Stay Dead Evolution

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Stay Dead Evolution is a single player arcade fighting game. It was developed by Brucefilm and was released on February 4, 2015. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

At its core, Stay Dead Evolution is a 'round beat'em up' like Street Fighter with elements taken from rhythm games. The brand new idea behind Stay Dead Evolution is to have a real time interaction inside a cinematographic scene, using the main character as if he would be a video-game character. Stay Dead is the union of movies and video-games. Finally, the sound and graphic quality of a movie jo…

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Audience ScoreBased on 17 reviews

story3 negative mentions

The game provided a sense of joy and hope during a difficult time, helping the player to cope with personal struggles.
It features an interesting control scheme that keeps the gameplay engaging, especially for fans of quick-time events (QTEs).
The developers made good use of a limited budget, resulting in adequate overall quality and enjoyable HD video sequences.

The game lacks depth and may not hold players' attention for long, as it can become repetitive quickly.
Combat mechanics are criticized for being weak and unconvincing, with some players describing the cinematic quality as subpar.
The game is seen as a simple QTE-driven experience that may not appeal to those looking for more complex gameplay.

story
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The story conveys a moral about perseverance and the unpredictability of life, suggesting that giving up can prevent personal growth. While the concept is appreciated, it lacks depth and could benefit from more engaging narrative elements akin to those found in Shenmue.
- “The moral of the story is that you never know what life has in store for you. If I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- “This won't keep you playing for a while, but it's a nice concept and could have been better with some story elements similar to Shenmue for Dreamcast/Xbox.”
- “This won't keep you playing for long, but it's a nice concept and could have been better with some story elements similar to Shenmue for Dreamcast/Xbox.”
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks the depth needed to engage players fully.”
- “Character development is minimal, making it hard to care about their journeys or outcomes.”
music
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The music in the game is described as soothing and calming, providing a relaxing experience that can help players feel at ease.
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
gameplay
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The gameplay aspect has not been directly described in the provided text, but users are encouraged to view gameplay footage for a better understanding of the game's mechanics and experience.