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Death or Treat

There are more polished, quality roguelites out there that will engage you for a longer period than Death or Treat, but that says less about its own achievements and more about the incredibly high bar set by its predecessors.
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51%Game Brain Score
gameplay, graphics
optimization, atmosphere
61% User Score Based on 18 reviews
Critic Score 57%Based on 10 reviews

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Death or Treat is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by Saona Studios and was released on May 11, 2023. It received neutral reviews from critics and mostly positive reviews from players.

In "Death or Treat" , play as Scary, the Ghost Mart boss, and navigate through the HallowVerse containing worlds like Darkchat, Riptok, Deviltube, and FaceBoo. Fight hordes of enemies in a hack-and-slash style, choosing from fast, heavy, or ranged combat styles. Unlock new weapons and skills by collecting hidden treasures to defeat the ultimate challenge, Clark Fackerberg.

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Audience ScoreBased on 18 reviews
gameplay5 positive mentions
optimization3 negative mentions
  • Charming visuals and level design create an engaging atmosphere.
  • Fun and simple gameplay mechanics that are accessible for newcomers to roguelikes.
  • Variety in character designs and special powers adds depth to the gameplay experience.
  • Repetitive gameplay and grinding for materials can lead to boredom over time.
  • Frequent performance issues and bugs detract from the overall experience.
  • Controls feel unresponsive and floaty, making combat less satisfying.
  • gameplay
    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of "Death or Treat" features appealing level design and a charming atmosphere, making it accessible for newcomers to roguelikes. However, many players find the mechanics repetitive and simplistic, leading to a decline in enjoyment as the game progresses. While the visuals and humor are praised, they are not enough to compensate for the uninspired gameplay and technical issues that hinder the overall experience.

    • “Very nice level design, atmosphere, comfortable gameplay, and mechanics of enemies and bosses.”
    • “The gameplay is fun but simple, and it's not a bad game to try if you've got a kid trying to get into roguelikes.”
    • “Gameplay-wise, it's simple, but entertaining enough to go through the whole game for your first time and call it quits.”
    • “I beat the final boss and had no more gameplay at the 6 hour mark.”
    • “I wanted to get all of the achievements, but am considering giving up after another 12 hours of repetitive gameplay.”
    • “Death or Treat has a charming Halloween vibe, but its repetitive gameplay mechanics and awkward loot system do make it hard to recommend when compared to other roguelites.”
  • graphics
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's graphics are widely praised for their charming art style, excellent animations, and vibrant character designs, contributing to an engaging atmosphere. However, some players feel that while the visuals are appealing, they are not enough to compensate for uninspired gameplay mechanics and technical issues. Overall, the graphics stand out in a crowded genre, but the experience may be hindered by other factors.

    • “The art style is really achieved, with a wide range of types of characters and visual animations.”
    • “Lovely graphics, fun character designs, nice sound design, gorgeous level design.”
    • “Charming hand-drawn artwork, Halloween atmosphere, decent boss battles.”
  • optimization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with users noting unpolished controls and significant performance issues that detract from the overall experience. Many feel that the grinding required to unlock content, along with repetitive scenarios and persistent bugs, further hampers its potential, making it difficult to compete with better titles.

    • “The controls are not as polished as they should be, and the performance is shameful.”
    • “It could be a simple passable game (5/10), but the performance is disastrous and it can't compete with much better titles like 'Have a Nice Death'.”
    • “A lot of grinding is required to unlock things, scenarios start repeating quite early on, and there are annoying bugs and performance issues.”
  • atmosphere
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is praised for its charming hand-drawn artwork and a captivating Halloween theme, complemented by well-designed levels and comfortable gameplay mechanics. Players appreciate the engaging enemy and boss encounters that enhance the overall immersive experience.

    • “Very nice level design, atmosphere, comfortable gameplay, and mechanics of enemies and bosses.”
    • “Charming hand-drawn artwork, Halloween atmosphere, decent boss battles.”
    • “The charming hand-drawn artwork is overshadowed by a lackluster atmosphere that fails to immerse players.”
    • “While the Halloween atmosphere is a nice touch, it feels superficial and doesn't contribute to the overall experience.”
    • “The decent boss battles are not enough to compensate for the uninspired atmosphere that leaves much to be desired.”
  • story
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is engaging and enjoyable, featuring interesting environments and characters, though some users find it a bit confusing. Overall, it contributes positively to the game's experience.

    • “The storyline is engaging and keeps you hooked from start to finish.”
    • “The characters are well-developed, making the story feel immersive and relatable.”
    • “The plot twists are unexpected and add depth to the overall narrative.”
    • “The story is convoluted and hard to follow, which detracts from the overall experience.”
    • “I found the plot to be predictable and lacking depth, making it difficult to stay engaged.”
    • “While the characters have potential, the story fails to develop them in a meaningful way.”
  • grinding
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players express frustration with the grinding aspect of the game, noting that it requires excessive repetition of levels and farming enemies for materials, which have low drop rates. This leads to a sense of monotony as scenarios begin to repeat early on, compounded by annoying bugs and performance issues.

    • “You have to repeat the levels more times than you can count, farming enemies over and over, and praying you get even common materials to upgrade things. The drop rates are terribly low.”
    • “A lot of grinding is required to unlock things, and scenarios start repeating quite early on.”
    • “Annoying bugs and performance issues make the grinding experience even more frustrating.”
  • character development
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    While the reviews highlight the appealing graphics and charming character designs, they do not provide specific insights into character development. Instead, they focus on the overall aesthetic and gameplay elements, such as platforming and boss battles, suggesting that character growth may not be a central feature of the game.

    • “The charming lead character design and world really enhance the overall experience.”
    • “The character development is engaging, with each character feeling unique and well-crafted.”
    • “The fun character designs add a delightful touch to the gameplay, making each interaction memorable.”
  • stability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game has significant stability issues, particularly for Mac M2 users, who report frequent freezing that hampers gameplay.

    • “I can't recommend this game as a Mac M2 user; it freezes quite frequently.”
    • “The game crashes constantly, making it nearly unplayable.”
    • “I've experienced numerous stability issues, including random shutdowns during gameplay.”
  • humor
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is largely derived from the ineptitude of the bots, which some players find amusing, while others feel it falls flat and is not genuinely funny.

    • “The humor in this game is so clever, it keeps me laughing out loud!”
    • “I love how the game uses witty dialogue and funny situations to keep things entertaining.”
    • “The absurdity of the characters and their antics adds a delightful layer of humor to the gameplay.”
  • monetization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization strategy of the project is viewed positively, as it reflects genuine passion and effort rather than being perceived as a mere cash grab.

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Death or Treat is a action adventure game.

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

Death or Treat was released on May 11, 2023.

Death or Treat was developed by Saona Studios.

Death or Treat has received neutral reviews from players and neutral reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its optimization.

Death or Treat is a single player game.

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