Death's Door

Pure XboxDaniel Hollis

10/10

While Death's Door borrows a lot of elements from many other games, it mashes them all together and refines them into its own thing. Not one single element feels undercooked and the result is a mysterious world you'll instantly be lost within. Outside of the odd frame dip in certain situations, we absolutely loved Death's Door. It's a game filled with surprises, nods, humour, and moves at such a pace we could barely put the controller down. Games this well-crafted don't come along very often, but when they do, they're something to celebrate. Death's Door deserves all the attention it will most...

Pure NintendoRachel Poli

10/10

Death’s Door is an action-adventure game developed by Acid Nerve and published by Devolver Digital. It was initially released in July 2021 for PC and Xbox, bu

KeenGamerCiprian Ghibirdic

10/10

Soul-reaping doesn't seem to be a tedious job, but Death's Door shines a light upon the fictitious scenario in which the afterlife is bureaucratized. In a world where death came to a halt, an unlikely eulogy holds little to no meaning. Living forever has become the norm, a fever dream come true.

MonsterVineNick Mangiaracina

Musically, Death’s Door offers a soundtrack I could and have listened to outside of playing the game. While much of the music is incredible and absolutely sets the tone for what’s happening in the game, the overall soundtrack could be enjoyed on its own. Specifically though, the track Avarice has been stuck in my brain for the past several weeks. An absolute banger in its own right, standing tall alongside giants, it is but one of many great tunes that help create the masterful experience that is Death’s Door.

Press StartBrodie Gibbons

9/10

This quaint story about a workaday crow discovering that death is a force of nature that without discrimination takes all, both good and bad, winds up being far more memorable and touching than I could have ever expected. With a world and characters full of Miyazaki-proportional charm, and combat and puzzles that offer up a real test, Death’s Door is a beautiful sophomore effort from Acid Nerve and is certainly something to crow about.

Game InformerMarcus Stewart

9/10

Death is one of the few things we all have in common. We all experience death sooner or later, and that can be terrifying because we don’t truly know what awaits us on the other side. Salvation? Oblivion? Death’s Door offers an amusing interpretation of death by framing it as a boring, day-to-day business run by crows. While some of the crows may not find much enjoyment in their work, playing Death’s Door couldn’t be further from their dull reality. It’s an entertaining and engrossing action-adventure romp that you’d do well to enjoy before your time is up.

Nintendo World ReportJoe DeVader

9/10

Overall those are the only real issues I found during my time with Death's Door. It is likely one of the best action games of 2021 and stands apart using its beautifully varied areas to explore. The soundtrack is also fantastic, with composer David Fenn managing to strike a perfect balance between high energy action and peaceful contemplation. Not to mention the crow you're controlling is just a cute little bird. If you are a fan of action games and have an itch for one that will kill around 8 hours, Death's Door is a pretty good place to clock in and get to work.

TheSixthAxisDominic L

9/10

Death’s Door is an atmospheric adventure through an inviting fantasy world. It’s perfectly crafted, generously provisioned, and an instant indie classic.

RPGSiteJames Galizio

9/10

Death's Door's blend of excellent pacing, an engaging combat system, and a haunting aesthetic help elevate it among its peers.

DestructoidChris Moyse

9/10

An exercise in design excellence, Death’s Door recognizes and capitalizes on its strengths to deliver a smart, creative, and thoroughly engaging adventure, painted with wonderful visual strokes and peppered with witty, thoughtful commentary on life, death, and how we spend the hours in-between. Sporting polish beyond its budget and ambition beyond its scale, Death’s Door is one of the year’s best releases, and a must-play for adventure fans everywhere. Don’t fear the Reaper.

PSExtremeB McCarthy

8.3/10

Death's Door is from the same guys who brought you Titan Souls. Get your foot in the door and buy it. Find out why in this review.

VGChartzLee Mehr

8/10

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