautiful dust collector I got for myself almost a year ago.

    And oh boy am I glad I bought Deathloop. First of all the game feels original to me.    I love this game. I started playing it with no expectations. In fact, the only reason I got it is because we have very few PS5 games available these days and I really wanted to make sure I tried something that was meant to run on this beautiful dust collector I got for myself almost a year ago.

    And oh boy am I glad I bought Deathloop.

    First of all the game feels original to me. People here keep talking about Dishonoured, but I never played that game so I had nothing to compare it to. Some have even brought up Hitman as a possible source of inspiration for the game, but I don't really see the similarities. I have been a Hitman fan for years and I just don't see it. Deathloop seems a lot more interested in telling a story, something Hitman gave up on a long time ago. Gameplay is also drastically different here.

    Something else I liked about Deathloop is its aesthetics. The world is simply gorgeous. It reminded me of this game I played ages ago called XIII which had this comic book look and style to it. I played the game in Performance mode, which was great. The ray tracing option is fantastic as well, but framerate drops to 30 which bothered me since I quickly got used to 60 fps in Performance mode.

    The story is great, the side missions are unique and original (though their rewards don't match the effort you put in to get through them), and the gunplay is just phenomenal. The DualSense really made the experience special for me, and my only complain is that I wish they had put together a larger arsenal. Come on, the over-the-top gameplay and gun battles is screaming for crazier options (i.e. flamethrower, meat grinder, bazooka, etc.).

    I'm now trying my hand at the multiplayer and I really hope people will get into it because I'm having a blast. Playing Julianna and stalking Colt is really a lot of fun.

    I will end by sharing my biggest complain with the game (and the reason I can't give it a 10) which is the fact that the game often crashes on me, to the point where it can get very annoying. This new trend that has games being released half broken is starting to bother me and I would have given Deathloop a 5 if I hadn't had as much fun as I did.

    Again. A great game. In my opinion, a must-buy for PS5 players.    … Expand
  20. Ostoza11
    Sep 17, 2021
    9
    Excelente jugabilidad e historia interesante. Disfruten de este gran juego, recomendado.
  21. SuperSocks7
    Sep 15, 2021
    9
    Unfortunately this low user score is caused by review bombing from people who glanced at the trailer and was then upset it was an exclusive. Deathloop dares to do something new and in an age where yearly sports games are often top sellers, it’s no surprise that many people don’t like the break from ‘generic first person shooter’ that their used to in most triple a games. The a.I. Is aUnfortunately this low user score is caused by review bombing from people who glanced at the trailer and was then upset it was an exclusive. Deathloop dares to do something new and in an age where yearly sports games are often top sellers, it’s no surprise that many people don’t like the break from ‘generic first person shooter’ that their used to in most triple a games. The a.I. Is a little lacking but the graphics, while not perfect are far from outdated, they’re styled in a way that gives the game a fantastic aesthetic. The gunplay is better than that of dishonoured, it could be a little more rounded but I quite enjoyed the slight clunky feel to the weapons, considering their mostly high power, close range weapons. the game reveals its hand a little to fast at the beginning and clears some of the major mysteries too fast, that being said there was plenty to keep the plot rolling till the end.

    Many of the people playing this game are unaware that half the game is exploration and learning. Your not buying a shoot’em’up when you buy deathloop, the mass murder is only half the game. The other half is sneaking around, manipulating your targets, lining them up to be in the same areas at once, and preparing for your murder charge. You have to be willing to enjoy and embrace the exploration as its a requirement to reach the more satisfying battles when you got 3 targets in the same building at once, (For example). If the flashy gunplay in the trauilers was what brought you here than your gonna need to get used to the other side. Don’t be mistaken, the exploring and learning isn’t a drag, its quite fun, as is most sneaking around in any arcane game. But if your gonna hate every second of it don’t bother.

    one refreshing thing about deathloop is putting its trust in the player. There are no difficulty options, and you will find some parts a breeze, and others painfullly irritating. If you keep dying against the same visionary over and over again, that’s the game telling you that you need to let that one go for now and bet better knowledge, gear or tactics. Not many games will let you throw yourself at a hurdle, knowing your not gonna get over it. If something is too hard, then you need to work around it, put the target somewhere else, come back at a different time of day, try a different approach, try being sneaky. The game wont tell you this, you just have to have the brain cells to figure it out. yourself.

    Deathloop is great, fantastic even. its not without minor flaws but they were never enough to keep me even remotely held up on them. frankly this game doesn’t quite exist anywhere else and i recommend giving it a shot. But remember its and arcane game, not an activision, gearbox or blizzard game, know what your buying and whether you’ll enjoy it. once your past the start you have to figure **** out yourself, and the fact that the game puts any trust in the players ability to think instantly sets it apart from the herd.

    note: the game is a little more linear than you would expect. you’ll often go into an area with an objective. While in the area you can in fact do anything you want, but you’ll often stay on track for the objective you set yourself. This doesn’t take away from the game though, in fact i believe it strengthens it.    … Expand
  22. Panda0_0
    Sep 15, 2021
    9
    Guys please have you own opinion on games ! Don't bomb them with bad rating without completing the game "yes AI is dumb, but it feels OK, and they will fix it, give them time". OVERALL the game is very nice. Give it a Try.
  23. Avid_StoryLover
    Oct 22, 2021
    9
    I enjoyed this game quite a bit. The customizable weapons and slabs as well as the character trinkets really feel like you can make your own build. It's an action game at heart and as far as the gameplay the only complaints I have is that the AI is a little iffy and I expected more variety in the trinkets and a few more weapons would have been nice.too. As for the story there are certainI enjoyed this game quite a bit. The customizable weapons and slabs as well as the character trinkets really feel like you can make your own build. It's an action game at heart and as far as the gameplay the only complaints I have is that the AI is a little iffy and I expected more variety in the trinkets and a few more weapons would have been nice.too. As for the story there are certain aspects of it that are optional and require doing side content to fully discover. The endings do leave a bit to be desired I've seen two of them and on one of them you're not really sure exactly what's going on and so it's hard to tell what a sequel will handle as far as continuing the franchise. Either way I give this game a high score simply based on the fact of how much fun I had playing it it's a great new IP. P.s. I find alot of the zero score user reviews being published on the same day suspicious lol… Expand
  24. 5thavenuecrazy
    Oct 4, 2021
    9
    I'm going to be really surprised this this doesn't get game of the year for 2021. The gameplay is amazing and addictive making it hard for me to not "try one more run". The gunplay doesn't feel the best but everything else is great.
  25. geonole
    Sep 18, 2021
    9
    Creative, fun, and great dialogue. It is very much a game of listening, plotting, and violence.
  26. KAIGIi
    Sep 18, 2021
    9
    Game is good. Is fun and the main issue is braindead AI. Besides that, is good.
  27. Freekingflake
    Sep 26, 2021
    9
    Great Setting, exciting gameplay, good storytelling, nice voiceacting. The only annoying point:
    The mission menue isn’t smart. Good ideas,
    but strange handling. But at the end one of the best games this year on PS5.
  28. L_irony
    Sep 15, 2021
    9
    Compelling mystery to figure out and fun gameplay similar to the dishonoured series but without the need to have a save ready in case things go sideways.
  29. BHAFan88
    Sep 15, 2021
    9
    Great game by Bethesda. Lot of fun, and challenges to do.
    Few bugs and I’ve had 1 game breaking bug however that aside I’ve really enjoyed playing it so far. Don’t regret buying the deluxe version for my PS5.
    Only reason 9/10 is because of the game breaking bug I had and I lost about 35 minutes of game play.
  30. Seventhgun
    Sep 15, 2021
    9
    Great game. Nothing groundbreaking in terms of gunplay, AI etc but the way the different elements of the gameplay mesh together make it greater than sum of its parts.
  31. Deathstroke1
    Sep 16, 2021
    9
    it's a very entertaining game with good game mechanics and the graphics are not the best but it is acceptable
  32. Pityless
    Sep 16, 2021
    9
    Great game! The design of the levels and the many different ways to play the game your way makes it a welcome entry into the rogue-like genre. Lots of reasons to retrace your steps and look for everything that may be hidden on each level. Highly recommend.
  33. SonyBros
    Sep 16, 2021
    9
    Fantastic game. My only complaint is it can be quite confusing sometimes with clues and stuff all over the screen. People that complain about the graphics have obviously never played dishonored. It's just the way Arkane games look...
  34. Mathijsb
    Sep 16, 2021
    9
    I really love this kind of games. I you like this game as well I can recommend prey mooncrash (far better than prey imho).
  35. RamirezRapture
    Sep 17, 2021
    9
    Highly enjoyable stealth focused game. The AI could use some improvement, but that being said if you make a poor choice you can easily be overwhelmed and killed. The PVP aspect is incredibly fun and works really well.
  36. Littlestbird
    Sep 21, 2021
    9
    ignore the racists bombing the reviews. this is a great game, looks great and is wild fun.
  37. ensif
    Sep 23, 2021
    9
    It's not an easy game to explain and it will certainly not be everyone's cup of tea but the negative reviews I've read mainly stem from stability issues or a general dislike the genre: that roguelite immersive sim where you need to look for clues instead of being streamlined down a road and looking at icons on a map.

