Death Road to Canada

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Death Road to Canada is a single player casual action adventure game. It received positive reviews from players.

Death Road to Canada is a Randomly Generated Road Trip Action-RPG.

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84%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,222 reviews

gameplay34 positive mentions

stability23 negative mentions

The game offers a unique blend of humor and challenging gameplay, making it highly replayable.
The graphics and soundtrack are well-designed, enhancing the overall experience.
The character customization and variety of events keep the gameplay fresh and engaging.

The controls are often described as clunky and unresponsive, making gameplay frustrating.
The game frequently crashes, leading to loss of progress and disrupting the experience.
Many players report issues with the game requiring an internet connection to play, which limits offline accessibility.

gameplay
63 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
54%
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6%
The gameplay is characterized by a simple yet addictive loop that offers high replayability, blending retro aesthetics with modern mechanics. While many players praise the fun and engaging nature of the gameplay, some express concerns about control issues and occasional bugs that can disrupt the experience. Overall, the game is well-received for its humor, graphics, and immersive mechanics, though the difficulty may not appeal to everyone.
- “The jokes are great, the gameplay is amazing, and the graphics and music are probably my favorite in any game.”
- “Extremely simple yet fun gameplay with outstanding replayability.”
- “The humor is great, the gameplay is well balanced and designed, the characters are brilliant, and the whole thing is just endless fun!”
- “The high gameplay difficulty may not be for everyone though.”
- “Gameplay is fairly repetitive to get upgrades.”
- “The controls are bad and the gameplay can be better.”
humor
59 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players highlighting its clever writing, funny dialogue, and hilarious character interactions that enhance the overall experience. Many reviews note the game's ability to blend humor with challenging gameplay, making it both entertaining and engaging. The retro graphics and random events contribute to a unique and consistently funny atmosphere, ensuring high replayability and enjoyment.
- “The humor in this game is top-notch, seriously just a stupid fun game!”
- “The game is very funny.”
- “The humor is great, the gameplay is well balanced and designed, the characters are brilliant, and the whole thing is just endless fun!”
replayability
49 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
65%
29%
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Overall, the game boasts exceptionally high replayability, with many players praising its diverse character options, randomly generated maps, and a variety of skills and weapons that ensure each playthrough feels unique. The combination of engaging gameplay, constant updates, and a humorous tone contributes to its addictive nature, making it a worthwhile investment for players seeking long-term enjoyment. While some mention minor control issues, the overwhelming consensus is that the game's replay value is a standout feature.
- “I haven't found many games with the same replayability and intuitive humor put into it by its devs as DR2C.”
- “Randomly generated maps with choice of class and traits, skills upgrades, and rare weapons make for great replayability. I got this game on sale, but if I had known this game was so fun, I would have bought it at full price!”
- “Replayability is endless, and the characters are all so different that no single playthrough will be the same.”
- “The RNG is pretty unfair and the game doesn't have as much replay value as it claims.”
- “So much replay value and after over 8 hours of game time,”
- “Replayability is there.”
graphics
37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
62%
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their vibrant pixel art style, evoking nostalgia for classic video games while providing a fun and humorous visual experience. Players appreciate the variety in character designs and environments, although some note inconsistencies in quality, particularly with certain character models. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's charm and replayability, making it an enjoyable experience for fans of retro aesthetics.
- “The graphics are awesome for pixelated characters, there's a huge amount of variety in both weapons and scenarios, and smashing zombies is downright fun.”
- “Great retro graphics and hooooly mother of gods is it addictive.”
- “Amazing game, controls could be better, amazing graphics, amazing concept of it all, just amazing!”
- “The graphics look like old-time video games such as 'Road to Oregon', and the things that happen outside of gameplay are hilarious.”
- “It's got your typical retro pixel graphics style; the controls leave a lot to be desired, and overall there isn't much to come back to after an hour or so.”
- “Controls 4/10, graphics 1/10, concept 7/10; gets repetitive.”
music
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
45%
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The music in the game is widely praised for its catchy 8-bit style and engaging soundtracks, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. Many players appreciate the humor and charm of the music, although there are some complaints about specific tracks not playing correctly. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's appeal and replay value.
- “But the soundtrack is an absolute banger.”
- “I love the 8-bit style, the awesome music, and the hard-to-beat game.”
