Deadlight: Director's Cut

 Xbox One
Metascore
69

Mixed or average reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    Aug 13, 2016
    80
    An excellent action puzzle platformer, but unnecessary if you have it on Xbox 360. [Sept 2016, p.76]
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  2. XBLA Fans
    Jun 24, 2016
    80
    Deadlight is always challenging, but that the mix of shooting or fighting, climbing, running, jumping and solving environmental puzzles remains refreshing throughout.
  3. IGN Spain
    Jun 21, 2016
    80
    Deadlight: Director's Cut is fun like four years ago, but we miss more new features.
  5. God is a Geek
    Jun 21, 2016
    75
    A second chance to try Tequila Works’ side-scrolling zombie classic, but not essential if you played the original.
  6. Windows Central
    Jul 12, 2016
    70
    If Deadlight: Directors Cut is the first time you've played, go for it. This atmospheric action platformer is still a great game despite its couple of flaws, and the new modes make for a longer and more difficult game if you choose it.
  7. TrueAchievements
    Jun 21, 2016
    70
    Overall, Deadlight: Director's Cut is a good game even for those not into zombie apocalypse titles, but beware of the drawbacks.
  8. MondoXbox
    Jul 16, 2016
    65
    Deadlight: Director's Cut fails to add enough replay reasons for people who already finished it in the past. But if you never played it, it still keeps its original values offering a compelling horror experience.
  9. ZTGD
    Jun 23, 2016
    65
    Deadlight is a unique game that boasts a lot of great ideas and atmosphere. This new version does what it needs to have the remaster moniker attached to its name, but I don’t see compelling reasons to revisit it.
  10. Vandal
    Jun 21, 2016
    65
    Deadlight still is a good game, with a very strong, full of personality artistic style, but this Director's Cut doesn't really add anything relevant for old or new players.
  11. We Got This Covered
    Jun 23, 2016
    60
    Deadlight: Director's Cut is worth a look if you're new to this post-apocalyptic tale. However, if you've already played through the game in its original state, there's little reason to return.
  12. Eurogamer Italy
    Jun 21, 2016
    60
    Quotation forthcoming.
  13. ICXM
    Jun 21, 2016
    60
    If you’re into not killing many zombies, and solving simple puzzles with a been-there-done-that story, I would suggest you get Deadlight. I for one don’t seem to know why they actually remastered this game since it’s better left on the Xbox 360, where it’s more relevant.
  14. GameSpew
    Jun 21, 2016
    60
    In the end, if you’ve got the patience to deal with Deadlight: Director’s Cut’s problems you’ll find a decent game, but you should certainly exercise caution before jumping in.

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#98 Most Shared Xbox One Game of 2016

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User Score
6.6

Mixed or average reviews- based on 24 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 24
  3. Negative: 4 out of 24
  1. Iky009
    Nov 1, 2016
    7
    I had zeroed Deadlight, from the times of my glorious Xbox 360 (my favorite console of all time), I remember that he had not understoodI had zeroed Deadlight, from the times of my glorious Xbox 360 (my favorite console of all time), I remember that he had not understood anything bolufas history. Deadlight in sí has a good plot, which is dwarfed by way of its gameplay, nothing against platform games (I love the genre) but for a game that tries to show its history, with a lethal dose of survival horror, the displayed style does not benefit anything, but it's still an interesting game to play with a promising plot.… Full Review »
  2. GamesXtreme
    Jul 12, 2016
    6
    Tequila Works are really passionate about the game, and that's great. One thing I totally love about 'indie' developers is their passion, andTequila Works are really passionate about the game, and that's great. One thing I totally love about 'indie' developers is their passion, and it comes through in every moment of Deadlight. Sure, there might be a few dodgy voices and some overacting, but it's a zombie apocalypse and we're allowed some of that - see Resident Evil for example. They couldn't just rest on their laurels when they delivered Deadlight to some fairly OK reviews, nope, they've been turning their hand to improving the game's longevity, challenge, and adding new content. With the help of Deep Silver, and Abstraction Games, Tequila Works have managed to breathe new life into the game.

    It's the perfect time to grab it if you've not played the original, there's some new content, and whilst it's not as great as it could be in terms of the remaster - it's probably worth a punt if you're a fan of the genre, and you're looking for a quick foray into something a little different than the run of the mill Zombie Crafting Death Simulator.    … Full Review »
  3. neomoonsevin
    Mar 7, 2023
    8
    I'm not much of a fan of side scrollers really but I went ahead and purchased this game on digital store omg was this a purchase I haven'tI'm not much of a fan of side scrollers really but I went ahead and purchased this game on digital store omg was this a purchase I haven't regretted. it's the voice acting and the way the music convinces you of this world's forever hell the art is great the direction is great good going devs… Full Review »
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