    It's an excellent game that truly uses what the medium permits that    It's not an easy game to explain and it will certainly not be everyone's cup of tea but the negative reviews I've read mainly stem from stability issues or a general dislike the genre: that roguelite immersive sim where you need to look for clues instead of being streamlined down a road and looking at icons on a map.

    It's an excellent game that truly uses what the medium permits that other mediums don't. It's an investigative game where you have to make sense of the worldas you go through loops. The important thing then is that the world building is very strong and supported by great characters and a solid gameplay as you can expect from an Arkane game.

    There's a lot of depth here, enough that after 20h I'm still discovering playstyles and tricks.
    Similarly, the level design shines as you play through levels again and again, learning all their secrets, which transform your first fumbling attempts into precise, efficient, ruthless affairs later down the line.
    Then that same depth translates into the invasion multiplayer where all the knowledge and skills you've acquired are pushed to their limits in a game of cat and mouse. Just remember you can go in offline mode if you want to take a break from that.

    Special mention to the art direction, music and voice acting of the game which are all top of the line and make immersing yourself in this a joy.

    Its main issues come from performance and UI.
    On PC, though I've not had any really poor experiences, I do get some noticeable framerate drops in certain parts of each level. They don't really impact gameplay but it's not enjoyable nonetheless.
    As for the UI, the lack of an in-mission inventory to see what you've already collected and the pretty messy Loadout screen in between missions take some getting used to.

    To conclude: Deathloop is an excellent game for what it aims to be, but it's not a genre that is hugely popular or accessible so it's perfectly normal not to enjoy it, but if you do, oh boy are you in for a treat. Easily my GOTY so far. At least give the OST a listen.    … Expand
  38. Jack_Dee_83
    Sep 26, 2021
    9
    Nice concept and gameplay. Not for everyone, but it doesn’t mean that the game is bad.
  39. AgentDalecooper
    Sep 27, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Wow hats off to a very original concept. Not perfect but damn I had fun with it. Sad when it was over, as that last loop was was epic. Some of the best voice acting this year too.… Expand
  40. smh29
    Oct 12, 2021
    9
    A lot of people are complaining about how the game wastes their time because they lose all their progress after getting looped. They give it a bad review. Honestly, you're complaining because a game isn't easy, which is lame. The game is a challenge, it isn't supposed to be a straight up simple shooter. Also, another complaint is the levels, that there are only four or that they are tooA lot of people are complaining about how the game wastes their time because they lose all their progress after getting looped. They give it a bad review. Honestly, you're complaining because a game isn't easy, which is lame. The game is a challenge, it isn't supposed to be a straight up simple shooter. Also, another complaint is the levels, that there are only four or that they are too small. These people clearly haven't played the game passed the early stages. Each level at each time period is different, with whole new level stages and different enemy layout, so no not just 4 levels there are 16 technically. Also, once you actually play the game a bit, especially play it online, you understand the level design better, the design is kind of brilliant because it is designed to work as a single player and multiplayer map. Playing online you get to see how thought the levels are small, they have an almost open world aspect to them as you can leap through the map and climb almost everything, finding caverns and extra rooms depending on which time it is. To those dissing the graphics, I don't know maybe you have a bad TV, I thought the graphics, along with level design and character design were awesome and unlike anything I've seen before in a game. The gunplay does take a little while to get used to. It isn't like a typical FPS because this game isn't really a typical FPS, the use of powers which you progressively get make the pacing of the gunplay much more clear, I thought it felt awkward for the first couple of hours I played the game too, then it kind of clicked and I saw how it worked. Anyway, the hate is totally unwarranted and comes from people not understanding what they are getting into (even though the first two hours+ of the game explains it all to you). A lot of people complain about things that are just part of how the game is supposed to be. If you don't like it, fair enough, but to suggest this is a bad game is ridiculous. Also, clearly there is a campaign against the game, this has biased and distorted the reviews. A lot of people likely went in with all the noise from the campaign and had it bias their perspectives too. It is too bad because we cannot actually get a genuine review of what players actually think of the game because there are so many zeros and low scores that are by people who haven't played it or who went in with no intention of liking it, not fair reviews of the game. The bad reviews, and mediocre reviews are full of clear misunderstandings of the game mechanics and design right off the bat that people who actually have played through the game more than just a little bit, have done the whole online bit, and really dug into the game know right away these reviews are from biased brains who haven't given it a fair chance at all.… Expand
  41. mikeywalt
    Oct 27, 2021
    9
    Deathloop is a spectacular game. There’s a decent learning curve and it takes about 3-4 hours to really get the swing of things, but once you get the groove it’s a game unlike any other. Choosing between different slabs, weapons and perks for each given scenario create all kinds of different ways to play. I highly recommend tackling the game’s trophies as well, as the different challengesDeathloop is a spectacular game. There’s a decent learning curve and it takes about 3-4 hours to really get the swing of things, but once you get the groove it’s a game unlike any other. Choosing between different slabs, weapons and perks for each given scenario create all kinds of different ways to play. I highly recommend tackling the game’s trophies as well, as the different challenges they present are incredibly rewarding. Easily one of the year’s best. Ignore the review bombs.… Expand
  42. Mac_weeeeee
    Nov 4, 2021
    9
    Bought the game on impulse and was pleasantly surprised. Mechanics felt fluid, really fun concept and great story. Only thing is certain slabs felt pretty game-breaking (Looking at you shift slab) and pretty much let you breeze through the game once you have it.
  43. makeemage
    Nov 5, 2021
    9
    Really enjoyed the game. Loved the maps and was obsessed with finding every little secret the game had to offer. Interesting story with good characters and a very solid gameplay. Only big negative I have to say that the AI can be really stupid sometimes.
  44. rostopira
    Nov 12, 2021
    9
    I love it for game play, graphics and awesome music. Endless solutions for the same problem and freedom of action. Interesting to make decisions and roam large world. Also playing as Julianna is an adrenaline boost. Shooting is just okay. However it's very tiring to read all those notes to understand the lore. Yet another problem is the fear to get killed and loose all your loot whileI love it for game play, graphics and awesome music. Endless solutions for the same problem and freedom of action. Interesting to make decisions and roam large world. Also playing as Julianna is an adrenaline boost. Shooting is just okay. However it's very tiring to read all those notes to understand the lore. Yet another problem is the fear to get killed and loose all your loot while searching for them. Even after finishing the game, I have a lot of questions, what happened exactly.… Expand
  45. danilka12222
    Jan 27, 2022
    9
    There were occasional bugs that are annoying when there are no checkpoints in the game. But other that that I can note a great design, self aware and interesting dialogues, multiplayer that I really enjoyed and unique mechanics. Hope there will be a part 2
  46. RayXerk
    Nov 30, 2021
    9
    Me ha gustado muchisimo, parece un juego simple pero la forma de jugar y tener que buscar las pistas para ir consiguiendo la forma de poder matar a todos los jefes en un mismo dia esta muy interesante, para mi uno de los mejores juegos del 2021, aun asi es mi opinion.
  47. GuardianFrosty9
    Apr 30, 2022
    9
    Absolutely unique and fun, stealth is optional but advised. You can absolutely go guns blazing but this game also rewards patience and stealth. Love the gun play and the characters.
  48. ScoresAreBad
    Jan 16, 2022
    9
    This is just Waypoints: The Game. That beeing said. The sandbox is extremely fun.

