That may showcase the woes with the base game's procedural generation mechanics more than this expansion specifically, though my colleague Kyle Hilliard ran into something similar on his run through the Castlevania content as well.īeing immersed in the content, taking down merman, werewolves, and skeletons with my newly acquired throwing axe is a blast, but my favorite weapon has to be the transforming whip sword. I love how these areas are intertwined within the typical Dead Cells runs, allowing you to experience a mini Dracula-focused narrative within the larger story of Dead Cells. This was extremely frustrating since it happened so late in a run that felt destined to end with Dracula's defeat, but instead, I needed to start over with no way to save my cells or gold. I also had one run unceremoniously come to a screeching halt when the ledge I needed to reach for the final boss battle was just a little too high, and I could no longer progress. That's par for the course for Dead Cells' levels, but I still had a moment where I was surprised to already emerge on the other side of the Castlevania content. My biggest complaint on this front is how quickly you can work through the content if you get a good roll on your gear even exploring every nook and cranny of the castle, I didn't spend a ton of time in these new levels each run. Though you start each run with minimal power, a definite sense of progression drives you to do "just one more run." Paramount to that, though, are the permanent upgrades you receive for completing tasks within the world, like helping NPCs, defeating Elite enemies, and discovering new areas. I love discovering secret areas of the randomized biomes, obtaining more and more powerful weapons and equipment, and pushing just a little further than the time before. Because of this, the crossover between the two, which comes in the form of premium DLC for Dead Cells called Return to Castlevania, is a natural fit that not only resurrects Konami's dormant franchise but gives a nostalgic shot in the arm to one of the best roguelites available today.ĭiving back into Dead Cells for the first time in years, I couldn't help but effortlessly fall back into the hooks of the stellar gameplay loop. Of all the franchises Dead Cells drew inspiration from, perhaps no series was as influential as Castlevania. However, its success is only possible through standing on the shoulders of the giants that trailblazed the genre. Dead Cells is one of the best roguelites I've ever played and was one of the standout games in the very crowded 2018.
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