Deathloop

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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. Frostphoenyx
    Sep 15, 2021
    5
    Lazy skin over Dishonored 2, but managing to be a bad game where Dishonored was great. Easy, boring, and outdated.
  2. TheWillydog
    Oct 5, 2021
    5
    It didn't keep my interested for long, I played for about 4 hrs and went back to an old game. I generally don't like time travel in games or movies. Playing the same maps feels like its set up for multilayer only. I think the user score 5-6 is about right.
  3. wolfhound6
    Sep 16, 2021
    5
    Bland, over advertised game. The weapons are kind of interesting but overall not worth your time.
  4. Dovahslayer
    Dec 30, 2021
    5
    This game has literally nothing more to offer than Dishonored games.
    It has quite bit less in fact. Less powers, less locations, less interesting "story" and characters.
    It also somehow has much worse AI than both Dishonored games, which is baffling.
    I'm a big fan of Dishonored and wanted to like this game but it's painfully average, and definitely not worth your time.
  5. justmkomsk
    Nov 4, 2021
    5
    Played around 5-6 hours, killed few Visionaries, and I can tell: It's the worst Arkane game up to date.
    After great Prey (2017) and awesome Dishonored dilogy Deathloop feels repetative, irritating due to loop concept, annoying due to using same locations every time and boring due to broken shooting mechanic. I don't know what they did to shooting but it feels worse than in Dishonored 2.    Played around 5-6 hours, killed few Visionaries, and I can tell: It's the worst Arkane game up to date.
    After great Prey (2017) and awesome Dishonored dilogy Deathloop feels repetative, irritating due to loop concept, annoying due to using same locations every time and boring due to broken shooting mechanic. I don't know what they did to shooting but it feels worse than in Dishonored 2. Aggressive play style is not acceptable: It's not fun at all, especially when your weapon jams and you're surrounded. The cost of mistake is high: you can die 2 times and next you'll get - a reset of your loot and progress. It irritates the most, as well as due to the plot-driven loot reset. The design and music are great, the story idea too, but...
    You'll get fast annoyed on third loop reset by same game locations. There is no story progress feeling: like a hamster, you run around and around in same parts of island, gathering loot and chasing targets like a dog.    … Expand
  6. Belafonte
    Sep 16, 2021
    5
    I would love to give a good rating. There is a lot to love in this original game (story, design, loop gameplay). But i just cant advise people to buy this game if nothing is done . I could live with such a narrow FOV. But the aiming is just so bad and unresponsive. It is ok if you go stealthy all the game and do no PvP or enjoy the game in a super casual way (just like all the mainstreamI would love to give a good rating. There is a lot to love in this original game (story, design, loop gameplay). But i just cant advise people to buy this game if nothing is done . I could live with such a narrow FOV. But the aiming is just so bad and unresponsive. It is ok if you go stealthy all the game and do no PvP or enjoy the game in a super casual way (just like all the mainstream media reviewing the game on ps5 obviously...) But if you want to enjoy more frantic FPS approach, just dont play this game on ps5 and prefer the PC version. i could change my rating if they could fix controller aiming issues.… Expand
  7. darthcooper
    Mar 25, 2022
    5
    I had high hopes for this game due to loving Dishonored but sadly I find this game more frustrating than fun. It's more of a rinse and repeat with annoying graphics. Sadly this game is not for me but don't be put off by 0 reviews. There are some people giving this game high reviews so remember everyone's opinion is different.
  8. local_celebrity
    Oct 10, 2021
    5
    I was intrigued by the game's concept and art style, and enjoyed Arkane's previous games. So when the glowing reviews came in for Deathloop, I rushed in and bought it at full price.

    Regret doing that now. It's just such an average game. Have played it for about six hours, and don't have the will to carry on. There's nothing new or exciting here at all. It just feels like a poor rehash    I was intrigued by the game's concept and art style, and enjoyed Arkane's previous games. So when the glowing reviews came in for Deathloop, I rushed in and bought it at full price.

    Regret doing that now. It's just such an average game. Have played it for about six hours, and don't have the will to carry on. There's nothing new or exciting here at all. It just feels like a poor rehash of Dishonored. The AI and stealth mechanics are poor. And once you get inevitably spotted by an enemy, the combat is very basic and unsatisfying. You can just blast everyone with the shotgun.

    The graphics are also quite dull, and there seem to be performance issues like freezing.

    If you're still thinking about buying this game, I would wait for a deep sale.    … Expand
  9. Antares8001
    Sep 16, 2021
    5
    A bland disappointment that wastes nearly all of it's potential.

    As a big fan of Arkane this was a massive disappointment, it feels like a step back from their previous releases in almost every way. Alright let's start with the story. While neither Dishonored nor Prey were masterpieces in this regard Deathloop is just terrible. Extremely thin characters, boring paint by numbers plot    A bland disappointment that wastes nearly all of it's potential.

