Have a Nice Death

Push Square

Stephen Tailby·Dec 9, 2023

Critic60/100

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However, there's a good, steady sense of progression, and elevators that take you to the end of each department alleviate some of the repetition. When you get on a good run and build yourself up with beneficial buffs and powerful attacks, the game starts to sing. There's definitely plenty to like about Have a Nice Death, but its flaws prevent it from reaching the heights of its contemporaries.

Nintendo Life

Mitch Vogel·Mar 27, 2023

Critic80/100

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Have a Nice Death may not reinvent the wheel for roguelites, but this is a high-quality new entry in the genre. The brutal difficulty, creative theming, and satisfying combat all combine to make this a memorable and worthwhile experience, even if we wish it had better performance. We'd recommend this to anyone looking for another extremely competent and humorous action roguelite to add to their collection, though with the caveat that you should only take the plunge into this underworld if you feel confident in the sharpness of your skills. There's a lot to love about Have a Nice Death, but as the name suggests, the bony hand of the reaper will be the only one holding yours.

IGN

Leana Hafer·Mar 21, 2023

Critic80/100

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A punishing but satisfying roguelike with some extremely tough boss fights, but it could be a bit less stingy with long-term progression.

Polygon

Chris Karnadi·Mar 16, 2023

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Magic Design Studios gets its hooks in early — but its grip gradually loosens