Curse of the Dead Gods
Release Date: February 23, 2021
RPG, fantasy, hack'and'slash, roguelike, isometric view, indie games, singleplayer
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An isometric hack'n'slash made in the roguelike convention, in which we play the daredevil plundering dark temples. The protagonist of the game fights with various monsters and curses, which at the same time weaken him and in a way strengthen him.
Curse of the Dead Gods is a hack'n'slash made in the roguelike convention, which was released by Focus Home Interactive. The game was developed by the independent French studio Passtech Games, which is known for games such as Masters of Anima and the Space Run series.
Plot
Curse of the Dead Gods takes us on a journey to a gloomy, fantastic world. We play the role of a hero who desires endless riches, divine power and eternal life. Their search leads him to the temples, that are dangerous labyrinths full of all kinds of monsters and deadly traps. In addition, by plundering them, the protagonist has to face a variety of curses.
Mechanics
In Curse of the Dead Gods, the action is presented in an isometric view. During the game, we travel through procedurally generated dungeons and encounter hordes of enemies. The game is distinguished by curses, which at the same time weaken and strengthen the hero. An example is the curse through which some of the damage received takes away not the life points, but gold (although it can keep the protagonist alive for longer, he is poorer than it could have been without the curse), or even a curse through which defeated enemies explode, injuring all living beings in the area (and thus not only other enemies, but also the hero himself).
Smaller monsters stand in our way, whose strength is in numbers, as well as much more powerful bosses. The clashes are dynamic, and during them we use white weapons (like swords or spears) or ranged weapons (like pistols or crossbows). In addition, we have ancient relics on hand that give us new skills. As we progress, we are getting better and better equipment, so that we can go deeper and deeper into the vast dungeons. No matter how powerful our character is, we have to remember about the permadeath, which means we have to start again after death.
Technical aspects
Although the style of drawing in Curse of the Dead Gods is gloomy, it does not lack vivid colours. Nevertheless, the visited places are bathed in darkness, and the horrifying opponents die in bloodshed.
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[1:30] Curse of the Dead Gods trailer #1
God is a Geek: 9 / 10 by Mick Fraser
Curse of the Dead Gods is an excellent rogue-like, and the massive variety of curses, weapons and buffs creates a different experience each time.
Gaming Nexus: 9 / 10 by Rob Larkin
Curse of the Dead Gods is a finely polished roguelike that embodies the best elements of the genre. It has a battle scheme that is simple to grasp but requires skill to master. It balances the progression of each run with penalties to maintain a steady, yet shifting, challenge. It brings a few elements over that a roguelike purist might scoff at, but does so purely to the benefit of the game, and aids a progression system that feels meaningful while not demeaning the overall challenge. It nails that hallmark of the roguelike where you always feel like maybe dipping in for one more run.
Wccftech: 7.5 / 10 by Nathan Birch
Curse of the Dead Gods is a fun, polished, and mechanically-sound roguelike with a few smart twists. Unfortunately, a lack of personality and variety means it's also a game that gets less interesting the longer you play it. Hardcore roguelike fans will enjoy their time with these Dead Gods, but less dedicated players may find themselves praying for relief.
GAMERS Score
Average score from 60 votes. 8 players anticipated the game.
Curse of the Dead Gods Summary
Early Access:March 3, 2020
Platforms:
PC / Windows
Switch
PlayStation 4
Xbox One
Developer: Passtech Games
Publisher: Focus Entertainment / Focus Home Interactive
Age restrictions: 16+
Curse of the Dead Gods System Requirements
PC / Windows
Minimum: Intel Core i3-2125 3.3 GHz / AMD FX-4100 3.6 GHz, 4 GB RAM, graphic card 2 GB GeForce GTX 660 / Radeon R7 370 or better, 2 GB HDD, Windows 7/8/10 64-bit
Recommended: Intel Core i7-3820 3.6 GHz / AMD FX-8350 4.0 GHz, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 2 GB GeForce GTX 760 / 3 GB Radeon R9 280 or better, 2 GB HDD, Windows 7/8/10 64-bit
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