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.
Mac OS
Nintendo Switch
PC
Playstation 4
Windows
Linux
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Reviews
- The game features a fun and addictive combat system with unique character abilities and a variety of enemy designs.
- It offers great local co-op gameplay, making it enjoyable to play with friends and family.
- The pixel art and references to classic games and horror films add a nostalgic charm to the experience.
- The game suffers from significant technical issues, including poor controller mapping and performance problems on different operating systems.
- Gameplay can feel repetitive and lacks originality, relying heavily on references rather than offering a compelling narrative or unique mechanics.
- Characters are sluggish and the overall combat lacks depth, making it less engaging compared to classic beat 'em ups.
- gameplay12 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Streets of Red: Devil's Dare Deluxe" is praised for its simplicity and directness, making it accessible while also incorporating a fatality system that adds depth. Reviewers highlight the game's nostalgic arcade feel and note that it remains engaging even after extended play, positioning it as one of the most feature-rich 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 ever played when it comes to gameplay features.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The graphics have been 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 has led to a perception that the game relies too heavily on references to other titles rather than establishing its own identity.
“The art style is like so many mediocre indie games: drab, uninteresting, and lacking in style.”
“The graphics feel uninspired and fail to create an engaging visual experience.”
“The overall aesthetic is disappointing, making it hard to immerse myself in the game.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Players highlight the game's high replayability due to its diverse paths, hidden characters, and responsive combat system, making each playthrough feel distinct and engaging. The overall value for the price further enhances the incentive to replay.
“The combat system is very responsive, the characters feel different, and the replay value is very high.”
“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 replay value is very high.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players consistently highlight the humor in the game, noting that it is filled with amusing references and achievements that elicit laughter throughout the gameplay experience. The clever integration of these elements contributes significantly to the overall enjoyment.
“The achievements and funny references really add to the humor of the game.”
“I was laughing through the entire arcade because there are so many awesome references.”
“The game is filled with hilarious moments that kept me entertained throughout.”
- music2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game serves as a subtle background element, enhancing the overall atmosphere without being intrusive.
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story is criticized for its lack of depth and clarity, leaving players confused about the motivations and events within the game. Overall, it fails to provide a compelling narrative or context for the gameplay.
“There isn't much of a story, which doesn't explain why things are going on.”
