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8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 178 Ratings

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  1. Jul 22, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great pacing and mind chilling boss fights.... Best next gen game so far this generation Expand
  2. Jul 22, 2021
    10
    Amazing game!
    I didn't give a damn about this game, an indie surprise of the year! Super Recommended!
  3. Jul 22, 2021
    9
    Death's Door is an incredibly fun game, with an amazing art style and fair but challenging combat. The game strikes that perfect balance between calmer moments in which you are just exploring the environment in search of secrets and intense fight sequences with multiple enemies or memorable bosses. The soundtrack is amazing, being always enhancing the emotions in each scene. You can beDeath's Door is an incredibly fun game, with an amazing art style and fair but challenging combat. The game strikes that perfect balance between calmer moments in which you are just exploring the environment in search of secrets and intense fight sequences with multiple enemies or memorable bosses. The soundtrack is amazing, being always enhancing the emotions in each scene. You can be laughing at character interactions in one moment, and in the next feeling more profound emotions when you free the souls of other people who were stuck in dungeons.

    This game is an incredible experience. If you enjoy punishing and fast combat, it's a must play. The only downside of this game is how short it is. Even if you find all the secrets, the game is not much longer than eight to ten hours. Although the conclusion was satisfying, I found myself wanting more
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  4. Sep 27, 2021
    0
    over rated game riping off hyper light drifterr and fury which is sad also gameplay is repetitive and boring if this was not on game pass i would not have tried it
  5. Jul 22, 2021
    5
    I don't get the hype! It's an OK game which, when you consider it was made by 2 people (I think?), looks really good. But the fun quickly dries up as the game becomes repetitive. Boss fights are great, just wish the rest of the game didn't feel like "filler".
  6. Jul 22, 2021
    10
    A little Masterpiece
    Combat is fun and u really need to use your head for some of the boss fights
    Alot of riddles and hidden stuff is rewarding exploration and backtracking
    Music and graphics are fantastic
    And not a single bug or crash
  7. Jul 22, 2021
    9
    The play is like an artistic production. The designs, the gameplay mechanics are great.
  8. Jul 22, 2021
    10
    Such a great game a zelda like game, im thinking of picking it up looks very fun.
  9. Jul 22, 2021
    10
    Esto es una verdadera joyita que hace mucho no se daba que gran trabajo felicidades a todo el equipo que trabajo en el un gran candidato al goty
  10. Jul 22, 2021
    10
    This is a fantastic game. Made by 2 devs and just the artstyle and music makes this one of the best games this year. And then there is the gameplay aswell. Fantastic.
  11. Aug 21, 2021
    0
    Boring and ugly this isn't worth the hype
    Another Xbox exclusive that don't even worth to get gamepass
  12. Aug 1, 2021
    9
    Great Metroidvania game, while i prefer Ori, this game is a very nice addition to my library
  13. Aug 10, 2021
    2
    This game was a big surprise for me, the gameplay feels amazing and the visuals are simple but beautiful. It’s not perfect, but worthy of your time. Also, the soundtrack is amazing.
  14. Jul 26, 2021
    7
    A good isometric light rpg. I say light because the rpg elements are not that deep. The gameplay is fun and the art style is fantastic. Music is definitely 10/10. But it gets a little redundant towards the end. Would recommend.
  15. Jul 23, 2021
    10
    Greatest game considering only 2 people developed this. Need more this type of games. Cheap and great. Unlike R and C which is 70 dollars and provide nothing
  16. Jul 26, 2021
    10
    So many game's try and fail, so many with a big budget or a AAA rating. When a game keeps you wanting and puts a big smile on you face when you finish it, you know its worth that AAA rating to you.
  17. Jul 29, 2021
    10
    Este juego me parece increíble, que gran jugabilidad, soundtrack y que bonitos gráficos tiene. Delvolver digital una vez más nos a deleitado con una obra de arte. Muy recomendable 10/10
  18. Aug 3, 2021
    10
    Whoa wehere shoul i start, the story got me, it´s a zelda style game but with much better graphics and a melancholic atmosphere. Definately recommended
  19. Mar 27, 2022
    7
    Decent game. Liked it, but did not love it. Plays very similar to old school action platformers, with interesting theme and a cool art-style. It has overly simple combat but has a decent challenge. Lack of mini-map is frustrating, as getting lost and running in circles in this world is not enticing enough. Very familiar old-school level design, that follows the same formula after theDecent game. Liked it, but did not love it. Plays very similar to old school action platformers, with interesting theme and a cool art-style. It has overly simple combat but has a decent challenge. Lack of mini-map is frustrating, as getting lost and running in circles in this world is not enticing enough. Very familiar old-school level design, that follows the same formula after the first hour or so, and sprinkles in some cool elements every now and then, with really mostly the challenge pushing me forward. Expand
  20. Jul 23, 2022
    9
    The game is fabulous but the endgame has some problems. After the main campaign is complete, you have the task to collect some key objects, but the game iventory does not keep track of them, you also need to plant all seeds in the game, which was a big chore without QoL tools other than the glowing object in the menu (which could be brought to the HUD instead). Lastly, one of theThe game is fabulous but the endgame has some problems. After the main campaign is complete, you have the task to collect some key objects, but the game iventory does not keep track of them, you also need to plant all seeds in the game, which was a big chore without QoL tools other than the glowing object in the menu (which could be brought to the HUD instead). Lastly, one of the achievements is pure stupidity and requires to do an entire game-run, using just the weakest weapon. Expand
  21. Jul 28, 2021
    9
    Death's Door is a surprising game that clearly takes inspiration from Dark Souls, Zelda and Metroid.
    Positives:
    - Great level design - Excellent combat - An enjoyable story - A distinct and fun art direction - Well executed sound and great music - Rewarding exploration - An interesting post game experience if you want to continue past rolling the credits (I really suggest you do
    Death's Door is a surprising game that clearly takes inspiration from Dark Souls, Zelda and Metroid.
    Positives:
    - Great level design
    - Excellent combat
    - An enjoyable story
    - A distinct and fun art direction
    - Well executed sound and great music
    - Rewarding exploration
    - An interesting post game experience if you want to continue past rolling the credits (I really suggest you do play post credits if you have enjoyed the exploration during the main game)

