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[Ezekiel_]

Will be on my radar once it releases on PS4/PS5

 

[Davey Cakes]

I'm having a fun time with it. Got past the part where you actually find "Death's Door" and learn what your objectives are. The gameplay and upgrade system are pretty basic but fun. There are some Zelda-like puzzles involving arrows. The monolith-like bosses seem pretty cool. Graphics are clean and the game runs smoothly. Thumbs up so far.

 

[Punished Miku]

I'm having a fun time with it. Got past the part where you actually find "Death's Door" and learn what your objectives are. The gameplay and upgrade system are pretty basic but fun. There are some Zelda-like puzzles involving arrows. The monolith-like bosses seem pretty cool. Graphics are clean and the game runs smoothly. Thumbs up so far.

Yep. Im not mind blown. It is definitely not game of the year. But its just polished and nice looking and pretty fun.

 

[Maiden Voyage]

I'm an hour in and this game is going to be a classic. Seriously impressive work on this one.

 

[Maiden Voyage]

 

[IbizaPocholo]

Tight, challenging combat and a gorgeous world to explore makes the morbid act of reaping souls a delight in Death's Door.

 

[Punished Miku]

Well I keep getting more impressed. The world is just really nice. Got to area 3 and the just keeps getting better.

 

[Golgo 13]

Curious about this one but I want to hear GAF’ers impressions before I go for it.

 

[Golgo 13]

Well I keep getting more impressed. The world is just really nice. Got to area 3 and the just keeps getting better.

Any games it reminds of you of, specifically?

 

[Punished Miku]

Any games it reminds of you of, specifically?

Not exactly. Its obviously slightly like Zelda. Simplistic but snappy combat. Decent boss fights. Some slight puzzles so far.

But its a lot more melancholy and meditative. The mood is just super chill, almost like Monument Valley or something. Somber piano music the whole time that is really good. Lots of walking though empty spaces to piano music with cool architecture around.

Enemies have been very easy so far. The cool art style and general mood is carrying the game for me.

Kind of stuck now. Think I'm missing a puzzle element somehow.

 

[Golgo 13]

Not exactly. Its obviously slightly like Zelda. Simplistic but snappy combat. Decent boss fights. Some slight puzzles so far.

But its a lot more melancholy and meditative. The mood is just super chill, almost like Monument Valley or something. Somber piano music the whole time that is really good. Lots of walking though empty spaces to piano music with cool architecture around.

Enemies have been very easy so far. The cool art style and general mood is carrying the game for me.

Kind of stuck now. Think I'm missing a puzzle element somehow.

Thanks for the impressions. I bought this on a whim.

I’m frankly not super impressed, only played for 30 minutes though. Combat feels somehow slow and unresponsive, unlike a 60FPS game. Then I noticed when you die, they start you at the beginning of these big, maze like levels so you’ve got to walk your ass through all the bullshit to get back to where some enemy killed you.

Yawn. I probably won’t play this again despite buying it.

 

[jaysius]

Thanks for the impressions. I bought this on a whim.

I’m frankly not super impressed, only played for 30 minutes though. Combat feels somehow slow and unresponsive, unlike a 60FPS game. Then I noticed when you die, they start you at the beginning of these big, maze like levels so you’ve got to walk your ass through all the bullshit to get back to where some enemy killed you.

Yawn. I probably won’t play this again despite buying it.

So hyperbolic reviews for an indie "darling", I am shock.

 

[Markio128]

I do like the look of this and if I didn’t have a boat load of games to get through already, it would be an easy buy.

 

[SJRB]

Thanks for the impressions. I bought this on a whim.

I’m frankly not super impressed, only played for 30 minutes though. Combat feels somehow slow and unresponsive, unlike a 60FPS game. Then I noticed when you die, they start you at the beginning of these big, maze like levels so you’ve got to walk your ass through all the bullshit to get back to where some enemy killed you.

Yawn. I probably won’t play this again despite buying it.

Maybe should've played longer than 30 minutes because there are a LOT of shortcuts, usually specifically near boss battles that make the walk back remarkably easy.

 

[Roberts]

So hyperbolic reviews for an indie "darling", I am shock.

I dont know about that. I have played for around 3 hours so far and the game has definitely earned all the accolades it got. It is not doing anything particularly new when it comes to gameplay, but it does that pretty much flawlessly And it is all wrapped inside unique and pretty art design. Combat is not unresponsive, at least not on XSX and when did it became normal to complain about a tiny bit of punishment for dying?

