Have a Nice Death

"Have a Nice Death has been steadily cranking out content for just over a year in Early Access, and there are some nice combat-related surprises in store for players, like the rare alternative bosses that sometimes pop up in departments …"

"I enjoyed Have A Nice Death a great deal and I&s;m sure you will, too, especially if you love roguelikes and combat-heavy 2D action."

"Have a Nice Death is a good combination of action and rogue-lite, with a good balance between the difficulty of the combat, especially the boss fights, and the pace of the unlocks. It pays to focus on one weapon and …"

"Here’s to hoping that Magic Design Studios gets the recognition it deserves for crafting one hell of an underworld experience and that it’ll be able to build upon it even more from here."

"The game may have some slight issues as far as run variety goes, but it still manages to feel conceptually fresh and worth playing, thanks to the extremely tight combat and controls."

"Have a Nice Death should satisfy any player looking for a roguelike that excels at being more than merely competent. Bolstered by an incredible art style, accessible combat with a taste for encouraging lengthier and harder playthroughs sets Have a …"

"Not everything is perfect in Have a Nice Death, but the intriguing structure and the amazing art direction give to this game a lot to say and to be proud of."

"After a year of early access, Have a Nice Death bursts onto the scenes in full release confirming the goodness of the Magic Design Studios project and its development path. An action roguelite with exhilarating gameplay enriched by an inspired …"

"With its challenging gameplay and beautiful world, Have a Nice Death is definitely one of the best rogue-like games I&s;ve ever played."

"Have a Nice Death may not quite reach the upper levels of the genre, but it&s;s still a fun, well-designed game that will appeal to fans of challenging roguelites."

"Have a Nice Death is a solid rogue-like game that mixes its dark humor with funny characters, superb music, and beautiful art design and animation, and it&s;s a must have for most gamers."

"Have a Nice Death is a beautiful example of rogue-lite. Fast, beautiful to look at and fun to play with. Furthermore, with his dark humour, he touches on delicate issues such as crunch, burnout and the problems of a society …"

"I genuinely enjoyed Have a Nice Death on Nintendo Switch. It was a fun game with humor that really elevated the final product. Now that modern consoles, such as PlayStation 5, don&s;t have the performance issues it&s;s an easy choice …"

"A macabre roguelike with stunning visuals and incredibly solid, fast-paced combat."

"Once again, we come to the important question: is this roguelike worth your time? That depends. Fans of the genre will appreciate the challenge level, the smooth combat, and the robust skill selection. Newcomers and outsiders will love the unique …"

"Another roguelike to close out the year 2023."

"Have a Nice Death mixes fast-paced combat with roguelike elements for an experience you’ll be DYING to keep playing."

"Have a Nice Death is not only this game&s;s title, it&s;s an interjection. It&s;s the bully at the gaming playground. It&s;s the ex that keeps coming back to your house to get their belongings, one thing at a time. You …"

"Have a Nice Death is a punishing but satisfying roguelike with some extremely tough boss fights, but it could be a bit less stingy with long-term progression."

"Have a Nice Death is an excellent Roguelite. The gameplay satisfies the refined palates, as well as those accustomed to challenges that are anything but forgiving."

"At first glance, Have a Nice Death looks like another excellent rogue-lite action platformer. But the problem is that it can&s;t balance the difficulty properly and doesn&s;t bring anything new to the table, so it feels pretty average."

"Have a Nice Death is a fantastic action Roguelike, with silky smooth combat and a ton of upgrades to experiment with."

"Have a Nice Death is a challenging roguelite, but also a lot of fun. Even though its randomness can be frustrating in some cases, the huge variety of alternatives for builds and the excellent combat system are able to leave …"

"Have a Nice Death is an interesting game, full of challenges, dark humor, and frust... fun. If you liked Dead Cells, this game offers a similar challenge level without introducing anything new to the genre, simply rehashing familiar elements. Recommended …"

"Have a Nice Death may not reinvent the wheel for roguelites, but this is a high-quality new entry in the genre. The brutal difficulty, creative theming, and satisfying combat all combine to make this a memorable and worthwhile experience, even …"

"Have a Nice Death has enough of a fun gameplay loop and feels rewarding enough that I enjoyed returning for repeat runs. There are a few things that didn&s;t quite work, like the more repetitive level design, some of the …"

"Difficulty spikes, no matter how steep, are fine in games of this ilk, but it&s;s harder to forgive Have A Nice Death&s;s approach to rewarding players. There is, however, so much joy in Have A Nice Death&s;s gloriously grim setting …"

"Have A Nice Death has everything a great roguelike needs: good combat, hard bosses, and multiple choices. All which results in a very addictive experience, but it fails in other aspects that make a game memorable."

"Have a Nice Death is a gorgeous, weapon-filled adventure that could slice and dice its way to the top of the roguelike genre. Its almost ‘cutesy’ nature plays well against the sometimes dark themes it contains, but the vast array …"

"A 2D action roguelite that offers plenty of fun combat encounters and also boasts a truly beautiful and inspired art direction that makes every moment spent in a game a joy to watch (and play). It&s;s not without flaws, though, …"

"However, there&s;s a good, steady sense of progression, and elevators that take you to the end of each department alleviate some of the repetition. When you get on a good run and build yourself up with beneficial buffs and powerful …"

"Despite having some of the best combat I have seen in a 2D game and loving the dark and dreary art style I just couldn’t vibe with Have a Nice Death the same way I have with other games in …"

"I really enjoyed "Have a Nice Death", especially for the fun premise of "Death" tired of working. Everything is captivating, the challenge exists without being oppressive, and even after many deaths, you will always want to try again after understanding …"

"Its unique style and theming definitely set it apart, although that really can&s;t be said for the characters you meet along the way. On Switch, it is a fine experience, but do keep in mind that loading times will be …"

"All things considered, Have a Nice Death excels on just about all fronts as a roguelike. Playing as Death himself lets the player experience power with the sheer number of combinations spanning weapons and spells. The fact that these combinations …"