Dead Cells

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8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 439 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 48 out of 439
  3. Negative: 33 out of 439
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  1. DeadCells
    Jul 12, 2023
    9
    Um dos melhores indies já feitos, com uma jogabilidade extremamente fluída e com muito conteúdo.
  2. SuperMK
    Apr 18, 2023
    9
    Probably the most satisfying metroidvania like game I've ever experienced. I often find many rouge-likes to feel grindy after a while but this is one of the few that I could not stop playing, a rarity for me and this genre. The art, the music, the combat are just incredible.
  3. FoamingStuff
    Feb 14, 2023
    10
    Quite frankly one of the best games I have ever played. And I was skeptical, because I don't usually commit to single player games, let alone indie games with indie-style graphics. Add to that that I used to hate roguelikes with a passion.

    Then I saw my friend play this. And then I tried it. This was almost a year ago and here I am, still raving on about how great Dead Cells is.    Quite frankly one of the best games I have ever played. And I was skeptical, because I don't usually commit to single player games, let alone indie games with indie-style graphics. Add to that that I used to hate roguelikes with a passion.

    Then I saw my friend play this.

    And then I tried it.

    This was almost a year ago and here I am, still raving on about how great Dead Cells is. Insanely smooth combat and movement, satisfying gameplay, rewarding skill without at any point being frustrating, and also adding a bunch of options to help out those who aren't too nimble with games too. Absolutely awesome.

    And now I can't stop playing roguelikes, all thanks to Dead Cells. The people who made this game are legends. Thank you.    … Expand
  4. Einfachmyrre
    Jan 5, 2023
    10
    Simply the best Rougelite i have played so far.
    Great Game Play. Different Seeds.
    And high difficult.
    Played over 300 hours.
  5. cfc1998
    Sep 5, 2022
    8
    Good presentation, controls and visuals. Decent game but not as good as Hades.
  6. Timenick
    Aug 11, 2022
    9
    One of the best rogue-likes out there. Lots of areas to choose from so every run is different, great progression and gameplay. Better than Hades and WAYYY better than Returnal.
  7. giannis2001
    Jul 3, 2022
    10
    By far one of the best roguelike games. The combat is perfect with incredibly smooth gameplay, and tons of variety in weapons, items, builds. The music is amazing as well. Also, even though the lore isn't the main point, I have to say it's actually interesting. Absolutely must play.
  8. titten
    Jun 22, 2022
    9
    Quite simply one of the best Switch games ever made. The port is ALMOST flawless. There are two issues i would like to address: Long loading times between levels and hickups during gameplay when the game streams level data. Luckily the hickups has become less of an issue with the continued updates, but it still makes me crazy once in a while
  9. pundy14
    May 27, 2022
    8
    Addictive gameplay for sure, but the difficulty curve is just too much for casual gamers. Don’t expect to venture too far in the game for your first 100 or so runs.
  10. Wrecktangled
    Mar 18, 2022
    9
    Very fluid movement. The combat feels precise and accurate. The gameplay is hard, but feels mostly fair. The bosses are exciting and varied. Most of the areas are fun and novel, with at least one being extremely frustrating. When you die though, there is just enough progression that keeps you coming back to do better and better the next round.
  11. Ssen
    Feb 13, 2022
    10
    Get it if you are up for a big big challenge. I kept dying, got frustrated sometimes but I kept coming back to it and will probably do from time to time! The game does a good job of unlocking things as you play, to keep some sense of progress. It also shakes things up a bit by programmatically auto generate each level. Definitely a game one can spend countless hours with
  12. Davenport916
    Feb 10, 2022
    9
    Everyone hating on this game for the difficulty never played ghosts and goblins resurrection which costs 30$! Go play that game then come back to this one. This game is easy mode compared to that crap. Love this game a lot but i gave it 9 instead of 10 because back then without the dlc, it got stale after the first 150 hours, put well into 200 hours on the xbox one version. ConsideringEveryone hating on this game for the difficulty never played ghosts and goblins resurrection which costs 30$! Go play that game then come back to this one. This game is easy mode compared to that crap. Love this game a lot but i gave it 9 instead of 10 because back then without the dlc, it got stale after the first 150 hours, put well into 200 hours on the xbox one version. Considering buying this one with all its dlc soon for the switch! Cant wait to jump back in… Expand
  13. PiernikSadysta
    Jan 19, 2022
    10
    This game is made for ns! I love every visit in toilet with ns and this game
  14. gamestodic
    Jan 13, 2022
    10
    I never got bored of starting from the beginning as every time you feel closer to achieving final victory. Also notable to mention is technical achievement and art style. Pure fun this one, well done developers!
  15. PoundShopOrwell
    Dec 21, 2021
    9
    Almost perfect. My most played game.

