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DEADCRAFT

In a post apocalyptic world, Deadcraft challenges you to survive as a being that’s part human, part zombie.
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68%Game Brain Score
story, gameplay
grinding, graphics
68% User Score Based on 47 reviews
Critic Score 71%Based on 9 reviews

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DEADCRAFT is a single player survival simulation game. It was developed by Marvelous Inc. and was released on May 19, 2022. It received mostly positive reviews from both critics and players.

Farm the dead to stay alive.

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Audience ScoreBased on 47 reviews
story7 positive mentions
grinding18 negative mentions
  • The game features a unique and fun art style, with quirky characters and enjoyable zombie farming mechanics.
  • Gameplay is engaging and offers a satisfying progression system, allowing players to craft and deploy their own zombie army.
  • Voice acting is well done, and the game has a humorous tone that adds to the overall enjoyment.
  • The UI design is poorly executed, making navigation frustrating and cumbersome.
  • Gameplay can become repetitive over time, with many fetch quests and a lack of variety in missions.
  • Combat mechanics feel clunky and unresponsive, leading to a frustrating experience during battles.
  • story
    48 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is generally viewed as simple and predictable, often revolving around fetch quests and basic missions that can feel repetitive. While some players appreciate the engaging quests related to survival and tragedy, many criticize the lack of depth and the grindy nature of the gameplay, which can detract from the overall experience. Despite these criticisms, some find the story well-polished and captivating, especially for fans of survival crafting games, though it may not appeal to those seeking a more intricate narrative.

    • “The story isn't bad, but it's predictable.”
    • “I'm currently 18 hours in, and about halfway through the story.”
    • “A very underrated and slept-on game, it gets a lot of bad rep because the start can be quite frustrating and difficult due to lack of resources for people who are new to this kind of game, but it's got a lot of content to play around with. It's a ton of fun whether you're following the main questline or grinding resources to upgrade your weapons. The story is relatively short but still very well polished and thought out; it's captivating.”
    • “The game quite literally starts with a slow escort mission and then after that point, about 80% of the quests became simple 'go here, fetch/kill this, come back' or 'go home, craft this, bring it back' and the like.”
    • “It is never fun to load up a new game like this, head to the mission board, and be presented with a handful of straight up fetch quests - kinda sets the expectation for how much work went into the game as a whole.”
    • “The quests involve a lot of 'walk across the map, listen to mediocre dialogue, walk back across the map.' The zombie powers are slowly doled out and underwhelming, and only become worse as enemies outpace you.”
  • gameplay
    27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of Deadcraft is a mixed bag, combining elements of survival, crafting, and hack-and-slash mechanics, which some players find enjoyable and unique, while others criticize it for being repetitive and lacking polish. The zombie farming mechanics add a fresh twist, but the overall experience can feel monotonous, especially for newcomers facing early resource challenges. Despite its flaws, many appreciate the engaging combat and the blend of various game genres, making it a fun, albeit flawed, experience for fans of survival RPGs.

    • “It's basically Harvest Moon with building a small army of zombies and action-RPG gameplay.”
    • “All in all, it's a pretty solid survival game, with interesting mechanics and skills.”
    • “A fun little mix between hack and slash, survival, and crafting game with a very satisfying gameplay loop.”
    • “Gameplay can be repetitive.”
    • “The farming aspect is incredibly basic, crafting is monotone, and the entire gameplay loop is repetitive in a bad way.”
    • “On a large sale, Deadcraft might be worth a look if you can stomach very repetitive gameplay cycles and like the general aesthetic of the game, but for me, the game is too long for the little variety it offers and many of the small problems serve to just lengthen the game time unnecessarily.”
  • grinding
    18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The grinding aspect in the game is a mixed bag; while some players appreciate the unique blend of zombie farming and survival mechanics, many find the gameplay loop repetitive and tedious, particularly due to the basic farming and crafting systems. As players progress, the increasing costs for skills and materials lead to more grinding, which can be frustrating, especially for newcomers. However, those who enjoy the genre may find enjoyment in the game's quirky characters and engaging combat, despite the slow-paced nature of the campaign.

    • “The farming aspect is incredibly basic, crafting is monotone and the entire gameplay loop is repetitive in a bad way.”
    • “Though, as time goes on, skills will cost more SP and crafts will cost more and rarer materials leading to more grinding.”
    • “Tedious game, really, really tedious game.”
  • graphics
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are generally well-received, with users praising the vibrant art style and aesthetic, rating it around 8/10. However, some feel that while the visuals are adequate, they do not compensate for the repetitive gameplay and lack of variety. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's fun and campy atmosphere.

    • “I like the art style.”
    • “Graphics 8/10”
    • “The visuals are very bright and fun.”
    • “Graphics are adequate.”
    • “On a large scale, Deadcraft might be worth a look if you can stomach very repetitive gameplay cycles and like the general aesthetic of the game, but for me, the game is too long for the little variety it offers and many of the small problems serve to just lengthen the game time unnecessarily.”
    • “My basic overview for this is it's a fun, clunky game with a neat art style and setting, campy writing and villains, with an even cheesier localization that amps up the f-bombs for the sheer absurdity of it.”
  • humor
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's humor is characterized by a blend of dark and gallows humor, appealing particularly to those with a taste for the macabre. Players appreciate its fun, anime-influenced experience and commend its clever design choices that enhance the overall enjoyment, all while maintaining a post-apocalyptic tone.

    • “Highly recommend, especially if you have a dark sense of humor.”
    • “The game's a fun little experience with a dash of anime influence, a bit of gallows humor, and generally solid gameplay.”
    • “It still is a fantastic game that offers more grounded characters while retaining its post-apocalyptic sense of humor.”
  • music
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has been criticized for being repetitive and uninspired, which detracts from the overall experience. Additionally, the restrictive gameplay mechanics, such as limiting players to one sidequest at a time, exacerbate the feeling of monotony as players navigate through familiar areas.

    • “The soundtrack is very repetitive and lacks variety, making the experience feel monotonous.”
    • “The music doesn't enhance the gameplay; instead, it feels like an afterthought that detracts from the overall atmosphere.”
    • “There are frustrating restrictions on the music options, which limits the player's ability to customize their experience.”
  • optimization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    While the game's optimization is generally acceptable, users report a significant issue with the code that can interfere with GPU software, leading to freezing and requiring forced shutdowns to restore normal functionality.

    • “Game optimization is fine, but there's something nasty in the code that will mess with your GPU software and prevent you from playing other games. It can freeze your PC when restarting, forcing you to perform a forced shutdown of Windows to restore normalcy.”
    • “The optimization is lacking, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering during gameplay, which makes it hard to enjoy the experience.”
    • “Despite some improvements, the game still suffers from long loading times and inefficient resource management, making it frustrating to play.”
  • stability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users report a stable experience with no glitches encountered, contributing positively to their overall enjoyment of the game's story.

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DEADCRAFT is a survival simulation game.

DEADCRAFT is available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5 and others.

DEADCRAFT was released on May 19, 2022.

DEADCRAFT was developed by Marvelous Inc..

DEADCRAFT has received mostly positive reviews from both players and critics. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its grinding.

DEADCRAFT is a single player game.

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