    Negatives:
    - Difficult to navigate levels; it becomes hard to find your way even when exposed to an area multiple times

    This is a game that is very worth it's price. If you are interested in a game that is solidly developed, has great combat, environments, art direction, sound, score and exploration, this game is very much worth your time and money.
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  22. Aug 4, 2021
    8
    Death’s Door
    Dark Crows
    Deaths Door is a legend of Zelda like dungeon crawler where you play as a crow, out to reap some souls… infact youre given a target of 3 giant souls to go harvest, but getting to these 3 targets is no easy task… First youre equipped with a sword, you go through this door and youre off on your adventure.. One that is highly skill based, this game is difficult, it
    Death’s Door
    Dark Crows
    Deaths Door is a legend of Zelda like dungeon crawler where you play as a crow, out to reap some souls… infact youre given a target of 3 giant souls to go harvest, but getting to these 3 targets is no easy task…
    First youre equipped with a sword, you go through this door and youre off on your adventure..
    One that is highly skill based, this game is difficult, it will test you.. but it’s a fun difficult, it isn’t frustrating.. Deaths Door is highly beatable with patience.. you kill enemies, youl lfind keyholes that you can activate creating a door or a checkpoint, you can go through this door to regain your health as well as spend your collected souls on upgrading you character, making them stronger or faster, youll be going through what feels like convoluted mazes, again collecting souls, throwing switches, youll find seeds that you can plant in these pots to regain health as well, but if you die you restart at the last door you opened.. which thankfully isn’t too far away.. the game does a great job at spacing these doors out and allowing you to unlock shortcuts as you progress souls style.. and thankfully you do keep all of your souls even if you die, you don’t have to go recollect them.. but this game is great, its fast, its fluent, it demands patience, it demands learning enemies and their attack patterns.. never feeling cheap except for one enemy you fight a couple of times… that enemy is garbage and feels almost random.. but other than him, I loved deaths door, I loved climbing through these dungeons, collecting souls, freeing trapped souls, taking down bosses, getting to the games main targets, all of which are filled with such great charm, this is a really great world put together here.. my only gripe with deaths door however is just how in general “linear” has become a word of sin in the games industry and indie teams cant help themselves but make every level of every game feel like a giant overwhelming puzzle and maze.. and deaths door is no exception.. im fine with climbing ladders, figuring out routes, breaking walls, creating shortcuts, collecting keys, unlocking gates, backtrack and do what I have to do.. but when that’s the entire game, its exhausting, its tiring, it discourages me from wanting to press on… I need a break.. give me just one linear section now and then, please.. I have a tiny brain, I cant be doing puzzles and mazes for 10 hours straight, I nearly died myself.
    Jokes aside, Deaths Door is a really special game that deserves your attention, but be warned, there will be moments if youre anything like me, where the game will just throw up on your screen and overwhelm you with all there seems to do to be able to move on.. and a lack of any sort of map doesn’t help in this feeling..
    I give Deaths Door
    an 8/10
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  23. Aug 22, 2021
    10
    This game is a wonderful adventure. With great combat, a haunting soundtrack, and a heartfelt wistful atmosphere.

