Curse of the Dead Gods

Curse of the Dead Gods

March 4, 2020

ActionAdventure Nintendo SwitchPCPlayStation 4Xbox One

You seek untold riches, eternal life, divine powers - it leads to this accursed temple, a seemingly-infinite labyrinth of bottomless pits, deadly traps, and monsters. Use weapons, the environment, your brains and skills to defeat the temple Collect mystical Relics and an arsenal of weapons to make yourself unstoppable. Battle …

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Adam Ryan WellPlayed Mar 2020
85.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

70.0

"As visually striking as it is addictive, Curse of the Dead Gods blends together satisfying combat with a few unique mechanics, making for a roguelite that will eat away at your free time in a big way"

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A.J. Maciejewski Video Chums Mar 2020
80.0 /100

"Curse of the Dead Gods is one of the most varied and gripping roguelikes that I&s;ve ever played so if you enjoy challenging combat with a wide variety of melee and ranged weaponry set in a dark and eerie game …"

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Amirmehdi Namjoo Gamefa Mar 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

60.0

"Curse of the Dead Gods is a Roguelite game that combines gameplay ideas from different successful games to offer a unique experience. It may look similar to Hades, but other than a superficial similarity, it uses original art direction and …"

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Benjamine Branscum Digital Chumps Mar 2020
83.0 /100

Graphics

95.0

Gameplay

50.0

Story

80.0

"I just wanted to keep going and going. It was fun to go through and just destroy the monsters and find what lay in the next room Curse of the Dead Gods isn’t a perfect game, but it’s a fun …"

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Ben Lombardo GamingTrend Mar 2020
85.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

80.0

"Curse of the Dead Gods is fantastic. The gameplay, while incredibly challenging, is still fun and immensely rewarding. It&s;s so satisfying to finally complete a dungeon after spending hours grinding there. It&s;s a roguelite in nearly the best sense of …"

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Bob Richardson RPG Fan Mar 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

35.0

"Engrossing for the first ten hours, but loses its luster soon after."

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Branislav Kohút SECTOR.sk Mar 2020
85.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

60.0

"Cursed game, which can infect you with great gameplay and unique elements."

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Bruno Alexandre Ferreira Game Forces PT Mar 2020
85.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

80.0

"Curse of the dead gods it’s an awesome title for the rouguelike type of games! It as the right mix between challenge and experimentation, that gives to the player dozens of hours of gameplay before it starts to wear. It’s …"

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Cody Peterson TechRaptor Mar 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

60.0

"Curse of The Dead Gods is an extremely addicting roguelike that features deeply rewarding and exciting combat mechanics."

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Elliot Attard Checkpoint Gaming Mar 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

88.0

Story

65.0

"I really really enjoyed my time with Curse of the Dead Gods and am happy to call this a great game. It’s an idea that’s been done before, but Curse of the Dead Gods executes on that idea almost flawlessly. …"

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Ian Howarth DarkZero Mar 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

50.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

35.0

"Still, even without every fresh touch making it&s;s mark on the genre or not quite living up to the high-difficulty level that many people boast the game has, I found it to be a great time."

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Jake Sparkman KeenGamer Mar 2020
70.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

72.0

Story

64.0

"Curse of the Dead Gods is finally out of Early Access! Explore trap-ridden temples and fight supernatural enemies in this Action Roguelite from Passtech Games. Will you be victorious over the temple Gods, or will you succumb to your own …"

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James Reid COGconnected Mar 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

45.0

"Curse of the Dead Gods is a brutal, dark, and edgy roguelite –one that takes inspiration from others in the genre while offering plenty of unique mechanics and ideas that set it apart from its predecessors. The game is hard, …"

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Jamie Laike Tsui Capsule Computers Mar 2020
85.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

85.0

"A solid rogue-lite offering intense gameplay. Held back slightly by a long currency grind and an imperfectly executed light mechanic."

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Jason Rodriguez PC Invasion Mar 2020
70.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

72.0

Story

30.0

"Curse of the Dead Gods&s; combat system is extremely rewarding, and the challenge will keep you on your toes. Unfortunately, it lacks a lot in terms of content and it can be repetitive within a few hours. It&s;s worth playing …"

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Jesse Norris XboxEra Mar 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

45.0

"Curse of the Dead Gods is a solid title for fans of rogue-likes and dungeon crawlers. An excellent progression system is tied to a damned fun combat system. Retailing for only $20 US it is easy to recommend, and as …"

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Joe Apsey PlayStation Universe Mar 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

60.0

"Curse of the Dead Gods&s; mechanics work together and mesh excellently, with the dark oppressive narrative and atmosphere really creating a unique gameplay experience, with the features on offer. A lot of variation and the ability to tune your character …"

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Joel DeWitte NintendoWorldReport Mar 2020
75.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

45.0

"Curse of the Dead Gods could have easily been an also-ran to solely capitalize on an upcoming release that has a lot of buzz (think Antz to A Bug&s;s Life). Instead, I&s;ve been greeted with a roguelike that, while definitely …"

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Jordan Baranowski GameSkinny Mar 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

45.0

"Curse of the Dead Gods is an action-roguelike with slick combat and a risk-reward loop that will keep you coming back."

