Dead Cells mixes elements from rougelike games and metroidvania games. In other words it is action-platformed inspired by such titles like Castlevania, where you're going to travel through constantly shifting castle. As in other rouglikes, death is permanent. When you die, you start your adventure from the very beginning.
Don't worry though, it is part of the mechanics of the game. When you die, new parts of the castle are going to be opened for you. Sometimes you simply have to die, to rearrange the area in a way which is going to open a new path for you. Sooner or later you're going to realize that you are so good, that you can finally move further. Each small step is going to feel like a huge accomplishment for you.
Enemies like in Souls series
Authors of Dead Cells took a lot of inspiration from different games. Thanks to this they were able to create a perfect challenge just for you. For a person, who is looking for a thrilling experience. Each battle is very hard. Not only bosses but even normal enemies are tough opponents. In order to defeat them, you have to utilize all your skills in 2-D action-platforming games.
You have to become a real specialist if you want to win. Polish your skills and become the master of Dead Cells. Stand against most powerful of foes and show everyone, that you're a great gamer.
A real metroidvania game
Dead Cellsis one of the best examples of metroidvania games. In other words, it is game where the entire World is divided into small segments (or rooms if you want to call them in such way). These segments can be connected in various ways. To provide you with an example. Let's say that there is one room, which is blocked from the front due to locked doors. Well, what to do next is up to you. You can access the level from the other way. Moving through other segments you can find yourself above the target room. Basically, all places in Dead Cells can be accessed in various ways.
Freedom of exploration awaits. Secret rooms, various hidden places, beautiful landscapes. Everything is here for you. The progression in this game is entirely nonlinear. You choose your own path and visit new areas. However, sometimes you're going to find places like sewers or remparts. In order to be able to get through them, you might need special abilities. Thanks to this you're going to feel the progression of your character. Are you ready to stand against such big challenge?
Enemies like in Souls series
Authors of Dead Cells took a lot of inspiration from different games. Thanks to this, they were able to create a perfect challenging game for people who are looking for a thrilling experience. Each battle is very hard and not only against the bosses but even normal enemies are tough opponents. Some enemies can appear as Elite versions of themselves. Usually, they do it at completely random times. However, you can also summon them by walking close to an Elite Obelisk.
They are usually resistant to stun and freeze. In order to defeat them, you will have to utilize all your skills in 2-D action-platforming games.You have to become a real specialist if you want to win. Polish your skills and become the master of Dead Cells. Stand against most powerful of foes and show everyone, that you're a great gamer.
A real metroidvania game
Dead Cells is one of the best examples of metroidvania games. In other words, it is game where the entire World is divided into small segments (or rooms if you want to call them in such way). These segments can be connected in various ways. To provide you with an example. Let's say that there is one room, which is blocked from the front due to locked doors. Well, what to do next is up to you. You can access the level from the other way. Moving through other segments you can find yourself above the target room. Basically, all places in DeadCells can be accessed in various ways.Freedom of exploration awaits.
Secret rooms, various hidden places, beautiful landscapes. Everything is here for you. The progression in this game is entirely nonlinear. You choose your own path and visit new areas. However, sometimes you're going to find places like sewers or ramparts. In order to be able to get through them, you might need special abilities. Thanks to this you're going to feel the progression of your character. This is why there are elements of backtracking and each new level is going to provide you with a different layout. This little fact significantly increases the longevity of the game.
Dead Cells Game Reception
According to the opinions of both critics and players, the game is already a cult-classic title and received widespread acclaim from the gaming world, especially, by fans of Metroidvania and rogue-like genres. Reviewers usually point out, that Dead Cells perfectly mixed two mentioned above niche indie genres as well as Dark Souls-like high difficulty level resulting in dozens of hours of fantastic gameplay.
Key features:
- A perfect mix between the rouglike and the metroidvania game.
- Hard and challenging enemies. Bosses and normal foes are tough enemies.
- Many different areas for you to visit.
- Freedom of exploration.
- Strong sense of progression.
- Many different abilities for you to learn
- Beautiful graphics.
- A procedurally generated map equals constant challenge and new elements.