    Pros:
    - The powers are great
    - Characters are fun
    - Artstyle is fantastic
    - You can really let your creativity out
    - It's very fun

    Cons:
    - Multiplayer just doesn't work (at least at launch)
    - There's no freedom in how to solve the main puzzle. You just have to follow the waypoints
  49. SlobZombie
    Feb 4, 2022
    9
    If you are able to get through the first 6 hours of wondering why you paid $60 for this game, then you’re in for a treat. Once you unlock your first couple of skills, and learn the gameplay loop this game becomes a 10/10. Play if you like: Dishonored/Souls Games
    Stay away if you like: Hitman/Fallout
  50. xtntx03
    Feb 19, 2022
    9
    I really don't understand why so many people dislike this game. I personally found it to have a really intriguing story, great art style, fun gameplay, and lots of replayability. I also really enjoyed the soundtrack. One of my favorite locations was Fristad Rock because some of Frank's music was actually catchy and it made that whole location feel more lively. My only complaint would beI really don't understand why so many people dislike this game. I personally found it to have a really intriguing story, great art style, fun gameplay, and lots of replayability. I also really enjoyed the soundtrack. One of my favorite locations was Fristad Rock because some of Frank's music was actually catchy and it made that whole location feel more lively. My only complaint would be the ending. I felt it was sort of abrupt and anticlimactic.… Expand
  51. cwmillett
    Jul 12, 2022
    9
    Deathloop was incredible. I just finished and I'm already planning to play through again. I loved the cause and effect mechanics in the game that would have a butterfly effect as you progressed. I also enjoyed trying. all of the weapons, gadgets, and unique abilities. My only (very minor) issue was the ending could have been a little better.
  52. StarLoop
    Jun 22, 2022
    9
    Funny, exciting, Colt is great and I really like the story.
    I wish it had been longer: I would have liked to know more about the characters and more gadgets. But overall, it's great. It gave me a lot of Bioshock's vibes.
  53. Emp55
    Jan 28, 2023
    9
    Solid, SOLID game. Super fun and intriguing plot. Art direction and presentation are goated. The only gripe I have is that multiplayer is the default when I just wanna engage with the single-player experience. I'm glad the option was available to shut off the invading aspects. It's a cool concept, but not for me.

    This is seriously a must-play
  54. navy245925
    Oct 17, 2022
    9
    Good Bethesda style games, although the map itself is pretty repetitive (4 maps with 4 different time slots, so at most 16 combinations) but you will have new discovery every time via different mission and there are a lot of hidden spots for you to discover. I enjoy the atmosphere and humor too! I just want more choice of weapons, and maybe a bit of variables in each loop? A little bitGood Bethesda style games, although the map itself is pretty repetitive (4 maps with 4 different time slots, so at most 16 combinations) but you will have new discovery every time via different mission and there are a lot of hidden spots for you to discover. I enjoy the atmosphere and humor too! I just want more choice of weapons, and maybe a bit of variables in each loop? A little bit more unexpected things other than Julianna will keep the game interesting after multiple loops.… Expand
  55. Take2theSkies
    Sep 15, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Really entertaining game. Had a lot of fun mixing up the combos of slabs and weapons. The loop cycle is so cool and interesting to see how each area changes depending on the time of day - makes you want to come back to areas to try different ways of taking out the visionaries. The acting of the leads in the game is crazy good. This is one of my video games of 2021.… Expand
  56. Jasperse
    Sep 26, 2022
    9
    Just great gameplay, nice soundtrack and great story. You can expand your experience just how much you would like. You can chase all the storylines, or you could explore. I found every loop more fun, because of my improved mechanics. The first couple of loops you are not so powerful, but later on with my improved slabs i could be invisible, transform myself to another place in no time.Just great gameplay, nice soundtrack and great story. You can expand your experience just how much you would like. You can chase all the storylines, or you could explore. I found every loop more fun, because of my improved mechanics. The first couple of loops you are not so powerful, but later on with my improved slabs i could be invisible, transform myself to another place in no time. Everything is fun to do. Exploring is very much encouraged. So, you could really create your own adventure. It has been a long time that a game wanted me to keep playing and keep coming back for another run. I'm not sure why anyone would think this is a bad game, but if you want a nice straight forward shooter to play for couple of minutes or a game you can invest hours in. you can can do both with Deathloop.… Expand
  57. Nathan912
    Nov 26, 2022
    9
    Tremendo juego de los creadores de dishonored prey Ect. Es brutal, un humor increible y adictivo aunk es cierto que se hace muy pesado el morir y empezar y es muy lioso al principio
  58. Trebell
    Sep 16, 2021
    8
    @Turolo , agree with you. An 8.

    I've reviewed it on PC as i wasn't supporting money hatting timed contracts and higher prices, but I have to say the game deserves much better than to be review bombed.

    As good as dishonored? no, but poor? no. A solid 8/10.
  59. PaleNielsen
    Mar 25, 2022
    8
    Great and enjoyable game. I like the retro setting and different powers. probably not a 10 like game reviewers tend to rate this game.
  60. Gamecriticpro
    Sep 17, 2021
    8
    Deathloop is basically dishonored+hitman+groundhog day. The goal of the game is to find a way to assassinate 8 people that are keeping a time loop intact, while also having to worry about a rival assassin trying to prevent you from doing so. The game is executed very well, really the only issues I have with it are that the game is pretty buggy, and there's performance problems.
  61. winzentween
    Sep 17, 2021
    8
    Edit: I raised from 6 to 8 because in the end I loved it despite its launch issues which have been mostly fixed. It's a game that sticks with you long after it ends.