    As a big fan of Arkane this was a massive disappointment, it feels like a step back from their previous releases in almost every way.

    Alright let's start with the story. While neither Dishonored nor Prey were masterpieces in this regard Deathloop is just terrible. Extremely thin characters, boring paint by numbers plot and a shallow world. This is not helped by how zany and quirky everything is, the game tries painfully hard to be a comedy while being maybe the least funny thing I've ever played.

    Visuals:
    The game looks ok I guess. It's not great but not terrible, overall I'd say it's pretty close to Dishonored 2 with slightly better textures but with a significantly less consistent and refined art style.

    Alright now my main issue, the gameplay. The gunplay is ok however becomes extremely repetitive very quickly and it feels rather clunky, the same is true for moving around the environment which is weird given how smooth and dynamic every last action in the Dishonored series felt.
    The powers are pretty much just worse and more limited version of what we got in Dishonored. The Loop gimmick is fun and novel exactly once after which it becomes nothing but an annoyance and a chore.
    The game is also extremely easy, to a point where you don't really have a reason for even doing anything except sneaking past enemies or just killing them.
    It also quickly starts to feel more like a mildly tiresome chore where you have to deal with minor annoyances while you run from point A to point B where you have to do massive amounts of backtracking through these small, uninteresting and empty feeling areas.

    Is it the worst game I've ever played? Definitely not, but at its best it never rises above mediocrity while being outright terrible in other parts.    … Expand
  10. Guttenor
    Nov 5, 2021
    5
    Some nice vistas here and there, everything else in the game is mediocre or worse:

    Typical generic first person shooter gameplay, abysmal compared to the gunfights in, say, Bioshock, Titanfall 2 or Doom (2016). Non existent exploration. You will be retreading the same four small maps - they are even tiny, considering how many hours you spend in them - over and over again. And, no,    Some nice vistas here and there, everything else in the game is mediocre or worse:

    Typical generic first person shooter gameplay, abysmal compared to the gunfights in, say, Bioshock, Titanfall 2 or Doom (2016).

    Non existent exploration. You will be retreading the same four small maps - they are even tiny, considering how many hours you spend in them - over and over again. And, no, there is practically zero difference between the layouts of a specific map during different times of the day.

    Characters completely lacks depths and personality. Juliana, in particular, seems to be be thrown in from the typical docusoap opera. She's obnoxious beyond words. The main protagonist you're playing seems to be likable, until you reach the end when it turns out he's just as shallow as the others. In fact, you almost feel apathetic after finishing the game in how bereft it is from any kind of emotion.

    The general gameplay, outside of the shootouts, mostly consist of fetch quests similar to the ones found in recent Ubisoft titles.

    It's a shame to see so many gaming journalists becoming pawns who will never be taken seriously again by gamers.    … Expand
  11. DamyanDG10
    Oct 7, 2021
    5
    Unfair reviews to the gamers by the media ! This game is nothing close to good or innovative..
    Its a refurbished Dishonored with worse AI. Matter of fact - the AI is one of the worst ever.. you dont need to save weapons or trinkets or stuff you should make runs for - you just need a shotgun and a machine gun and just rush everyone on the map and then u can just do what u gotta do on the    Unfair reviews to the gamers by the media ! This game is nothing close to good or innovative..
    Its a refurbished Dishonored with worse AI. Matter of fact - the AI is one of the worst ever.. you dont need to save weapons or trinkets or stuff you should make runs for - you just need a shotgun and a machine gun and just rush everyone on the map and then u can just do what u gotta do on the current check list without being disturbed. You can kill 30 dudes from afar and they will just stand there and do nothing or even if they see u they still do nothing difficult for u. Its a game breaker for sure.
    Dull gameplay.
    Bad gunplay.
    Already seen 90% of the game in Dishonored.
    The worst AI ever....
    Im very disappointed with Arcane. Prey is one of my all timers and seeing the overreaction by the media over Deathloop is just wrong. NOT the worst game ever but a game that couldve been out in 2010 and it still wouldnt have been a top game that year.    … Expand
  12. IamLeeroy
    Sep 20, 2021
    5
    This game has been over hyped by critics and websites, it's what helped me reach the decision to purchase it, and I regret it now. I finished it today on the PS5, it was okay, that's all, just okay. Not worth the 60 pounds in all honesty.

    Cons -Guns feel clunky and bad -The AI enemies are absolutely terrible -Very annoying to have to pop in and pop out of the same maps for boring " get    This game has been over hyped by critics and websites, it's what helped me reach the decision to purchase it, and I regret it now. I finished it today on the PS5, it was okay, that's all, just okay. Not worth the 60 pounds in all honesty.

