Deathtide

Love it, amazing game!

Game is too simple and the builds are too linear. The powers are also not that fun. The game is also dead and hasn't received an update in over 1.5 years so there's that too. Avoid!

Relative to the other games in the same category i'd rate this game below the standard mark. The graphics are nice, but controlling my character feels sluggish. Using a controller feels like it makes the problem worse as the controller feels like it was an afterthought at this point. One of my biggest issues is the teleport for the priest character is left stick button, which can be an issue if you have any one of the numerous controllers that have an issue clicking the stick when it's fully engaged in a direction. None of the face buttons are used for abilities. I feel like the game has hitbox issues, where my character would take damage far too early or quickly. Definitely not recommended on Steam Deck.

Like many others, I have to mirror what they say with my experience. I remember playing this game a long while back and enjoying it. I recently tried it again as it's been sitting in my library collecting dust. The changes made to the game are quite drastic and kind of annoying to the point where I didn't enjoy my experience. It removes the one thing all other vampire survivor-style games have and that's a choice on level up perks each time you gain a level. Instead you're automatically given boosted stats (i'm assuming this is the case as the only stat I could see going up was my HP), you have no choice on picking anything, and the only "customization" comes in the form of opening the chests littered around the map with keys you buy. The movement speed of the character also doesn't seem to change which annoyed me because the enemies kept out pacing me in walking speed. Like what?!?!?! Don't buy this, save your money, save your time, save your sanity. I'm glad this is abandoned so the developer doesn't need to see our reviews. If somehow they do read these, change the game back to how it was before!

Wow you beat a run and you dont get the upgrade souls? WTF just happened? Why did I play this?

Sadly it's not as polished as something like Halls of Torment. While in a run there isn't much control over your character. You pick up chests but then it's RNG as to what you might find. It's lots of running away but doesn't have the same joy as vampire survivors. The skills mapped to buttons are interesting but sadly I didn't enjoy it. Good luck and I hope this game gets the recognition from those that enjoy it. It's clearly a labour of love and the atmosphere is good.