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Play Overview
Dead Cells (2017) is a running, jumping and fighting game where you are escaping a prison. In a bright pixelated world you must accurately time attacks and dodges to defeat a wide range of enemies. It's intentionally hard, and you will die a lot. But each time you do you can start again with more knowledge and weapon options.
In each level you hack and slash your way to an exit, balancing your resources. The structure and layout of levels is different each time to play, making no two attempts alike. This means that progressing in the game is not just limited to how well you can memorize different levels but rather how you can adapt to situations, learn the mechanics and understand how to prioritise your time and resources.
As you progress through multiple attempts you find a variety of unique items and abilities, most of which, will be lost when you die. A part of the challenge is choosing which weapons to keep, develop and which to discard. Between each level, you can purchase permanent upgrades which you keep when you die. But again, care is needed to upgrade items that will make a difference as each upgrade is expensive.
Our examiner, Jonah Monaghan, first checked Dead Cells 3 years ago. It was re-examined by Andy Robertson and updated 9 weeks ago.
In each level you hack and slash your way to an exit, balancing your resources. The structure and layout of levels is different each time to play, making no two attempts alike. This means that progressing in the game is not just limited to how well you can memorize different levels but rather how you can adapt to situations, learn the mechanics and understand how to prioritise your time and resources.
As you progress through multiple attempts you find a variety of unique items and abilities, most of which, will be lost when you die. A part of the challenge is choosing which weapons to keep, develop and which to discard. Between each level, you can purchase permanent upgrades which you keep when you die. But again, care is needed to upgrade items that will make a difference as each upgrade is expensive.
Our examiner, Jonah Monaghan, first checked Dead Cells 3 years ago. It was re-examined by Andy Robertson and updated 9 weeks ago.
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Play Style
Duration
Play Time: It takes between 5 minutes and 1 and a half hours to play a round of this game. Each escape attempt can end abruptly. Equally, a good run can last a long time.
Benefits
Age Ratings
Content Rating
Rated for younger players in the US. Rated ESRB TEEN for Blood, Gore, Language, and Violence. From a side-scrolling perspective, players explore platform environments while engaging in frenetic melee-style combat against fantastical creatures (e.g., skeletons, giant leeches, goblins). Players use punches, kicks, and gadgets (e.g., flame-thrower traps, grenades, arrow turrets) to kill enemies. Enemies emit large splatters of blood when injured/killed and sometimes break apart into bloody pieces; blood also stains the floors and walls of some areas. The word “sh*t” appears in the game.
Skill Level
12+ year-olds usually have the required skill to enjoy this game. Still, it's important for parents and guardians to consider the maturity required to process the game content. It's also important to ensure children understand in-game purchases and have spending limits set-up. Although you could play to some degree at a younger age, to really enjoy (and master) the mechanics you need a relatively high level of skill.
Costs
Dead Cells usually costs £3.99 to £24.99.
The game currently has three expansions for download each expansion adds more levels and items to the game. one of which is free:
- Rise of the Giant: Two new levels, two new bosses, more skins. (FREE)
- The Bad Seed: Two new levels, one new boss, much more items and content.
- Fatal Falls: New level, new ally, new enemies and items.
The mobile versions of the game have different prices than the console and PC versions.
It's important to set up your accounts and devices appropriately. More information is on our Financial Resources page.
Dead Cells
 | Xbox One | £19.99 | – | Free Xbox Game Pass |
 SALE | PS4 | £24.99 | £14.99 at the moment | – |
 | PS4 | £19.99 | – | Free PS Plus Extra |
| PS4 | £3.99 | – | – |
| PS4 | £19.99 | – | – |
 | PC | £21.99 | – | Free EA Play |
 | Switch | £14.61 | – | – |
| Mac | £21.99 | – | – |
 | iOS | £4.99 | – | – |
 | Android | Free | – | Free Google Play Pass |
| PS5 | - | ||
Dead Cells: Return To Castlevania
There are the following additional costs associated with this game:- In-Game Purchases: Additional in-game purchases are offered for items that enhance the experience.
The game currently has three expansions for download each expansion adds more levels and items to the game. one of which is free:
- Rise of the Giant: Two new levels, two new bosses, more skins. (FREE)
- The Bad Seed: Two new levels, one new boss, much more items and content.
- Fatal Falls: New level, new ally, new enemies and items.
The mobile versions of the game have different prices than the console and PC versions.
It's important to set up your accounts and devices appropriately. More information is on our Financial Resources page.
Game Details
Release Date: 10/05/2017, updated in 2023
Price: 40% off
Out Now: Android, Mac, PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One and iOS
Skill Rating: 12+ year-olds
Players: 1
Genres: Fighting, Platform (Action, Role-Play and Traversal)
Accessibility: 20 features
Components: 2D Side-On and Pixels
Developer: Deep Night Fr (@DeepNightFr)
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