    Cons
    -Guns feel clunky and bad -The AI enemies are absolutely terrible
    -Very annoying to have to pop in and pop out of the same maps for boring " get this code" or " unlock this thing you already have been to just five minutes ago " missions. Pros
    - Invasion system is pretty fun
    - Graphics are good
    - main voice actors are good

    Like many others I struggle to see how the reviews for this game are so good.    … Expand
  13. Fuska
    Oct 3, 2022
    5
    Nice design, great exploration content, interesting puzzles and good ideas packed in somehow poor execution.
  14. Rubje
    Dec 18, 2021
    5
    It is a very stylish but also very frustrating game. The ending is horribly short and anticlimactic, the illusion of freedom is breaking the game, there is only 1 (!) simple dumb enemy type in the game, the invasion mechanic gets annoying after the 10th time. IMPORTANT: there unfortunately is only 1 route/way to play/finish this game (unlike Dishnonnored), which is misguiding when lookingIt is a very stylish but also very frustrating game. The ending is horribly short and anticlimactic, the illusion of freedom is breaking the game, there is only 1 (!) simple dumb enemy type in the game, the invasion mechanic gets annoying after the 10th time. IMPORTANT: there unfortunately is only 1 route/way to play/finish this game (unlike Dishnonnored), which is misguiding when looking at the marketing (and also just coming from Hitman 3...)
    1) Go play Hitman 3 or Dishonored if you want gameplay freedom.
    2) Go play Outer Wilds if you want systematic, story-driven, time-loop gameplay.
    3) thank me later.    … Expand
  15. Virginiadicky
    Sep 28, 2021
    5
    The gameplay itself is okay but nothing revolutionary. I preordered expecting as masterpiece and what I got was a dud. I got past the basic gameplay sections and delved into the story and just felt underwhelmed the whole time. I experienced several dropped frames and glitches but that’s to be expected for a day one game. The voice acting of the protagonist was good but the antagonist justThe gameplay itself is okay but nothing revolutionary. I preordered expecting as masterpiece and what I got was a dud. I got past the basic gameplay sections and delved into the story and just felt underwhelmed the whole time. I experienced several dropped frames and glitches but that’s to be expected for a day one game. The voice acting of the protagonist was good but the antagonist just had a shrill “sassy black woman” thing going on that seemed to be attempting a stylized 70s vibe but bordered on parody. Too much profanity for me, especially when the kills seemed tame by comparison. The menus were janky and not conducive to any sense. It’s not bad but not anything you can’t save sixty bucks by skipping. Pros: fun gunplay. Cons: lacking attempt at exploitation film inspiration and bad dialogue, uninteresting story, and inability to make characters seem authentic. Excellent production of a bowel movement is the best descriptor.… Expand
  16. adamhughes89
    Apr 26, 2022
    5
    It's like going back in time and playing a PS3 game, only with better resolution. Everything else feels like it was made 15 years ago. Nothing worse than an FPS that doesn't allow you to interact with anything at all in the world, even shooting objects or knifing walls renders dissapointing results that I'd have expected in the Playstation 3 era.
  17. Timentiy
    Dec 1, 2022
    5
    Мне очень нравятся игры этой студии и dishonored и prey, но эта игра просто халтура в каждом своем компоненте.
  18. TimeEntity
    Jan 9, 2022
    5
    Interesting idea with the story, but ultimately let down by poor story telling. The total lack of cutscenes made the visionaries feel very undeveloped as characters. No meaningful interactions with any of them, so they felt completely distant and I wasn't interested in their stories as a result. Barely any weapons to use meant gameplay became dull and repetitive. No variation to AI besidesInteresting idea with the story, but ultimately let down by poor story telling. The total lack of cutscenes made the visionaries feel very undeveloped as characters. No meaningful interactions with any of them, so they felt completely distant and I wasn't interested in their stories as a result. Barely any weapons to use meant gameplay became dull and repetitive. No variation to AI besides using different weapons meant combat had no depth or complexity. Combat also felt generally outdated, from the behaviour and look of the AI, to the use of weapons and abilities.… Expand
  19. js83667
    Sep 15, 2021
    5
    It has music and style, but that's about it. The gameplay is similar to Dishonored and maybe Hitman, but other than a few unique abilities, the gunplay and takedowns are nothing we haven't seen before over two generations of gaming. Graphically, it's just okay. Nothing to write home about. Looks more like a PS4 Pro game running on a PS5. Total playtime is relatively short at 12 hours,It has music and style, but that's about it. The gameplay is similar to Dishonored and maybe Hitman, but other than a few unique abilities, the gunplay and takedowns are nothing we haven't seen before over two generations of gaming. Graphically, it's just okay. Nothing to write home about. Looks more like a PS4 Pro game running on a PS5. Total playtime is relatively short at 12 hours, maybe 15 hours max. It definitely is not 10/10 worthy, nor is it unplayable. It is simply a "live, die, repeat" outpost-clearing game...… Expand