    I love Arkane's work. Dishonored and its story DLC is arguably my favourite stealth/immersive sim game and I always find myself replaying it. I don't adore Dishonored 2/DOTO nearly as much, but still think they're enjoyable    Edit: I raised from 6 to 8 because in the end I loved it despite its launch issues which have been mostly fixed. It's a game that sticks with you long after it ends.

    I love Arkane's work. Dishonored and its story DLC is arguably my favourite stealth/immersive sim game and I always find myself replaying it. I don't adore Dishonored 2/DOTO nearly as much, but still think they're enjoyable experiences in their own right. Prey is fantastic, criminally overlooked, and its DLC, Mooncrash, is possibly even better. It seemed like this game was meant to be the idea of Mooncrash expanded into a full-blown experience. The end result is a game that's *fine*, but far from Arkane's best work IMO.

    The concept is cool, but the story and characters end up being just ok. Colt is an entertaining protagonist, but not a whole lot is done with Juliana and a lot of the stuff with her, particularly her relationship with Colt and the loop, falls flat due to the lack of character development/screen time. I also think the three possible endings are all pretty lacklustre, but I doubt narrative is the reason people play Arkane games.

    Investigating the eight visionaries and planning a route where you can assassinate all of them to break the loop sounds like a neat concept, but is botched where it counts. Investigating is largely non-linear, suffers from a bit of hand-holding, but is ultimately satisfying. The problem, is that there's only one route you can take to break the loop. Certain visionaries have to be killed in certain places, and at certain times, which kills a lot of potential replay value. There's also no option to go non-lethal with these guys, which I'm sure most won't take issue with, but it's definitely worth mentioning. I know that the idea of violence and murder is core to the theme and narrative but I think a lot of people play these games for player choice.

    Speaking of player choice, there's an okay amount of it here, but its extremely lacking in comparison to games like Prey and Dishonored. The biggest offender is that you can only have two of the five powers equipped at any given time, and you can't change this until you move to another district. I'd argue that most players will have Shift on most of the time for traversal's sake, meaning you only have one slot for whichever power you want. Additionally, none of these powers are particularly unique or new. Karnesis is similar to Windblast, just with directional inputs. Nexus works like Domino, just as an AoE projectile now, Shift is Blink, Aether makes you invisible, and Havoc has you deal more damage and take less. For a game that encourages you to 'play your way' it feels needlessly restrictive and watered down because of the lack of unique powers and equipment.

    There are some things the game does well, like the Infusion system which allows you to bind items to Colt cross-loop. You really have to think about what to spend your Residuum on between runs, which makes for some great delineation of what to keep and what to chuck Player controlled Juliana invasions are great, incredibly tense and arguably the best part of the game when it works. The initial groove of building up an arsenal of powers and weapons has a strong sense of progression, and you really feel like you learn about the loop alongside Colt. Gun-play feels great overall, weapons are fun to play around with, great soundtrack, sense of style, and theme.

    Random thoughts
    - Weapon rarity feels half-baked and pointless
    - Opening hours/tutorial sections are boring
    - Districts seem big at first, but are quite small, and lacking content
    - AI is way too easy for a game like this, and lacks difficulty options

    I think that this game will do wonders for some, and I'm glad that they can enjoy it for what it is. I think if you haven't played Mooncrash, the novelty and concept of the loop will carry a lot of the experience. For me, this just didn't hit, and I'm disappointed because I was really excited for it. I don't think it's bad per se, but not worth it at full price, especially given its technical state which I won't comment on, there's enough of that around already. It's a perfectly fine game, but if you like Arkane game's for their depth, replay value, and player choice, you might want to hold off on "DEATHLOOP" until it's a bit cheaper.    … Expand
  62. anfil18
    Feb 14, 2022
    8
    Un juego muy original estilo “rogue lite”. Buena jugabilidad y me encanta la forma en la que vas descubriendo pistas para poder matar a los 8 asesinos en el mismo ciclo de dia. Tambien sus misiones secundarias son muy beneficiosas y entretenidas hacerlas, ya que consigues buenas mejoras. Recomendable al 100%100 y no es dificil el juego por decir que es un estilo “rogue lite”, es algoUn juego muy original estilo “rogue lite”. Buena jugabilidad y me encanta la forma en la que vas descubriendo pistas para poder matar a los 8 asesinos en el mismo ciclo de dia. Tambien sus misiones secundarias son muy beneficiosas y entretenidas hacerlas, ya que consigues buenas mejoras. Recomendable al 100%100 y no es dificil el juego por decir que es un estilo “rogue lite”, es algo diferente al resto de shooters y muy apetecible para completarlo al 100%100.… Expand
  63. Crazybasil
    Oct 5, 2021
    8
    This is a pretty good demonstration of what a new console and an experienced dev studio can do. However, in my opinion, the idea with a time loop makes the game a little monotonous and boring, you hardly want to play it twice.
  64. frederik1478
    Jun 14, 2022
    8
    Death loop is one of those games that have a unique hou that is good enough to put you through the game even if some parts you don't know what to do. The art style and production value are top-notch. I really enjoyed it and especially the voice acting was good.The game took me 10 hours to complete just good amount of time for this kind of game.
  65. Unicorling
    Sep 21, 2021
    8
    Игрой я в принципе доволен, весёлые пострелушки в очень красивом в плане дизайна локациях, да и технические проблемы не столько меня смутили, сколько вторгающиеся игроки с читами, пришлось отключить сетевой режим (
  66. kevouly
    Dec 28, 2021
    8
    I'm not a huge fan of fps but this one really impressed me. This is really fun game. The graphics are fine. The dialogues and caracters are really great.
    The level design is really well construct. Puzzle and mini games are well thinked.

    But AI could be improved and some bugs too.

