Death's Door

 Xbox Series X
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8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 193 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 158 out of 193
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 193
  3. Negative: 17 out of 193

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  1. Beereal20
    Jul 22, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great pacing and mind chilling boss fights.... Best next gen game so far this generation… Expand
  2. Fodadf
    Jul 22, 2021
    10
    Amazing game!
    I didn't give a damn about this game, an indie surprise of the year! Super Recommended!
  3. DonZeb
    Jul 22, 2021
    9
    Death's Door is an incredibly fun game, with an amazing art style and fair but challenging combat. The game strikes that perfect balance between calmer moments in which you are just exploring the environment in search of secrets and intense fight sequences with multiple enemies or memorable bosses. The soundtrack is amazing, being always enhancing the emotions in each scene. You can beDeath's Door is an incredibly fun game, with an amazing art style and fair but challenging combat. The game strikes that perfect balance between calmer moments in which you are just exploring the environment in search of secrets and intense fight sequences with multiple enemies or memorable bosses. The soundtrack is amazing, being always enhancing the emotions in each scene. You can be laughing at character interactions in one moment, and in the next feeling more profound emotions when you free the souls of other people who were stuck in dungeons.

    This game is an incredible experience. If you enjoy punishing and fast combat, it's a must play. The only downside of this game is how short it is. Even if you find all the secrets, the game is not much longer than eight to ten hours. Although the conclusion was satisfying, I found myself wanting more    … Expand
  4. GaryPotato
    Jul 22, 2021
    5
    I don't get the hype! It's an OK game which, when you consider it was made by 2 people (I think?), looks really good. But the fun quickly dries up as the game becomes repetitive. Boss fights are great, just wish the rest of the game didn't feel like "filler".
  5. Exilion
    Jul 22, 2021
    10
    A little Masterpiece
    Combat is fun and u really need to use your head for some of the boss fights
    Alot of riddles and hidden stuff is rewarding exploration and backtracking
    Music and graphics are fantastic
    And not a single bug or crash
  6. Ilkayson
    Jul 22, 2021
    9
    The play is like an artistic production. The designs, the gameplay mechanics are great.
  7. Alex2005123
    Jul 22, 2021
    10
    Such a great game a zelda like game, im thinking of picking it up looks very fun.
  8. Sleyx
    Jul 22, 2021
    10
    Esto es una verdadera joyita que hace mucho no se daba que gran trabajo felicidades a todo el equipo que trabajo en el un gran candidato al goty
  9. Stevenedw
    Jul 22, 2021
    10
    This is a fantastic game. Made by 2 devs and just the artstyle and music makes this one of the best games this year. And then there is the gameplay aswell. Fantastic.
  10. MetaPlayer6969
    Aug 21, 2021
    0
    Boring and ugly this isn't worth the hype
    Another Xbox exclusive that don't even worth to get gamepass
  11. Cliverosefield
    Sep 27, 2021
    0
    over rated game riping off hyper light drifterr and fury which is sad also gameplay is repetitive and boring if this was not on game pass i would not have tried it
  12. Wut1234
    Aug 1, 2021
    9
    Great Metroidvania game, while i prefer Ori, this game is a very nice addition to my library
  13. victortb12
    Aug 10, 2021
    2
    This game was a big surprise for me, the gameplay feels amazing and the visuals are simple but beautiful. It’s not perfect, but worthy of your time. Also, the soundtrack is amazing.
