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Dead Cells - Nintendo Switch

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  • Roguevania: the progressive exploration of an interconnected world, with the Replay ability of a rogue-little and the adrenaline pumping threat of permadeath
  • 2D souls-little action: tough but fair combat, the iconic dodge roll, more than 90 weapons and spells with unique gameplay
  • Nonlinear progression: sewers, ossuary or ramparts? once unlocked, special permanent abilities allow you to access new paths to reach your objective
  • Exploration: secret rooms, hidden passages, charming landscapes. Take a moment to stroll the towers and Breath in that fresh sea mist infused air
  • Dead Cells is a brutally challenging 2D action-platformer with No checkpoints. you'll get better. Eventually
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Computer Platform Nintendo Switch
Global Trade Identification Number 00819335020252
UPC 819335020252
Compatible Video Game Console Models Nintendo Switch
ASIN B07DGX6FMY
Release date August 15, 2018
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4.4 out of 5 stars 642 ratings

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Best Sellers Rank #38,423 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
#2,153 in Nintendo Switch Games
Product Dimensions 0.4 x 4.1 x 6.6 inches; 2.4 ounces
Type of item Video Game
Rated Teen
Item model number 819335020252
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Item Weight 2.4 ounces
Manufacturer Merge Games
Date First Available June 1, 2018

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Dead cells puts you in control of a failed alchemic experiment trying to figure out what's happening on a sprawling, ever-changing and seemingly Cursed island. Tough but fair combat, responsive controls, challenging foes, permadeath and of course, the emergency panic roll to get you out of trouble, make for a demanding, visceral and cathartic action game.

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Customers find the game's gameplay frantic and engaging, with beautiful art style and solid platforming mechanics. They appreciate the challenge level, with one customer noting it's both challenging and fair, while another highlights the unique and interesting weapons and upgrades. The replayability receives mixed feedback - while some praise its outstanding replay value, others find it repetitive. The pacing is also mixed, with customers describing it as a fast-paced Metroidvania experience.

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86 customers mention "Fun gameplay"86 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the gameplay of Dead Cells, describing it as frantic and very engaging, with one customer noting that it keeps them coming back for more.

"...but I have enjoyed the 3+ hours I've played so far of this, the gameplay is fun & addicting, the platforming is solid, the weapons are unique and..." Read more

"...it creates, the music is haunting and suspenseful, and the gameplay is responsive and snappy and will test your skills...." Read more

"This game is so addicting! Very good game to jump in and out quickly as you always start in the action with minimal downtime...." Read more

"...It is an addictive game and sometimes death can be upsetting or disappointing, but each death is an opportunity to learn about your mistakes and..." Read more

40 customers mention "Addictiveness"33 positive7 negative

Customers find the game highly addictive, with one describing it as a well-done metroidvania game that keeps getting better.

"...the 3+ hours I've played so far of this, the gameplay is fun & addicting, the platforming is solid, the weapons are unique and interesting and dying..." Read more

"This game is absolutely amazing on all counts...." Read more

"This game is so addicting! Very good game to jump in and out quickly as you always start in the action with minimal downtime...." Read more

"...I think it really is a wonderfully fun and gripping adventure." Read more

28 customers mention "Challenge level"22 positive6 negative

Customers enjoy the game's challenge level, with one customer noting it is challenging but fair, while another mentions it is difficult to master.

"...perfectly with the world it creates, the music is haunting and suspenseful, and the gameplay is responsive and snappy and will test your skills...." Read more

"...I think it really is a wonderfully fun and gripping adventure." Read more

"...have two options how you want to play; fast and brutal or slow and methodical. Each approach has its rewards...." Read more

"...Outside of this, the controls feel slight laggy but this gives some realism and fighting enemies/bosses are fun...." Read more

16 customers mention "Art style"16 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the game's beautiful art style, with one customer highlighting its graphics and music, while another notes its flashy effects.

"...It contains newer more modern design with its polish and randomly generated levels...." Read more

"This game is absolutely amazing on all counts. The art style is beautiful and works perfectly with the world it creates, the music is haunting and..." Read more

"...Animations are smooth and there are plenty of flashy effects. The soundtrack also does an amazing job to complement the environments...." Read more

"...The art presented on the screen is fantastically done, it never takes away from the gameplay...." Read more

14 customers mention "Gameplay"14 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the gameplay, with one describing it as a great rogue platformer with unique and interesting weapons and upgrades, while another notes it's more hardcore than typical side scrollers.

