DeadWire

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DeadWire is a single player shooter game. It was developed by Shotgun Anaconda and was released on September 18, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Hack, link, and shoot in a fast-paced top-down cyberpunk shooter. Create devastating chain reactions to outwit enemies, break records and save your childhood mentor from a ruthless syndicate

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Audience ScoreBased on 17 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Fluid gameplay with a great balance of strategy and action, allowing for different playstyles.
Excellent soundtrack and visuals that enhance the overall experience.
Creative hacking mechanics that add depth and variety to gameplay, making encounters feel fresh.

The hacking system can be clunky and requires some getting used to, which may frustrate some players.
Occasional technical issues, such as bugs and inconsistent side objectives, can undermine the gameplay experience.
The game may feel sluggish at times, impacting the overall pacing of action.

gameplay
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
46%
23%
The gameplay is characterized by its fluidity and creativity, allowing players to engage in fast-paced action while utilizing a unique linking mechanic to create dynamic chain reactions. Levels, though not large, present clever puzzle-like challenges that encourage strategic thinking and experimentation. The combination of a stylish aesthetic, engaging soundscore, and a well-integrated hacking system enhances the overall experience, making it both challenging and rewarding.
- “This mechanic allows you to link various objects together, creating powerful and often creative chain reactions.”
- “Deadwire is a fast, stylish, and endlessly creative top-down action game that takes the best elements of tactical shooters and layers them with clever hacking mechanics.”
- “It's hard, I'm dying a lot, but I've played each level differently every time I jump in because the variation in gameplay really works.”
- “The game is challenging at times; you have to think, but the mechanics and effects make up for it.”
- “Although levels aren’t particularly large, they often include clever puzzle-like scenarios that make creative use of the hacking mechanic.”
music
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
82%
27%
The music in the game has received high praise for its engaging and energetic soundtrack, which enhances the gameplay experience and complements the cyberpunk aesthetic. Players appreciate the combination of the music with the visuals, noting that it creates a captivating atmosphere that makes time fly while playing. The presence of a dancing ASCII emoji adds a fun element, further enriching the overall enjoyment of the game's audio-visual presentation.
- “I know the game is mainly about hacking, but when a level has a banger soundtrack, you just can't help but go in guns blazing.”
- “The music also really helps set the scene and enhances the very cyberpunk-esque vibes.”
- “Slick retro presentation with neon-lit visuals, atmospheric sound design, and an incredible soundtrack make Deadwire as fantastic to listen to as it is to look at.”
- “The music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged during long play sessions.”
- “While the game has a great atmosphere, the soundtrack doesn't quite match the intensity of the gameplay.”
- “The background music is often too subtle and gets lost in the action, failing to create a memorable experience.”
story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
43%
43%
The story is straightforward yet effective, enhancing the overall experience without awkwardness. Players express surprise at their emotional investment in the characters and narrative, which adds depth to the action shooter gameplay. However, some mission tracking issues may detract from the experience, as certain objectives fail to register properly.
- “There's much more gameplay, seriously great job, brilliant game, I've been coming back every day for a few days for a few missions.”
- “The story is basic but does its job well without making things awkward.”
- “Others may not unlock unless you proceed directly to the next mission, instead of returning to the main menu.”
- “Wasn't expecting to care so much about the characters and story in an action shooter, but it's actually quite the package!”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The graphics are praised for their fluidity and striking art style, featuring slick retro visuals and a vibrant cyberpunk aesthetic. However, some users noted that the busy screen can lead to confusion, making it difficult to identify hazards during gameplay. Overall, the visuals are complemented by an atmospheric sound design and an impressive soundtrack.
- “Fluid gameplay, good soundscore, sick visuals.”
- “Great art style.”
- “Slick retro presentation with neon-lit visuals, atmospheric sound design (and incredible soundtrack) and a sharp cyberpunk setting. Deadwire is as good to look at as it is to play, and as fantastic to listen to as it is to look at.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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100%
Players note that the game offers a decent level of replayability through optional side objectives in each stage, although some users have experienced issues with these features not functioning properly. Overall, the potential for replayability is recognized, but technical flaws may hinder the experience.
- “Each stage includes optional side objectives to encourage replayability.”
- “There is quite a bit of replayability as well.”
- “Each stage includes optional side objectives to encourage replayability, but unfortunately, these don’t always function properly.”
- “Quite a bit of replayability as well.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of Deadwire is characterized by its slick retro presentation, vibrant neon visuals, and immersive sound design, complemented by an incredible soundtrack. The sharp cyberpunk setting enhances the overall experience, making it visually and audibly captivating.
- “Slick retro presentation with neon-lit visuals, atmospheric sound design, and an incredible soundtrack. Deadwire is as good to look at as it is to play, and as fantastic to listen to as it is to look at.”