Deadlink
July 27, 2023
Deadlink is a cyberpunk FPS with roguelite elements. You&s;re an elite operative recruited to the experimental Deadlink project. Pilot an autonomous combat shell, fighting your way through cramped slums, twisted labs, grimy warehouses, and sleek office buildings on a mission to thwart the schemes of the most powerful corporations in …
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81.1
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Critic Reviews (16)
"Deadlink is a first-person shooter that any gamer can enjoy with rewarding roguelike elements and satisfying action-packed gameplay."
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60.0
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85.0
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40.0
"Deadlink is a great arena shooter with fast-paced action and a banging soundtrack. You&s;ll be speeding around arenas as hordes of enemies give chase, and you will be challenged. Things can get repetitive, but you&s;ll probably be having too much …"
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70.0
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95.0
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30.0
"Deadlink is a pulse-pounding boomer shooter wrapped in roguelite trappings. By stripping the fat and relying on intense action, GRUBY Entertainment delivers the best both genres have to offer."
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65.0
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80.0
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60.0
"Deadlink hits the proposal well and has as its main highlight its explosive combat in a well-presented theme, but suffers a little from the fast fatigue common in many roguelites that deliver little variety of scenarios and enemies."
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85.0
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94.0
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96.0
"Deadlink is an amazing cyberpunk-style roguelite that provides plenty of reasons to keep coming back."
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72.0
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84.0
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63.0
"Deadlink is a refreshing and intoxicating roguelite fps that we cannot avoid recommending. It&s;s fast paced, the shooting is good, the upgrade system is clever and the quantity of content is not an issue. We only wish it was more …"
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50.0
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90.0
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60.0
"An interesting world wrapped in a set of mechanics that bring to life one of the most fun and mechanically demanding roguelikes of the year."
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75.0
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92.0
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30.0
"Deadlink proves how arena shooters can thrive with roguelike loops adding lasting replayability. Its straightforward yet satisfying moment-to-moment action makes for an energy drink of a game that&s;s hard to put down."
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88.0
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68.0
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72.0
"Initial impressions of Deadlink were mixed. Whilst its presentation captivated me from the start, it took a while before the game’s core loop eventually managed to win me over. After a few rounds and some upgrades, I’d finally get a …"
Read original review"Deadlink is a ridiculously compelling Roguelike FPS, with a seriously clever upgrade system and a combat loop that never gets old."
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60.0
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70.0
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78.0
"Deadlink stands out as a “pick-up-and-play” experience, focused solely on delivering fun. The gameplay is thrilling, and the roguelite structure, while not innovative, adds variety. Its visuals, narrative, and world-building feel underwhelming, but it’s a great excuse to take a …"
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92.0
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87.0
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62.0
"A great mixture of fast-paced first-person shooter, rogue-like, and cyberpunk, Deadlink comes out of nowhere to rock your world and keep you on edge until the credits roll!"
Read original review"Roguelike fans who love fast-paced first-person shooter action are in for a treat with Deadlink. Its combat encounters take heavy inspiration from DOOM Eternal, and with four combat shells to choose from, along with a wide range of upgrades to …"
Read original review"A fast-paced and addictive roguelike first-person shooter boasting a bold cyberpunk style, Deadlink is a cracking little game, and one that rewards your time and effort to boot."
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75.0
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90.0
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40.0
"Deadlink is a blast. At its pulse-pounding best, it&s;s a breakneck shooter that rewards skill and tactical thinking, and keeps you hooked with a range of run-altering unlocks. A must for fans of relentless and often brutal action."
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65.0
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80.0
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55.0
"It took me a while to really get the gameplay loop for Deadlink, I have played so many of these types of games and this one didn’t help things by having some confusing controls. But once I was able to …"
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