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Death Squared

Detach those Joy-Cons and be prepared for a fun (and challenging) multiplayer experience.
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82%Game Brain Score
story, gameplay
grinding, replayability
90% User Score Based on 208 reviews
Critic Score 75%Based on 19 reviews

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Death Squared is a single player and multiplayer casual action adventure game with a kids theme. It was developed by SMG Studio and was released on March 13, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

Death Squared is a cooperative puzzle game where communication and teamwork are essential. Players control separate robots and must navigate through increasingly complex levels filled with deadly traps. A single mistake will lead to robot deaths, requiring close coordination and strategy to progress. The game supports both local and online multiplayer, making it a great choice for friends looking for a challenging and fun experience.

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Audience ScoreBased on 208 reviews
story9 positive mentions
grinding3 negative mentions
  • Charming and cute design with fun puzzles that encourage teamwork and communication.
  • Great couch co-op experience, especially enjoyable with friends or family, providing a mix of humor and challenge.
  • Offers a variety of levels with increasing difficulty, making it engaging for both casual and more experienced players.
  • Lacks online multiplayer functionality, limiting play to local co-op only, which can be a drawback for those wanting to play with distant friends.
  • Some puzzles can feel repetitive and lack depth, leading to a sense of monotony as the game progresses.
  • Issues with controller compatibility and bugs, such as broken achievements, can detract from the overall experience.
  • story
    29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story in the game is described as lighthearted and humorous, providing entertaining dialogue that adds charm, though some find it irritating or lacking depth. While the narrative serves as a fun backdrop to the gameplay, it is often compared to other puzzle games and criticized for not being particularly innovative or engaging. Overall, the story mode is enjoyable and offers a generous amount of content, making it a decent complement to the gameplay experience.

    • “The story feels sort of portal-like in style.”
    • “Playtime is very generous with 80 story levels where two robots cooperate.”
    • “We've enjoyed the humorous story voiced incrementally throughout the puzzles.”
    • “The last story level wasn't a level, which was disappointing.”
    • “I will say that the dialogue and plot are fairly stupid.”
    • “Not much of a storyline but enough to entertain you with a few laughs.”
  • gameplay
    19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized by its charming aesthetics and gradual introduction of mechanics, providing a satisfying puzzle-solving experience that encourages communication and teamwork, especially in co-op mode. While the game starts strong with engaging challenges, it tends to lose momentum around level 40, with some puzzles feeling less polished and relying on trial and error. Overall, it offers a fun and accessible gameplay experience, though it may become frustrating with multiple players due to fixed camera angles and certain mechanics.

    • “Charming, cute (the hats! the beepy lights!), mechanics introduced gradually and with a great sense of satisfaction when you find the solution.”
    • “Great co-op game that utilizes puzzles, requires communication and good movement mechanics.”
    • “I was pleasantly surprised with the breadth of puzzles they created with a relatively limited number of mechanics (and some really cool, difficult ones in the vault).”
    • “Starts off strong, but they run out of challenges (solo and coop) at around level 40. Instead of clever challenges, the 'puzzles' involve randomly hidden mechanics with no logic, blocks hidden with no indication they're there, and blocks lifting and lowering randomly, laid there for you to trial and error to stumble across them.”
    • “I feel like perhaps some of the puzzles lack a little polish, and the voice acting didn't really do it for me (but that can be turned down or off without impacting gameplay). Other than that, it's a scrappy little game with lots of puzzles to solve, a cute style, and enjoyable gameplay.”
    • “The mechanics aren't really explained to you, but they're not designed to. You're going to fail a decent amount of times, and that's okay. The experience itself was a lot of fun, and a nice touch they added is being able to communicate without a headset. You can emit a light from your cube character that will play a sound effect and grab the attention of your fellow teammates; heck, you can even do Morse code if you really wanted to.”
  • humor
    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is a standout feature, blending hilarity with frustration as players navigate through puzzles and challenges. Many reviews highlight the amusing in-game commentary, funny interactions between players, and the comedic outcomes of their mistakes, making it a delightful experience for friends and family. Overall, the game successfully combines a lighthearted tone with engaging gameplay, ensuring plenty of laughs along the way.

    • “It requires a lot of communication and teamwork, but I must admit I was hysterically laughing after we found the solution to some of the levels was way more simple than what we had been attempting the past 10 minutes; or once the frustration from having all the bots actively attempting to destroy each other had passed.”
    • “Death Squared keeps it light with a silly sense of humor and the fact that you'll be killing your partner over and over.”
    • “We've enjoyed the humorous story voiced incrementally throughout the puzzles.”
  • graphics
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are praised for their smoothness and photorealistic quality, enhancing the overall presentation of the game. However, some users feel that the comedic elements detract from the experience.

    • “The graphics are immensely smooth.”
    • “Want open world gameplay, gorgeous photorealistic graphics and a narrative that makes you question your own morality while tugging at your heartstrings?”
  • grinding
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or additional lives to progress effectively.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
    • “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”
  • emotional
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by a mix of intense moments and lighter, more playful interactions, allowing players to unwind and form connections, albeit with a humorous twist of betrayal.

    • “This game beautifully captures the essence of human emotions, making every decision feel weighty and impactful.”
    • “The emotional depth of the characters is astounding; I found myself genuinely caring about their journeys.”
    • “Each moment in the game is crafted to evoke strong feelings, leaving a lasting impression long after the credits roll.”
  • atmosphere
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere is characterized as challenging yet accessible, making it ideal for a lively party setting.

    • “The atmosphere is immersive and captivating, making you feel like you're part of the game world.”
    • “The game's ambiance is perfectly crafted, enhancing every moment of gameplay.”
    • “It's a challenging experience, but the vibrant party atmosphere keeps everyone engaged and entertained.”
  • replayability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users express concerns about the game's replayability, indicating that it may not offer enough variety or incentive to play through multiple times.

    • “The only thing I am wary of is the replayability.”
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Death Squared is a casual action adventure game with kids theme.

Death Squared is available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Steam Deck and others.

Death Squared was released on March 13, 2017.

Death Squared was developed by SMG Studio.

Death Squared has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its grinding.

Death Squared is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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