    The real joy in this game is in its simplicity. The game is not overly complicated and has a simple control scheme. There is not much to confuse the player or overwhelm them. Instead, the fun of the game is in the exploration, the combat, and the collecting. Really great experience.
  24. Apr 14, 2022
    9
    Sehr gutes, knackiges (trotzdem nicht zu schwer) Oldschool-like Spiel. Man kann so oft sterben wie man will, Gegner sind dann immer wieder da, man verliert aber den Fortschritt dabei nicht. Also KEIN Souls-like! Grafik ist nicht überragend, überzeugt aber mit seinem Stil und der Isoperspektive
  25. Jul 26, 2021
    10
    wow - this indie game is incredible!! It has such an amazing art style and the music is fantastic!
    Love the gameplay, the world design and mostly everything on this game - LOVE IT!!
  26. Aug 8, 2021
    8
    Fun and charming little Action-Adventure with Dark Souls- and roguelike-influences that manages to be challenging without ever getting into the realm of overly frustrating. Would've reeeeaaaaally benefited from a map, though, especially since the isometric perspective makes it hard to navigate because your field of view is very limited.
  27. Jan 25, 2022
    9
    Gran juego! Una mezcla de Metroidvania con Zelda clásico en 2D. La sorpresa del 2021
  28. Apr 6, 2022
    10
    Fantastic game Fantastic music. amazing gameplay fluid easy to learn. bosses are amazing design hard but fair. plenty of upgrade to find new weapon and collectibles. story is fun deep but funny at the right moment
  29. Jul 23, 2021
    10
    A simply beautiful game, with beautiful music. Simply made with a lot of love and affection, I really hope it has a DLC or sequel.
  30. Jul 26, 2021
    10
    It has been a long time since I have gotten excited over a game.
    It feels addicting & rewarding at the same time.
    It feels like a Souls like game with Zelda if you know what I mean.
    You get incredible value because of it’s price.
    A must buy for any into gaming tbh.
  31. Jul 25, 2021
    10
    Un muy buen juego, sobre todo si te gusta el Zelda, con un muy bonito apartado artístico y gameplay muy variado.
  32. Mar 25, 2022
    10
    Heres a 10 for all the sony ponies giving every xbox game a zero, cause they cant love 1 cosnole without hating another!
  33. Jul 26, 2021
    10
    Death's Door has quickly become one of my favourite games. The Music, Characters, Level Design and Combat are all excellent imo.
  34. Jan 30, 2022
    5
    I liked the aesthetic and music but the combat is what ruined the game for me, its just so simplistic and uninspired. Just the same ol dodge hit, dodge hit strategy for everything with no variation other than ranged attacks which do so little damage that they're worthless. It could've been better if the main character actually fought like a crow(immersion, what a concept) but I guess theI liked the aesthetic and music but the combat is what ruined the game for me, its just so simplistic and uninspired. Just the same ol dodge hit, dodge hit strategy for everything with no variation other than ranged attacks which do so little damage that they're worthless. It could've been better if the main character actually fought like a crow(immersion, what a concept) but I guess the easy solution is to just give him a sword and call it a day.

