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Puzzle, Adventure, Indie, Action
Be prepared for a first-person look on life through the eyes of a teenager, who is trying to escape from mighty Aztec god Xipe Totec. Get ready for a chaotic experience with horror and survival mechanics.
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Raw, dark, unpretentious and plot-driven.
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MKAU GamingKevin LalAug 20257.5/10Overall, Death Relives is a great new spin on the horror survival genre and a great first project for Nyctophile Studios. For all horror fans alike, I would recommend adding this to your roster.
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Try Hard GuidesErik HodgesAug 20256/10Death Relives quickly lost the interest of this horror fan. Though it’s built upon a strong concept, the concept alone is not strong enough to carry other aspects of the game that fail to fit into its genre or generally excite. While I wouldn’t call Death Relives a winner, I eagerly look towards what comes next from this studio and to see if they learn from the mistakes of their first title.
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PS3Blog.netAug 20255.5/10Rated M for Mature first-person survival horror game that stumbles on PS5
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ImpulsegamerNay ClarkJul 20251.9/5Death Relives is a strong idea wrapped in a conflicted execution. The mythological angle is compelling, the gameplay systems offer a clever survival loop, and the atmosphere occasionally hits unnerving highs, but the AI implementation, mechanical jank, and uneven design choices keep the game from reaching its full potential. As someone who values artistic integrity and thoughtful design, it's disheartening to see such a unique concept compromised by shortcuts that dilute rather than enhance the experience. Still, there's enough intrigue here for horror fans to chew on, especially those curious about games that experiment with form and format. Just know going in that you're not getting an Aztec horror masterpiece, but something messier, stranger, and far more divisive.
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Game8Allisandra ReyesAug 202536/100Death Relives is the kind of game that makes you question your life choices because of the slow drain of wasted time. Its ambition is buried under poor execution, lifeless AI integration, and half-formed mechanics. Even its better ideas, like the puzzles, are let down by clunky design. There’s simply nothing here worth your time, money, or patience.
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IGDB rating 3.8/10 from 1 ratings.
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