    Slick controls, where you characters moves precisely as you wish which means any failure is yours alone, huge variety of weapons and pathways, incredibly satisfying combat, constant development - no run wasted - man, I just LOVE this game. I’ve only rated it 1 off 10 to give the devs something to strive for ;)
  16. JoeyPL5
    Nov 16, 2021
    9
    Dead Cells must hate Hades because this would look like the perfect roguelike if it wasn't being compared to it.
  17. drlowdon
    Nov 2, 2021
    9
    ‘The Prisoner’ awakens in a long abandoned prison, and it is soon implied that he has been trying to make his escape for a long time…

    Dead Cells is rouge-lite action platformer that sees the player trying to complete a series of levels with death meaning a return to the start of the game, albeit with the ability to unlock new weapons and powers for subsequent attempts. The gameplay is    ‘The Prisoner’ awakens in a long abandoned prison, and it is soon implied that he has been trying to make his escape for a long time…

    Dead Cells is rouge-lite action platformer that sees the player trying to complete a series of levels with death meaning a return to the start of the game, albeit with the ability to unlock new weapons and powers for subsequent attempts. The gameplay is fast paced and entertaining with a variety of different play styles available depending on the upgrades chosen, and the many different enemy types each require the player to learn how to best handle them. Much the like excellent ‘Hades’ its incredibly addictive as you challenge yourself to push on a little further each time, and when you do finally make it to the end (It took me 19 attempts), its a great feeling of accomplishment.    … Expand
  18. Zski
    Aug 26, 2021
    9
    Definitely the most well-rounded rogue-like Metroidvania out there. The pacing of the progression and unlocks is fantastic - the major unlocks are spaced out and keep you wanting to play the game more, and the minor unlocks are your choosing so it matches your play style and gives you a steady sense of getting better. The combat and controls are extremely tight, once you start masteringDefinitely the most well-rounded rogue-like Metroidvania out there. The pacing of the progression and unlocks is fantastic - the major unlocks are spaced out and keep you wanting to play the game more, and the minor unlocks are your choosing so it matches your play style and gives you a steady sense of getting better. The combat and controls are extremely tight, once you start mastering your equipment and learning the enemy patterns you’ll have a really strong sense of control over the game. The controls and combat are so well designed that I never experienced any frustration when I die, I always felt like it was my ability and limited mastery of my equipment. It truly is an addictive game. The pixel art is good but nothing to get very excited about, the sound design is fine but you’ll hear the same music and side effects so much that you’ll end up tuning it out. Overall, if you’re a fan of the Metroidvanias and roguelike games, you have to check this one out.… Expand
  19. Robertinho123
    Aug 23, 2021
    10
    This game is perfect for Switch, I'm not good enough to complete it, but went up to 3 BC, and I absolutely loved every minute of it. I'm not usually into games like this, but this one is exciting.
  20. mcoci
    Aug 22, 2021
    10
    De los mejores exponentes del género roguelike, gameplay muy ágil y desafiante, altamente adictivo y lleno de contenido, un imperdible
  21. F3T1W
    Aug 21, 2021
    9
    Of all the irs on Switch, I spent the most time in it, it was amazing, all the boss cells were passed, the assemblies were tested, Easter eggs are open, achievements are open
  22. CheetoPhingers
    Aug 18, 2021
    10
    This is such a cool roguelike platform hack and slasher! It does everything the game set out to do!
  23. MentalSeiz
    Jun 14, 2021
    10
    With over 100 hours played, I can say this is the finest rogue lite ever made alongside Hades despite the vast differences between both of them.
  24. Beheaded
    Jun 14, 2021
    10
    This is the best I've played in years. I kept coming to the game even if it was harder than I will like games to be. At first I thought that I will quit this game because of dying over a billion times, but I kept coming back and eventually this is my 2nd favourite game, alongside The Legend of Zelda: Breath of The Wild. The soundtrack is great, amazing 2D metroidvania style gameplay, andThis is the best I've played in years. I kept coming to the game even if it was harder than I will like games to be. At first I thought that I will quit this game because of dying over a billion times, but I kept coming back and eventually this is my 2nd favourite game, alongside The Legend of Zelda: Breath of The Wild. The soundtrack is great, amazing 2D metroidvania style gameplay, and overall fascinating game. The story is I will say mediocre, but the combat and pixelated graphics make up for that. There are a lot of weapons and outfits to choose from, and gameplay, even though extremely difficult, is the most amazing.… Expand
  25. nibolet
    Apr 28, 2021
    8
    Classic rogue play. Don’t be surprised if you lose track of time playing this game. The lack of a more compelling story makes it lose a few points, but still a great game.
  26. cubeboard
    Apr 9, 2021
    10
    Wow, as a hold schools gamer, I consider Dead Cells a master piece. Took me more than 80 games to beat the final boss. What a journey!