"...is fun & addicting, the platforming is solid, the weapons are unique and interesting and dying is more fun than it is frustrating...." Read more

"...The art style is beautiful and works perfectly with the world it creates, the music is haunting and suspenseful, and the gameplay is responsive and..." Read more

"...It has some clever ideas and some interesting areas to explore for sure...." Read more

"...Great level design and lots of bad guys to kill along the way. This is a must have for your switch collection." Read more

8 customers mention "Book quality"7 positive1 negative

Customers praise the game's solid platforming mechanics, with one customer noting that deaths are rarely due to unexplainable or bad mechanics.

"...'ve played so far of this, the gameplay is fun & addicting, the platforming is solid, the weapons are unique and interesting and dying is more fun..." Read more

"...The game feels very good and you rarely feel that you die from unexplainable or bad mechanics...." Read more

"Solid, fun game. Good amount of content. Plenty of challenge. Don’t expect a lot of lore or worldbuilding here...." Read more

"...It's very well designed, offers very pleasant and fluid flow, and a lot of fun...." Read more

16 customers mention "Replayability"7 positive9 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the game's replayability, with some praising its outstanding replay value while others find it repetitive.

"...is solid, the weapons are unique and interesting and dying is more fun than it is frustrating...." Read more

"Game play is fun only for short bursts. The progression system is weak and relies on you to die and restart...." Read more

"...The Dark Souls aspect of the game is found in its death = advancement concept, whereby your inevitable deaths still can advance the plot or unlock..." Read more

"...The only problem is the performance sometimes has issues. Probably about 3 times per game the game will “skip” a frame and you just kind of teleport...." Read more

10 customers mention "Pacing"4 positive6 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the game's pacing, with some appreciating its fast-paced Metrovania style, while others report issues with frame rate and laggy controls.

"...Outside of this, the controls feel slight laggy but this gives some realism and fighting enemies/bosses are fun...." Read more

"...hit power on the switch, and come back an hour later, and its INSTANTLY there...." Read more

"...Much of the lower score was for the poor frame rate, the balance, and the lack of any customer support..." Read more

"Fun, fast paced metrovania. Also was pleasantly surprised when it came with the artbook inside." Read more

Great game worth the wait for the physical version
5 out of 5 stars
Great game worth the wait for the physical version
Even though I had to wait a couple of extra days for the physical version of this game I'm glad I did since I prefer physical over digital versions of games. Even though it was not posted in the listing it came with a mini art book included which is a nice little bonus. The gameplay is great after playing for hours and hours I kept coming back for more,the way the dungeons randomly generate is great giving you a new challenge every time you play. And since it is a physical version there is nothing quite like being able to share this with friends and family members that also own a switch.
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  • Tim Gwynne
    5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommended Metroidvania rogue like
    Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2018
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    UPDATE 09/22/2018 - original review below

    At just over 30 hours now in less than a month, this game is amazing still, and has not gotten old. I love Do not believe the hype that this game is "repetitive." This is absolutely the best game I've played in years.

    ORIGINAL REVIEW:

    I saw some negative reviews on here and thought it necessary to chime in, because I don't think it deserves the hate it seems to be getting.

    Dead Cells is like a mixture of retro gaming elements and new design/polish. It retains many elements from retro series such as Metroid and Castlevania (gameplay), retention of certain upgrades ( like in Zelda 1, with heart containers and sword upgrades remaining upon death). It contains newer more modern design with its polish and randomly generated levels. I don't really see the comparison to Dark Souls other than just being generally challenging.

    I'm not a huge fan of rogue likes (mostly binding of Isaac is my experience there) but I have enjoyed the 3+ hours I've played so far of this, the gameplay is fun & addicting, the platforming is solid, the weapons are unique and interesting and dying is more fun than it is frustrating. Murdering enemies is fun as hell, the weapons and upgrades are interesting. So far I haven't experienced any glitches or bugs, and the game runs smoothly.

    Overall, I recommend buying it even for non rogue like/platformer fans. So far this is one of my favorite games on my Switch, and you can't beat the price.
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  • Joe
    5.0 out of 5 stars Addictive
    Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2019
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    This game is absolutely amazing on all counts. The art style is beautiful and works perfectly with the world it creates, the music is haunting and suspenseful, and the gameplay is responsive and snappy and will test your skills. I've not found myself losing track of time while playing a game like this in a very long time.