    I know morons are quick to jump to the "hey look only TWO people made this" excuse but that really has no bearing on the quality of the game which is mediocre at best. I would not pay for this game outside of gamepass, there are simply too many games that do this concept better like Bastion and Hades just to name a few.
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  35. Jul 23, 2021
    10
    Soundtrack 10/10
    Design/stages 10/10
    Graphics 10/10
    Game-play 10/10
    Story 10/10
    Bosses 10/10
    Maps 10/10
  36. Jul 23, 2021
    10
    Absolutely an amazing game, beautifil to see and funny to play, just givean oportunity
  37. Jul 29, 2021
    9
    The best indie on 2021. This game met my expectations and fascinated me in drawing, creative drawing and creativity in designing the world.
  38. Sep 17, 2021
    9
    Death's door is a game that was envisioned, developed and executed very well. It's one of the rare games where everything a game can excel at comes together to create a perfect 10/10 game. Let's talk in more depth about different things justifying why this game deserves a perfect score.

    Audio: The audio of this game deserves a special applaud. The music is so soothing and calm. The
    Death's door is a game that was envisioned, developed and executed very well. It's one of the rare games where everything a game can excel at comes together to create a perfect 10/10 game. Let's talk in more depth about different things justifying why this game deserves a perfect score.

    Audio: The audio of this game deserves a special applaud. The music is so soothing and calm. The music selection and the instruments that are played in the background are amazing.

    Ray tracing: Death's door ray tracing is implemented so well! Although this is more like a 2d platformer rather than a AAA game like resident evil, there were times where the ray tracing was so good that I had to stop for a moment to take a screenshot.

    Level Design: The level design is spectacular with great attention to details in the levels. Even when an enemy dies, the faces make a very interesting face like a meme face. Loved that detail. Loved the concept of short cuts so that you don't need to traverse the entire level again. Oh, and why do I feel like mentioning dark souls here for moment, this game is filled with secret doors/paths sort of similar to dark souls for which you need to keep coming back to the previous levels after you got better upgrades.

    Dialogue delivery: Most of the games miss this and don't understand how important it is to have a good dialogue delivery. Sony understood this and it kind of made their exclusives so famous. Apart from Rift apart, Death's door has great dialogue delivery with great sense of humor.

    Bosses: The bosses are interesting and I loved the design of the second boss(the building boss). Bosses design feel fluid as it's running at 60fps. I cannot say more than this to avoid spoilers.

    Over all, Death's door excels at most of the aspects that make a game good and this game absolutely deserves a 10.
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  39. Aug 15, 2022
    8
    Pros:
    + great combat
    + interesting boss designs
    + simple controls
    + memorable story themes

    Cons:
    - unrewarding exploration
    - easy to get lost
  40. Jul 26, 2021
    9
    Great game, is not probably a masterpiece however it is indeed one of the best of 2021
  41. Aug 1, 2021
    10
    Nota dez,não é necessário mais nada pra escrever.
    Então só pra poder postar tem que escrever mais kkk
  42. Sep 22, 2021
    10
    I just realized I didn’t review this game. I’ll keep it short and simple. Deaths Door is a phenomenal game and a potential GOTY winner.
  43. Aug 11, 2021
    10
    Soundtrack 10/10
    Design/stages 10/10
    Graphics 10/10
    Game-play 10/10
    Story 10/10
    Bosses 10/10
    Maps 10/10
  44. Sep 13, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. All three bosses are both comically and critically sound. The story is about death, something we all experience or have experienced, and the musical score is breathtaking but subtle. It feels like a link to the past. It also feels “better”.

