Have a Nice Death

 Switch
User Score
7.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 13 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 13
  3. Negative: 2 out of 13

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  1. ferolajr
    Jun 21, 2023
    4
    A really fun concept and awesome art style, but the constant frame drops on switch and some poor gameplay and balancing decisions make this game a not so pleasing experience. Still, it can be really fun sometimes.
  2. Renne321
    Apr 2, 2023
    6
    For a rogue game that’s supposed to be fast paced and requires quick reflexes it’s disappointing to see how much the frame rate drops over the simplest things like entering a new area. I can ignore all the other small annoyances such as the rewards system being garbage or the boss fights being unbalanced to the point that they only last 10 seconds. But the fact that I cannot complete theFor a rogue game that’s supposed to be fast paced and requires quick reflexes it’s disappointing to see how much the frame rate drops over the simplest things like entering a new area. I can ignore all the other small annoyances such as the rewards system being garbage or the boss fights being unbalanced to the point that they only last 10 seconds. But the fact that I cannot complete the game because of the horrific lag is why I am giving this game such a low score. Shame on the company that released this game without fixing this obvious issue.… Expand
  3. JoaoRodarte
    Apr 22, 2023
    7
    TLDR: Excellent and exciting game that becomes really frustrating and confusing due to bugs, poor design choices.

    Upsides: This game could easily be a 10/10. Artwork is amaizng, gameplay is fluid, dynamic, easy to learn and hard to master. Altough not 100% original, Hades-based concept works. Replayability is awesome, because in each run your set of spells and habilities change    TLDR: Excellent and exciting game that becomes really frustrating and confusing due to bugs, poor design choices.

    Upsides: This game could easily be a 10/10. Artwork is amaizng, gameplay is fluid, dynamic, easy to learn and hard to master. Altough not 100% original, Hades-based concept works. Replayability is awesome, because in each run your set of spells and habilities change drastically so you always have this "fresh" gameplay comming your way. Also, each run takes about 45 - 60 min, so you can play in small windows of time throughout your day - which is great for people trying to get some fun out of a busy day. Fun, dynamic, beautiful game.

    Downsides: game crashes quite a lot, and still have a lot of bugs. Some bugs (like the eternal arena bug) force you to give up on your run when you are very close to beating the game (which is extremelly frustrating). Also, interface is not good, and overall communication is also pretty bad. You always have to search online to understand how most buffs work. Sometimes text is vague (i.e, "increases damage" without specifying how much), wich is terrible for a game that forces players to constantly make trade-off choices (how can I choose if I cannot understand what each buff does?). Some buffs (i.e. Inflation) are so vague that nobody in the entire community understand what it does or how it works. Also, some buffs do not work as they are supposed to. This mix of bugs (game crashing, eternal arenas, invisble attacks, and so one) with bad UI and UX-writing turns a great game in a 7/10. Also, there are other pretty questionable design decisions that influence experience in a bad way (i.e., when you have to take e time-penalty on your run to read the dialogs, sometimes giving up buffs that wear out with time).    … Expand
  4. curzon_dax
    Apr 1, 2023
    7
    I'm trying to be fair because it is subjective.

    The game appears very good if you're into that kind of game genre; it's a pure rogue-like gameplay without much getting into the way of that; it has strong platforming qualities and a relatively fast pace if the user chooses to play that way. However for my tastes it's nothing extraordinary that would keep me playing; the gameplay    I'm trying to be fair because it is subjective.

    The game appears very good if you're into that kind of game genre; it's a pure rogue-like gameplay without much getting into the way of that; it has strong platforming qualities and a relatively fast pace if the user chooses to play that way.

    However for my tastes it's nothing extraordinary that would keep me playing; the gameplay appears relatively cumbersome to get used to and it has excessive usage of serial platforming which feels repetitive within less than an hour of gameplay and it doesn't feel naturally fast-paced and exciting (you have to force it yourself to go fast which drops the illusion of excitement other games of the genre offer that drop you more readily into the action); the story doesn't feel too engaging other than slightly comedic and the gameworld doesn't feel too dynamic that makes you feel as part of something grande so I would definitely suggest to people to stick to Hades for this genre because this is like a less developed and less fun and less engaging version of that.    … Expand
  5. FoamingStuff
    Mar 29, 2023
    7
    Really great game, Hades and Dead Cells had a baby and it's Have a Nice Death, rogueliting your way through Death's complicated office full of corporate references and jokes.

    However, highly recommend you buy on any other platform than switch. A stage can take just 15-20 seconds if you're getting a bit better at the game, and then you have a ~20 secondes loading screen. 9/10 on any    Really great game, Hades and Dead Cells had a baby and it's Have a Nice Death, rogueliting your way through Death's complicated office full of corporate references and jokes.

    However, highly recommend you buy on any other platform than switch. A stage can take just 15-20 seconds if you're getting a bit better at the game, and then you have a ~20 secondes loading screen. 9/10 on any other platform, but 7/10 on Switch for this reason.

    Settings:
    Can rebind all controls
    Can turn off music/sounds/ambient    … Expand
  6. PMG-Writer
    Apr 2, 2023
    9
    If you like this genre, you should definitely buy "Have a Nice Death". Newcomers should also take a look at the title. The storyline is well done, the battles are super challenging and a real joy to master. The theme and humor of the game is also successful, and thanks to the simple but equally balanced controls, you can also get accustomed in a flash and tackle the challenging battlesIf you like this genre, you should definitely buy "Have a Nice Death". Newcomers should also take a look at the title. The storyline is well done, the battles are super challenging and a real joy to master. The theme and humor of the game is also successful, and thanks to the simple but equally balanced controls, you can also get accustomed in a flash and tackle the challenging battles alongside. There is also a lot of content to unlock, so it's always worth another playthrough. The graphics and sound round off the very great impression.… Expand
  7. UHHA
    May 10, 2023
    9
    A very fun game with great animation and art works . Waiting for new update or bugfix .
  8. CarvingCrow
    May 22, 2023
    9
    This game is a very interesting approach to death, and is generally a good rouge-like. Only thing holding it back is the difficulty curve.
  9. ChristP
    May 23, 2023
    9
    Lots of humor, fun gameplay, phenomenal art direction and challenging enough to keep you entertained for days and more

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Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. Video Chums
    Oct 26, 2023
    80
    I enjoyed Have A Nice Death a great deal and I'm sure you will, too, especially if you love roguelikes and combat-heavy 2D action.
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  2. Nintenderos
    Apr 24, 2023
    70
    Have a Nice Death is a very fun and dynamic game, although with some performance problems on Switch. As a roguelike, it doesn't stand out from other games in the genre like Hades or Hollow Knight. However, if you're looking for a challenging action platformer title with a lighthearted tone, it's a good choice.
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  3. Games.cz
    Apr 17, 2023
    60
    Have a Nice Death is a pleasant experience for roguelike fans who don’t fear challenges or corporate-infused humor. It’s also truly frustrating, however, and it gets less fun by the hour.
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