Death Road to Canada

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"Death Road to Canada" is a single-player Action-RPG with randomly generated levels and a hilarious plot. The game boasts good mechanics, amazing graphics, and a fantastic soundtrack, but can be quite buggy. Its high replayability makes it a great choice for fans of the genre looking for a light-hearted, engaging experience.

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Play Modes

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

77%

Audience ScoreBased on 620 reviews

gameplay25 positive mentions

stability13 negative mentions

The game features a unique and humorous take on the zombie apocalypse, with engaging characters and random events that keep gameplay fresh.
It offers high replayability with various modes, character customization, and a mix of strategy and skill-based gameplay.
The retro pixel art style and soundtrack are well-received, adding to the overall charm of the game.

The touch controls are often criticized as clunky and unresponsive, making it difficult to navigate and engage in combat effectively.
Many players report frequent crashes and bugs, particularly when trying to play offline or after updates.
The game can feel overly punishing due to its RNG elements, leading to frustrating experiences where players feel they have little control over outcomes.

gameplay
47 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
53%
40%
6%
The gameplay is widely praised for its fun mechanics, humor, and high replay value, with many players enjoying the variety of characters and modes available. While the simple gameplay loop is engaging, some users noted issues with controls and occasional bugs that can detract from the experience. Overall, the game offers a unique and addictive experience, though it may present challenges for newcomers due to its difficulty.
- “It has a wide selection of fun characters you can meet on the death road, fun humor, and interesting gameplay with generally easy-to-understand controls and multiple modes to choose from when it comes to playing the game itself!”
- “The gameplay is interesting, with many modes and builds for you to try, balanced perks and skills, zero bugs encountered over 50 hours of my playthrough... 10/10, a very fun experience.”
- “Extremely simple yet fun gameplay with outstanding replayability.”
- “The high gameplay difficulty may not be for everyone though.”
- “There are a lot of deep mechanics at play that it doesn't tell you in the beginning.”
- “I did not care for the core gameplay; the controls were sloppy.”
humor
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised for its clever writing, memorable characters, and engaging randomness, contributing to a fun and addictive gameplay experience. Players appreciate the blend of funny dialogue and quirky scenarios, which enhance replayability and keep the game feeling fresh. Overall, the humor is described as top-notch, making it a standout feature that adds to the enjoyment of the game.
- “And the humor in this game is top-notch, seriously just a stupid fun game!”
- “Great fun, lots of variety, good storyline & progression, hilarious writing, memorable characters, loads of weapons.”
- “Its seriously hilarious storyline is wrapped around a highly playable, most excellent game.”
replayability
35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
66%
26%
9%
The game boasts exceptional replayability, with players praising its endless variety of content, including randomly generated maps, diverse characters, and a robust skill system. Many reviews highlight the game's humor, addictive gameplay, and frequent updates, contributing to a unique experience with each playthrough. Overall, it is regarded as a highly replayable title that offers significant value for its price.
- “Honestly such a fun game with huge replayability.”
- “The selection of random special characters and locations give this so much replay value, fantastic job to the development team, $15 well spent!”
- “Replayability is endless and the characters are all so different; 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.”
- “This game can be very difficult, but that is part of what makes it replayable.”
- “Replayability is endless and the characters are all so different no single playthrough will be the same.”
graphics
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
58%
32%
10%
The graphics of the game are predominantly praised for their charming retro pixel art style, which many players find visually appealing and nostalgic. While the pixelated visuals contribute to the overall fun and addictive gameplay, some users noted inconsistencies in character designs and expressed a desire for more serious graphics. Overall, the graphics enhance the unique experience, with a strong emphasis on customization and variety.
- “Great retro graphics and hooooly mother of gods is it addictive.”
- “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.”
- “Amazing game, controls could be better, amazing graphics, amazing concept of it all, just amazing!”
- “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.”
