Dead Cells Reviews

Dead Cells is ranked in the 98th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
9 / 10.0
Aug 8, 2018

Dead Cells directly fantastically combines the claw of croissants with the mystery of metroidvava and is also the most satisfying independent game of the season. This is the main candidate for the turkey of the year title!

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9.5 / 10.0
Aug 18, 2018

If I wanted to describe Dead Cells in one single word, I'd say Infinite. There is no place for repetition in Dead Cells, no ends, this game's aim is to be always funny and worth replaying. Judging by it's price and the content it offers, Dead Cells is easily if not the best, one of the best Indie games that should be placed among nowadays' AAA games.

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B+
Jan 7, 2019

Dead Cells likely won’t convert any roguelike detractors, but it’s a wildly creative and fun title nonetheless.

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PS4Blog.net
ThaRaven403
9 / 10
Aug 31, 2018

All in all, if you're into Metroidvania or roguelite games (or RogueVania as the developers call it!), you're in for an incredible time with Dead Cells. It's a fast-paced, fun and challenging game that you'll get sunk in for dozens of hours without even realizing it. Motion Twin have created a gem with this game – truly a must-play title and easily one of the best games this year.

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New Game Network
Christian Kobza
Top Critic
84 / 100
Sep 6, 2018

Dead Cells is a roguelike that kicks things into gear with a fast pace, satisfying combat, and persistent upgrades that keep you playing long after you said you'd stop.

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9.5 / 10.0
Aug 20, 2018

If you haven't yet picked up Dead Cells, even if you're not into roguelike platformers, I strongly recommend getting it since it's one of the best of its kind.

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Digiato
Rasoul Kheradmandi
Top Critic
95 / 100
Aug 15, 2018

Dead Cell is an extraordinary and awesome game for all types of gamers. Amazing pixel art graphic, weird sound tracks and an honorable level design are definitely just some significant elements which make Dead Cells to be a perfect game.

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9 / 10.0
Aug 11, 2018

Dead Cells is incredibly addictive. Once you're in, there's no easy way to get out.

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9 / 10.0
Aug 7, 2018

Dead Cells is a brutal game that demands your constant attention. It is easy to get lost in the gameplay loop where each subsequent death somehow ends up feeling more rewarding than the last as you keep discovering new gear, unlocking abilities and finding more of the hidden secrets.

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Gamefa
Top Critic
8.9 / 10.0
Aug 8, 2018

Dead Cells is one of the best Roguelike- Metroidvania games that I played ever and everything in this game make you play it again and again. Dead Cells challenges you in every step of your journey and is one of the best choices for fans of difficult-hardcore games. Deep and diverse gameplay elements, unique art style and randomly generated dungeons, make Dead Cells a game that absolutely worth your time and money as an amazing "roguevania". So be ready and start dungeon crawling but be prepared for difficult challenges and don't die if you can!

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8.5 / 10.0
Aug 6, 2018

Produced by a team of 11 youngsters, Dead Cells is a respectable title that really challenges multi-milion dollar AAA titles. If you are familiar with main elements of Rouge Like, you'll have an exciting 20+ hours waiting for you.

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9 / 10
Aug 11, 2018

Dead Cells surpasses expectations regarding gameplay and destroys the developmental cap for pixel art games. It not only reinvents a genre that has seen little diversity in the last decade, it does so in a way that encourages everyone to invest time to improve and progress. The balance between permanent upgrades and complete wipe-out upon death is perfect, as it will never feel too discouraging to reset due to the optimism that the next run will see a further dive into the world.

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Gamers Heroes
Johnny Hurricane
Top Critic
9 / 10
Aug 11, 2018

Dead Cells sets an example for the rest of the industry as far as Metroidvanias are concerned. If Dead Cells sounds even remotely interesting to you, pick it up and give it a go.

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8 / 10.0
Aug 7, 2018

Dead Cells is such an easy game to recommend.

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9.5 / 10.0
Aug 6, 2018

Dead Cells is a wonderful experience, action games can't really become much better than this. every single element is very well done: amazing combat with tons of weapons and elements, great levels and game design despite being a rogue-lite, and awesome music.

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9.5 / 10.0
Aug 6, 2018

Not since Spelunky have I been so completely taken by the play and craftsmanship of this style of game. Every run is engrossing and fun and when I die, the only thought rushing through my brain is to start over and try again, pushing as far past my previous run as I can. This is a tremendous newcomer to the Switch indie scene and as long as you're up for a challenge, Dead Cells is spectacular.

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Simon Brown
Top Critic
9 / 10.0
Aug 6, 2018

A beautiful, challenging game that is supremely polished in every area. A fantastic blend of tactical combat mixed with metroidvania style progression. Combined with an interesting and very quirky setting makes it a compelling package overall.

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83 / 100
Aug 6, 2018

Dead Cells bets on dazzling pixelart, aggressive and challenging combat and also on the excellent use of the metroidvania platform style. It has a poor progress and the way the roguelite is used isn't good, making it a more repetitive than rewarding experience at first sight. After all, it is a fun game and it can hold the player for hours and hours.

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94 / 100
Jul 24, 2018
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8 / 10
Aug 6, 2018

A skillfully constructed game that successfully mixes different existing ideas to create something new. The minimalist plot and roguelike elements might not be to everyone's liking, but for those looking for a unique challenge, this is an excellent choice.

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