DEATHRUN TV

Surprisingly good amount of blood and explosions

本来以为就是普通的烂俗肉鸽游戏，结果还行，血液爆开的感觉还可以， 但是bug挺多的，就比如说装饰品的时候，点眼镜的话，就好像会直接卡死，不知道是不是因为我事先没获得眼镜饰品，开头的时候也经常图纸没出来，光划手了。 竞技场打的比较多，闯关模式不知道什么时候是个头。然后竞技场的话应该不是现实排名，总之3200分就拿到全球排名16。但是第3个boss都还没打到，然后视频演示的这个大眼珠子也没看见。

Wow this game sucks. Where do I even start.......The game has this cheap flash game feel. Theres too much going on onscreen and everything is moving so quickly, you constantly lose track of things and will get damaged without even realizing it and it will feel cheap and never your fault. Its less of a roguelike as instead of tight combat you fight against waves of enemies spawning or rooms where they respawn endlessely, more like a survivor game. The UI is terrible and the tutorial tells you nothing, I got a key and unlocked something but was no idea what it was and was never able to find out. Combat is just holding down shoot and moving around. You unlock new guns to get in later rounds but they don't change you just holding down shoot so most of them feel the game. Other than that you unlock mid run bonuses but theres only like 6 and they never change so you've seen them all after 2 runs. The systems of the game make no sense either. Things are moving fast but you for some reason need to collect these stupid AI guys to run them to the end slowly to get a bonus. Its also never explained if likes contribute during a run or just to unlocks after. Theres no metagame progression besides cosmetics and new guns that change nothing. All the environments look and feel the exact same and are boring. You fight the same enemies each run. The soundtrack is awful and had to be turned off immediately. The bosses are all boring The game just has this cheap jank feel and has to be one of the worst roguelikes ive ever played. Theres really no redeemable features I can mention here. It's wild they charge 15 dollars for this little content. 4.5/10

DEATHRUN TV is a chaotic twin-stick shooter that thrives on spectacle, throwing players into a hyper-stylized, dystopian game show where survival and audience approval are the only things that matter. Developed by Laser Dog and published by Merge Games, the title builds its identity around the idea of being a contestant in a violent, neon-soaked broadcast. The atmosphere is intentionally over-the-top, with every run framed as a performance for an unseen audience hungry for blood, likes, and explosions. From the very first moments, the game makes it clear that its tone is tongue-in-cheek, embracing its outrageous setup and leaning hard into arcade-inspired action. Gameplay is centered on quick, arena-based runs filled with constant movement, relentless enemies, and a steady rain of bullets, rockets, and traps. As a twin-stick shooter, it demands precise reflexes and a willingness to improvise as waves of mutants and hazards flood the screen. Each run gives you access to a growing arsenal of weapons and mutations, ranging from standard firearms to bizarre power-ups that completely shift how encounters unfold. Mutations like enemies exploding into shrapnel or bizarre physical alterations add layers of unpredictability, forcing you to adapt while amplifying the game’s absurd personality. The loop is deliberately fast and brutal: you’re meant to die often, learn from each attempt, and experiment with new tools to push further the next time. One of the elements that makes the game stand out is its presentation. The visuals are flashy, drenched in neon colors, and layered with carnage, while the design of the arenas makes each fight feel claustrophobic and tense. The audio design complements the chaos, mixing pounding tracks with voiceovers and commentary that hammer home the parody of a deadly reality show. The whole package feels deliberately garish in the best way, like a mash-up of retro arcade shooters and satirical dystopian TV. It is a game that doesn’t just want you to play—it wants you to feel like you’re part of a twisted broadcast, complete with cheering crowds and dramatic cutaways. For those who enjoy sharing gameplay with others, the Twitch integration adds a clever layer of interactivity. Stream viewers can directly influence runs, spawning extra enemies or providing unexpected boosts, which turns each session into something of a collaborative performance between player and audience. This feature not only reinforces the game’s television-show theme but also helps keep runs feeling unpredictable and unique. It is easy to imagine DEATHRUN TV thriving as a streaming staple thanks to this design choice, as it makes every broadcast a kind of live event. Despite its strengths, the game isn’t immune to criticism. While the core combat is consistently frantic and fun in short bursts, repetition can set in after extended play. Enemy waves, room designs, and even boss fights sometimes begin to blur together, and the progression systems are lighter than what some roguelite fans might expect. Players who thrive on deep meta-upgrades and long-term build variety may find the content a bit thin after dozens of runs. Difficulty can also spike sharply, and because the game leans so heavily on reflexes and muscle memory, frustration can creep in for those who prefer a slower pace or more forgiving systems. Still, when taken on its own terms, DEATHRUN TV succeeds at what it sets out to do. It is loud, fast, and unapologetically arcade-like, perfect for quick sessions where the goal is to chase high scores, experiment with bizarre power-ups, and revel in the sheer spectacle of it all. Its presentation, humor, and streaming features give it a personality that sets it apart from more generic shooters, even if its longevity depends on how much you enjoy replaying variations of the same formula. For fans of twin-stick shooters and chaotic roguelites, it offers a flashy, addictive experience that embraces its theme with confidence and energy. Those looking for something deeper or more methodical might bounce off quickly, but for anyone who enjoys a pure rush of arcade-style action, DEATHRUN TV delivers exactly that. Rating: 8/10

congrats to the devs for making a twin stick roguelike that is less forgiving than Binding of Isaac! this game is HARD. if you are looking for a game that is very much more difficult than its contemporaries (and influences), try this. it's clearly channeling Smash TV as much as it is Enter the Gungeon. don't believe me? just look at the achievement stats, and see how many people even made it to _level 2_, let alone level 3 or farther. i think the most annoying mechanic is when you get hit. first of all, in a game as frenetic as this, you only get a split second to react. but when you do get hit (and you will!), the entire game goes into bullet time, giving you the impression you have a chance to dodge roll out of the way. but you don't. you also don't have a choice to adjust any of the display settings in the options, so if your game is on the wrong display, tough noogies! the gunplay is nice, the aesthetic is actually nailed well, progression is only held back by this game punching you in the balls repeatedly, and it's got a killer theme song. but the core gameplay loop is absolutely painful. i don't think i would recommend this unless you found Nuclear Throne too easy.

Fantastic game that keeps you on your toes! Beautifully simple and fun! Buy this shizzz!

Excellent twin stick shooter with a soundtrack that slaps. with a little humor sprinkled about. If you ever played smash tv back in the arcades you will feel right at home here. even if you havent its a great little time sink. As soon as i turn it off i want to boot it up and do another run Im loving it pick it up now.

This might be the craziest twin stick shooter I've ever played. I shall enjoy the challenge.

Fun game with good atmosphere and fast paced action. The only downside are the fps drops and the 2nd studio Bullet hell mobs that spam like 40 shots in a row

Stupido.