- “Poor graphics, game gets repetitious after 5 minutes having to physically read conversations throughout the game gets old pretty fast.”
music
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
48%
38%
14%
The music in the game is widely praised for its beautiful and engaging soundtrack, with many users highlighting its retro 8-bit style and memorable tunes that enhance the overall experience. While most reviews celebrate the soundtrack as a standout feature, there are some technical issues reported, such as certain songs not playing during specific scenes. Overall, the music significantly contributes to the game's charm and replay value.
- “Absolutely beautiful with great sound effects and the music... mmh.”
- “But the soundtrack is an absolute banger.”
- “Awesome gameplay, great replay value, great music, great graphics.”
- “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.”
- “The song that won't play is 'one more road song'.”
- “Terrible controls, bad music, gameplay is boring.”
story
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
37%
47%
16%
The game's story is praised for its humor, variety, and the impact of player choices, making each playthrough feel fresh and engaging. Players appreciate the memorable characters and wacky situations, although some express a desire for more diverse quests and difficulty options. Overall, the narrative is seen as a standout feature that enhances the gameplay experience in this zombie-themed RPG.
- “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.”
- “This game is full of surprises; not every story you play is the same, and that's what I love about this post-apocalypse RPG zombie game.”
- “Like you write every time a different story, so it's not true that it's always the same situations, just different characters. This is a bit disappointing to me.”
- “I'm tired of shredding screwdrivers and pieces of wood after every mission.”
- “There's this issue that happens where the game is working fine, but when events or missions start, I can't tap on anything unless I turn off my phone and turn it back on.”
stability
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is frequently criticized, with users reporting numerous glitches, crashes, and control issues that hinder gameplay. While many enjoy the overall experience, the prevalence of bugs—such as freezing, joystick malfunctions, and startup crashes—significantly detracts from the enjoyment and can make the game unplayable at times. Despite these issues, some players still find the game fun and engaging.
- “Game is good, I enjoy it a lot, but there are still many glitches.”
- “Sometimes the game glitches and closes itself, or the screen freezes during a game.”
- “Controls are horrible and glitches make the game unplayable, as well as the controls.”
monetization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game features a one-time purchase model with no ads or microtransactions, providing a fun and engaging experience without predatory monetization practices. Players appreciate the absence of advertisements, although some note that the gameplay can become repetitive.
- “One-time purchase, no predatory monetization, and it's actually fun.”
- “Oh yeah, no ads either.”
- “One of the best mobile survival games, and there's no ads or microtransactions.”
- “Stop advertising as offline.”
- “Anyone who tells you there are no ads is lying.”
- “Super fun game without ads, but it can get a bit repetitive and rage-inducing at times.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
75%
The game's optimization is generally solid, with smooth performance on mobile devices, though users report significant lag in specific areas, such as crossing Canada. However, frequent crashes and performance issues, particularly related to Google Play Games, detract from the experience, and there are calls for improved controls, especially on devices like the Note 9 compared to the Switch.
- “Whenever the PC version gets updated, the Android version gets it as well. Though it might take a month or so, the game runs smoothly on mobile, with the exception of the part crossing Canada where it becomes a slideshow.”
- “Really well polished game, but I think the controls could be optimized.”
- “The game constantly crashes every 20 minutes. While it's fine to play, the constant performance issues related to Google Play Games and offline accessibility are frustrating.”
- “The controls are seriously inferior; the game's performance isn't as good on my Note 9 compared to the Switch.”
- “Really well-polished game, but I think the controls could be optimized.”
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, it just works.”
- “Tons, tons, and tons of replayability; awesome style and atmosphere; great gameplay.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat excessive, with some noting that it can feel tedious. However, many agree that the effort put into grinding is ultimately rewarding, as it unlocks valuable features. Additionally, some users experienced issues with touch controls during grinding activities.
- “It felt a bit too grindy for me, and the touch controls were a little sticky from time to time.”
- “Some grinding is involved to unlock certain features, but it is worth it.”