Death Must Die

The Orc is a baddy

Perhaps my favorite survivals games. The arpg elements add a lot to the experience.

Death Must Die feels like a mix of Vampire Survivors, Hades, and Diablo. It’s a survivor like bullet heaven with more interactive gameplay than most games in the genre, since you’re constantly dashing through hordes instead of standing still and letting builds carry you. After beating the game, I can say the visuals are modern and polished, and every class feels distinct with multiple viable playstyles. The exploration aspect is also surprisingly rewarding, since finding locations during a run helps you grow stronger. My biggest issue is balance. Some gods are noticeably stronger than others, which makes certain builds feel far more effective. Achievement hunting is also rough, especially on the new class page. Some achievements require absurd RNG, like getting two unique mythical items, which can realistically take 100+ runs. Completionists should know the grind can become frustrating fast. Overall, I still recommend the game. It’s a solid survivor like with good production quality and fun gameplay, even if it doesn’t quite reach the top tier of the genre.