Dead Cells

被王手砍成血雾了

good

What can I say about this game that is not already been said in a variety of different ways? It is a fantastic rogue lite with RPG elements, a thoroughly enjoyable combat and skill mechanic that allows for incredible variety in each playthrough, and advanced customization options to really ensure you get the most out of your runs once you understand the game and the fundamentals. It is terrific, and the specific formula has not been replicated by any other game in the genre, and believe me I've tried so many. The graphics are great, the music is great, and the later levels once you have acquired some boss cells take me right back to playing bullet hells from Nintendo in the early 1990s. In the best possible way. The game punishes button mashing in the truest sense and rewards muscle memory, and each tier of biome demands more and more out of the player. It is addictive, but it is also easy to run out of dopamine or see that translated into rage when trying to nominally complete the game. The higher levels are just absurdly punishing. I find that for some reason Steam does not accurately track the unbelievable amount of time I had to sink to beat the fourth BC run, and by contrast the fifth BC was almost easier. I've been playing this game for years. Regardless, like most adventures that have a skill ceiling, it is easy to lose the overarching plot or discover that the end is less climactic than you thought. This is not Hollow Knight, so don't go in expecting some revolutionary amount of lore. In that way, the game is exactly what it says on the label--this is one of the most polished roguelike experiences of this generation. So please play it because you're missing out on a ton of fun.