Death's Door

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Generally favorable reviews- based on 188 Ratings

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  • Summary: Reaping souls of the dead and punching a clock might get monotonous but it's honest work for a Crow. The job gets lively when your assigned soul is stolen and you must track down a desperate thief to a realm untouched by death - where creatures grow far past their expiry and overflow withReaping souls of the dead and punching a clock might get monotonous but it's honest work for a Crow. The job gets lively when your assigned soul is stolen and you must track down a desperate thief to a realm untouched by death - where creatures grow far past their expiry and overflow with greed and power. Talon Sharp Combat: Utilise melee weapons, arrows and magic to overcome a fantastic array of beasts and demigods. Mistakes are punished and victory is rewarded. Gain an edge by customising your character stats and mastering the abilities and upgrades you obtain.

    A Beautifully Bleak World: Venture beyond the Doors and explore a land full of twisted inhabitants and countless secrets, bringing hope to the weird and wonderful characters you’ll meet along the way.

    A Dark Mystery to Unravel: Track down and defeat colossal tyrants with stories and motivations of their own. Experience a somber yet darkly comedic tale, uncovering the truths behind the flow of souls, the role of the Crows and the origin of the Doors.    … Expand

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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 30 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 30
  3. Negative: 0 out of 30
  1. IGN France
    Aug 5, 2021
    100
    The crow climbs on the shoulders of the greatest classic and takes flight. Death's Door is an adventure action masterpiece on all fronts.
  2. Xbox Tavern
    Jul 26, 2021
    95
    As of right now, Death’s Door is definitely in the running for my game of the year, probably at the top spot. I think it will appeal to many other gamers as well. A wonderful action-exploration adventure filled with humor and bizarre characters, all taking place in a fairy-talesque land with a gorgeous low-poly aesthetic. If this has even slightly caught your attention ahead of launch, you should pick it up. I hope Acid Nerve will expand this IP because they’ve made something special here. I’d love to see it continue.
  3. TheXboxHub
    Jul 20, 2021
    90
    Death’s Door on Xbox is fantastic. Its mysteries are alluring, its world is uniquely sensitive and funny, its combat is harsh and fast. It feels like stepping into a dream space with all of its fantastical designs, elevated by one of the best soundtracks of the year. From almost every perspective, Death’s Door is a game that compels you to keep playing. You’ll be powerless to say no.
  4. 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.
  5. Impulsegamer
    Aug 2, 2021
    86
    If you’re looking for an amazing indie game that will draw you in from the very get-go, then Death’s Door is indeed that game that creates its own engaging universe as you play this little crow who has been tasked to return the souls of the lost. Recommended!
  6. SpazioGames
    Aug 4, 2021
    84
    Death's Door is a delightful isometric action adventure, graced by an inspired art direction and tight controls. Another indie gem from the masters at Devolver Digital.
  7. GAMES.CH
    Jul 20, 2021
    78
    Death’s Door fails to live up to its intriguing premise. The quirky, wonderful world to explore full of unique characters is held back by uninspired gameplay and repetitive combat. In a world where games like Hollow Knight and Hyperlight Drifter attempt a similar mix of Zelda and Souls-like elements, Death’s Door simply doesn’t offer anything new aside from its interesting personalities. The game is still a fun experience for fans of this style of game, especially at the low price, yet the journey won’t be nearly as memorable as others.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 64 out of 72
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 72
  3. Negative: 3 out of 72
  1. Fodadf
    Jul 22, 2021
    10
    Amazing game!
    I didn't give a damn about this game, an indie surprise of the year! Super Recommended!
  2. Danilo1988
    Aug 6, 2021
    10
    Uma delicinha esse game, visual lindo e game play isométrico no melhor estilo.
  4. Kaan457
    Jul 23, 2021
    10
    Soundtrack 10/10
    Design/stages 10/10
    Graphics 10/10
    Game-play 10/10
    Story 10/10
    Bosses 10/10
    Maps 10/10
  5. Swat7
    Apr 6, 2022
    10
    Fantastic game Fantastic music. amazing gameplay fluid easy to learn. bosses are amazing design hard but fair. plenty of upgrade to find newFantastic game Fantastic music. amazing gameplay fluid easy to learn. bosses are amazing design hard but fair. plenty of upgrade to find new weapon and collectibles. story is fun deep but funny at the right moment… Expand
  6. 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 -    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
  7. the-mighty-ant
    Feb 28, 2022
    9
    Brilliant game. The core gameplay is perfectly balanced. A little tough but always fair, you learn and come back and do better next time, yetBrilliant game. The core gameplay is perfectly balanced. A little tough but always fair, you learn and come back and do better next time, yet it never gets frustrating. Add to that wonderful artistry, level design, soundtrack and more and this is one you don't want to sleep on. My game of 2021… Expand
  8. 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 iover 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… Expand

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