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Drawn to Death
Released On: Apr 4, 2017
56
5.9
All Platforms
Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 38 Critic Reviews
56
5% Positive
2 Reviews
2 Reviews
71% Mixed
27 Reviews
27 Reviews
21% Negative
8 Reviews
8 Reviews
Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 38 Critic Reviews
56
5% Positive
2 Reviews
2 Reviews
71% Mixed
27 Reviews
27 Reviews
21% Negative
8 Reviews
8 Reviews
Drawn to Death's juvenile presentation belies a nuanced shooter that's frankly a breath of fresh air. The title fuses fighting games with frenetic on-foot action that feels quite unlike anything you'll ever have played before. Quality game modes and an imaginative roster of weapons are only let-down by the lingering microtransactions that have seemingly survived the title's business model change unscathed. Other than that, though, it's f*cking awesome.
More likely to be enjoyed by those who stumble upon it or pick it up on a whim rather than hotly anticipate it, the game packs more depth than you’re likely expecting if you can bring yourself to stick with it long enough and endure humor that some will no-doubt find intolerable. Admittedly the best games rarely suffer from this issue, but here the creator has been there and done that; Drawn to Death is what is, nothing more and nothing less, and those who can bear it are in for something crass, vulgar, and utterly enjoyable. Oh, and a word to the wise - the nightmares induced by the game’s cast subside after just a few days. If you do abandon Drawn to Death, don’t let that be the reason.
User Score
Mixed or Average
Based on 150 User Ratings
5.9
49% Positive
73 Ratings
73 Ratings
15% Mixed
23 Ratings
23 Ratings
36% Negative
54 Ratings
54 Ratings
User Score
Mixed or Average
Based on 150 User Ratings
5.9
49% Positive
73 Ratings
73 Ratings
15% Mixed
23 Ratings
23 Ratings
36% Negative
54 Ratings
54 Ratings
this is probably the best game i have never played, its not a joke i think its perfect, its frenetic and you have to use your brain, not like cod or btf or some modern "fps" this is a real good game, it have only onething worth, there probably only 4 people in all over the globe who play thi beuty
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PlayStation 4
first off i have to say that this game is in its early stage and doesnt have much content(only 6 characters)but new character and map is already introduced and there is a lot of room for development so lets go to review:the visuals are unique,gameplay is solid,creative guns and powers,and wide variety of maps the only problem now is that the games have 2-4 players in game but i want matches with more players but this is my personal issue and im sure it will be added so yup my review ends here here go play this game cause its worth it
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PlayStation 4
Drawn to Death has a lot of personality and it can be enjoyable, but its lack of depth plays against it. Still, if you are a PS Plus subscriber, give it a try.
David Jaffe's new project is a third person online shooter that includes a number of nice ideas but a lot of different problems too, many of them really annoying.
Drawn to Death is a curious shooter proposal, but that's just it. It doesn't have enough depth to be able to hook in the way other shooters do, mostly because of the lack of variety of characters or not being able to choose the mode you want to play online.
Drawn to Death is one of the most disappointing games I’ve played in recent memory. The premise is fantastic and there is a heap of potential buried beneath the surface. Unfortunately, even after you dig past that rough outer shell, the inside is almost entire empty and devoid of engaging content.
It’s probably just as well Sony gave this thing away for free with PSPlus memberships. It’s the only hope the game has of actually keeping an audience (because it’s a multiplayer-only game, it needs a large and sustained community). But if David Jaffe genuinely wants to make a transgressive game, next time he should pay some attention to how actual transgressive artists like Goichi Suda and Yoko Taro do it.
I almost gave up on Drawn to Death entirely after the first few matches. I didn't know how to use my characters abilities, or know what many of the weapons did and where they were located. Combine some of that with the initial "eyeball shock" of all that is going on with the hand drawn notebook styling world, and I was almost completely ready to shut it down and forget it even existed. It wouldn't have been that big of a deal, It was a free PlayStation Plus game, no money lost. But... then I got some kills, and some more kills, and more. Slowly I began to master my characters abilities and learn the map layout, effortlessly going on kill streaks that had me hitting that share button more than I usually do. And I got hooked! There's something about this 4 player shooter that brought me back to the good old days sitting around one TV with 3 other friends playing Conkers or Golden eye. The trash talk and raw competitive play had us having some of the best times in our gaming lives and Drawn to Death feels so similar to those good old days. I read and hear other opinions on the game, some comparing it to this game or that game, but I was somehow reminded of the old N64 days and the games I mentioned. Drawn to Death has scratched that itch for me and I genuinely haven't had so much fun in a multiplayer shooter as I have been having with this game.
