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Dead Cells

Dead Cells is a 2018 roguelike-Metroidvania game developed by Motion Twin. The player takes the role of an amorphous creature called the Prisoner.

Credits

Wikipedia contributors, Dead Cells · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Modified for this entry.

Parents Guide

Partially reviewed
Version covered

Base game, not Return to Castlevania Edition. ESRB-listed platforms: PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch. Other editions, added content, mods and later updates are not assessed.

Violence

Moderate

Fast side-scrolling battles produce large blood splashes and enemies breaking into bloody pieces.

Language

Moderate

The word sh*t appears.

Frightening & intense themes

Moderate

A reanimated corpse fights fantastical creatures through bloodstained areas.

Unlisted categories are unassessed. Content can vary by cut or edition.

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Time, story & content

TIME FORGE

How long does it take?

14 hr

Base game

Base Game
14 hr
Dedicated Playthrough
32h 30m
Perfect Game
92 hr

The named game edition; separate DLC, expansions, remakes and speedruns are not added.

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The story

A full story write-up is available.

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