Deathtrap

Release Date: February 4, 2015

Strategy, fantasy, tower defense, multiplayer, singleplayer, internet

7.7

OpenCritic

85%

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A tower defense game featuring a gothic/steampunk setting. Deathtrap was developed by Neocore Games, the studio known for such titles as King Arthur or The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing. The game’s story focuses on battling all sorts of monsters that are trying to invade the real world. The last obstacle on their way is you and your fortress.

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[1:15] Deathtrap launch trailer

[0:48] Deathtrap trailer

7.7

OpenCritic Rating

Game is Recomended by 67% of Critics. There are 14 Critic Reviews.

OpenCritic

GameSpot: 7 / 10 by Justin Clark

Deathtrap is a solid genre mash-up that goes on the (tower) defensive.

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DarkZero: 7 / 10 by Ian Howarth

There is a lot on offer from Deathtrap and although much of it feels used, it certainly feels nice to just slip into that safe zone and simply just enjoy what you have in front of you.

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Dealspwn: 4 / 5 by Jonathan Lester

Deathtrap brings hectic tower defence, satisfying Diablo-style combat and compelling persistent progression together in ultraviolent gothic style. Smart design choices and satisfyingly hectic moments abound, while the level editor is a stroke of genius.

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85%

STEAM Score

All Reviews: Very Positive (1,758)

STEAM

Released for PC, PS4 and XONE Deathtrap is a tower defense type of strategy, developed by the team at Neocore Games. That company has also created such games series as King Arthur or The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing.

Plot

The story in Deathtrap for PC, PS4 and XONE tells about a war against monsters that are trying to breach the real world. The last obstacle on their way is you and your fortress, set on one of the islands scattered across the void. Your job is to do all it takes to prevent the invasion.

Mechanics

Deathrap for PC, PS4 and XONE builds on the mini-game featured in the hack-and-slash series The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing. Gameplay is primarily about building guard towers (those come in different types – from the freezing ones to electrocuting, to deadly machines with spinning blades), which stop the incoming monsters. When starting the game you also pick one of several heroes available, who complements the defensive by killing all enemies in range. Each of the heroes has unique qualities and abilities, which lets you pick one that fits your play style best. As you play you earn points and spend them on upgrading the existing defensive devices or buying new ones, which allows you to stop ever more powerful enemies. Those come in different kinds, the most common of which are legendary creatures, such as gargoyles, as well as beasts created by mad scientists.

Technical aspects

As for the graphics, Deathtrap was built on the same technology that stood behind The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing series. Actually, this game looks almost identically on PC, PS4 and XONE as the second part of that trilogy, creating dark gothic/steampunk atmosphere.

Last updated on July 19, 2017