Deathstreak
- December 12, 2023
- Musa Odabasi
Get on SteamDeathstreak is a first-person melee action game where everyone dies in one hit. Reach your goal by overcoming enemies. Try to understand the cause and background of events. Once you reach the top of the castle, your mission will be completed. Defeat enemies with Melee weapons! Defeat enemies with Blades attached to your arms! Kill those who stand in your way with the throwables you coll…
Reviews
- The core gameplay loop is incredibly satisfying, providing a fun and engaging experience.
- The variety of weapons and distinct bosses contribute to a fresh and enjoyable combat experience.
- The game is very affordable and shows promise for improvement, especially considering it was developed by a solo developer.
- Technical issues such as frame rate drops and limited graphical options detract from the overall experience.
- The storyline is underdeveloped and the opening cutscene moves too quickly to follow.
- Some gameplay mechanics, like weapon pickups and tutorial pop-ups, can be frustrating and disrupt the flow of the game.
- gameplay11 mentions
- 64 % positive mentions
- 9 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The gameplay is highly praised for its satisfying core loop and well-executed mechanics, such as one-hit kills and teleportation attacks. Players feel empowered and engaged, especially when combined with an energetic soundtrack, making the fast-paced combat experience enjoyable and immersive. Overall, the mechanics contribute significantly to a thrilling gameplay experience.
“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.”
“It's just gameplay.”
“Gameplay impressions: https://youtu.”
“Fast combat mechanics.”
- story7 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The game's story is criticized for its rapid pacing, leading some players to disengage from reading it entirely. While the basic narrative can be understood through chapter finale notes, many feel that a more engaging storyline and additional voiceovers would greatly enhance the overall experience. Overall, the story is considered lackluster and in need of improvement.
“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.”
“Game could use a story and some voice overs.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game's art style is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its aesthetic. However, technical performance issues, such as inconsistent frame rates and limited graphical options, detract from the overall experience, leading to mixed feelings about the graphics and animations.
“It also fits well with the art style.”
“I really like the art style.”
“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.”
“The graphics and animations are meh.”
- music6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for its groovy and modern feel, enhancing the gameplay experience, especially during intense moments. However, some players feel that the soundtrack does not align well with the game's medieval aesthetic, leading to mixed opinions on its overall fit.
“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.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is generally appreciated for its visual appeal, though some users feel that the soundtrack does not effectively complement the overall ambiance.
“I like the atmosphere and the look of this one.”
“The soundtrack could have been produced to fit the atmosphere of the game better.”
“The overall ambiance feels flat and uninspired, lacking the depth needed to immerse players.”
“The environmental design fails to create a compelling atmosphere, making exploration feel dull.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -300 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The latest update has improved the game's optimization, enhancing the overall gaming experience; however, it has also resulted in a decrease in difficulty.
“With the new update, it offers a more optimized gaming experience, enhancing performance and responsiveness.”
“The latest patch has significantly improved the game's optimization, making it run smoother than ever.”
“I appreciate how the developers focused on optimization, resulting in faster load times and better frame rates.”
“With the new update, it offers a more optimized gaming experience, but this time, the difficulty of the game has decreased.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players express that the grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring a significant investment of time akin to having a second life to fully engage with it.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
“Grinding takes away from the enjoyment of the game.”