 

[reksveks]

Maybe should've played longer than 30 minutes because there are a LOT of shortcuts, usually specifically near boss battles that make the walk back remarkably easy.

Yeah, you basically unlock the shortcuts as you go through the maze.

 

[Maiden Voyage]

I heard there are a lot of secrets in the game so I am playing pretty exploratory. I for sure am somehow missing 2 plant seeds in the garden area. I've also only found 1 shiny object so far. Seems crazy that I could have missed items but there are also areas I can see but can't access at the moment. I assume I will be doing some backtracking throughout the game once I have additional abilities and such.

 

[GymWolf]

First 2-3 hours were great, maybe a bit too simple but i'm still in the first dungeon.

I like how the game has a very veiled and light horror\unsettling atmposphere sometimes (like the whole first dungeon, the ost, the first boss) in what otherwise looks like a game with a childish artstyle.

 

[Roberts]

I heard there are a lot of secrets in the game so I am playing pretty exploratory. I for sure am somehow missing 2 plant seeds in the garden area. I've also only found 1 shiny object so far. Seems crazy that I could have missed items but there are also areas I can see but can't access at the moment. I assume I will be doing some backtracking throughout the game once I have additional abilities and such.

Reflections on the floor are for a reason. Sometimes they reveal a secret that you don’t otherwise see.

 

[GymWolf]

I'm only gonna say this, when you find an object, make sure to read the description and rotate the object in the inventory...

 

[DavidGzz]

Dang, I don't usually like cutesy art but the in game graphics look stylish and I dig it. I'll play The Ascent first but this looks like a purchase shortly after.

 

[JerryinSoCal]

I like it a lot but I hate that the character moves forward with every slash attack, enemies get cheap shots because of it.

 

[Punished Miku]

I like it a lot but I hate that the character moves forward with every slash attack, enemies get cheap shots because of it.

I 100% agree. All I'm leveling up is strength to increase my attack range for this very reason.

 

[too much eslim]

My only issue with the game is the lack of a map. It's not needed if you intend to play consistently, but if I have to put it down for a while I'll definitely forget where things are. Backtracking would be less of an issue with a map.

 

[Maiden Voyage]

I am honestly surprise more people aren't talking about this game. It is bordering on perfect for me. 4 hours or so in and I just beat the first big soul boss. I'm taking my time exploring. I did find a ton of stuff I missed in the garden thanks to the chef dude in the Stranded Sailor area.

 

[anthony2690]

I'm only gonna say this, when you find an object, make sure to read the description and rotate the object in the inventory...

Thanks for this, didn't even know this was possible, will check next time I boot up, I've found a few items.

 

[Duchess]

Will be on my radar once it releases on PS4/PS5

I'm hoping that since it's published by Digital Devolver it will make it's way over to PS4 / PS5 in the next 12 months. It's had good reviews, and at £20 it's a steal.

 

[GymWolf]

I am honestly surprise more people aren't talking about this game. It is bordering on perfect for me. 4 hours or so in and I just beat the first big soul boss. I'm taking my time exploring. I did find a ton of stuff I missed in the garden thanks to the chef dude in the Stranded Sailor area.

I'm shit at solving puzzles so i didn't understood a thing that guy was saying

 

[Maiden Voyage]

I'm shit at solving puzzles so i didn't understood a thing that guy was saying

He's basically just giving a description of where to look for secrets. Take note of the where and go explore. The game is quite clever about giving small visual cues as an indicator of secret areas or passages.

 

[elliot5]

He's basically just giving a description of where to look for secrets. Take note of the where and go explore. The game is quite clever about giving small visual cues as an indicator of secret areas or passages.

Yep I really enjoy taking notice of secrets and keeping my eyes peeled for very cleverly hidden areas. The camera rotations are fun.

 

[Heisenberg007]

Finished the game. It was pretty good and reminded me of Bloodborne, Ori, and Hollow Knight. 8/10.

I wish there were more weapons and mini-bosses though. The different biomes and level designs were pretty good. A lot of care, love, and passion went into this game, and it is visible in every frame. Great job by developers!

 

[GymWolf]

Lol this game doesn't even use rtx and it still has one of the most clever reflection usage in a game to date (a puzzle in the mansion).