  20. Shehryar23
    Oct 7, 2021
    5
    Meh…an okay game. Put just about 4 hours into it and got bored of it. The stealth is fun.
  21. Kujer_708
    Sep 15, 2021
    5
    I don't understand why this game is getting 10's? The story here seems very interesting but that falls off very fast. First things first the Gun play is terrible, Clunky controls, slow camera even on 100 and stiff movements. Not a single review mentions how terrible the game feels to play..if you're an advid FPS player then you will notice how horrible this game feels off the bat. FalloutI don't understand why this game is getting 10's? The story here seems very interesting but that falls off very fast. First things first the Gun play is terrible, Clunky controls, slow camera even on 100 and stiff movements. Not a single review mentions how terrible the game feels to play..if you're an advid FPS player then you will notice how horrible this game feels off the bat. Fallout 4 shooting would have been miles better than what Deathloop offers. And that's not saying much. Graphics are okay nothing truly special. None of the different visual modes seem to change the way the game feels. The game just isn't much fun to play and that for me has been a true turn off. If you're looking for good combat and a great story then this isn't it. Story seems cool but $60 for this clunky game just isn't worth it.… Expand
  22. mwane
    Sep 16, 2021
    5
    What a disappointment. I loved the Dishonored series and Prey was possibly my favorite game of the last decade, and Deathloop just absolutely pales in comparison. It feels like they realized an unfinished concept. The games technical aspects are polished, but the content is very much lacking.
  23. Turdfeguson
    Sep 17, 2021
    5
    Fun game with a complex premise. 10/10 level design, voice acting, artwork, and gunplay.
  24. DayNightKnight
    Sep 18, 2021
    5
    At first I was thinking to buy this game then I thought to my self way not and I love it great game
  25. MetaReviewer0
    Sep 21, 2021
    5
    Deathloop is a unique game like nothing I have every played before. It’s time loop mechanics worked well and the story moved along at a good speed, but it’s with Deathloops AI where the game starts to fall apart. The AI is so bad it breaks the immersion in an almost excellent First Person Shooter. Another problem Deathloop has is it’s Ray-Tracing Mode which says it’s locked at 30FPS but atDeathloop is a unique game like nothing I have every played before. It’s time loop mechanics worked well and the story moved along at a good speed, but it’s with Deathloops AI where the game starts to fall apart. The AI is so bad it breaks the immersion in an almost excellent First Person Shooter. Another problem Deathloop has is it’s Ray-Tracing Mode which says it’s locked at 30FPS but at times didn’t even feel like I was getting 20 and I feel the RTX mode would be better just have been left out completely and the devs could have spent more time work on the AI.… Expand
  26. TheAquarian
    Sep 22, 2021
    5
    I really wanted to enjoy this game, it has some great ideas, but it plays horribly, no reviews mention how clunky and how off aiming feels, even at the highest sensitivity it feels too damn slow, it has some cool ideas going for it, but after the first few deathloops / runs you start to figure out how boring and repetitive this game can be, also filled with bugs such as dumb AI, or enemiesI really wanted to enjoy this game, it has some great ideas, but it plays horribly, no reviews mention how clunky and how off aiming feels, even at the highest sensitivity it feels too damn slow, it has some cool ideas going for it, but after the first few deathloops / runs you start to figure out how boring and repetitive this game can be, also filled with bugs such as dumb AI, or enemies dying and falling through the world, or you dying an your residium Will morph through a walk to where it’s unobtainable, FOV is so close that you stand in front of a enemy and can’t even see who’s next to you, it’s a major step back from Arkanes titles, at best I’d pick this up on a deep sale.… Expand
  27. chriswalker_1
    Sep 23, 2021
    5
    Too broken up into fetch quests in small map areas. Go find this code and exit...go find this note but only at this time of day. Zzzzz
  28. Staroceanblue
    Dec 13, 2021
    5
    Good idea, but gameplay is off, from gun combat, and especially jumping. It's just not fun to play with constant reading to know what to do next. The level design is OK, the story is OK, but everything feels pointless. Am 12 hours in, and don't think I can this game anymore of my time
  29. Hamed_zlgr
    Feb 21, 2022
    5
    Poor AI. Outdated theme. The game forces you to repeat the levels many times. Scattered and decentralized storytelling.
  30. Stedman709
    Mar 22, 2022
    5
    I think there was a foundation for something really amazing here but it just missed. The 2 main characters were greatly acted and portrayed and the story was there but we had very little connection to the other “bosses”. Other then hearing there names all time, no interaction at all. Terrible ending as well. Glad is was over . Would like to see a revamped sequel though.
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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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