Deadhold

About

Deadhold is a historical real-time strategy game that supports 2-4 players in co-op mode and up to 8 players in multiplayer. Its gameplay combines real-time tactics, physically based simulation, and RPG elements, resulting in a fresh take on the RTS genre. Battles in Deadhold are physically modeled, with realistic arrow flight and unit movement based on physics, adding to the game's tactical value.

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Play Modes

59%

Audience ScoreBased on 39 reviews

gameplay7 positive mentions

story2 negative mentions

Deadhold is a fun spiritual successor to the Myth series, capturing the essence of the original games with updated mechanics and graphics.
The game offers enjoyable strategic gameplay with a focus on unit tactics and cooperative multiplayer modes, making it more fun with friends.
Despite its current limitations, the core gameplay is polished and has potential for growth, with engaging mechanics and a satisfying combat experience.

The game has been abandoned by the developers, with no further updates or content planned, leading to frustration among players.
Currently, there is a severe lack of content, with only one campaign level available, making the game feel incomplete and overpriced.
Many players have reported issues with refunds and dissatisfaction over the game's early access status, feeling misled by the developers.

gameplay
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
32%
55%
14%
The gameplay is highly praised for its polish, fluid mechanics, and engaging combat, offering a mix of frantic and organized RTS elements that cater to various playstyles. Players appreciate the depth of tactics available, although some note that the content is currently limited in terms of maps and units. Overall, the game provides a solid core loop with accessible controls, making it particularly enjoyable in multiplayer settings.
- “Awesome game with smooth UI and mechanics; the combat flows beautifully.”
- “The core gameplay loop is impressively solid, polished, and very fun.”
- “Gameplay and animations are smooth; I would say this game is one that you should play with other people, as it is way more fun that way.”
- “Vanilla balance comes before extra mechanic balance.”
- “-gear is dropped randomly in any mode, thus can hinder gameplay if you are unlucky.”
- “Still a lot of potential here even if some concepts and mechanics seem a bit obtuse initially.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The story aspect of the game is criticized for its brevity, featuring only one short campaign mission that feels insufficient for the price point. While the potential for replayability through loot and builds adds some enjoyment, the overall narrative experience is lacking.
- “It has one campaign mission, which is very short since it is the first one in its series.”
- “One short campaign mission and one multiplayer mode do not justify its $19.99 price tag.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
Reviews indicate that the game's stability is currently lacking, with players experiencing numerous glitches and bugs. Many recommend waiting for a more polished version before diving in, as the current state detracts from the overall gameplay experience.
- “So my advice to those of you who love the myth games and are big fans, which I myself most definitely am, maybe consider laying off this game until it is entirely and fully made, not to mention fully complete without any glitches.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
- “I encountered several game-breaking bugs that ruined my experience.”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Reviewers note that the graphics have been updated, contributing positively to the overall experience, although some feel that the camera controls are less responsive compared to previous iterations.
- “The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from a modern game.”
- “Character models are poorly designed and lack detail, making the game feel less immersive.”
- “The environments are bland and repetitive, which detracts from the overall visual experience.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game somewhat tedious, as unlocking all skills requires repetitive gameplay, particularly through the same horde mode. This can lead to a monotonous experience, especially in the game's current state.
- “It's a bit grindy to unlock all the skills, especially in its current state where you're just repeating the same horde mode over and over again.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, players report a positive experience with optimization, noting no performance issues during gameplay in both the single-player campaign and arena modes.
- “So far, I haven't run into any performance issues and have had fun in the single-player campaign map and in the arena fighting waves of enemies.”