Berserk or Die

Item: Berserk or Die
Rating: 65
Author: VaporLens

Last updated: 2025-06-10

Summary

Addictive gameplay loop with satisfying combat.
Appealing visuals and music enhance experience.
Satisfying sense of progression keeps players engaged.
Unresponsive controls limit player actions.
Lacks depth and long-term replayability.
Performance issues and crashes are present.

Reviews (sample size): 166
Helpful reviews: 51%
Unhelpful reviews: 49%
Protest reviews: 0%

65%
Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
35%
Helpful reviews with negative sentiment

Positive points: 136
Negative points: 144
Gameplay points: 33
Perf. points: 6
Rec. points: 58
Misc points: 6

Point	Description	Importance
Addictive and enjoyable gameplay loop Description The game is praised for its addictive and enjoyable gameplay loop, often compared to Vampire Survivors and One Finger Death Punch. Players find it fun, satisfying, and easy to pick up, with a simple yet engaging core mechanic that keeps them coming back for more. Importance 63%	The game is praised for its addictive and enjoyable gameplay loop, often compared to Vampire Survivors and One Finger Death Punch. Players find it fun, satisfying, and easy to pick up, with a simple yet engaging core mechanic that keeps them coming back for more.	63%
Appealing visuals and music Description The game's presentation is well-received, with reviewers highlighting the appealing visuals, excellent music, and overall aesthetic. The pixel art style is particularly praised for its clarity and style. Importance 56%	The game's presentation is well-received, with reviewers highlighting the appealing visuals, excellent music, and overall aesthetic. The pixel art style is particularly praised for its clarity and style.	56%
Satisfying and impactful combat Description The combat is described as satisfying and impactful, with a focus on mowing down hordes of enemies. The sound design and visual feedback contribute to the overall enjoyment and chaotic fun. Importance 52%	The combat is described as satisfying and impactful, with a focus on mowing down hordes of enemies. The sound design and visual feedback contribute to the overall enjoyment and chaotic fun.	52%
Satisfying sense of progression Description Players appreciate the sense of progression through unlocks, character upgrades, and a variety of content including bosses, environments, and weapons. This keeps the game fresh and provides a reason to continue playing. Importance 47%	Players appreciate the sense of progression through unlocks, character upgrades, and a variety of content including bosses, environments, and weapons. This keeps the game fresh and provides a reason to continue playing.	47%
Flexible and functional control options Description The game offers flexible control options, with players finding success using mouse, keyboard, and controller. Mouse controls are noted for their precision, while controllers offer a more stress-free experience. The game also provides custom control schemes. Importance 23%	The game offers flexible control options, with players finding success using mouse, keyboard, and controller. Mouse controls are noted for their precision, while controllers offer a more stress-free experience. The game also provides custom control schemes.	23%
Unique genre combination Description The game successfully blends elements from different genres, such as roguelike, Musou (Warriors-style), and One Finger Death Punch. This combination creates a unique and engaging experience. Importance 17%	The game successfully blends elements from different genres, such as roguelike, Musou (Warriors-style), and One Finger Death Punch. This combination creates a unique and engaging experience.	17%
Variety of characters and weapons Description The game features unique characters, weapons with surprising depth, and clear enemy designs. The use of historical figures adds to the game's appeal. Importance 10%	The game features unique characters, weapons with surprising depth, and clear enemy designs. The use of historical figures adds to the game's appeal.	10%
Attractive low price Description The game's low price point makes it an attractive purchase for many players. Reviewers feel that the game delivers good value for its cost. Importance 8%	The game's low price point makes it an attractive purchase for many players. Reviewers feel that the game delivers good value for its cost.	8%
Keyboard mashing novelty wears off Description The keyboard mashing mechanic is initially fun but may become tiresome. Some players found creative solutions, such as using an old keyboard or alternative input methods, to improve the experience. Importance 7%	The keyboard mashing mechanic is initially fun but may become tiresome. Some players found creative solutions, such as using an old keyboard or alternative input methods, to improve the experience.	7%
Customizable visual and control settings Description The game includes options to adjust visual effects intensity and disable specific keys. This allows players to customize the game to their preferences and prevent accidental interruptions. Importance 5%	The game includes options to adjust visual effects intensity and disable specific keys. This allows players to customize the game to their preferences and prevent accidental interruptions.	5%
HP loss during attacks detracts Description One reviewer mentioned that the HP loss during attacks detracts from the fun. This is a specific point of criticism that could be addressed. Importance 3%	One reviewer mentioned that the HP loss during attacks detracts from the fun. This is a specific point of criticism that could be addressed.	3%
Good for stress relief Description The game is seen as a good way to relieve stress. One reviewer specifically mentioned it as a way to deal with demanding managers. Importance 2%	The game is seen as a good way to relieve stress. One reviewer specifically mentioned it as a way to deal with demanding managers.	2%
Stylish historical theme Description The game features a stylish historical motif in every level. This adds to the game's overall aesthetic appeal. Importance 2%	The game features a stylish historical motif in every level. This adds to the game's overall aesthetic appeal.	2%