DEATHLOOP Review Summary

Last updated: 2026-06-27
Review summary
  • Excellent level design
  • Engaging story and world
  • Multiple playstyles and powers
  • Frequent crashes and instability
  • Repetitive and boring gameplay
  • Poor optimization and high VRAM
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Categories

First-Person ShooterRogueliteStealth GameplayImmersive SimAsymmetric MultiplayerCycle-based Gameplay

Emotions

Archetypes

Hardware

Windows <8GB VRAMnegativeWindows 12-15GB VRAMnegative

Snapshot History

Positive
Negative
1,257
63%
37%
142
98%
Sample precision
Helpful reviews
89%
Unhelpful reviews
8%
Protest reviews
3%
Positive points
116
Negative points
445
Gameplay points
112
Perf. points
115
Rec. points
76
Misc points
0
Point
Excellent level design
Description
Multiple players praise the level design, noting multiple paths and creative layouts. It is frequently highlighted as a strength of the game.
Importance
16%
Time loop concept appealing
Description
The time loop and roguelike integration is considered interesting and novel. Many appreciate the concept even if execution varies.
Importance
15%
Excellent art direction
Description
Visuals, aesthetics, and art style are consistently praised. The unique 1970s European style and detailed environments receive special mention.
Importance
15%
Engaging story and world
Description
The story is considered amazing with a good plot twist, and the world-building (60s spy theme, mysteries) is captivating. The narrative adds depth to the gameplay.
Importance
13%
Multiple playstyles and powers
Description
Players enjoy the variety of weapons, powers, and approaches to missions. The ability to choose stealth or combat with different abilities is highly valued.
Importance
13%
Fun rogue-lite elements
Description
Rogue-lite aspects, such as varied runs and the time loop reset, are enjoyed. Players find the combination of genres refreshing.
Importance
12%
Diverse and fun exploration
Description
Exploring levels is enjoyable due to well-designed maps, secrets, and multiple paths. The world feels rewarding to traverse.
Importance
12%
Great overall experience
Description
Overall, the game is described as fun, interesting, and a top-level experience. General satisfaction with the package is high.
Importance
12%
Witty dialogue and humor
Description
Dialogue, especially the hero's witty lines and humor, is praised. Some compare the comedy style to Borderlands and No One Lives Forever.
Importance
12%
Great audio and voice acting
Description
Voice acting, especially the protagonist's lines, and overall sound design are highlighted as stellar. Audio contributes to the immersive atmosphere.
Importance
11%
Great for Arkane fans
Description
Players familiar with Dishonored or Prey appreciate the familiar Arkane design philosophy and level quality. The game feels like a natural evolution.
Importance
10%
Appealing atmosphere and setting
Description
The atmosphere, from the 60s spy theme to the world design, is captivating and unique. Aesthetic consistency adds to immersion.
Importance
9%
Interesting combat with powers
Description
Combat enhanced by special abilities (Slab powers) is fun and dynamic. The invasion system and AI Juliana add enjoyable miniboss encounters.
Importance
8%
Solid technical performance
Description
The game runs well on various platforms, including Linux Mint and PS5. Lighting and effects are noted as good technical achievements.
Importance
8%
Fun puzzle elements
Description
Some puzzles require planning, adding a thoughtful layer to the action. Players enjoy the mix of combat and problem-solving.
Importance
6%
Accessibility options
Description
The inclusion of accessibility options is noted positively, making the game more approachable for a wider audience.
Importance
3%
Value at sale price
Description
Some players feel the game is worth purchasing at a discounted price, implying it may not be full-price value but is still enjoyable.
Importance
3%