DeathMetal

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DeathMetal is a single player casual puzzle game. It was developed by Playito.com and was released on November 18, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"DeathMetal" is a challenging brick-breaker arcade game with 40 levels across four episode sets and real-time physics. Players can enjoy 11 different power-ups, atmospheric metal guitar riffs, and old-school difficulty. The game offers 21 Steam Achievements and 6 Steam Trading Cards at a casual price.

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64%

Audience ScoreBased on 28 reviews

music5 positive mentions

gameplay2 negative mentions

The heavy metal soundtrack enhances the overall atmosphere and enjoyment of the game.
The game features a good level design with challenging gameplay and a variety of power-ups.
Achievements are easy to obtain, providing additional engagement for players.

The game suffers from poor collision detection and lack of control over the ball's direction.
Many players find the game disappointingly short and lacking in content.
Repetitive music and frustrating mechanics detract from the overall experience.

music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42%
33%
25%
The music in Deathmetal is widely praised for its heavy metal soundtrack, which enhances the game's arcade-style experience and aligns well with its theme. While many players appreciate the energetic and engaging tunes, some note that the music can become repetitive and lacks depth. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's appeal.
- “Deathmetal is an arcade-style brick-breaker game that differentiates itself from others of the genre with its heavy metal soundtrack and challenging difficulty.”
- “The soundtrack just does it for me.”
- “If you're a die-hard break-out fan, you may like this as it has some nice ideas (like the bumpers on some levels), but it needs work to feel complete. Also, the 'metal' music consists of some stripped-down riffs that are on a loop and have no real metal feel left.”
- “On the other hand, deathmetal suffers from unpredictable physics, awkward level design, and really, really repetitive music.”
- “It's strongest point is the soundtrack and the general appearance that fits with the concept.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
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40%
The graphics in the game are generally considered decent, enhancing the overall atmosphere, though performance may vary significantly on older hardware, with some users reporting smooth gameplay at lower resolutions. Despite running on weaker systems, players appreciate the visual effects and level design, which contribute positively to the gaming experience.
- “The game's level design is well thought out and offers a good challenge to players; also, the graphics and visual effects are pretty decent and add to the game's overall atmosphere.”
- “Got it on sale, good graphics and great music, easy to play.”
- “I'm running it on an old HP laptop with an i5-2410 (built-in Intel 3000 graphics), so very weak graphically, and it stays capped at 60 fps on the 1366x768 resolution screen.”
- “Any PC with a graphics card or APU would have issues making this game run poorly.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The gameplay offers solid fun for approximately 60 minutes and includes 11 different power-ups that enhance variety. However, some frustrating mechanics detract from the overall experience, making it difficult to fully recommend.
- “Additionally, the game features 11 different power-ups that add variety to the gameplay.”
- “It's just not quite good enough for me to recommend, especially with some of the frustrating mechanics.”
- “The gameplay lasts for about 60 minutes, but it is solid fun for that time.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features a lighthearted sense of humor, complemented by a great soundtrack and enjoyable achievements, making for an entertaining experience.
- “A little funny game with a great soundtrack and nice achievements.”
- “The humor in this game is spot on, making every moment enjoyable.”
- “I found myself laughing out loud at the witty dialogue and clever puns.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The atmosphere of the game is significantly enhanced by heavy metal guitar riffs, well-designed levels, and decent graphics and visual effects, creating an engaging and immersive experience for players.
- “The game's level design is well thought out and offers a good challenge to players; also, the graphics and visual effects are pretty decent and add to the game's overall atmosphere.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate the game's monetization model, highlighting the absence of microtransactions, DLC, and loot boxes, which allows them to pay for a complete experience without additional costs.
- “My favorite thing about this game is that there are 0 microtransactions, DLC, loot boxes, or any other nonsense that other modern games are full of. You're paying for the complete game!”