    If you like Dishonnored, bioschok and Hitman, run to it
  67. Grampus
    Sep 21, 2021
    8
    I have a very high standard for games I’m willing to play and this one barely makes the cut. I really wish I had bought it on PC because the controls are absolutely garbage on ps5. Huge delay or terrible aim acceleration. Take your pick.
  68. BrightAbyss
    Sep 22, 2021
    8
    Deathloop is a unique game that surprised many people with its announcement. Despite it getting “review bombed”, it is actually a surprisingly engaging experience that can be directly compared to many successful games like Dishonored and even Dark Souls. The thought of starting over again with each death in a “loop” is a concept I originally found intriguing, but wasn’t completely sold on.Deathloop is a unique game that surprised many people with its announcement. Despite it getting “review bombed”, it is actually a surprisingly engaging experience that can be directly compared to many successful games like Dishonored and even Dark Souls. The thought of starting over again with each death in a “loop” is a concept I originally found intriguing, but wasn’t completely sold on. I didn’t want the game to turn into a boring grindfest that felt impossible to progress in, but thankfully that isn’t how the game functions at all. Progression actually feels meaningful, and with residium (the in-game currency), players can choose to reawaken with certain weapons and abilities they find throughout the game. This actually gives players a decent amount of build customization, and allows for players to approach situations in ways that they want to. The implementation of Julianna is also a unique game mechanic not too dissimilar to how Dark Souls multiplayer works. Another real player can invade your game as a rival assassin named Julianna, and you need to kill her to rid her from your world. Seeing the invasion message always gets me sitting up, and these invasions have been the highlights of my time playing the game so far. Uncovering the real truth and all the secrets throughout the game are engaging, and you can go about these “quests” in whatever order you wish. Despite this freedom, the game is quite small, and ultimately how you beat the game is somewhat linear. This game’s combat and guns feel responsive with a PS5 controller, and the creativity with Colt, the protagonists, unique abilities feels endless. For example I once killed a target by teleporting over a large fall and then swapped places with them, forcing them to fall to their death. Despite its positives, Deathloop does have some glaring negatives. The biggest negative by far is how stupid the A.I. is. You could literally shoot an enemy dead who is standing next to another enemy, and if that enemy doesn’t directly turn to face their dead partner, they won’t even notice. This problem is especially glaring if you play the game stealthily like I do. Another problem I have is that the ability “blink” is way too overpowered. It functions similar to Dishonored’s teleport ability, and it allows for you to teleport short distances. You are given two ability slots, and despite the 8 unique abilities that the game offers, I have still found no reason to not use “blink” as one of the spots. You are actually handicapping yourself by not equipping this ability. Despite its flaws, Deathloop serves as a surprisingly engaging and fun experience in a year where most games have been delayed.… Expand
  69. Willar
    Sep 27, 2021
    8
    Excellent game. Fun gameplay, excellent characters, but does get a little repetitive near the end.
    Finished in 12 hrs, with no regrets.
  70. Daniel0809
    Sep 16, 2021
    8
    Very interesting game. I feel a bit of wolfenstein shooting, dishonored magic & fallout reading terminals. Its a very mind bending game and im loving it. I have had a couple of crashes, a lot of bugs where i had to re-start my game ,especially when the ps5 is in rest mode it crashes.
  71. framptHERO
    Sep 16, 2021
    8
    Отличный концепт и стилистика, механика инвейдов подходит этой игре просто превосходно. Почти все проблемы связанны с технической частью — долгий матчмейкинг, сломанный ХДР, дерьмовый АИ
  72. Flaveur
    Sep 16, 2021
    8
    Beautiful game and mechanics. Can't wait to see where the story is going. Not a 10 but very far from being a complete trash fire
  73. DragonH4rt
    Sep 30, 2021
    8
    In Deathloop you play as Colt who is reliving the same day on the island of Blackreef. To break the loop, you must eliminate 8 visionaries in the same day but the antagonist, Julianna Blake, who also retains their memory between loops stands in your way. Each day is divided into 4 time periods and you can visit 1 of 4 distinct areas. As targets only appear in a specific area and time, yourIn Deathloop you play as Colt who is reliving the same day on the island of Blackreef. To break the loop, you must eliminate 8 visionaries in the same day but the antagonist, Julianna Blake, who also retains their memory between loops stands in your way. Each day is divided into 4 time periods and you can visit 1 of 4 distinct areas. As targets only appear in a specific area and time, your job is to investigate to find info and a way to eliminate all targets in a single loop. The game has a rarely seen and striking art style, 1960’s retro-futuristic. If get looped then you will lose all your gear and start back at the planning screen similar to a rogue-like. But unlike this sub-genre, you can find a way to save your gear between loops.

    Story wise the game shows its hands very earlier on, explaining the loop. Instead, players must find answers behind Colt’s history and their relationship to Julianna. However, there are still major story gaps once the game concludes. The voice acting of Colt/Julianna is top notch and there is great chemistry/banter when she calls you on the radio, however she does not appear in many scenes after the prologue. Visionaries all have a distinct style and enough reason is given as to why they are deemed ‘bad’ to justify their elimination but the game doesn’t dive deeper in to their background and they have little interaction with Colt.

    The game’s USP is the loop mechanic where players can view information or take action to influence events in different time periods or loops. E.g., Preventing a fire that would normally burn down a building to retrieve a key code to get closer to a target. Finding these codes are a big part of the game and they are different for every player (so no cheating) but they are the same across each of your loops. However, I found the game tends to hand hold you too much across each of the leads and even explains how to eliminate all targets once you have completed all the main leads, thereby reducing the detective work/mystery for the player.

    You can die twice per time period, with the third resetting the loop. In addition, you can choose 2 out of 5 powers to equip such as Shift a short-range teleportation (Blink from Dishonored) but this feels like a necessity thereby reducing loadout variety. The arsenal is quite small with 8 normal guns and 4 unique legendary ones. The former can come in 3 rarities with the highest, purple/exemplar, having a (mostly) random perk. You can equip up to 4 character trinkets and 3 weapon trinkets per gun that gives buffs. You will learn the infusion ability early on and can find residuum around levels to save gear between loops.

    A major critic is poor AI of the NPC enemies in game who have awful stealth detection and you can easily funnel them down a corridor if you go loud. As you defeat visionaries, the loop stress increases which means enemies have better loot and are supposedly tougher. But I did not find this to be the case, no new tactics and headshots are still effective. If there are targets still in the map, then Julianna can invade your game (NPC controlled). She poses more of a challenge depending on her power combo, and she locks your escape tunnels so you need to hack an antenna first (always in the same place) before leaving the level.

    You can play as Julianna and invade other player’s games in a different mode. It has its own ranking up system that unlocks her gear and outfits for both characters, but it is randomised. As Julianna, you are at a disadvantage as Colt has three lives so I found stealth as the best option. It can be very exhilarating hunting down your target in a game of cat and mouse when it works. I have been disconnected a few times due to lag and the match had ended automatically once I loaded in. For Colt, invasion only begins at the start so you can rush Julianna’s spawn point to defeat her quickly. You can turn player invasion on/off as Colt.

    Overall, I found the story and premise to be quite interesting and the gameplay was solid for the most part. It did not meet my expectations due to the ambiguous marketing (I expected Dishonored meets the Hitman series) since only 2 targets can be manipulated and there is only 1 set way to be able to break the loop. The four maps do change over time but they felt like the same and became fairly repetitive quite quickly. Deathloop also lacks end game content as there is nothing new to do, with your map knowledge jumping into Julianna’s mode is the best option. Within a week, I broke the loop many times and did some invasions, but I became fairly bored. Deathloop takes ideas from Arkane’s previous games but it is not an extension of them, instead it is an entirely new experience and stands on its own merits.

    I cannot recommend purchasing Deathloop at full price on launch but I would suggest waiting for a sale and to watch gameplay videos. I give Deathloop a score of 8 out of 10.    … Expand
  74. blitzcrege
    Sep 22, 2021
    8
    This game is a lot of fun and an interesting take on Immersive Sims. At face value repeating the same maps over and over again can sound like it will get boring, but it doesn't. Each map changes based on the time of day, keeping them from feeling static. Every loop is a chance to improve your approach and change up your weapons/powers/equipment. This is really refreshing because often inThis game is a lot of fun and an interesting take on Immersive Sims. At face value repeating the same maps over and over again can sound like it will get boring, but it doesn't. Each map changes based on the time of day, keeping them from feeling static. Every loop is a chance to improve your approach and change up your weapons/powers/equipment. This is really refreshing because often in Immersive Sims you are silently encouraged to find a playstyle and stick to it. In Deathloop you are completely free to try any approach you want because even if it doesn't go to plan you'll have another shot the next day. Throw in the random invasions from Juliana and every loop feels unique.