    Play this game.
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  45. Feb 28, 2022
    9
    Brilliant game. The core gameplay is perfectly balanced. A little tough but always fair, you learn and come back and do better next time, yet it never gets frustrating. Add to that wonderful artistry, level design, soundtrack and more and this is one you don't want to sleep on. My game of 2021
  46. Jul 24, 2021
    10
    Took me about 11 hours and still wanna Do all the side stuff now. I love this game!
  47. May 28, 2022
    8
    Одна из лучших атмосфер сказочного мира, что я видел. Прекрасный арт дизайн персонажей и всего окружения, каждая локация отличается и запоминается. Превосходный саундтрек. Хороший сюжет. Удобное управление и отличный геймплей с небольшими загадками.Одна из лучших атмосфер сказочного мира, что я видел. Прекрасный арт дизайн персонажей и всего окружения, каждая локация отличается и запоминается. Превосходный саундтрек. Хороший сюжет. Удобное управление и отличный геймплей с небольшими загадками.
  48. Aug 27, 2021
    9
    This game is as charismatic as it gets , the gameplay is fun and doesn't punish you too much when you die , the art style is amazing and unique and the soundtrack is outstanding , it's the kind of game that you can play to relax , highly recommend
  49. Aug 25, 2021
    9
    Death Door is a nice surprise. Aesthetically very beautiful both in scenarios and in characters (which are also very charismatic). A story that at first seems to be simple but becomes very deep at the end of the game. Gameplay is not lacking and is very fluid.
  50. Feb 12, 2022
    9
    Loads of fun. Crow killing monsters with a lightsaber lookalike weapon, what more could you want? Fairly simple mechanics. There are skills to level up, weapons and power ups to find. It is a bit metroidy. As you play through the game you get more weapons/magic/skills and can open up new paths to get to areas previously locked off. Its worth going back once you can access all areas toLoads of fun. Crow killing monsters with a lightsaber lookalike weapon, what more could you want? Fairly simple mechanics. There are skills to level up, weapons and power ups to find. It is a bit metroidy. As you play through the game you get more weapons/magic/skills and can open up new paths to get to areas previously locked off. Its worth going back once you can access all areas to pickup all the powerups. It's not a long game, however it is big on fun. Expand
  51. Aug 6, 2021
    10
    Uma delicinha esse game, visual lindo e game play isométrico no melhor estilo.
  52. Jul 28, 2021
    9
    Great indie title. Beautiful art, excellent music. If you enjoy classic Zelda games, check this one out!
  53. Jul 25, 2021
    8
    Soundtrack 9/10
    Design/stages 8/10
    Graphics 8/10
    Game-play 8/10
    Story 5/10
    Bosses 7/10
    Maps 7/10
  54. Jul 23, 2021
    9
    Please check this game out! It gives that great feeling only a good video game can provide. It is enjoyable, engaging, and a pure joy to play. It is not perfect and could use with more collectables, power ups, moves, and weapons, but it is worth the $20 to play, hands down. I have to commend the small team at Acid Nerve, they have made one of my favorite games this year (Returnal andPlease check this game out! It gives that great feeling only a good video game can provide. It is enjoyable, engaging, and a pure joy to play. It is not perfect and could use with more collectables, power ups, moves, and weapons, but it is worth the $20 to play, hands down. I have to commend the small team at Acid Nerve, they have made one of my favorite games this year (Returnal and Demon's Souls are right up there). Don't sleep on this! Expand
  55. Jul 25, 2021
    10
    Best indie game in 2021 so far on xbox, the background music is soo good the 3d world is well done
  56. Jul 25, 2021
    10
    Feels like an old school Zelda game with a touch of soulslike in there. Extremely impressed with polish on a indie game like this, and talk about value for money. 100% worth playing.
