Dead Cells

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Generally favorable reviews- based on 169 Ratings

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  • Summary: Dead Cells puts you in control of a failed alchemic experiment trying to figure out what's happening on a sprawling, ever-changing and seemingly cursed Island. Tough but fair combat, responsive controls, challenging foes, permadeath and of course, the emergency panic roll to get you out ofDead Cells puts you in control of a failed alchemic experiment trying to figure out what's happening on a sprawling, ever-changing and seemingly cursed Island. Tough but fair combat, responsive controls, challenging foes, permadeath and of course, the emergency panic roll to get you out of trouble, make for a demanding, visceral and cathartic action game.

    Experience a roguevania, mixing an interconnected world, branching paths and unlockable skills with the constant adrenaline-pumping threat of permadeath. No checkpoints. You either vanquish the final boss in one go, or you try again. However, you keep some of your progress for successive runs; new paths you've unlocked, access to new levels, mutations, abilities and weapons.

    Speaking of weapons, Dead Cells features a plethora of ways to slay your enemies. A large variety of swords, bows and of course spells, but also whips, grenades and turrets, each one with its own unique twist. Plus, mutations and scrolls allow you to build and customize your character differently with each and every run.

    At the end of the day though, it's your skills as a player that matter most! Roguelites are about constantly sharpening your skills, until what was an insurmountable obstacle becomes a walk in the park. Patience, you'll get better! ... eventually.

    FEATURES:

    * Roguevania: The progressive exploration of an interconnected world, with the replayability of a rogue-lite and the adrenaline pumping threat of permadeath.

    * 2D Souls-lite Action: Tough but fair combat, the iconic dodge roll, more than 90 weapons and spells with unique gameplay... The unforgiving action wed to the absence of any kind of safety net makes for an adrenalin pumping ride each and every run.

    * Nonlinear Progression: Sewers, Ossuary or Ramparts? Once unlocked, special permanent abilities allow you to access new paths to reach your objective. Opt for the path that suits your current build, your play style, or just your mood.

    * Exploration: Secret rooms, hidden passages, charming landscapes. Take a moment to stroll the towers and breath in that fresh sea mist infused air.    … Expand

