Deathstreak
- December 12, 2023
- Musa Odabasi
Get on Steam"Deathstreak" is a single-player, sensational action game where players engage in first-person melee combat with a variety of weapons. With blades attached to your arms and throwables collected from the environment, players must defeat enemies before they attack. Additionally, clinging to walls allows for unique traversal and surprise attacks from different angles, all in an effort to reach the top of the castle and complete your mission.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The core gameplay loop is incredibly satisfying, with a one-hit kill mechanic that makes combat encounters tense and engaging.
- The game features a variety of weapons and mechanics, including teleport attacks and wall running, which add depth and excitement to the gameplay.
- Despite some technical issues, the game is fun and worth the price, especially considering it was developed by a single person.
- The game suffers from technical issues such as frame rate drops and limited graphical options, which can detract from the experience.
- The storyline and writing are poorly executed, with fast-paced cutscenes that are difficult to follow and minimal lore provided.
- Some weapons cannot be picked up, and the overall graphics and animations are considered mediocre, lacking polish.
- gameplay26 mentions
- 62 % positive mentions
- 31 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The gameplay is highly praised for its satisfying core loop and well-designed mechanics, such as one-hit kills and fast-paced combat. Players feel empowered and engaged, especially when combined with an energetic soundtrack, although some minor polish issues are noted. Overall, the mechanics provide a fun and rewarding experience, despite limitations with boss encounters.
“The core gameplay loop is incredibly satisfying.”
“This game is saved by its excellent gameplay - you feel like a total badass when you rip into enemies with your blades, especially if you couple it with some killer music in the background.”
“The gameplay mechanics are well executed and provide a satisfying experience.”
“The one-shot mechanic doesn’t count for bosses.”
“It's just gameplay.”
- story16 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 69 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The game's story is criticized for its rapid pacing, leading some players to disengage from reading it entirely. While there is a narrative present, many feel it lacks depth and engagement, suggesting that a more compelling storyline and additional voiceovers could enhance the overall experience. Overall, the story is considered underwhelming and insufficiently developed.
“But a more engaging storyline could have significantly elevated the overall experience.”
“The writing moves very fast when telling the story of the game, so I stopped reading the story after a while.”
“Story is meh and, like it was mentioned before, the intro pictures move fast but you can still understand it from chapter finale notes.”
“There is a story, but it doesn’t give you a lot.”
- graphics14 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The game's graphics receive mixed reviews, with many praising the art style while criticizing technical issues such as inconsistent frame rates and limited graphical options. Although some users find the visuals appealing despite asset repetition, others describe the overall graphics and animations as mediocre.
“It also fits well with the art style.”
“I really like the art style.”
“Despite repetition of assets, the visuals are quite nice.”
“From a technical standpoint, this game has been an absolute disaster from my experience - the frame rate is all over the place, and the graphical options are extremely limited.”
“- Graphics and animations are meh.”
“- Graphics and animations are meh.”
- music12 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally described as groovy and enjoyable, enhancing the gameplay experience, especially during combat. However, some players feel that the modern soundtrack does not align well with the game's medieval aesthetic, leading to mixed opinions on its overall fit. Despite this, the music is still appreciated for its quality.
“The bosses were all distinct from each other, which I liked, and the music was groovy.”
“However, this game is saved by its excellent gameplay - you feel like a total badass when you rip into enemies with your blades, especially if you couple it with some killer music in the background.”
“Music is also great; it may sound more modern, though the game looks medieval.”
“The soundtrack could have been produced to fit the atmosphere of the game better.”
“I don't understand the choice in music used here, though.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating its visual design and overall ambiance. However, there are criticisms regarding the soundtrack, which some feel does not align effectively with the game's atmosphere.
“I like the atmosphere and the look of this one.”
“The soundtrack could have been produced to fit the atmosphere of the game better.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The latest update has improved the game's optimization, enhancing the overall gaming experience. However, this optimization comes at the cost of reduced difficulty, which may affect the challenge for some players.
“With the new update, it offers a more optimized gaming experience, enhancing performance and responsiveness.”
“With the new update, it offers a more optimized gaming experience, but this time, the difficulty of the game has decreased.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Players express that the grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, suggesting that it requires an unrealistic commitment akin to having a second life to fully engage with it.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
