Death Relives
July 25, 2025
Critic Score
58.4
10 critic reviews
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"Death Relives is the kind of game that makes you question your life choices because of the slow drain of wasted time. Its ambition is buried under poor execution, lifeless AI integration, and half-formed mechanics. Even its better ideas, like …"
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68.0
Gameplay
72.0
Story
64.0
"A unique "What if?" story based on Aztec mythology turns into a truly different experience when combined with a horror theme - that is, as long as the game doesn’t crash."
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45.0
Gameplay
55.0
Story
55.0
"Death Relives quickly lost the interest of this horror fan. Though it’s built upon a strong concept, the concept alone is not strong enough to carry other aspects of the game that fail to fit into its genre or generally …"
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45.0
Gameplay
70.0
Story
60.0
"Blending Aztec mythology with modern life, this game offers a unique story and an intriguing premise. Once progression-blocking bugs are fixed, it could be a worthwhile experience for puzzle-loving players who enjoy the stealth and evasion aspects of survival games."
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65.0
Gameplay
70.0
Story
75.0
"Overall, Death Relives is a great new spin on the horror survival genre and a great first project for Nyctophile Studios. For all horror fans alike, I would recommend adding this to your roster."
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30.0
Gameplay
45.0
Story
55.0
"Death Relives is a game I wanted to like more than I did. Its cultural grounding is commendable, and there is a kernel of a great horror experience in its premise. But the weak voice acting, dated visuals, questionable environmental …"
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48.0
Gameplay
62.0
Story
57.0
"Death Relives is a solid choice for those looking for a short, atmospheric horror game with an Aztec twist. It has mood and character, but also, unfortunately quite a few flaws. Still, if you’re a fan of horrors, it plays …"
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45.0
Gameplay
40.0
Story
45.0
"Death Relives is a strong idea wrapped in a conflicted execution. The mythological angle is compelling, the gameplay systems offer a clever survival loop, and the atmosphere occasionally hits unnerving highs, but the AI implementation, mechanical jank, and uneven design …"
Read original review"Death Relives is a bold but flawed attempt to blend Aztec mythology with modern horror mechanics. The environment is engaging, and the sound design delivers genuine scares. However, the inconsistent pacing, repetitive puzzles, limited enemy variety, and mediocre technical execution …"
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68.0
Gameplay
73.0
Story
71.0
"Thrilling survival horror experience focused on stealth. The developer introduced a companion mobile app that helps solve puzzles, review past conversations, and interact with characters for hints. Continuous tension is driven by a distinctive main enemy and innovative ideas, though …"
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