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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. TheXboxHub
    Sep 12, 2018
    100
    I simply cannot think of anything that would make the Dead Cells game experience better. Its hard but not unfair, runs like a dream and plays like a lump of Teflon draped in silk. You need to play this game, and the retro graphics, while they may not be to everyone’s taste, really suit it, ensuring that it is just a pleasure to play.
  2. Xbox Tavern
    Aug 6, 2018
    100
    Dead Cells is easily the best rogue-lite action-platformer game this gen. Developer Motion Twin’s care and attention to not only the game’s visual and audio detail, but its wonderfully developed multi-tiered systems, goes hand in glove to produce an outstanding experience throughout. The sheer amount of enemy, weaponry and functional variety within is as dizzying as it is impressive. Simply put, Dead Cells is epic.
  3. IGN
    Aug 10, 2018
    95
    Dead Cells is rewarding in its flexibility in a way few games are. Each easily digestible run through its beautifully detailed and shifting levels instills a feeling of discovery and familiarity. It goads you to push the limits of your ability, and mercilessly crushes you when you get too comfortable. There are layers of strategy and tactics buried not only in the immediate choices you make, but in the grander metagame each run builds toward.
  4. IGN Spain
    Aug 6, 2018
    90
    An excellent action platformer with a nice roguelike touch. A mix of Castlevania and Rogue Legacy that controls superb, entertains a lot and is as beautiful as deep on its gameplay side.
  5. IGN Italia
    Aug 7, 2018
    90
    An excellent bidimensional action game with exquisite artwork and very good control system. It could suck hours and hours of your time if you give it a chance (and you should).
  6. AusGamers
    Aug 27, 2018
    89
    From progression to combat to its strange world filled with secrets to find and items to discover - Dead Cells is a game one could easily savour and come back to for months. And when compared to the classics that inspired its design, that’s just about the perfect outcome too.
  7. Xbox Achievements
    Aug 6, 2018
    78
    Unapologetically tough, brilliantly slick and well put together, Dead Cells is a roguelike platformer that will put you to the test. And you'll probably end up enjoying (almost) every minute of it.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 31
  3. Negative: 3 out of 31
  1. Alexander0989
    Sep 7, 2022
    10
    12/10 guys . This is my good game experience. I buy game for Xbox series x .
  2. Antonioalves111
    Apr 11, 2023
    10
    I really liked the game it has a very diverse range of swords bows shields mutations and the runes are very cool and have several uses theI really liked the game it has a very diverse range of swords bows shields mutations and the runes are very cool and have several uses the enemies are also very cool the game has a good difficulty for a respectful sousloke and the biomes are very diverse and cool the boses have several mechanics and they are pretty cool too… Expand
  4. burakcngz
    Jul 18, 2019
    10
    This game is Awesome!! The action of the game is very good also with a variety of weapons and runes was much more beautiful
  5. quakedamage15
    Oct 30, 2021
    9
    El género roguelike no es un tipo de juego que me entusiasme, pero Dead cells me enganchó desde el primer momento y no tuve frustración niEl género roguelike no es un tipo de juego que me entusiasme, pero Dead cells me enganchó desde el primer momento y no tuve frustración ni desgana de comenzar de nuevo desde el principio cada vez que moría porque siempre notaba que cada partida iba mejorando tanto como jugador como en su progresión. Jugabilidad muy divertida, infinidad de armas, retos, y un pixel art precioso. Imprescindible… Expand
  6. ZackH25
    Mar 25, 2023
    8
    Very addictive combat that allowed you to beat the game in so many ways. The bosses that were in the game were great and there is a largeVery addictive combat that allowed you to beat the game in so many ways. The bosses that were in the game were great and there is a large variety of enemies, levels and weapons to stop the game from getting repetitive. The most satisfying weapons was the twinblade but that was also due to the amazing sound effects. It was annoying at times trying to access certain parts of the DLC and there could have been more bosses in the main game but overall great rougelike.… Expand
  7. B00tador
    Dec 5, 2021
    8
    Very enjoyable game from memory, but I remember so little of it years later I can't rate it that highly.
  8. Broyax
    Sep 5, 2019
    0
    L'indé de la semaine a inventé l'eau tiède ! quelle innovation... il paraît que les jeux triple A (les méchants jeux à gros budget, salauds deL'indé de la semaine a inventé l'eau tiède ! quelle innovation... il paraît que les jeux triple A (les méchants jeux à gros budget, salauds de capitalistes...) ne se renouvellent pas mais quid des daubes indés très fraîches et... très "novatrices" ?

    Eh bien, ça recycle à l'envi et ça fait du rétron (rétro étron) à savoir de la 2D puante 16 couleurs en pixel lard... en hommage aux années 80, il paraît (c'était mieux avant ?) ; ça fait aussi du "rogue" c'est-à-dire que la sauvegarde n'existe pas : tu recommences comme un crevard... comme dans le temps, ce vieux temps où l'on avait pas de contenu.

    Oh ça, la "durée de vie" a l'air très bien : à force de recommencer, t'en gaspilles du temps pour rien ! effet retors, tu peux même pas apprendre par coeur le niveau (à force de recommencer) puisque sa configuration change (oh putain mais c'est "procédural"... moi j'appellerais plutôt du porcédural : de la prog de goret branleur).

    Et puis, c'est vachement difficile, comme ça, tu recommences encore plus : elle est pas belle la vie dans ton jeu indé de merde ? Et donc,quelle innovation dans le "gameplay" que de taper sur des ennemis à l'infini comme dans un hack et slash tout moisi ! putain, quelle créativité, vraiment ! y a pas à tortiller, vous êtes des "génies"... du pas ludique.    … Expand

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