- “Awesome in every way from the music to the adrenaline rush of a thousand zombies after you!”
- “One of the soundtracks does not play ('One More Road') and it's just silent. Can you fix it, please?”
- “The new song that was added in the previous updates still doesn't play; it's just silent when it's supposed to play during the driving scenes.”
- “My only complaint is that... I really don't like the music.”
story
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
46%
41%
13%
The game's story is praised for its humor, variety, and engaging character backgrounds, making each playthrough feel fresh and entertaining. Players appreciate the whimsical narrative and the impact of their choices on the storyline, although some express a desire for more depth and memorable interactions. However, technical issues like freezing during missions can detract from the overall experience.
- “Great fun, lots of variety, good storyline & progression, hilarious writing, memorable characters, loads of weapons.”
- “This is a very unique game with wacky and fun situations, very good game mechanics, and a story that never disappoints. I've played multiple runs on different systems and I still have fun each time.”
- “The story is full of surprises; not every story you play is the same, and that's what I love about this post-apocalyptic RPG zombie game.”
- “Like you write every time a different story, so it's not true; it's always the same situations, just different characters, so this is a bit disappointing to me.”
- “They just throw you in the middle of dozens of zombies without any real training or sense of a storyline.”
- “If this was free to play, that would be another story, but this game is quite expensive to have ads on top of the base cost.”
stability
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
96%
The game's stability is a significant concern, with numerous users reporting frequent glitches, crashes, and freezing issues that hinder gameplay. While many players enjoy the game overall, the bugs—ranging from startup crashes to unresponsive controls—have led to frustration and a less enjoyable experience. Despite its fun factor, the game's instability remains a major drawback that needs addressing.
- “Clever, funny, and runs great on tablet with an Xbox Bluetooth controller.”
- “The game maintains a smooth performance without any crashes or glitches.”
- “I appreciate how stable the gameplay is, even during intense moments.”
- “Sometimes the game glitches and closes itself or the screen freezes during a game.”
- “This is a real fun game but it's kind of buggy; my volume doesn't load sometimes and the game I am playing constantly crashes.”
- “Sadly, this game has frame issues and often freezes.”
monetization
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
7%
64%
The monetization aspect of the game is generally viewed positively, with many users appreciating the absence of ads and in-app purchases after an initial purchase. However, some players have reported unexpected ads appearing despite having paid for the game, leading to frustration over the perceived value of their purchase. Overall, the game is praised for being ad-free and offering a premium experience, though inconsistencies in ad presence have raised concerns among users.
- “One of the best mobile survival games, not to mention there's no ads or microtransactions.”
- “Such a beautiful concept and no in-app purchases required.”
- “No in-app purchases, no ads, 100% free once paid for.”
- “Why are there ads in a game that I've paid for?!”
- “If this was free to play, that would be another story, but this game is quite expensive to have ads on top of the base cost.”
- “Crashes galore, ads for other games that aren't disclosed on the store page.”
optimization
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with users reporting frequent crashes and performance issues, particularly on mobile devices. While the game is polished and runs smoothly in many areas, specific sections, like crossing Canada, experience significant lag, and controls are considered inferior. Many players are calling for urgent optimization improvements to enhance the mobile experience, especially when handling large in-game scenarios.
- “Really well polished game, but I think the controls could be optimized.”
- “The performance should be improved.”
- “Also, the game constantly crashes now every 20 minutes... the game is fine to play, it's just the constant performance issues relating to Google Play Games and offline accessibility.”
- “The controls are seriously inferior; the game's performance isn't as good on my Note 9 compared to the Switch.”
- “Only nitpick I have is that it needs to be better optimized for the phone; my device can't handle giant hordes of zombies, so please fix... otherwise, fantastic.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players note that while there is some grinding required to unlock features, it is generally considered worthwhile and enjoyable. However, some find the process can become repetitive, though the experience remains engaging, particularly in character progression.
- “It gets a bit grindy and repetitive, but it's still enjoyable!”
- “Some grinding is involved to unlock certain features, but it is worth it.”
- “Surviving makes for an interesting experience while grinding characters and seeing their development.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its engaging pixel art and gameplay, contributing to a captivating and addictive experience. Reviewers highlight the game's awesome style and significant replayability, making it a worthwhile investment.
- “This is addicting and worth the money... the pixel art, gameplay, and atmosphere just work together perfectly.”
- “Tons, tons, and tons of replayability; awesome style and atmosphere; great gameplay.”