    The story is fun and engaging, however the ending feels rushed, leaving you wishing there had been a little more time spent wrapping things up. There are a few bugs, most notably a menu lockup that can happen (I experienced it twice during my playthrough). When this happens during a run you will lose all progress on the current map (the game only saves between maps). This was a little frustrating, but it's something I'm sure will be fixed soon.    … Expand
  75. emigoyaf
    Feb 19, 2022
    8
    Fantastic work from Arkane, the gameplay ya very funny, the story is interesting and the art direction is pure gold. Must play!!
  76. thx2208
    Sep 16, 2021
    8
    Absolutely stunning game, graphics and gameplay are true next gen. Arkane just saved Sony Interactive Studios and the Playstation 5 with this gem.
  77. Bonfera
    Nov 12, 2021
    8
    Experienced just a few crashes, nothing major. Some frame drops along the way too. Game wise, really nice design and format. It's different from most games i've played. Recomended
  78. DemonicRobots
    Sep 18, 2021
    8
    Deathloop is a great amalgimation of Arkane Studio's ideas over the years. You can find a little of something from all their games in this title. You have Dishonored's stealth mechanics, abilities and unique style, Wolfenstein's excellent gunplay, Prey's storytelling with themes of memory and consequences. It all boils together into an impressive and unique title that really makes youDeathloop is a great amalgimation of Arkane Studio's ideas over the years. You can find a little of something from all their games in this title. You have Dishonored's stealth mechanics, abilities and unique style, Wolfenstein's excellent gunplay, Prey's storytelling with themes of memory and consequences. It all boils together into an impressive and unique title that really makes you feel like a detective as you try to break the loop. Colt and Julianna's back and forth is amazing and natural, and really pits them as quite impressive rivals of each other with different goals. My favorite part is they both make excellent points to support both of their arguments, leaving it up to the player as to who is right. Solving the loop and figuring out the puzzle of how to kill all of the Visionaries is fantastic, and the infusion system making it so you don't have to completely start over from scratch like in Returnal makes the formulaic looping not get boring or frustrating. My main issue with the game though is the levels themselves. There are only four with differences between the same levels depending on the day which isn't too bad, however I feel that when it comes to this type of game they need to be REALLY interesting. Arkane has amazing level design and that didn't change here, but it didn't show to be exemplary. They are intricate, but other than Updaam they didn't really feel unique or crazy. Dishonored 2 had amazingly unique levels like The Clockwerk Mansion or Jindosh's Mansion where you were jumping between two worlds in time or you would pull a switch to change the entire layout of a room. That just didn't happen with a lot of areas in this game. As for the multiplayer component I will admit I didn't really have an interest in using it, and so the AI Julianna I ran into was either too difficult and killed you immediately or too easy and didn't offer the scary challenge it should be. That is my decision for playing single-player but it should've been developed so she didn't feel like any other NPC. Another issue I had was that I didn't really feel like I had the 'choice' to go in guns blazing like they implied. It isn't as 'play-your-own-way' as they imply. You need to play into the stealth a little bit because NPC's mow you down. And while there are health drinks and stations around, you don't actually have any medkits to heal on the fly so you can take damage and stay in the fight. That would've been something to look into including, since health regeneration only does so much. Having to connect to Bethesda's Launcher, I did find it annoying because I connected the wrong account and there is no way to easily unlink it sothat is fun, but it didn't count against my score. Playing as Julianna is fun too, especially if you go into it as a long-play and don't try to just kill Colt immediately head-on a few times. It emphasizes you playing Julianna as stealthy as you can rather than fighting Colt head-on, and offering outfits for ranking up instead of forcing microtransactions was a nice change of pace, especially with how nice they all look. Overall though this is a very creative and unique stealth game with good gameplay and some issues going on regarding the level design and AI but has a lot of fantastic redeeming qualities.… Expand
  79. ZzjimbozZ
    Feb 20, 2022
    8
    Great game !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  80. thef
    Feb 23, 2022
    8
    I very much enjoyed this game. The environments were well designed, the puzzles were a lot of fun to play, and I loved the soundtrack. The looping mechanic was an interesting take, though the novelty had somewhat worn off by the time I finished the game. The banter was my favorite part of the dialogue. Very solid game.
  81. GameThinker
    Sep 19, 2021
    8
    A competent and addicting game that missed the mark on fully captilising its roguelite nature and flawed multiplayer
  82. LordKasen
    Oct 4, 2021
    8
    Overall, I like this game a lot. Though if you're like me and are a bit of a completionist, I would recommend putting those urges on hold until you've completed at least 1 day-cycle and gain the ability to keep certain items of your choosing. At the end of the first day, you will be forced to lose all your items, so don't even worry about exploration until then.

    I did have a few bugs, I    Overall, I like this game a lot. Though if you're like me and are a bit of a completionist, I would recommend putting those urges on hold until you've completed at least 1 day-cycle and gain the ability to keep certain items of your choosing. At the end of the first day, you will be forced to lose all your items, so don't even worry about exploration until then.

    I did have a few bugs, I have to say, this game feels unpolished. There were multiple graphical glitches, and I even had one crash, which was frustrating. I definitely don't agree with this being a 10/10 game. My honest opinion is 7/10, but I'm giving it an 8 because I think it's worth playing and I feel like review-bombers have done quite a bit to bias the true user score.

    The gameplay mechanics are great, I like this new take on gaming which encourages thinking in combination with desstruction, but I suspect that the gameplay might become repetitive, we'll see.    … Expand
  83. bEnMaC43
    Sep 22, 2021
    8
    As a big single-player fps fan, this game is a bunch of fun, with one big letdown that drags the score down from a 9 or 10 out of 10 game to a solid 8/10. If you like yourself some BioShock, Halo or any other fps single-player game (heard its a lot like dishonored also from arkane, which I haven't personally played) then death loop is definitely worthwhile for £50 GBP or less.
  84. Gert45
    Sep 15, 2021
    8
    I don’t understand all the hate this game has received ever since it was announced. I don’t think it’s for everyone, and it’s not perfect, but it’s far from the 0 so many who probably haven’t even played are giving **** review bombers honestly. grow up). Anyone saying this does nothing new couldn’t be more wrong IMO - there’s nothing quite like Deathloop.

    If it’s a niche game, I fit well    I don’t understand all the hate this game has received ever since it was announced. I don’t think it’s for everyone, and it’s not perfect, but it’s far from the 0 so many who probably haven’t even played are giving **** review bombers honestly. grow up). Anyone saying this does nothing new couldn’t be more wrong IMO - there’s nothing quite like Deathloop.

    If it’s a niche game, I fit well within that niche. It pulls gameplay elements from a wide variety of different games into one in a really unique way. Just to name a few examples:

    - In a way, it feels like a shooter/action spin the Outer Wilds gameplay loop (one of my favorite games ever). Progressing the story is one big puzzle - taking clues and information you find to get further on the next loop, slowly piecing together the correct sequence of events together to complete the story. - It’s kinda rogue-lite, but don’t let that scare you away if you aren’t a fan of that genre - it takes all the things I love about roguelites while cutting out the things I dislike. It isn’t an endless grind and as you progress, you’ll be able to keep your favorite weapons for future loops. In some ways it feels more like a metroidvania. - It’s a sandbox style game, allowing you to approach things in a variety of different ways. It reminds me of Hitman in that sense… though the actual gameplay mechanics are very different from the Hitman games. - The PvE gameplay mechanics are very similar to Arkane’s own Dishonored, without the guilt trip over killing NPCs. - PVP works a lot like Dark Souls invasions, but are significantly better integrated into the story. This does a lot to keep you on your toes and should add some replay value. Now there are definitely flaws - the AI is exceptionally dumb and combat is way easier than I would have preferred. There are also bugs that need to be worked out. All said, I’m really enjoying my time with Deathloop so far - aside from RE8, this is the most hooked I’ve been on a game in 2021 so far. I didn’t expect much from this one, but it’s been an excellent surprise.    … Expand
  85. superkapitan82
    Feb 7, 2022
    8
    Одна из лучших игр 2021 года, незаслуженно уничтоженная фанатами Arkane, не простившими, что их любимцы опопсели и детьми, на компьютерах которых она тормозит.
    Эксперимент с комбинацией механик шутера, стелса и квеста создает одну из лучших геймплейных механик последних лет, которую невозможно уловить на видео обзорах, к сожалению надо играть самому, чтобы понять драйв игры.
    Картинка,    Одна из лучших игр 2021 года, незаслуженно уничтоженная фанатами Arkane, не простившими, что их любимцы опопсели и детьми, на компьютерах которых она тормозит.
    Эксперимент с комбинацией механик шутера, стелса и квеста создает одну из лучших геймплейных механик последних лет, которую невозможно уловить на видео обзорах, к сожалению надо играть самому, чтобы понять драйв игры.
    Картинка, звук, диалоги и сюжет выполнены с большим реверансом лучшим работам Тарантино. Разговоры главных героев вообще чуть ли не лучший дуэт персонажей в истории игр.
    Если бы не было интернета, то вероятно эту игру обсуждали бы все кругом выясняя каким образом лучше пройти тот или иной момент, но она оказалась очередной жертвой роста доступности глобальной сети в ушерб качеству ее участников.    … Expand
  86. Eber12
    Sep 27, 2021
    8
    This game-play is fun similar to dishonor but i don't believe this is the best game of the year both technical and artistic wise. This game is like every typical fps stealth games like far cry. its good game but the media is over hyping the game
  87. Gameras121
    Sep 16, 2021
    8
    New concept; Check
    Graphic; it's alright
    Fun; Check
    can be confusing
    multiplayer; check
    will become too "repetitive" in the long term - unless there is an update.
    Intense and thrilling; Check.
  88. Juananrey
    Sep 21, 2021
    8
    It is a quite decent game. Doing something original, with good taste and good graphics. The characters are fun, and the idea itself too!!

    In the end, you are so powerful after 5 to 6 loops that:
    - It feels like cheating (being invincible you can make almost anything you want)
    - It ends up being a bit repetitive,

    But overall I’d recommend it
  89. Pinkeye
    Sep 16, 2021
    8
    I'm having a lot of fun with this. Really engaging story, great voice acting. Fun game mechanics with a satisfying gameplay loop. AI could be better but it's not that detrimental to the overall experience. Definitely recommend.
  90. Mindkiller7522
    Nov 28, 2021
    8
    There are parts of this game that really are stellar (the dialogue is a standout for sure) and I did still rate it higher because of those factors, but most of the things it does well other than that were better in Dishonored and Prey.

    It may seem unfair to compare to another game by the same studio, but the powers are straight out of Dishonored 2. The only difference is that you can    There are parts of this game that really are stellar (the dialogue is a standout for sure) and I did still rate it higher because of those factors, but most of the things it does well other than that were better in Dishonored and Prey.

    It may seem unfair to compare to another game by the same studio, but the powers are straight out of Dishonored 2. The only difference is that you can only equip two at a time (and only four trinkets) which was a huge letdown for me. It's a real bad time when you find a cool new power that is slightly less useful than your current one and you have to leave one behind. Or you realize a situation would be easier with a certain power or trinket that you didn't bring along on the mission. I understand that it is a difficulty and strategy mechanic, but it makes the game less fun and more frustrating.

    If, like me, this compels you to collect all of the slabs and weapons in order to complete all of the leads-then this is a very repetitive experience. There may be quite a few (sometimes frustrating) main targets, but there are only four levels with minor variations depending on the time of day. And each target only has one or two methods of disposal, so it isn't like the Hitman games where you can try different methods.

    There are also secrets hidden throughout the levels that can be interesting, but for the most part are quite a letdown. Spending an hour carefully working out a puzzle is really disappointing when your reward is a copy of the trinket that you already have 5 copies of.

