I Am Dead

 PlayStation 5
User Score
7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 5 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 5
  3. Negative: 1 out of 5

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  1. Horjus
    Dec 7, 2022
    4
    I am Dead is slow-paced, good vibes experience about dying. Themes of legacy and the afterlife persist throughout, and a cliffhanger ending to the main story I saw from a mile away. This is a good game, but maybe not as good considering it was played between God of War (2018) and God of War: Ragnarok.
  2. ehtaco
    Jul 8, 2023
    8
    Very good game if you're up for it. Interesting narrative, and there's a bit more depth to the game mechanics than I was expecting. I liked it.
  3. cemzan5
    Oct 14, 2022
    8
    I am Dead is a charming indie game with a great voice acting and artwork. Beautiful story, unique characters and game play makes a very memorable game. There are 6 locations to explore and I found playing one location a day after work to be a relaxing experience. I did not care much about the collectibles part of the game and I just skipped those. The story took me around 5 hours toI am Dead is a charming indie game with a great voice acting and artwork. Beautiful story, unique characters and game play makes a very memorable game. There are 6 locations to explore and I found playing one location a day after work to be a relaxing experience. I did not care much about the collectibles part of the game and I just skipped those. The story took me around 5 hours to complete.

    Best part of the game I believe is the story. In each location you delve into the memories of a different character. With each character you also learn more about the life in the island.    … Expand

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Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. PLAY
    Sep 20, 2021
    90
    Simple but enjoyable activity aided by a fun object-slicing mechanic, fantastic voice acting, and a palpable love of worldbuilding and small-town life come together to create one of the most endearing British games in recent memory. It’s a cosy afternoon’s worth of fun, with the wonderful power to make you appreciate lives well lived. [Issue#6, p.81]
  2. PlayStation LifeStyle
    Sep 6, 2021
    75
    I Am Dead is a hidden object game where players can get as much or as little out of it as they wish. Those following the story will find a short but simple game, perhaps too simple for some. The secondary objectives add more to do but seem like a compromise to keep adventure veterans entertained seeing as they carry very little reward. Away from the gameplay, I Am Dead dances around the raw emotions of death but deals with its impacts in a pleasant way. All living things must come to an end but memories can live on and have an impact on the future. Whether this game will be remembered in the future remains to be seen.
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  3. COGconnected
    Aug 31, 2021
    85
    Overall, I Am Dead is still the solid title it was when it was first released on the PC and Nintendo Switch. While it’s short and the gameplay loop does get repetitive, the overall narrative, aesthetics, and audio turn Shelmerston into a beautiful location. Whether it was the traditions of the island, the history of its residents, or simply the beautiful locations, Shelmerston was easily the highlight of my experience. While I Am Dead ultimately explores the afterlife, including memories of those who have passed, I could not help but place greater interest in the overall setting and its residents, both dead or alive.
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