Deadzone: Rogue

Last updated: 2025-08-22
Summary
  • Highly fun and addictive roguelite FPS gameplay
  • Excellent and satisfying gunplay with deep progression
  • Enhanced fun in co-op multiplayer
  • Numerous bugs and frequent crashes reported
  • Insufficient content and short playtime
  • Poor enemy and boss design
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Categories

RoguelikeFirst-Person ShooterCooperative MultiplayerCharacter ProgressionWeapon CustomizationExplorationTactical CombatArena Shooter

Emotions

Satisfaction31%Frustration13%Excitement13%Disappointment11%Enjoyment7%

Snapshot History

Positive
Negative
321
78%
1,498
74%
26%
1,477
77%
23%
Reviews
(sample size)
2000
Helpful reviews
74%
Unhelpful reviews
25%
Protest reviews
1%
Positive points
4425
Negative points
2514
Gameplay points
1002
Perf. points
141
Rec. points
673
Misc points
524
Point
Highly Fun and Addictive Gameplay
Description
Players consistently praise the game for its high entertainment value, addictive gameplay loop, and overall fun factor. Many find it easy to sink hours into the game without noticing, highlighting its engaging nature and replayability.
Importance
88%
Outstanding Roguelite FPS Experience
Description
The game is frequently lauded as an excellent entry in the roguelike/roguelite FPS genre, often compared to titles like Doom, Borderlands, and Gunfire Reborn. Players appreciate its unique blend of fast-paced shooter action with roguelike elements, making each run feel fresh and challenging.
Importance
46%
Excellent and Satisfying Gunplay
Description
The gunplay is a major highlight, described as solid, crisp, satisfying, and impactful. Players enjoy the variety of weapons, elemental effects, and the responsive, fluid combat mechanics, which contribute significantly to the game's addictive nature.
Importance
44%
Deep and Rewarding Progression/Builds
Description
The game offers deep and rewarding progression systems, both within runs (perks, upgrades, builds) and between runs (permanent upgrades). Players enjoy experimenting with diverse builds, creating powerful synergies, and feeling a tangible sense of growth and power.
Importance
36%
Balanced Difficulty and Enemy Variety
Description
The game features well-balanced difficulty scaling, offering various modes and challenges that cater to different skill levels. Players appreciate the decent enemy variety and how difficulty increases, requiring strategic adaptation without feeling unfair.
Importance
28%
Enhanced Fun in Co-op Multiplayer
Description
Multiplayer, especially co-op with friends, significantly enhances the game's enjoyment and replayability. Players find the cooperative experience engaging, fun, and a great way to spend time, often leading to memorable moments.
Importance
19%
Decent and Engaging Story/Lore
Description
While not the primary focus, the game's story and lore are considered decent and surprisingly engaging for the genre. Players appreciate the voice acting and how the narrative adds depth without being overly complex or detracting from the action.
Importance
10%
Well-Designed and Expanding Zones
Description
The game's content, particularly the different zones, is well-received, with Zones 1 and 2 providing a good introduction and Zone 3 significantly enhancing the experience with new challenges and synergies. Updates, especially those adding new zones, are seen as improving the game.
Importance
9%
Appealing Visuals and Art Style
Description
The game's visuals are generally well-received, with many players noting the great graphics, stylish art direction, and impressive animations. The visual effects are often described as clean, vibrant, and contributing to the overall immersive experience.
Importance
9%
Great Soundtrack and Sound Design
Description
The soundtrack and sound design are frequently highlighted as excellent, with music that perfectly matches the game's pace and action. Players find the audio effects satisfying and the overall atmosphere enhanced by the soundscape.
Importance
9%