Deathtide

About

"Deathtide" is a challenging action-adventure game set in a destroyed world filled with undead, demons, and tough bosses. With unique hero styles, over 40 items, and advanced AI enemies, each run is different and requires mastery of strategic combat. The game is developed with care by a small team, ensuring an engaging and fun experience.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

71%

Audience ScoreBased on 82 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

gameplay6 negative mentions

The game has a solid foundation and shows promise for future updates, with a responsive developer who actively engages with the community.
The gameplay offers a unique twist on the bullet heaven genre, with interesting mechanics like elemental reaction stacking and a focus on dodging attacks.
The graphics and animations are appealing, and the game runs well on various platforms, making it an enjoyable experience overall.

The game currently suffers from balancing issues, with many players finding it difficult to progress and feeling that the gameplay is repetitive and lacking in variety.
There are significant technical flaws, including hitbox issues, poor mouse visibility, and performance drops, which detract from the overall experience.
Many mechanics feel underdeveloped or poorly explained, leading to confusion and frustration among players, particularly regarding upgrades and skill interactions.

gameplay
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has received largely negative feedback, with players finding it boring, buggy, and reminiscent of outdated RPG mechanics from the 90s. While some appreciate the interactive combat elements and potential for improvement, many express frustration with the current state of the game, including issues with shop mechanics and overall enjoyment. However, there is hope that ongoing development will address these concerns and enhance the gameplay experience.
- “I especially appreciate certain enemies and bosses having telegraphed attack patterns which makes combat more interactive with the dash mechanic.”
- “I think this game has a similar potential to this, with an interesting world, flavorful mechanics, and a very good mood and setting done right.”
- “During these early access, the dev is working on bugs and polishing the experience and gameplay overall, which is great too.”
- “The gameplay is very boring and buggy and not exciting at all.”
- “Well right now, the game just sucks. I've tried to give it a chance, but the gameplay is boring and it's buggy.”
- “The shop mechanic is bad as it is. After the merchant leaves, I had some enemies chasing it, but my spells didn't do anything for a few seconds until everything else melted. Also, after selling an item, the icon still appears...”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of "Deathtide Survivors" are generally well-received, with many users appreciating the visual style reminiscent of classic titles like Diablo 1 and 2. However, some players noted that while the graphics are nice, the character control feels sluggish, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “I was about to finish 'Necrosmith' (which I do recommend!) and looked for something similar online: Deathtide Survivors was one of the top picks for its visuals to me...”
- “Graphics are good.”
- “The graphics are probably done in the style of Diablo 1/2.”
- “The graphics are probably done in the style of Diablo 1/2.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from significant stability issues, with users consistently reporting bugs that detract from the overall gameplay experience. Many players find the gameplay to be both boring and plagued by technical problems, leading to a frustrating experience.
- “The gameplay is very boring and buggy, and not exciting at all.”
- “Well, right now, the game just sucks. I've tried to give it a chance, but the gameplay is boring and it's buggy.”
- “Still buggy.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game is enriched by a variety of missions and a talent tree that players can fully explore, providing a rewarding experience. However, some users noted a potential confusion with the color coding of healing wells and enemy abilities. Overall, the narrative is engaging and offers ample content for players to enjoy.
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players criticize the grinding aspect of the game, noting that it often involves repetitive tasks with minimal rewards, primarily limited to unlocking talents. Many feel that the genre has the potential for greater depth and immersion, yet current offerings tend to focus heavily on grindy mechanics with generic abilities and stats.
- “Since there's no content, the achievements are just grinding the same thing over and over. But why would you if there's nothing to unlock besides talents?”
- “Most bullet heaven games these days are 100% grindy, with only stats and generic abilities. I think the genre has so much to offer in terms of depth and immersion.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with many reviewers noting it as a labor of love that contributes positively to the overall experience.
- “It's clearly a labor of love, and the atmosphere is captivating.”
- “The immersive atmosphere draws you in and makes you feel part of the world.”
- “Every detail contributes to a rich and engaging atmosphere that enhances the experience.”