  14. OKdrummer87
    Jul 26, 2021
    7
    A good isometric light rpg. I say light because the rpg elements are not that deep. The gameplay is fun and the art style is fantastic. Music is definitely 10/10. But it gets a little redundant towards the end. Would recommend.
  15. Mohd497
    Jul 23, 2021
    10
    Greatest game considering only 2 people developed this. Need more this type of games. Cheap and great. Unlike R and C which is 70 dollars and provide nothing
  16. Imapwr
    Jul 26, 2021
    10
    So many game's try and fail, so many with a big budget or a AAA rating. When a game keeps you wanting and puts a big smile on you face when you finish it, you know its worth that AAA rating to you.
  17. sergiete
    Jul 29, 2021
    10
    Este juego me parece increíble, que gran jugabilidad, soundtrack y que bonitos gráficos tiene. Delvolver digital una vez más nos a deleitado con una obra de arte. Muy recomendable 10/10
  18. Salvadorenorico
    Aug 3, 2021
    10
    Whoa wehere shoul i start, the story got me, it´s a zelda style game but with much better graphics and a melancholic atmosphere. Definately recommended
  19. sityoazzdown
    Mar 27, 2022
    7
    Decent game. Liked it, but did not love it. Plays very similar to old school action platformers, with interesting theme and a cool art-style. It has overly simple combat but has a decent challenge. Lack of mini-map is frustrating, as getting lost and running in circles in this world is not enticing enough. Very familiar old-school level design, that follows the same formula after theDecent game. Liked it, but did not love it. Plays very similar to old school action platformers, with interesting theme and a cool art-style. It has overly simple combat but has a decent challenge. Lack of mini-map is frustrating, as getting lost and running in circles in this world is not enticing enough. Very familiar old-school level design, that follows the same formula after the first hour or so, and sprinkles in some cool elements every now and then, with really mostly the challenge pushing me forward.… Expand
  20. VonSeux
    Jul 23, 2022
    9
    The game is fabulous but the endgame has some problems. After the main campaign is complete, you have the task to collect some key objects, but the game iventory does not keep track of them, you also need to plant all seeds in the game, which was a big chore without QoL tools other than the glowing object in the menu (which could be brought to the HUD instead). Lastly, one of theThe game is fabulous but the endgame has some problems. After the main campaign is complete, you have the task to collect some key objects, but the game iventory does not keep track of them, you also need to plant all seeds in the game, which was a big chore without QoL tools other than the glowing object in the menu (which could be brought to the HUD instead). Lastly, one of the achievements is pure stupidity and requires to do an entire game-run, using just the weakest weapon.… Expand
  21. Nataraja
    Jul 28, 2021
    9
    Death's Door is a surprising game that clearly takes inspiration from Dark Souls, Zelda and Metroid.
    Positives:
    - Great level design - Excellent combat - An enjoyable story - A distinct and fun art direction - Well executed sound and great music - Rewarding exploration - An interesting post game experience if you want to continue past rolling the credits (I really suggest you do    Death's Door is a surprising game that clearly takes inspiration from Dark Souls, Zelda and Metroid.
    Positives:
    - Great level design
    - Excellent combat
    - An enjoyable story
    - A distinct and fun art direction
    - Well executed sound and great music
    - Rewarding exploration
    - An interesting post game experience if you want to continue past rolling the credits (I really suggest you do play post credits if you have enjoyed the exploration during the main game)