    If you like pixel art, that game is perfect, nice colours, graphic and fast animation. It’s really gore, so it’s not for kids. It would be too hard for them anyway. The upgrade and combination of weapons are really well balanced. So the gameplay    Wow, as a hold schools gamer, I consider Dead Cells a master piece. Took me more than 80 games to beat the final boss. What a journey!

    If you like pixel art, that game is perfect, nice colours, graphic and fast animation.

    It’s really gore, so it’s not for kids. It would be too hard for them anyway.

    The upgrade and combination of weapons are really well balanced.

    So the gameplay controls and visuals are awesome for me.

    I have nothing to complain on the audio. I really like the music at the end credits.

    The value of this game is … crazy. How that game can be so cheap. For a completionist, there are a lot of items to discover. All stages are randomly created, so you not get bored.

    So it’s a 10/10, let’s get back to the game and try to beat the game faster!

    Have a good gaming session.

    Cheers,    … Expand
  27. Heliotay
    Feb 10, 2021
    9
    One of the best Rouge-like/action games i have ever played. Smooth combat and great art direction. The weapons and abilities are always fun to experiment with. The bosses are challenging but fun.

    The way you unlock new items is very cool, by killing enemies they can drop "cells" and with cells you can redeem them in a type of shoping list that grows with every item you can unlock and    One of the best Rouge-like/action games i have ever played. Smooth combat and great art direction. The weapons and abilities are always fun to experiment with. The bosses are challenging but fun.

    The way you unlock new items is very cool, by killing enemies they can drop "cells" and with cells you can redeem them in a type of shoping list that grows with every item you can unlock and you are able to unlock them by finding blueprints or scrolls with the item on it in different levels by killing enemies.

    this game is a must play if you like action games.    … Expand
  28. yertre
    Feb 3, 2021
    9
    The game is quite difficult, and as it's a roguelite, you won't be able to memorise the layout of the map. The game doesn't hold your hand either, so you won't have to sit through hours of tutorial to get to the real game.

    The enemies are a bit standard, the timed doors can be frustrating at times, and the game has a rather underwhelming amount of bosses, but honestly, my 100+ hours    The game is quite difficult, and as it's a roguelite, you won't be able to memorise the layout of the map. The game doesn't hold your hand either, so you won't have to sit through hours of tutorial to get to the real game.

    The enemies are a bit standard, the timed doors can be frustrating at times, and the game has a rather underwhelming amount of bosses, but honestly, my 100+ hours into the game speak for themselves.

    It isn't for everyone, but if you want a hard game that feels good to play, get Dead Cells. It's quite addictive.    … Expand
  29. Hangedman84
    Jan 31, 2021
    10
    Dead cells = really good pixel grapchics!

    Dead Cells = great music and sound!

    Dead Cells = perfect gameplay loop!

    Dead Cells = obscenely huge amount of content!

    Dead Cells = a development team that listens to the opinions of its players!

    Imho Dead Cells is one of the best roguelites game ever created!
  30. C45513
    Jan 13, 2021
    8
    Some of the tightest combat and controls I've ever seen in a platformer. The weapon, skill, and item selection is varied and provides a lot of variety and replayability (which is core to the gameplay since it's a roguelite) and a great sense of progression. Most of the progression though comes from your own improvement as a player as your skill and understanding of the enemies and hazardsSome of the tightest combat and controls I've ever seen in a platformer. The weapon, skill, and item selection is varied and provides a lot of variety and replayability (which is core to the gameplay since it's a roguelite) and a great sense of progression. Most of the progression though comes from your own improvement as a player as your skill and understanding of the enemies and hazards improve. This definitely gives me that great "one more run" feeling after I die, which is essential for my enjoyment of the genre.… Expand
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#10 Best Switch Game of 2018
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 36 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 36 out of 36
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 36
  3. Negative: 0 out of 36
  1. Nintendojo
    Jan 7, 2019
    83
    Dead Cells likely won’t convert any roguelike detractors, but it’s a wildly creative and fun title nonetheless. Its game world, characters, and enemies all drip personality. The combat is fluid and gritty, there’s a ton to upgrade and unlock, and it’s easy to get lost for hours within Dead Cells‘ world. While a more prominent storyline and some memorable set pieces would go a long way towards elevating this to being one of the premier platformers of this console generation, Dead Cells remains a must-have. I can’t wait to see what Motion Twin does next.
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  2. CD-Action
    Dec 4, 2018
    90
    If you want to see what an exemplary roguelike looks like, look at Dead Cells. It does everything right – the controls, the level design, the combat, the character progression system, the pace – and collecting cells remains a joy even after dozens of hours. [10/2018, p.58]
  3. games(TM)
    Sep 6, 2018
    80
    Incredibly punishing, impossible to put down. [Issue#204, p.80]
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