Death Squared Reviews

Death Squared is ranked in the 56th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
9 / 10
Mar 9, 2017

Death Squared is definitely a game worth your time and money. The main campaign is fun and has a lot of levels to complete, not to mention the two extra modes available along with it. The more people you can have for each gaming session the more hectic things will be… but you’ll also have more fun! So if you want a co-op and MP puzzle/platformer on PS4, you should give Death Squared a look.

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Cubed3
Top Critic
6 / 10
Mar 9, 2017

Death Squared needs to be congratulated for bringing much needed diversity to the couch co-op market. While there is a lot to like about how it approaches co-operative design, the player is often left, though, with the feeling that it would be a lot easier and simpler if they were to just solve the puzzles on their own. Although co-operative play is tense, fun, and rewarding for the most part, the temptation for one player to dictate the play and take control hampers any chance for that cheer to spread across all the people involved. What should be a test of mind and logic instead is a test of patience and will, which for some will be a delight but for others an arduous task.

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Mar 9, 2017

Puzzle fanatics will enjoy it, even in solo mode. Players looking for some widely-appealing games to play with non-gamer family and friends will definitely find value here, and may discover they're no longer the best player in the room.

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6 / 10
Mar 9, 2017

Death Squared is a solidly fun and challenging experience with friends, and even more so when played as a single-player game. Its lighthearted nature, lengthy story mode, and couch co-op possibilities are all good selling points, but SMG Studios' puzzler suffers thanks to a lack of innovation. Test passed - just.

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8.5 / 10.0
Mar 11, 2017

Australian-made Death Squared is a challenging yet gratifying puzzler that will satisfy even the most fervent puzzle fans

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9 / 10.0
Mar 13, 2017

While not perfect, Death Squared is pretty darn close to it. This game should be a go-to for any age group who’s looking for a small party game that could keep them occupied for hours. You’ll rarely be bored with the puzzles, rarely be frustrated with the mechanics, and rarely annoyed by anything other than excessive team-killing (which is hysterical in its own right). If you’re looking for a puzzle game to play with someone who doesn’t like puzzles, this is the one.

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Mar 14, 2017

Overall and whilst Death Squared may not be the most adventurous of games, it does show that simplicity can still make for a brilliant game. With some fantastic dialogue found throughout and some ingeniously designed levels, it may just be the best puzzler available on Xbox One, and with a decent selection of game modes and plenty of well thought out content, will be one you’ll be remembering well into the year.

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TheSixthAxis
TSA Staff
Top Critic
8 / 10
Mar 15, 2017

Overall, Death Squared is an entertaining game that has been carefully refined until it can out from the crowds of other indie puzzle games. It's easily recommended for gamers who appreciate the puzzle, platform and party genres individually or when combined together.

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7 / 10
Mar 17, 2017

Death Squared is a fun and challenging puzzle game if you don't mind its many flows. In fact, you'll probably enjoy it only if you are a puzzle fanatic or you are a very social person who loves solving puzzles with friends.

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Mar 22, 2017

Death Squared is a decent co-op puzzle game that works best when playing with friends in real life. It manages the perfect mix of simple and intuitive controls with complex and challenging level progression, and it really stands out as a game with which non-gaming friends and family could easily get involved.

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6.7 / 10.0
Mar 23, 2017

Death Square is game where many friendly robots will have to overcome levels and challenges. Use your brain and play the 'party mode' with other 4 players. A unique and innovative puzzle game that will keep you addicted to it for several days. The worst part is its short duration and its discreet technical aspects.

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Sirus Gaming
Roxanne Co
7.8 / 10.0
Apr 2, 2017

Refreshing take on an existing style of game.

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75 / 100
Apr 6, 2017

Cute, cubic, and challenging!

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Apr 19, 2017

This colorful, robotic puzzler will get your friends talking and laughing -- even as they die. Repeatedly.

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7.5 / 10.0
Apr 20, 2017

“Death Squared” is a unique game that, even after 350+ “deaths,” I frequently return to, just so I can prove to myself (and those spying on Xbox/Steam leaderboards) that, even though Omnicorp wants me to fail, I will overcome hidden obstacles and complete precise maneuvers to reach the next level.

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4 / 5.0
May 8, 2017

Death Squared is a simple and charming puzzle game that features excellent puzzles and exceptional voice-work.

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8 / 10.0
May 8, 2017

Death Squared is the kind of game you pull out at a party and get everyone to try.

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GameSkinny
Zantallion
Top Critic
Jul 7, 2017

Death Squared doesn't reinvent the cube, but it's a cute puzzler and great fun with friends.

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6.5 / 10.0
Jul 11, 2017

A delightful little co-op puzzle game that will leave you and your friends square-eyed

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78%
Jul 11, 2017

Death Squared is an impressive use of the Nintendo Switch hardware and the first great puzzle game on the system. It's worth a punt if you're looking for fun puzzle domestics with friends or just want to embolden that home screen with a fun pick me up for your commute.

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