    Negatives:
    - Difficult to navigate levels; it becomes hard to find your way even when exposed to an area multiple times

    This is a game that is very worth it's price. If you are interested in a game that is solidly developed, has great combat, environments, art direction, sound, score and exploration, this game is very much worth your time and money.    … Expand
  22. YonyH
    Dec 20, 2022
    8
    Really beautifully crafted game. Unfortunately, a quasi-philosophical story and "one trick pony" boss fights make it a forgetful experience
  23. SuperkenGaming
    Aug 4, 2021
    8
    Death’s Door
    Dark Crows
    Deaths Door is a legend of Zelda like dungeon crawler where you play as a crow, out to reap some souls… infact youre given a target of 3 giant souls to go harvest, but getting to these 3 targets is no easy task… First youre equipped with a sword, you go through this door and youre off on your adventure.. One that is highly skill based, this game is difficult, it    Death’s Door
    Dark Crows
    Deaths Door is a legend of Zelda like dungeon crawler where you play as a crow, out to reap some souls… infact youre given a target of 3 giant souls to go harvest, but getting to these 3 targets is no easy task…
    First youre equipped with a sword, you go through this door and youre off on your adventure..
    One that is highly skill based, this game is difficult, it will test you.. but it’s a fun difficult, it isn’t frustrating.. Deaths Door is highly beatable with patience.. you kill enemies, youl lfind keyholes that you can activate creating a door or a checkpoint, you can go through this door to regain your health as well as spend your collected souls on upgrading you character, making them stronger or faster, youll be going through what feels like convoluted mazes, again collecting souls, throwing switches, youll find seeds that you can plant in these pots to regain health as well, but if you die you restart at the last door you opened.. which thankfully isn’t too far away.. the game does a great job at spacing these doors out and allowing you to unlock shortcuts as you progress souls style.. and thankfully you do keep all of your souls even if you die, you don’t have to go recollect them.. but this game is great, its fast, its fluent, it demands patience, it demands learning enemies and their attack patterns.. never feeling cheap except for one enemy you fight a couple of times… that enemy is garbage and feels almost random.. but other than him, I loved deaths door, I loved climbing through these dungeons, collecting souls, freeing trapped souls, taking down bosses, getting to the games main targets, all of which are filled with such great charm, this is a really great world put together here.. my only gripe with deaths door however is just how in general “linear” has become a word of sin in the games industry and indie teams cant help themselves but make every level of every game feel like a giant overwhelming puzzle and maze.. and deaths door is no exception.. im fine with climbing ladders, figuring out routes, breaking walls, creating shortcuts, collecting keys, unlocking gates, backtrack and do what I have to do.. but when that’s the entire game, its exhausting, its tiring, it discourages me from wanting to press on… I need a break.. give me just one linear section now and then, please.. I have a tiny brain, I cant be doing puzzles and mazes for 10 hours straight, I nearly died myself.
    Jokes aside, Deaths Door is a really special game that deserves your attention, but be warned, there will be moments if youre anything like me, where the game will just throw up on your screen and overwhelm you with all there seems to do to be able to move on.. and a lack of any sort of map doesn’t help in this feeling..
    I give Deaths Door
    an 8/10    … Expand
  24. DrClutch117
    Aug 22, 2021
    10
    This game is a wonderful adventure. With great combat, a haunting soundtrack, and a heartfelt wistful atmosphere.

    The real joy in this game is in its simplicity. The game is not overly complicated and has a simple control scheme. There is not much to confuse the player or overwhelm them. Instead, the fun of the game is in the exploration, the combat, and the collecting. Really great experience.
  25. SethGrey
    May 6, 2023
    9
    Acid Nerve has done an incredible job with this Zelda and Metroidvania inspired isometric action adventure game.

    The game's art-style, soundtrack, story, gameplay...everything is just top tier. Cannot recommend it enough!
  26. Schwammlgott
    Apr 14, 2022
    9
    Sehr gutes, knackiges (trotzdem nicht zu schwer) Oldschool-like Spiel. Man kann so oft sterben wie man will, Gegner sind dann immer wieder da, man verliert aber den Fortschritt dabei nicht. Also KEIN Souls-like! Grafik ist nicht überragend, überzeugt aber mit seinem Stil und der Isoperspektive
  27. JosePhCyto
    Aug 22, 2023
    8
    Great game, great visuals, great music perfect journey, definitely one of the best indie of the year.
  28. koala_kid
    Jul 26, 2021
    10
    wow - this indie game is incredible!! It has such an amazing art style and the music is fantastic!
    Love the gameplay, the world design and mostly everything on this game - LOVE IT!!
  29. B-Bog
    Aug 8, 2021
    8
    Fun and charming little Action-Adventure with Dark Souls- and roguelike-influences that manages to be challenging without ever getting into the realm of overly frustrating. Would've reeeeaaaaally benefited from a map, though, especially since the isometric perspective makes it hard to navigate because your field of view is very limited.
  30. Zarek
    Jan 25, 2022
    9
    Gran juego! Una mezcla de Metroidvania con Zelda clásico en 2D. La sorpresa del 2021
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#9 Best Xbox Series X Game of 2021
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#19 Most Discussed Xbox Series X Game of 2021

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87

Generally favorable reviews - based on 30 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 30 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 30
  3. Negative: 0 out of 30
  1. GamePro Germany
    Sep 15, 2021
    88
    Death's Door is the Xbox surprise hit 2021. Fans of isometric action-adventure games should add it in bold print to their wishlists.
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  2. ComicBook
    Aug 27, 2021
    90
    Whether you’re a fan of old school adventure games, or you’re just looking for a new standout indie, Death’s Door is absolutely worth your time, money, and attention.
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  3. TheSixthAxis
    Aug 17, 2021
    90
    Death’s Door is an atmospheric adventure through an inviting fantasy world. It’s perfectly crafted, generously provisioned, and an instant indie classic.
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