Dead Cells

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User Score
8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 439 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 358 out of 439
  2. Mixed: 48 out of 439
  3. Negative: 33 out of 439
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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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.
  6. CheetoPhingers
    Aug 18, 2021
    10
    This is such a cool roguelike platform hack and slasher! It does everything the game set out to do!
  7. sourasparagus
    Sep 30, 2021
    6
    Dropped it after ~10 hours of play. The gameplay can be fun and fast-paced, like an old-school beat-em-up. But, the overall style / gameplay / story is too same-y from run to run and so I got bored.
  8. 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
  9. TheLinkgirl
    Mar 6, 2023
    7
    Dead Cells is fun. I don't particularly think it's anything miraculous, but it doesn't need to be. The core gameplay and progression is enjoyable, and the game looks lovely. Perhaps I simply played it for long enough that it started to grow somewhat mundane, but it's worth a good playthrough if you're interested in a decent platforming roguelite.
  10. 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!
  11. 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.
  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. 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
  14. 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.
  15. GRAFAIAI
    Sep 1, 2022
    0
    this game is so bad. the gameplay looks very cheap and lazy. you can have fun with this one
  16. 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.
  17. 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
  18. 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.
  19. DeadCells
    Jul 12, 2023
    9
    Um dos melhores indies já feitos, com uma jogabilidade extremamente fluída e com muito conteúdo.
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#10 Best Switch Game of 2018
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#13 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2018

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Metascore
89

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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