Deal of the Dead Final Cut

About

"Deal of the Dead: Final Cut" is a solitaire-style card game with survival horror elements, where you navigate through a zombie-infested city in search of rescue. The game offers a variety of weapons, randomized decks, and multiple gameplay modes for a unique experience each time. Completing the campaign mode unlocks additional challenges and customization options in freeplay mode.

Genres & Tags

Indie

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

61%

Audience ScoreBased on 36 reviews

gameplay1 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game combines solitaire mechanics with survival horror elements, providing a unique and engaging experience.
The challenge mode and free play options add replayability and allow for more strategic gameplay.
Despite some issues, many players found the game fun and entertaining, especially for its low price point.

The tutorial is lacking, leaving players confused about card interactions and game mechanics.
The game heavily relies on RNG, making some runs unwinnable and frustrating.
Equipping weapons to survivors does not enhance their abilities as expected, leading to confusion about gameplay mechanics.

story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
38%
The story mode is criticized for being extremely brief, lasting only about 70 minutes, and lacking any meaningful narrative or plot development. Reviewers found the text intended to convey a story to be ineffective and uninformative, leading to a perception that the game should have focused more on its challenge mode instead. Overall, the story aspect is deemed non-existent and unsatisfactory.
- “The story is non-existent and the text that is meant to convey some sort of story is meaningless and tells next to nothing plotwise.”
- “I crushed through the story mode in about 70 minutes or so, and I have to say, the challenge mode you unlock is what this game should have been from the start.”
- “The decks are in pre-determined order in challenge mode and there are specific tasks you have to complete for each mission.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The gameplay features a unique mechanic where players can drag survivors to enemies, allowing the survivors to inflict maximum damage without the player suffering any residual damage. This adds a strategic layer to combat, encouraging players to utilize survivors effectively in battles.
- “Another key mechanic is that if you drag a survivor to an enemy, the survivor will deal maximum damage to the enemy, but the player won't take any leftover damage.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report significant stability issues, noting that the game frequently freezes and unexpectedly crashes, leading to a frustrating experience.
- “Without warning, it freezes and then completely closes the game.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The graphics have seen significant improvements, with the addition of new systems and a campaign that introduces numerous changes, enhancing the overall visual experience.
- “The graphics have improved significantly, with new systems added and a campaign that brings so many changes.”
- “The graphics have seen a remarkable upgrade, enhancing the overall experience of the game.”
- “The visual quality is stunning, making the game world feel immersive and vibrant.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is consistently described as funny, quick, and addictive, contributing to an engaging and entertaining experience for players.
- “Funny, quick, and addictive.”