    This game is also very challenging. You will die, a lot. But, you'll never die because of anything that is unfair to the player. Every single time you die, it is because of your own mistakes and offers a learning experience to you for your next run. Every time you reach a new level, it feels like a massive accomplishment. And as you get better at mastering the game's mechanics, the game rewards you for your progression, by giving you bonuses for skillful play between each level.

    If you're a fan of roguelikes, this is a must-have game.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Jump in, kill stuff, get killed, repeat
    Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2019
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    This game is so addicting! Very good game to jump in and out quickly as you always start in the action with minimal downtime. Because of this, it's a game that you'd probably appreciate more as a digital copy unless you're a collector obviously. I do have to say though the cover art makes it totally worth having a physical copy.

    As for the game itself, I have never played a pixelated game that has controls this fluid and satisfying. The game feels very good and you rarely feel that you die from unexplainable or bad mechanics. Most of the time it's skill and skill alone that determines life and death.

    If you pick this up beware, it will be hard to put it down.
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  • Christofu
    5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT Game
    Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2020
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    I bought this one year ago when I first got my Switch for Christmas. This game was still a bit "under the radar" and hadn't had the two major content updates it has received since. I immediately found it addictive and compelling. I paid $20 and thought that was fair enough, and whenever I see the game price since in the Eshop or in stores, it seems like it's retailing for closer to $30 now. I think it really is a wonderfully fun and gripping adventure.
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  • Bones98
    4.0 out of 5 stars Death Is Only The Beginning
    Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2019
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    Wow. I decided to blind buy this after watching a review video and when I read it was recommend for fans of Castlevania and Dark Souls.

    First off, the story is minimal. You are a hunky of meat able to possess headless corpses and are on a task to end a plague that has taken over the kingdom. That's it. Simple as that.

    You will die alot in this game. Death is a lot more punishing than other games. You start back at the first level with some of the upgrades you have unlocked during your previous play sessions. The objective of this game is to collect cells (experience points), upgrade your character, and bulldoze your way through the game.

    There are a few levels, however, their layouts are randomly generated which make your experience different than the last.

    The visual and art direction is amazing. Pixelated characters with beautiful backgrounds. Animations are smooth and there are plenty of flashy effects. The soundtrack also does an amazing job to complement the environments.

    The gameplay is great. Your character is agile and can perform sophisticated moves allowing your character to explore hidden areas throughout the game. With this in mind, you have two options how you want to play; fast and brutal or slow and methodical. Each approach has its rewards. Being fast allows you to unlock rooms that grant you more cells when you complete a stage within a certain time. Being slow and methodical may not grant as much cells and blueprints for upgrades, but may open up new areas for you to explore. Some of these new areas will give you a choice of picking a more challenging area or easier level.

    Overall, this is a great game. I have not beat it yet and the furthest I have gotten was being killed by the TimeKeeper boss. However, I am confident that I will beat it after my 200th run. It is an addictive game and sometimes death can be upsetting or disappointing, but each death is an opportunity to learn about your mistakes and make it further on your next run.

    EDIT: I beat the game! But it's not over yet, there is still more bosses and content to access! Now I got to beat the alternate bosses!
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  • Hiram
    5.0 out of 5 stars Para los posesivos que quieren preservar sus juegos
    Reviewed in Mexico on February 7, 2019
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    Llegó a tiempo, un gran juego que vale la pena tener en forma física
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  • Tom W.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic indie game
    Reviewed in Canada on April 10, 2019
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    There is a reason why some review sites awarded this their game of the year. Other than zelda botw, I have more hours on this game than any of the other numerous games on my switch. I just keep going back and learning how to play better and finding new secrets. And the developers keep adding new content, though sometimes it takes awhile. I do wish they would make a better system for getting the remaining patterns though you might be missing--not a big fan of the hunter grenade system. But a small point compared to the rest of the awesomeness that is this game.
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  • Jian Yu
    5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome
    Reviewed in Australia on November 2, 2019
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    Amazing game, highly recommended
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  • D.Gowtham
    5.0 out of 5 stars Game
    Reviewed in India on August 10, 2019
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    Easy
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  • Somshekhar C.
    1.0 out of 5 stars No cartridge inside the box
    Reviewed in India on September 26, 2019
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    Bought the game but was delivered an empty game box with no game cartridge inside
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