Streets of Red: Devil's Dare
- February 22, 2019
- Secret Base
Get on SteamIn Streets of Red: Devil's Dare Deluxe, a permadeath multiplayer horror beat'em up, players must use retro gaming hero skills to fight off hordes of undead monsters and earn cash for upgrades. With six playable characters, an ever-growing level selection, and a challenging combat system, each run offers new content and a fresh challenge. But beware, when you die, your save data dies with you, so make every run count.
Reviews
- The game features a fun and addictive combat system with unique characters and a variety of abilities, making it enjoyable for multiplayer sessions.
- It successfully incorporates numerous nostalgic references to classic games and horror films, appealing to fans of retro gaming.
- The local co-op mode allows for engaging gameplay with friends, enhancing the overall experience.
- The game suffers from technical issues, including poor controller support and bugs that hinder gameplay, especially on different operating systems.
- Many players find the combat dull and unchallenging, lacking the depth and excitement of classic beat 'em ups.
- The game is criticized for its limited content, with only a few stages and repetitive gameplay, leading to a lack of long-term engagement.
- gameplay6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by simple and straightforward controls, enhanced by a depth-adding fatality system. Players appreciate the nostalgic arcade feel of "Streets of Red: Devil's Dare Deluxe," noting its consistent fun and extensive features that make it one of the most complete beat 'em ups available.
“The controls and gameplay were simple and straight to the point.”
“The fatality system added depth to the gameplay.”
“Streets of Red: Devil’s Dare Deluxe brings me back to those arcade games with some of the funniest and craziest gameplay.”
“Not a review, just an opinion of the first 15 minutes of gameplay.”
“Personal preferences aside, it's probably the most complete beat 'em up I've ever played when it comes to gameplay features.”
“Controls and gameplay were simple and straight to the point.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally criticized for being drab and uninteresting, resembling those of mediocre indie games, which detracts from the overall experience. While some users found the visuals intuitive, the lack of depth and style in the art design fails to elevate the game's combat and overall appeal.
“The art style is reminiscent of many mediocre indie games: drab, uninteresting, and lacking in style.”
“The graphics feel outdated and fail to capture the essence of the genre, making the overall experience less engaging.”
“The visuals are uninspired and do not contribute to the game's atmosphere, leaving it feeling flat and uninviting.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviewers highlight the game's high replayability due to its diverse paths, hidden characters, and responsive combat system, which encourages multiple playthroughs. The variety in character experiences further enhances the game's value, making it a worthwhile investment for players seeking longevity.
“The price alone on this, and the amount of replay value, hidden characters, and different paths you can take with each playthrough.”
“The combat system is very responsive, the characters feel different, and the replay value is very high.”
“The price alone on this game does not justify the lack of replay value, hidden characters, and different paths you can take with each playthrough.”
“While the combat system is very responsive and the characters feel different, the overall replay value is disappointingly low.”
- humor2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by its clever achievements and numerous amusing references, which consistently elicit laughter throughout the gameplay experience.
“The achievements are filled with funny references that had me chuckling.”
“I was laughing through the entire arcade because there are so many awesome references.”
“The humor in this game is top-notch, making every moment enjoyable.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The music serves as a subtle background element, enhancing the overall atmosphere of the game without overpowering the gameplay experience.
“The music is repetitive and lacks variety.”
“I found the soundtrack to be uninspiring and forgettable.”
“The background music is often too loud and distracts from the gameplay.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The story is criticized for its lack of depth and clarity, leaving players confused about the motivations and events within the game.
“There isn't much of a story, which doesn't explain why things are happening.”
“The narrative feels disjointed and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with the characters.”
“I found the plot to be predictable and uninspired, leaving me disengaged from the overall experience.”