The game itself is straight forward. Pick a character in which has its own special abilities and play style, set up your desired choice of guns and enter each map with the goal of demolishing the other players. Game modes include TDM variants for 2v2 gameplay, and a mix of modes perfect for 1v1 or 1v4 matches such as organ donor and death match. Each mode plays different than the other allowing a fun mix of style and play for players to take part in and enjoy. Unranked matches offer a good place for people to play casually and learn the ropes, while the ranked match lobbies offer a fun and challenging twist to winning matches for players who want a little bit more bragging rights. Each win in ranked gives you a star or two, depending on if you finish first or second, which grants you stickers for your character profile that indicates where you are on the ranked tower. Each loss takes away a star which could have you dropping down a peg on the tower. I really enjoy ranked matches. There is a slightly more competitive edge there and it's rewarding to get new stickers for bragging rights.
Graphically, this game is something totally different than what most are accustomed to. It's not full of lush green vegetation, beautiful skylines and "ehr mher gherd" lighting effects. But instead is a hand drawn, pen drawn style you'd find on many teenagers notebooks from their high school years. Hell, at 32 years old I still remember doodling some ridiculous characters while bored to death in class. The style is original, and while seemingly overwhelming at first, is actually really beautiful in its utilization. The art is just plain fun. There is so much to see and read and explore, which is crazy considering the fact that during that time you are frantically blasting away at enemy players and just trying your best to stay alive. Reading a line written in the sky and trying to figure out what it has to do with the overall setting is challenging but satisfying all the same. This game really has depth in its art. It would be hard to believe mixed into all the absolute bad-assery that is #DrawnToDeath, is that there is a story hidden within it. But there is! And what that story is in fact is something each player will get pieces to as they notice and find things strewn all across this game. From the menues to the maps themselves, this game is rich in little Easter eggs.
David Jaffe and the crew at Bartlet Jones Supernatural Detective Agency have made a fantastic game. You can tell that this small rag tag group of talent really put their heart and souls into this entertaining game. It's violent, it's crude, its rude and it's savage. Everything I could ever have wanted in a "in your face" multiplayer shooter/brawler. Is it for everyone? Probably not. Some "critics" reviews, it seems, just want to hate it for hating sake. Some are obviously just absolute garbage at multiplayer shooters. (Cough cough everyone at IGN). However this game, when given the chance, is an absolute gem in my gaming collection. I highly recommend those on the fence to really give it a go. Play with a friend. Learn the characters play style. Experiment. This game has the potential to do big things. New characters, maps, weapons etc. all possibilities given time. This is just the beginning folks. And I'm liking what I see. ;)
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PlayStation 4
Drawn to Death
for PS+ members, this is your free Overwatch lite game. That does not mean it is a cheap knock off or bad by any stretch of the imagination, but it does however feel more bare bones.
Lets start with the good.
The artwork is incredible and it shows that the designers put a lot of thought into their characters and arenas. Few games are able to make such a claim especially at the AAA level where we are left with "generic hero B".
In addition to that, while the humour may be crude, it is still witty and fits in perfectly with the perspective of being a high school student's notebook and therefore his narrative.
Characters are well designed and their attacks are unique to them which also builds an interesting game in terms of diversity. I don't worry that my selection will not matter as each character has their own skill.
The not so great.
It's free to play and while the game will make several jabs at this gag, it is becoming an increasingly more common problem with games. Free to Play is becoming normalized and being given these games as apart of a subscription fee does not sit well with me. We as the consumer should not be "given the option" of spending more money on a free to play game when we are paying for a service.
Even more frustrating is that more often, PS+s games are becoming free to play (Rocket League is guilty of this) and a few months ago we had Let it Die.
Controls:
The game is fun and incredibly fast paced, but there is a definitely learning curve to the game which greatly punishes you for not learning quick enough. This alone may deter newer players from giving this game a chance.
Summary:
Drawn to Death is a quirky game that with the right group of friends could easily become a lovable game, however with larger scale "free to play" multiplayer games like Overwatch, I am left questioning the longevity of Drawn to Death, especially since Overwatch was able to Crush Battleborn within a year and Let it Die's community, while solid, is also dwindling.
