Dead Event

About

"Dead Event" is a creature-growth simulator in early access, where you can choose from 13 species and explore the world. Every 5 minutes, you gain idle growth experience, and you can fight other creatures and monsters while finding over 250 unique items. Your creature is customizable with random bonus statistics and can form herds to share experience and items. An exclusive Supporter Pack is included with early access to thank you for your support.

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88%

Audience ScoreBased on 108 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

grinding10 negative mentions

Dead Event offers a unique blend of creature-based survival and RPG elements, allowing players to choose from a variety of distinct creatures with unique abilities.
The developer is highly active and responsive to community feedback, frequently updating the game and engaging with players on Discord.
The game has a friendly and helpful community, making it easier for new players to get assistance and enjoy the game together.

The game is still in early access and feels unfinished, with many mechanics and features lacking polish, leading to a somewhat barren gameplay experience.
The map is small and can feel empty, with limited roaming enemies and a lack of clear navigation tools, making exploration frustrating.
Balancing issues exist, as gear and stats can overshadow player levels, leading to frustrating encounters where new players may struggle against better-equipped opponents.

gameplay
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
46%
23%
The gameplay is generally enjoyable, featuring a diverse array of creatures and a fun core loop that encourages hunting and skill development. However, players express a need for clearer mechanics, better navigation tools, and a more intuitive leveling system, as well as a guide to explain various gameplay elements. While the mechanics are simple and engaging, improvements in clarity and direction could enhance the overall experience.
- “The number of creatures is nice to keep gameplay fresh, and they feel distinct and have their own tools that help enhance this feeling even more.”
- “You can feel different gameplay with each one of them.”
- “The mechanics are simple enough to get used to, and the core gameplay loop is quite fun.”
- “One thing I can't say I like in this game is the lack of information for mechanics. We should definitely have a 'guide' UI option in-game to explain certain things, for example, terrestrial damage weapons will harvest more materials than a regular weapon, bosses can drop gems, elites and bosses can drop class weapons, etc. We also need more render distance (even if just a little) and a damage log so you know how hard an enemy hits you.”
- “I am also still unsure what some of the requirements mean. I can't tell if it's free to level up skills, costing me stats, some form of currency, or what. I usually learn quickly in most games, but this is not very intuitive. It needs to be clearer what the skill upgrade requirements mean, and maybe have a tutorial to explain the level-up mechanics in general a bit better.”
- “Mechanics need a bit of touching up on. The hunt for XP could be a bit more engaging, and there should be clearer direction and help on what everything is and what you're supposed to do.”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
42%
25%
The graphics of the game are described as unique and stylized, setting it apart from typical creature-based survival games, with a charming low-poly aesthetic that appeals to some players. While there are minor UI and graphical issues, ongoing updates from the developers promise improvements, and the overall visual presentation is considered enjoyable and fitting for the game's concept. Players appreciate the variety of creatures and the appealing art style, contributing to a visually engaging experience.
- “The graphics and the world look nice.”
- “Graphics are amazing and there is a lot of variety of creatures to pick from.”
- “I love the art style!”
- “The graphics are simple and low poly, which is popular right now for some.”
- “There are a few UI and graphical issues, but nothing too big that it prevents you from enjoying your time in the game.”
- “The visuals, though not high quality, do give a certain charm.”
grinding
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The grinding aspect of the game is central to its experience, appealing to players who enjoy skilling, XP farming, and community interaction. While the game offers a relaxed environment for leveling up and acquiring gear, it also introduces competitive elements as players vie for limited resources and optimal farming spots. Overall, the grinding is seen as enjoyable, though some players desire more PvP encounters to enhance the gameplay.
- “Played during a 5x exp event, got carried to level 2k first 30 minutes of playing, spent a good hour running around looking for the right mob to grind, spent 2 hours grinding said mobs, gained 20 levels.”
- “If there is a negative to be had, it's that most of the current content is grinding and interacting with the other players.”
- “I personally enjoy the chill feel of the grinding items but would welcome a few pvp encounters to spice things up.”
story
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
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The game's story aspect is currently lacking, with minimal narrative and poorly designed quests that offer little guidance or direction. Players find the quest system tedious and unengaging, often feeling lost and frustrated due to the lack of clear objectives. However, the game is in early access, and there is hope for improvements in future updates, making it more enjoyable for RPG fans despite its current shortcomings.
- “This game is very early access, and has zero narrative storytelling kind of things going on, but it is a blast!”
- “You will enjoy it if you like RPGs and quest-based gameplay.”
- “The few quests that are in the game also don't give much of a clue on how to complete.”
- “This game is very early access, and has zero narrative storytelling elements, but it is a blast!”
- “This game also offers little direction and quests; after a while, you start to feel like you've done everything.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is criticized for being mildly buggy, with users noting that it feels like a simplistic clone of its predecessor, focusing heavily on managing attack cooldowns. Overall, the experience is marred by these stability issues.
- “The engine is just a simple, mildly buggy clone of COH combat, but with more focus on babysitting your two attack cooldowns.”
- “Just buggy”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
100%
The game features a lack of in-game music, but it compensates with ambient sounds that enhance the atmosphere. Overall, the music and sound effects are considered decent by users.
- “The music and sound effects are pretty decent!”
- “The soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.”
- “I love how the music sets the mood and immerses you in the game world.”
- “As of the review, there is a lack of in-game music, but there is ambiance.”
- “The music and sound effects are also pretty decent!”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
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Overall, the game's optimization is seen as needing improvement, particularly in performance and user interface. The introduction of a new map and biome aims to enhance graphics and performance, indicating ongoing efforts to address these issues.
- “Replaced the overworld map with a new map and biome to better suit the game graphics and performance.”
- “Could it use a little work on performance and UI?”
- “Replaced overworld map with a new map and biome to better suit the game graphics and performance.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers appreciate the monetization approach, noting that it avoids exploitative cash grab tactics, which contributes positively to the overall experience of the game.
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
While players appreciate the emotional depth of the game, they feel that the mechanics could be improved to enhance engagement and clarity, particularly regarding the experience points system and overall guidance within the game.
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Reviewers praise the game for its fantastic main character designs, highlighting the strong visual appeal and uniqueness of the characters, which contribute positively to the overall character development experience.
- “The character development is fantastic, with well-designed main characters that truly resonate with players.”
- “I love how the characters evolve throughout the game, making their journeys feel authentic and engaging.”
- “The depth of each character's backstory adds layers to the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.”