  57. Jul 29, 2021
    10
    It's hard to imagine that this little masterpiece was made by such a small team. It does what other games with huge budgets often fail to do. Its been a while since a game last made me want to unlock everything that effortlessly.
    I absolutely love it. Addictive, humorous, sometimes touching, very fun gameplay and wonderful music.
    This is my GOTY so far.
  58. Jul 29, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Deaths door was a fabulous game!! Highly recommend and well worth the price. The music is some of the best I’ve ever heard Expand
  59. Jul 30, 2021
    10
    Very good game over my time of playing the game. I was very happy with the game play. It really was what I wast expecting from the game.
  60. Jul 31, 2021
    10
    Esta weno y entretenido, algo confuso por donde ir pero esto es normal en los juegos de este tipo.
  61. Jan 28, 2022
    10
    Ce jeu est parfait. Entre un legend of thor et Zelda, Death Door est un jeu maîtrisé de bout en bout. Jamais pris par la main, le joueur doit tout découvrir, réfléchir, agir, le tout avec un gameplay millimétré et une ambiance géniale.
    Comptez une dizaine d'heures pour finir le jeu à 100% (c'est à dire avec la vrai fin).
    Un must à ne pas louper, et profitez en, il est dispo sur le
    Ce jeu est parfait. Entre un legend of thor et Zelda, Death Door est un jeu maîtrisé de bout en bout. Jamais pris par la main, le joueur doit tout découvrir, réfléchir, agir, le tout avec un gameplay millimétré et une ambiance géniale.
    Comptez une dizaine d'heures pour finir le jeu à 100% (c'est à dire avec la vrai fin).
    Un must à ne pas louper, et profitez en, il est dispo sur le gamepass.
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  62. Mar 28, 2022
    10
    Best indie game of 2021. Now is on game pass but I have bought and played few days after premiere. I have spent nearly 20hours cause I really love this game. I want to try some other games this studio.
  63. Sep 2, 2021
    10
    A great indie project, the creative success of developers in creating games. The game is super, it is very pleasant to pass, I also express my gratitude for the Russian subtitles
  64. Mar 27, 2022
    9
    Esse é o tipo de jogo que faz com quem o menosprezar devido ao visual simplório, ou a facilidade do início passar raiva no desenrolar da campanha. Tem uma história muito boa e jogabilidade viciante, é um belo jogo.
  65. May 24, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Phenomenal gameplay. An exquisite story narrative and just a lot of wholesome memorable events with the game. I loved it from beginning to the end and even enough to do an extra achievement run with the damn umbrella. Great job by the devs and would love a sequel. Expand
  66. Apr 23, 2022
    8
    做得挺好的一个游戏,后期没有加血,容错率太低,雪人和最终boss处都死了几十遍才过。
    在网上看了下,原来还有敲钟,可到中后期觉得有些重复,不想玩了就迅速通关了。
  67. May 21, 2022
    10
    Jogo fantástico. Um dos melhores indie que já joguei. Muito agradável, trilha sonora sensacional, história idem, e dificuldade excelente.
  68. Aug 21, 2022
    9
    + good and simple Mechanics
    + beautiful Artstyle
    + nice Soundtrack
    + moderat difficult
    + hidden Secrets
    + great Game length

    - a little bit backtracking
Metascore
87

Generally favorable reviews - based on 30 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 30 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 30
  3. Negative: 0 out of 30
  1. Sep 15, 2021
    88
    Death's Door is the Xbox surprise hit 2021. Fans of isometric action-adventure games should add it in bold print to their wishlists.
  2. Aug 27, 2021
    90
    Whether you’re a fan of old school adventure games, or you’re just looking for a new standout indie, Death’s Door is absolutely worth your time, money, and attention.
  3. Aug 17, 2021
    90
    Death’s Door is an atmospheric adventure through an inviting fantasy world. It’s perfectly crafted, generously provisioned, and an instant indie classic.