![]() Combat is quick, the graphics are a beautiful mix of 2d sprites and 3d models, and the music never grows old even after listening to it for many dozens of hours.Įach run will take you through a procedurally generated maze full of secrets, a wide variety of enemies, and an even wider array of random loot. You then choose your starter gear, which like most of the game is randomly generated and you are off. This is how each run of Dead Cells begins, as you make your way to the right you’ll pass by any weapons and items you’ve collected throughout your previous runs. While you and your head are immortal the body you possess is not. You awaken falling down a pipe into the basement of a castle and roll your way over into a body to possess. It has a little bit of a Black Bridge feel to it but is just different enough to stand out.You are the prisoner, and you are a head made from a pile of green sludge. ![]() It opens with something that almost seems like a Gregorian Monk chant and then goes directly into drums and strings. Another one that sets the mood beautifully for the landscape your character is about to traverse. Saving the best for last, Prison Theme wraps up the best songs on the Dead Cells original soundtrack. The big drums, along with the heart-rending violin make this one of those songs that plays on repeat for weeks. This is another one that sets the scene in your head if you’re listening to AFK. Speaking of songs that sound like they belong in movie soundtracks … The Village has a depth and a presence you just aren’t going to find in a ton of video game tracks. It’s fast-paced and melodic and everything you want to kick off a fantastic game. Should you listen to the song away from the game, visions of the character running, fighting and dashing throughout the landscape will surely pop up in your head. It helps you get started on your quest and it does an exceptional job of doing it. Prisoner’s Awakening is … spoiler alert … the song at the beginning of the game. Then the ominous main theme kicks in and you’re hooked. There is also a nice composure that sounds very much like water dripping. The song starts off with a kind of wheezing in and out that could very well be some sort of creature lurking around the next corner. The background song in a game should always work to paint the picture and set the mood. This is a song that can get you up and moving if you’re listening to it away from the game. It’s a heavy hitter with strong horns and a great drum beat. One of the things that makes the Dead Cells soundtrack so great is there are several songs that you might expect to find in a movie soundtrack. ![]() It’s a bit of Sophie’s choice but below you can check out the final list. It’s about nailing down which five stand out from an impressive crowd. When looking to pick out the five best songs from the soundtrack, it’s not about finding five good songs. Not only should Dead Cells make many a list for one of the best games of the year, but it will also rank right up there as one of the best OSTs of 2018. Sit back and really listen to the original soundtrack that is playing in the background. Once you have been blown away by the surprisingly rich visuals and the almost impossible to beat horde of enemies, take a minute. PS4, Xbox One, PC, Switch? Check, check, check and check. The good news is that you can find it on almost any platform. The Metroidvania platformer is one of the best indie games out on the market right now. ![]() If you haven’t played Dead Cells yet, go play it. ![]()
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