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Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania
The inspiration behind it all returns to its 2D action roots! Castlevania’s unforgettable characters & gothic setting meet the fast-paced combat of the award-winning roguelite Dead Cells in this unprecedented collaboration.
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TouchArcade
Mar 28, 2023
Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania gets my highest possible recommendation at full price on Nintendo Switch and PC. I’m looking forward to playing it again on iOS whenever the update and DLC hit mobile through Playdigious. If you’re a fan of both Dead Cells and Castlevania, I don’t know why you’re reading this. You should’ve been playing it already. If you’re a fan of just one of those, this will convert you into the other. It is that good. Dead Cells was already amazing, but Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania is superlative. Pure bliss from start to finish. -Mikhail Madnani SwitchArcade Score: 5/5 Have A Nice Death ($24.99) Ah, the roguelite platformer.
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Screen Rant
Mar 6, 2023
For people who have been playing Dead Cells routinely since launch, Return to Castlevania offers a cathartic experience akin to your favorite author reading you their favorite book. For new players who love games like Castlevania: Symphony of the Night but haven't yet tried Dead Cells, there has never been a better time. More: Dead Cells - Practice Makes Perfect Guide (Everything You Need To Know)Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania releases March 6, 2023, on Switch, Xbox, PlayStation, and PC.
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Nindie Spotlight
Mar 6, 2023
Unsurprisingly, the combination of Dead Cells and Castlevania proves to be nostalgic and truly fantastic in this paid DLC Package I normally don’t do a full-fledged review for DLC, but in this case it was too fantastic to neglect.
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GameCrate
Mar 24, 2023
Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania may not break new ground, but it is a lovingly made ode to an iconic series that has long remained dormant. The new biomes, bosses, weapons, enemies, and story content are all the highest quality, and Dead Cells remains an essential roguelike that still stands among its peers at the top of the genre. Visuals: 8 Dead Cells’ expressive and unique 2.5D pixel art shines in the world of Castlevania and the reimagining of bosses like Dracula are a sight to behold.
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Gamer Escape
Mar 9, 2023
If you’re a Castlevania fan who hasn’t played this game for some reason, you owe it to yourself to buy this now. And even if you’re not, it’s still more super high-quality content for an awesome game that clearly is standing the test of time, made with clear and demonstrated love by independent developers, and you should buy it anyway. ~ Final Score: 10/10 ~ Review copy provided by Motion Twin for PC.
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