TL;DR: What works is great, what doesn't requires time and effort to develop. If this doesn't sound like your cup of tea, try Overwatch.
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PlayStation 4
the definition of an "okay" game. Not bad at all but given the lack of players you should skip it
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PlayStation 4
It has a unique art-style and some neat **** that's it. The game runs terribly, is full of network issues, and super cringe-worthy writing. It's a shame, because it could have been decent, but it completely failed.
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PlayStation 4
So, i decided to give this game a chance. I mean, i like Jeff's work. He made GoW, do i need to say more? He also made Twisted Metal, an awesome game as well. So i download the game and first thing i noticed: Another game that wants to give that "Punk" vibe feeling...I have nothing against this, but it's not something really original. The last game i played like this was Sunset Overdrive...
Anyway, i select tutorial and start to play. Now, keep this in mind, i am someone that likes to joke on other people...a lot. Even though i know how to keep my bearings and i never offend other players online or anything like that. This might sound like a stupid statement, but really...i kinda got bothered at how frequently the game tries too hard to treat you like an ****. Calling you names (even as far to offend our dear and beloved mothers) and it just felt...weird. It gave me the impression that i was playing a mod or something made by an 14-year old that just learned how to swear at people...
Anyway, the gameplay it's solid. A lot of different weapons and special abilities from different characters, but **** is this something new? People that experienced games like TF2 or Overwatch are well aware of different characters with different abilities and such. not that this game is like any of these games i mentioned, they're not. But still...nothing really original. The weapons, though varied as they are, makes me feel like i'm playing Sunset Overdrive, which, in turn makes me feel like i'm playing Ratchet and **** i DEFINETELY prefer R&C over any of these games.
After finishing the tutorial you can choose your character and customize his loadout and etc. however the game doesn't really give you a lot of explanation on how each character differs from the other besides some brief description with their special abilities and their Cons and Pros against other characters, so you'll have to test them by yourself and figure out how they play, which is not a bad thing...i think.
Anyway, i finished the tutorial, chose my character and went to play online. Spent 2 or 3 min waiting for someone and the game puts me with other 2 players...i didn't really care about that because i thought it would be a free-for all **** i was wrong...
The game puts me in one team - The Blue Team - and puts the other 2 guys together to fight against me.
......First match ever, in less than 20 minutes that i'm playing the game and i'm already playing Online against 2 other dudes that pretty much rekt me over and over and over and over again...
No one joined my team mid-session because, as far as i can see there's not a lot of people playing this game online. That was enough reason to just quit the game and stop playing.
Drawn to Death isn't an original game, nor it is funny or fun. It's a below average Third-Person Shooter with good but shallow mechanics and unexciting gameplay. Thankfully (or not) i got this game for "free" since i am (for now) a PS Plus member. Apparently SONY was aware of how average this game was to the point of throwing this at our face with this month's PS Plus free games.
Once again Sony is treating us like idiots, maybe more so than a frog that constantly calls you an "Idiot" and a "D*ick" in this game when you play the Tutorial Section. I can't help but feel like i am truly an idiot, for spending my time downloading this abomination and for giving SONY my money for a whole year of PS Plus.
+ Art-Style is interesting. Nothing really exciting, however
+ Solid gameplay mechanics, even though they're not original at all
+ Weapon types are quite varied
- Simple and shallow game-modes
- Repetitive and boring gameplay
- Do i need to be called a "D*ick" "A**hat" "Idiot" and "W*nker" at every 30 seconds? And worst of all, by the game itself and not the players????
- Uneven matchmaking that will definetely troll you more than the game itself
- 2 vs 1 in my first match is not something that gave me a good impression of this game
I'm being honest here. Don't buy this game. If you're a PS Plus member then give it a try, but i'll warning you: You'll likely regret it. Stick with your Battlefield, CoD, Uncharted or TLoU...
Fanboys will surely hate my Review and Score...i couldn't care less.
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PlayStation 4
Summary Drawn To Death will be an arena shooter like you’ve never played before. Part of the reason for this is our unique gameplay. And part of the reason is that the game takes place inside the notebook of a very creative teenage kid; it’s a violent and bizarre landscape filled with all of the weird, amazing, passionate, and exciting fantasies...
Rated M
for Mature
Platforms:
- PlayStation 4
Initial Release Date: Apr 4, 2017
Developer:
- Sony Interactive Entertainment
- SCEA San Diego Studios
Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment
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