Death Trader: Cold War

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Death Trader: Cold War is a single player strategy game. It was developed by Dreambakers and was released on October 19, 2018. It received negative reviews from players.

Death Trader: Cold War is a strategy game where you step into the role of an arms dealer during the Cold War, with the goal of making a profit by selling weapons to various factions in conflict zones around the world. Your choices and actions can impact the outcome of these conflicts, and you must navigate unofficial channels to obtain weapons and make deals with different military departments.

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30%

Audience ScoreBased on 74 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

stability12 negative mentions

The game has a great concept and interesting mechanics that could provide entertainment.
There is significant potential for future development, including features like owning factories and producing firearms.
Some players find the game enjoyable in its current state, appreciating its unique premise.

The game is plagued with bugs and glitches, making it largely unplayable.
It feels incomplete and abandoned by the developers, with no updates for an extended period.
Gameplay is repetitive and lacks depth, leading to a boring experience for many players.

stability
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with numerous reports of bugs and glitches that significantly hinder gameplay. Many users describe it as "buggy" and "abandoned," leading to frustration and quick abandonment of the game. Overall, the lack of polish and persistent technical issues suggest a lack of commitment to improving the game's stability.
- “Buggy, abandoned. I played for a total of eleven minutes and then proceeded to delete it and never play again.”
- “The game is buggy; about a third of the time when I started a new game, it didn't set up right.”
- “Like the amount of glitches this game has right now cannot be explained in one comment.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The gameplay features interesting mechanics but is criticized for being overly simplistic and lacking depth, resulting in a short and often boring experience. While some players find it mildly entertaining, many express disappointment, labeling it as one of the worst in terms of engagement.
- “The game features interesting mechanics that keep the experience engaging.”
- “Despite its flaws, the gameplay is mildly entertaining and functions well compared to other titles.”
- “The game offers unique and interesting game mechanics that enhance the overall experience.”
- “It's extremely boring and has the worst gameplay I've ever seen.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is derived from the developers' self-awareness and their commitment to remaining in early access, which has become a defining characteristic of their identity. This meta-commentary adds a layer of irony that resonates with players.
- “The funny thing about that, though, is that the devs don't intend to ever take it out of early access, as that's what they're known for.”