Deep Sky Derelicts: Definitive Edition

 Switch
Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. NintendoWorldReport
    Apr 6, 2020
    85
    While the learning curve in Deep Sky Derelicts is very steep, as I began to really understand how the systems work I enjoyed it more and more. There’s a lot of replay value here with the different classes and the ships being procedurally generated, and a greater understanding of the mechanics helped me appreciate how well they all work together. If you enjoy deep RPGs in sci-fi settings, Deep Sky Derelicts is worth the effort.
  2. Switch Player
    May 18, 2020
    80
    Deep Sky Derelicts serves up joyful space exploration, with an unbeatable comic book art style and a cast of memorable NPCs to meet. Barring the overwhelming item system and tutorial text, the experience is seamless and rewarding.

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User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 8 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 8
  3. Negative: 1 out of 8
  1. abrus
    Jun 30, 2022
    6
    I really wanted to like this game but sadly I've given up on it after only a couple of hours of play. The game looks pretty good and is quiteI really wanted to like this game but sadly I've given up on it after only a couple of hours of play. The game looks pretty good and is quite atmospheric, but here are the problems that have caused me to quit:
    1. This is quite a complex game and nothing is really explained properly. You just have to stumble along and work things out for yourself as you go.
    2. The cards are all pretty generic looking and many seem unnecessarily complicated. You spend a lot of time just reading different cards that all seem to do pretty much the same thing.
    3. Each character can only play ONE card per turn which seems pretty limiting and reduces the card playing potential for 'strategy' while in combat.
    4. Exploring the derelicts via a boring 2D map is not as exciting as it should be.
    5. The game seemed to glitch on me a number of times. Twice I entered a battle and the menu screen didn't disappear so I couldn't see what was going on, and twice I just suddenly died and I still don't know why.
    I you LOVE this genre then maybe you could persist more than I did and enjoy your experience, but I have decided I can't be bothered investing anymore of my time into this game.    … Full Review »
  2. KlingonGamerYT
    Mar 28, 2020
    9
    the games atmosphere is what makes the game the card mechanics in this turn based game is really well done tons of loot tons f places to gothe games atmosphere is what makes the game the card mechanics in this turn based game is really well done tons of loot tons f places to go ALL DLC included and thats great value
    normal mode had no permadeath im not a fan of that anyway so i found myslef selling loot upgrading grinding finding shortcuts secrets working out questions to the nut-jobs you encounter and there are a few lol
    turn based games can get stale but the energy based exploration card battles put it in the classic game tier for me
    all in all i was not disappointing a wonderful game that permeates style throughout
    no crashes yet happily but i save quite often to change a choice gone bad I know...cheater lol
    all in all a must buy for the switch    … Full Review »
  3. pulledpunch
    Mar 26, 2020
    7
    Deepsky Derelict Definitive Edition is visually charming and thematically consistent. I enjoy its take on a deckbuilding rpg quite alot andDeepsky Derelict Definitive Edition is visually charming and thematically consistent. I enjoy its take on a deckbuilding rpg quite alot and the dungeon crawling aspect is engaging and interesting. The unique take of Deepsky is that it demands you to constantly make trade offs between deck quality and stat upgrades. I was surprised to find that the normal difficulty does not feature permadeath although it is advertised as a rougelike deckbuilder. After playing for quite some time, I would rather characterize it as a deckbuilding, dungeoncrawling lootfest. It is amazing how loot centric this game is, it is almost Diablo level! Sadly, the game crashes now and then and the UI does have its bugs. If these would be fixed, I would rate this an 8.… Full Review »
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