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Justin Nation Nindie Spotlight Mar 2020
85.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

30.0

"Roguelikes have exploded in popularity in the past few years, with games like Dead Cells and Hades showing the way the last 2 years in how to make top-tier mainstream titles in the space..."

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Kevin Cormier Geeks &a; Com Mar 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

88.0

Story

87.0

"Another indie game that could&s;ve easily flown under the radar, Curse of the Dead Gods is a whole lot of fun. Greatly inspired by games like Hades, Dead Cells or Darkest Dungeon, it still managers to shine amongs the roguelites. …"

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Konstantinos Kalkanis Enternity.gr Mar 2020
70.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

70.0

"Curse of the Dead Gods is an excellent roguelike, ready to offer generous fun and satisfaction to the fans of the genre."

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Liana Ruppert Game Informer Mar 2020
73.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

70.0

"Curse of the Dead Gods is tried-and-true roguelite experience that balances challenge and exploration, but has trouble keeping the action engaging amid its repetition."

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Logan Smiley Geeks Under Grace Mar 2020
60.0 /100

"Curse of the Dead Gods could’ve been so much more but instead was content with playing it safe and meshing with every other roguelike on the market. While it has a great art direction and unique designs those alone are …"

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Mark Fajardo Just Push Start Mar 2020
89.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

55.0

"I had a lot of fun playing Curse of the Dead Gods and it&s;s fairly addicting once you get the mechanics down. For better or worse, it is rather mechanic heavy that may or may not be positive. Often times …"

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Matt Sainsbury Digitally Downloaded Mar 2020
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

35.0

Story

70.0

"Really, though, Curse of the Dead God&s;s biggest problem is simply that it exists in a ridiculously over-saturated space, and doesn&s;t do anything meaningful to help it stand out. In a world post-Hades, it&s;s hard to see where this one …"

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Mick Fraser God is a Geek Mar 2020
90.0 /100

"Curse of the Dead Gods is an excellent rogue-like, and the massive variety of curses, weapons and buffs creates a different experience each time."

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Mitchell Saltzman IGN Mar 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

30.0

"Great action, smart strategy, and random curses carry Curse of the Dead Gods to top of the action roguelite genre."

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Nathan Birch Wccftech Mar 2020
75.0 /100

Graphics

62.0

Gameplay

84.0

Story

53.0

"Curse of the Dead Gods is a fun, polished, and mechanically-sound roguelike with a few smart twists. Unfortunately, a lack of personality and variety means it&s;s also a game that gets less interesting the longer you play it. Hardcore roguelike …"

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Paolo Besser The Games Machine Mar 2020
81.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

38.0

"Curse of the Dead Gods is a roguelike hack&s;n&s;slash with fast-paced action, and an immediate but also very deep combat system."

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Richard Seagrave GameSpew Mar 2020
80.0 /100

"As Rogue-likes go, Curse of the Dead Gods is up there with the best of them. It’s got brilliant combat, dastardly traps to overcome if you want their riches, and numerous unique systems layered on top that add considerable depth. …"

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Rob Larkin Gaming Nexus Mar 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

30.0

"Curse of the Dead Gods is a finely polished roguelike that embodies the best elements of the genre. It has a battle scheme that is simple to grasp but requires skill to master. It balances the progression of each run …"

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Rui Celso PSX Brasil Mar 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

88.0

Gameplay

72.0

Story

68.0

"Curse of the Dead Gods is a fun, exciting game that can make you spend hours in front of the TV. The title offers one of the best adventures in roguelike style, even though over time it gets a little …"

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Scott Jeslis MMORPG.com Mar 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

75.0

"Curse Of The Dead Gods will bear plenty of comparisons to the excellent Hades game. But in its own right, Curse Of The Dead Gods has a lot of unique features to offer in the ARPG rogue-lite play space. The …"

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Stephen Tailby Push Square Mar 2020
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

45.0

"This is a challenging game. Despite enemies telegraphing attacks, their numbers can get the better of you. Combined with arena traps, hazards, and a lack of light sources, it can be rather difficult. However, with a parry, dodge roll, and …"

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Stuart Gipp Push Square Mar 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

65.0

"A breezier, simpler game than its clear inspirations, what Curse of the Dead Gods lacks in narrative it makes up for in focused, crunchy gameplay. Combat is interesting, exploration is rewarding and the systems in play are sufficiently diverse to …"

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Suhyung Jung INVEN Mar 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

70.0

"Action Loglight is a game with fun control. The level design focused on improving the player&s;s skills. Besides that, dozens of other weapons and artifacts are prepared. Although it&s;s quite difficult, it also supports assist mode for beginners."

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Tiago Herrmann GameBlast Mar 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

65.0

"Curse of the Dead Gods ignores its narrative scope and does not deepen its story, but it is through a series of interesting and stable mechanics, level design and a well-built atmosphere that it surprises and becomes truly rewarding."

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80.0 /100

Graphics

20.0

Gameplay

20.0

Story

20.0

"Aesthetically outstanding and driven by spectacular action, Curse of the Dead Gods is a fine roguelike entry."

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