    Like I said-still a high rating and I did have fun playing it, but some let downs and repetition really hindered the experience.    … Expand
  91. AbStractAce
    Sep 16, 2021
    8
    This is game is getting review bombed by both ps and xbox fanboys is sad. Console wars are for children. the game is fun i love the levels and the story is interesting. the combat is fun although i do feel it doesn't reach the level as dishonored or the prey series, but still fun. the AI is ok not great, but i seen worse.I did have a couple freezes though in the begging other than that.This is game is getting review bombed by both ps and xbox fanboys is sad. Console wars are for children. the game is fun i love the levels and the story is interesting. the combat is fun although i do feel it doesn't reach the level as dishonored or the prey series, but still fun. the AI is ok not great, but i seen worse.I did have a couple freezes though in the begging other than that. music and visuals are fine. its a good game. 8/10 pretty fun.… Expand
  92. vlad0981
    Sep 16, 2021
    8
    Хорошая игра! Геймплей естественно напоминает прошлые работы студии: стелс-экшн (уклон в ту или иную стороны зависит исключительно от самого игрока) с развилистом дизайном локаций для вариативного их прохождения, но в отличии от того же prey или dishonored, игра все таки более лояльна для экшн прохождения. Здесь у нас и большое количество разбросанных патронов и аптечек, оружие, которыеХорошая игра! Геймплей естественно напоминает прошлые работы студии: стелс-экшн (уклон в ту или иную стороны зависит исключительно от самого игрока) с развилистом дизайном локаций для вариативного их прохождения, но в отличии от того же prey или dishonored, игра все таки более лояльна для экшн прохождения. Здесь у нас и большое количество разбросанных патронов и аптечек, оружие, которые можно забирать у каждого нпс. Для восстановления "маны" теперь нужно просто немного подождать. Почти все традиционные супер-способности также ориентированы на экшн действия, а не стелс. Выбранный сеттинг и его реализация - суперские! Что особенно хочется отметить, так это главного героя Кольта. Мне очень нравится, что он постоянно что-то комментирует. Персонаж сразу становится очень живым, и его мнения по поводу той или иной ситуации довольно забавны. Вообще, подобный подход я первый раз подметил в серии Uncharted, и очень рад, что его стали применять и другие студии. Джесси из Control, Марианна из Medium, Бласковиц из Wolfenstein. По сравнению с прошлыми играми, ну может быть локации не столь вариативны и ветвисты, но тем не менее они не потеряли в деталях. Где-то, например, стоит автомат с викториной, пройти, которую, можно только найдя страницы с историей острова, которые на самом этом острове и разбросаны. Можно встретить начинающего игрока на гитаре, который с каждым пройденном интервалом времени суток будет играть все лучше и лучше. Конечно, из-за жанра рогалика, путешествие с подобным геймплеем по одним и тем же локациям может утомлять. Хотя, здесь, наверное, все зависит от вашего скилла. Ну или просто не стоит пытаться пройти игру в нонстопе. В целом хорошая игра!… Expand
  93. Ps5-reviews
    Sep 17, 2021
    8
    Deathloop talks about the story of Colt a guy who have to investigate and break the loop on the blackreef island.But julienne the second charatcher of the story have to keep the loop alive.Deathloop belongs to the genre of roguelikes which is not very well known and also quite difficult.For this reason arkane studios has had a nice idea that is to bring written advice on what to do inDeathloop talks about the story of Colt a guy who have to investigate and break the loop on the blackreef island.But julienne the second charatcher of the story have to keep the loop alive.Deathloop belongs to the genre of roguelikes which is not very well known and also quite difficult.For this reason arkane studios has had a nice idea that is to bring written advice on what to do in front of the player.Colt (the protagonist) is a great rustic and funny character together with julienne. The soundtrack is on fire and accompanies the gamneplay very well. The latter offers two very fun game styles: stealth (ideal) or shooter for the most passionate of the genre. However, the game also has some small flaws including the graphics mode that jerks and the same thing for the graphic quality of the enemies that also have a bit too naive ia. The audio sector apart from the soundtrack is too low volume and the artistic direction is not very varied.… Expand
  94. OldGuys
    Sep 20, 2021
    8
    It's really intresting and original game, for sure not for everyone. On PS5 look just good.
    So 8 points from me.
  95. BlackLung17
    Sep 19, 2021
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. For starters one of the more interesting themes for a game I’ve played in a long time and the story was very good. The dialogue between Colt and Julianna is amazingly written and portrayed even better. The controls are great never had a problem remembering any control binds.
    The game has a lot of exposition which if you like that kinda stuff this game is definitely for you. The endgame was kind of disappointing with each of the 3 choices leading you to a rather disappointing ending. The game has some of the worst AI I’ve experienced in a game, on launch day I had lots of bugs and a few crashes but after the first day the game ran smooth with no problems. It took me 14 hours to beat the game, that was with me looking around and searching like I usually do. If you knew what you were doing you could probably beat it a lot faster. I feel an 8 is a pretty fair rating, It’s too bad any PS fan who likes this game won’t be able to play a sequel thanks to MS.    … Expand
  96. nztynestor
    Sep 16, 2021
    8
    not a huge fan of Dishonored but I do enjoy this game a lot, specially playing as jualiana, it’s fun invading other players game specially when you have a good amount of progress being done and you came there just to screw it all. a little confusing at first but don’t worry once you finished the prologue things will be explained a little bit better on text, graphics is deff for thenot a huge fan of Dishonored but I do enjoy this game a lot, specially playing as jualiana, it’s fun invading other players game specially when you have a good amount of progress being done and you came there just to screw it all. a little confusing at first but don’t worry once you finished the prologue things will be explained a little bit better on text, graphics is deff for the dishonored vibe, great art direction, AI wasn’t design to be tough and it make sense, specially when you have Juliana invading you it would be less fun but i’m glad they went this route, solid, great weapon choices, the voice cast is top notch as well.… Expand
  97. Meta-Blade
    Sep 16, 2021
    8
    This is a very solid game that rewards you for being creative and paying attention to the information it gives you. The gameplay is noticeably smooth starting with the movement and especially standing out in the gunplay which is complimented incredibly well by the DualSense controller haptic support. Each gun truly feels different and immediately responsive to the players input. TheThis is a very solid game that rewards you for being creative and paying attention to the information it gives you. The gameplay is noticeably smooth starting with the movement and especially standing out in the gunplay which is complimented incredibly well by the DualSense controller haptic support. Each gun truly feels different and immediately responsive to the players input. The various slabs and trinkets allow you to approach the levels differently on each loop and explore the wide array of options to complete each area. This is my first Arkane game I have played but after playing Deathloop I will definitely be going back to their older titles and paying close attention to future releases from them.

    I recommend giving this a try if you have a PS5. My only advice is to be patient and stick with it, the game is best when you can emerse your self and recognize all the unique gameplay opportunities the game provides. If you're looking for a mindless title you can fly through without really paying attention, I wouldn't necessarily tell you to completely stay away as there is still plenty of mindless killing to be had, but I would say that you won't enjoy the game to its fullest possible extent and will really be missing out on a large chunk of what makes the game so special.    … Expand
  98. Arthurhonest
    Sep 16, 2021
    8
    Ignore the review bombs - honest review First I’d like to say the way the game interconnects all its areas, times and clues is completely novel and so well thought out. Haven’t seen anything like it before. It can be a little confusing at first to get the hang of how all the various systems interconnect and I can imagine that this would turn many people off quickly, but once you get toIgnore the review bombs - honest review First I’d like to say the way the game interconnects all its areas, times and clues is completely novel and so well thought out. Haven’t seen anything like it before. It can be a little confusing at first to get the hang of how all the various systems interconnect and I can imagine that this would turn many people off quickly, but once you get to grips with it all it’s really quite novel and rewarding. The game play isn’t revolutionary and is very much like dishonored. The guns are cool and the powers feel great to use however there’s not many of them thus you are left feeling like you’ve hit your load out sweet spot early on.
    The core gameplay and gunplay does feel good although it feels a little sluggish if you are used to something like cod.
    The art style is cool although not a showcase for ps5. Everything is crisp and sharp by design but isn’t a show stopper. The AI is pretty poor. NPCs don’t see you when they should and rush you unrealistically when they do.
    That being said the game is very good due to all the aspects of the game connecting well and just feeling right. Story is cool and very clever however you have to put in a bit of work to understand everything going on, it’s not spoon fed to you.
    I’m having a blast with it and I think 8 is a fair score. Definitely not a 10. Pick it up and give it a try. If you connect with it quickly you’ll find it rewarding and probably finish it if you don’t then you’ll probably give up pretty soon after starting.    … Expand
  99. brancakes
    Sep 17, 2021
    8
    Do NOT listen to the bad reviews. People are review bombing giving the game terrible scores, because people cant stand a Bethesda game being on PS5 after Xbox acquired Bethesda Studios.

    Anyways, here is my review. Game is a solid 8/10 for me. Fun and unique gameplay mechanics. You play as Colt and you can go in guns blazing or stealth your way through the game assassinating multiple    Do NOT listen to the bad reviews. People are review bombing giving the game terrible scores, because people cant stand a Bethesda game being on PS5 after Xbox acquired Bethesda Studios.

    Anyways, here is my review.

    Game is a solid 8/10 for me. Fun and unique gameplay mechanics. You play as Colt and you can go in guns blazing or stealth your way through the game assassinating multiple targets in order to escape the loop. Dont want to escape? OK, then play as Juliana and invade other players around the world game to protect the loop. Your goal? Find and Hunt Colt, your way.    … Expand
  100. Exxian
    Sep 21, 2021
    8
    Pros:
    + Fun addicting gameplay loop
    + Awesome weapons with variety and custom abilities to tweak playstyle + Unique idea that challenges players to execute the "perfect run" by culminating in-game knowledge of characters and events + The overaching goal of completing the "perfect run" is challenging in itself to figure out and execute if you turn off the objective markers. Cons: - While    Pros:
    + Fun addicting gameplay loop
    + Awesome weapons with variety and custom abilities to tweak playstyle
    + Unique idea that challenges players to execute the "perfect run" by culminating in-game knowledge of characters and events
    + The overaching goal of completing the "perfect run" is challenging in itself to figure out and execute if you turn off the objective markers.

    Cons: - While the overarching goal of the game is challenging enough, the moment to moment gameplay is not at all challenging; enemy AI is extremely dumb and I never once felt like I had to slow down and be careful (I believe this to be an intentional design choice since it is fun to go on mindless killing sprees) - Graphics aren't bad, but not what you would expect from a next gen title
    - Game has some deadzone issues with gamepad joystick control    … Expand
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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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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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