 

[GymWolf]

Finished the game. It was pretty good and reminded me of Bloodborne, Ori, and Hollow Knight. 8/10.

I wish there were more weapons and mini-bosses though. The different biomes and level designs were pretty good. A lot of care, love, and passion went into this game, and it is visible in every frame. Great job by developers!

Can you miss any weapon? (Yes i have the umbrella already)

 

[Heisenberg007]

Can you miss any weapon? (Yes i have the umbrella already)

Yeah, I only got 4/5. I mean I could see the 5th weapon but I couldn't reach it, and I finished the main storyline once I got the missing power/ability that was required to get that weapon.

 

[reksveks]

Made my way to the first bosses basement.

Not very good at the game but enjoying it and will probably be OP by the end

 

[Roberts]

Had time enough to play to get to the second boss and I still love it. I really like how they managed to handle difficulty - the game feels challenging, but is neither punishing or very hard.

 

[Little Chicken]

Started this today and despite not really liking isometric games, I'm really enjoying it.

Sad so many people are sleeping on it.

 

[Panajev2001a]

Developer: Acid Nerve
Publisher: Devolver Digital
Platforms: Microsoft Windows, Xbox Series X and Series S, Xbox One
Genres: Role-playing video game, Indie game, Shooter game, Action-adventure game, Fighting game

Death's Door | Out Now on PC, Xbox Series S/X, Xbox One, PS5, PS4, and Nintendo Switch

Reaping souls of the dead and punching a clock might get monotonous but it’s honest work for a Crow. The job gets lively when your assigned soul is stolen and you must track down a desperate thief to a realm untouched by death - where creatures grow far past their expiry and overflow with greed...

playdeathsdoor.com

Purchase links, 15% off if preordered for $16.99:

Death’s Door | Xbox

Real the souls of the dead in Death’s Door.

www.xbox.com

Shout out to Acid Nerve and Devolver for what's looking like an amazing time. I'll paste some reviews here once they start to roll in as well. My first time creating a launch thread for a game, i'm excited for this one lol - but if i'm missing anything lemme know

Reviews:






https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TNLURQZAd-Q
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sKnl-84f0EQ

This looks super cool, full of little details and I really like the art style. Developers have my support !

Quite ready .

 

[Roberts]

Third boss or giving me trouble, but I just need to be more patient. Anyway, have been doing some sidetracking, looking for secret areas and the game really shines in that regard.

 

[Maiden Voyage]

Beat the second boss and on my way to the third. I've done a ton of back tracking to look for secrets. It's crazy how much is crammed into this world.

 

[reksveks]

2 bosses down and upgraded two of the ranged attacks. I still haven't upgraded my health, I don't know if I am in the minority here.

 

[Maiden Voyage]

I've somehow managed to turn a 10 hour game into much longer... At 13.8 hours nows with the 3rd boss left, 9 shines missing, and 3 temples not found.

I've re-run through the levels a few times looking for secrets. I know for sure where some are, just not sure how to get them. (There's a chest at the beginning in the flooded forest, for example)

Hoping I can wrap up today. This game is def in my top 5 for GOTY this year.

 

[DenchDeckard]

Yeah I'm gonna have to buy this I think.

 

[Maiden Voyage]

Beat the final boss and now unlocked the end game stuff. It's pretty cool.

 

[Ailynn]

I loved this game!

I managed to complete it with every achievement except the explosive snack for the Frog King and going through the whole game only using the umbrella. Maybe someday.

 

[Roberts]

Yeah, I finished the game too. A wonderful experience - enjoyed every single moment. Also, this thread is way too quiet. This game deserves more conversation.

 

[Phase]

Got it for $16 yesterday and played about an hour. I like it a lot so far. Simple, but tight controls and looks great. Good music too.

 

[DarkMage619]

Fantastic game with amazing music and inspired puzzles. I hope everyone who enjoys a good adventure game will check this out. I thoroughly enjoyed it.

 

[Roberts]

Got it for $16 yesterday and played about an hour. I like it a lot so far. Simple, but tight controls and looks great. Good music too.

The cool thing is that it is simple on the surface. To get all the upgrades and items is actually kind of tricky, especially when the game doesn’t really hold your hand. I found out how to use those giant manhole covers purely out of accident.

 

[Captain Toad]

I'll wait for GamePass or Switch. Looks decent though.