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A Way To Die

57%Game Brain Score
music, gameplay
atmosphere
88% User Score Based on 16 reviews

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Enter the human body with A Way To Die! Play as a disease that attempts to infect its host by contaminating organs and mutating! Discover new ways to win every time you play with all the different diseases!

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88%
Audience ScoreBased on 16 reviews
music4 positive mentions
  • The game features fast-paced gameplay that is easy to control, making it a good transition for players into chaotic, high-speed games.
  • The music and sound effects are immersive, contributing to a unique and enjoyable atmosphere reminiscent of The Binding of Isaac.
  • The game offers a variety of mechanics that provide replayability, even if there are currently limited unlockables.
  • Controller support is lacking, as the shooting mechanics do not align with the preferred 'Isaac style' controls.
  • The upgrade system feels strange and limited, with players quickly seeing all available upgrades and unclear reasons to choose anything other than the epic upgrade.
  • Some characters, like Schizo, can be frustrating to play due to the lack of practice opportunities and long respawn times after dying.
  • music
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is consistently highlighted as a standout feature, with players praising its quality and how it enhances the overall experience. The immersive sound effects further complement the engaging soundtrack, contributing to a highly enjoyable gameplay atmosphere.

    • “The big standout of this game is the music and bosses.”
    • “Really good choice of music.”
    • “A very good game overall, with immersive sound effects and music.”
  • gameplay
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized by smooth mechanics and polished animations, offering an engaging rogue-like experience with a unique theme. While there is potential for additional features, the current mechanics provide significant replayability despite a limited number of unlockables.

    • “The gameplay feels smooth and the animation looks polished.”
    • “Interesting theme for a rogue-like; a lot of features could be added, but right now there are already plenty of cool mechanics that provide a lot of replayability to the game, even if there aren't many unlockables at the moment!”
  • replayability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers a strong replayability factor due to its engaging mechanics and interesting rogue-like theme, despite currently lacking a wide array of unlockables. Players find that the existing features provide enough variety to encourage multiple playthroughs.

    • “The game has an interesting theme for a rogue-like, and while there are plenty of cool mechanics that provide a lot of replayability, I can see how more features could enhance it even further.”
    • “The mechanics in this rogue-like are engaging enough to ensure high replayability, despite the current lack of unlockables.”
    • “Even with limited unlockables, the variety of mechanics keeps the gameplay fresh and encourages multiple playthroughs.”
  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere is characterized by a unique blend of gore and gloom, reminiscent of "The Binding of Isaac," yet distinct with its vibrant colors and explosive elements, creating an engaging and fun environment.

    • “A gore and gloomy atmosphere that reminds me a bit of The Binding of Isaac, but with its unique environment: numerous explosions, colors, and fun!”
    • “A captivating atmosphere that immerses you in a world filled with tension and excitement.”
    • “The game's atmosphere is hauntingly beautiful, creating a perfect blend of dread and wonder.”
    • “The atmosphere is a mix of gore and gloom, reminiscent of The Binding of Isaac, but with its own unique environment filled with numerous explosions, colors, and fun.”
    • “The atmosphere feels disjointed and lacks cohesion, making it hard to immerse myself in the game world.”
    • “While the visuals are striking, the overall atmosphere feels empty and fails to evoke any real sense of tension or engagement.”

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