Adam Ryan
WellPlayedMore A Blessing Than A Curse
Published 2/24/2021
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PS4 / PC / XONE / Switch - 3/4/2020
Curse of the Dead Gods
You seek untold riches, eternal life, divine powers - it leads to this accursed temple, a seemingly-infinite labyrinth of bottomless pits, deadly traps, and monsters. Your greed will lead you to death, but that is not an escape. Rise to fight again. Delve deeper again. Defy the malignant deities that linger in this place. Battle through hordes of enemies in dark, cavernous passages filled with traps and secrets of all sorts - fire-spewing statues, explosives, hidden spikes, and worse. Collect mystical Relics and an arsenal of weapons to make yourself unstoppable. Corruption builds in you with every step - encourage or ignore it, but each powerful curse can be a double-edged sword. - A skill-based roguelike exploring a cruel, dark temple made of endless rooms and corridors - Swords, spears, bows, guns - wield these and many more - Unique curses influence each attempt, putting a twist on every action - Dozens of enemies, with powerful champions and deadly bosses to face off against
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- Passtech Games
- Publisher
- Focus Entertainment
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80
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The critic average is 80 across 22 scored reviews, with a 20-point spread. Critics mostly agree, but there is some useful variation in the individual reviews.
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80–8913 reviews · 59%
70–796 reviews · 27%
Below 700 reviews · 0%
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Matt Sainsbury
Digitally DownloadedReview: Curse of the Dead Gods (Nintendo Switch)
Published 2/24/2021
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70
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Read originalJason Rodriguez
PC InvasionCurse of the Dead Gods review — Hades on hard mode
Published 2/23/2021
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Read originalJoe Apsey
PlayStation UniverseCurse Of The Dead Gods Review (PS4) - A Deep And Enjoyable Combat Experience, Even With A Few Rough Edges - PlayStation Universe
Published 2/23/2021
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Read originalStephen Tailby
Push SquareMini Review: Curse of the Dead Gods (PS4) - Dungeon Crawler Lights the Way with Unique Mechanics
Published 2/23/2021
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Read originalBen Lombardo
GamingTrendGamingTrend Curse of the Dead Gods Review
Published 2/23/2021
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Read originalCody Peterson
TechRaptorCurst of the Dead Gods Review
Published 2/23/2021
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Read originalNathan Birch
WccftechCurse of the Dead Gods Review – A Test of Skill and Patience
Published 2/23/2021
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Read originalJames Reid
COGconnectedCurse of the Dead Gods Review – A Darker Indiana Jones Adventure
Published 2/23/2021
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Published 2/23/2021
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