Death End Re;Quest
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Fair
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"Though Death end’s engaging narrative pushes me to reconsider my skepticism of games whose titles include semicolons, this Switch port’s monotonous combat system, cookie-cutter progression mechanics, and serious technical failings keep me from dumping this aversion altogether. For fans of top-notch visual novels willing to tuck in for the hours of tedium much the rest of the game amounts to, I can wholeheartedly recommend Death end re;Quest — just not on Switch. To all others: steer clear of this one or, if you can’t resist experiencing this odd series for yourself, nab this on PS4 or PC and dodge this technical travesty."
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Death End Re;Quest is a role-playing game where you navigate a virtual reality MMORPG to rescue someone trapped inside. The story splits focus between battling in-game threats and figuring out real-world mysteries about how the player ended up there. Turn-based combat lets you assign genres like horror or sci-fi to modify abilities and tactics. Staying too long in the virtual world risks corruption from glitches that alter your character’s behavior and appearance. The genre customization system stands out for letting players reshape battle dynamics on the fly. Narrative tension comes from balancing exploration with the fear of losing control to the game’s decay. Available on PlayStation 4, PC, and Switch, it leans into Compile Heart’s niche style with minimal combat repetition. Some players found the story’s pacing uneven but praised the creative mechanics for keeping fights fresh.
Game Modes
Single player
IGDB Rating
62.3
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