Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap Reviews
Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap's roguelite spin on the action-tower defense series works pretty well, even if grinding up orcs eventually turns into a bit of a grind.
Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap has a few screws that could be tightened, but is overall a strong continuation of the series' action-strategy gameplay.
Orcs Must Die: Deathtrap retains the frenzied fun of its predecessors despite a mixed bag of format changes.
A typically snappy entry in the best series that action tower defence has to offer, held back by a repeating roguelite structure that's only partially successful.
Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap is a thrilling rogue-like that gets continually better the more you play, whether alone or with friends.
Deathtrap is a return to form with much-appreciated new twists like 4-player co-op, upgradable traps, hero abilities, and much bigger maps. Although the barricade limit is a solid deal-breaker, Deathtrap feels and plays like a solid Orcs Must Die! game and finally feels like a proper step forward for a series that felt like it was doomed to be forever chasing past successes.
Death Trap proves that the series' basic formula is still a hell of a lot of fun. The moments of triumph, when your traps work in perfect sync, or when you throw an orc into a lava pit and watch it bounce off the saw blades, are still just as satisfying as they were a decade ago.
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Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap is a blast with friends, but returning fans may find that not enough has changed to warrant a return visit.
Simply put, the act of playing Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap is not fun enough to abate that existential question from rattling around your head while you play.
But with brutal difficulty, playable War Mages whose albitites just feel lackluster and no real narrative to speak of this entry feels more like two steps back in the series rather than one step forward.
Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap takes a now-established idea and gives it new life via a roguelike progression system. Whilst the foundation of the idea is still solid and provides many an hour of fun, the implementation is needlessly grindy and imperfectly scaled. Deathtrap is not the evolution of the series we wanted it to be. It's still a good amount of fun but falls short of its ultimate potential.
Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap's new rogue-lite mechanics add some interesting twists to a classic formula, but the tower defense aspects are the true star of the show.
The newest entry in the Orcs Must Die! series, Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap combines action and rouglike elements for a new take on tower defence!
Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap is a fun and engaging tower defence roguelike that features many choices that will have you using your brain to think of unique strategies to survive every wave. Although it has some quirks you will be guaranteed to have hours of fun solo or with others.
The next sequel to Orcs Must Die! offers brisk, fun gameplay and plenty of room for experimentation and strategy. Unfortunately, it requires a lot of patience.
Review in Slovak | Read full review
Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap has the makings of being the best game in the series, but for the time being, technical pains and some solutions make it better to wait for the developers to put more heart into the game.
Review in Polish | Read full review
The upgrades, the new orc species, and the controls and mechanics of the new character have added a lot of fun to a saga that at first seemed to have nothing new to offer. It's a good game, but I think it still needs more innovation in its main mechanics.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap is a must-play for anyone who craves a thrilling and unpredictable experience, where strategy, adaptability, and a healthy dose of over-the-top fun come together in perfect harmony.
Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap brings a breath of fresh air that has been absent from the series in recent years. With better optimization and more content in the form of new Warmages, traps, maps and modes it could easily become one of the best entries in the series.
Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap refines the series’ signature blend of tower defense and third-person combat with new traps, roguelike mechanics, and varied War Mages. The story provides context without overshadowing gameplay, while the cartoonish visuals, energetic soundtrack, and dynamic effects enhance the chaotic action. Fans of Orcs Must Die! 3 will appreciate the expanded mechanics and creative challenges. Though it doesn’t reinvent the genre, it offers a fun, strategic experience for single and co-op play.