Review

Deadlight – reviews and rating

Deadlight has a rating of 80% based on a single review by Game Informer. The game was released on August 1, 2012 for PC and Xbox 360. Metacritic score is 78, players on RAWG rate the game 72%.

Updated Jul 30, 2012

What critics praise

„Deadlight mixes Shadow Complex’s impressive 2.5D visuals, Limbo’s rewarding platforming puzzles, and The Walking Dead’s grim atmosphere. The resulting cocktail is potent.“

8/10 Game Informer

Game info

Release date: Aug 1, 2012
Platforms: PC
Genres: PlatformerIndieAction
Developer: Tequila Works
Publisher: Microsoft Studios
Average playtime: 4 h
Reviews count: 1

Where to buy

Steam Xbox 360 Store

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FAQ

What is the rating of Deadlight?

Deadlight has a rating of 80% based on a single review by Game Informer.

When was Deadlight released?

Deadlight was released on August 1, 2012.

What platforms is Deadlight available on?

Deadlight is available for PC and Xbox 360.

How long does it take to beat Deadlight?

Players on RAWG spend on average 4 hours playing Deadlight.

Is Deadlight worth playing?

Yes. With an average rating of 80%, Deadlight is one of the highly rated games and critics recommend it. The rating is based on a single review.

Statistics

The distribution of rating

1 80

Number of reviews in rating ranges (%)

Ranking

#291 of 591 games released in 2012 better than 51 % of games
#17 of 29 games released in 2012 on PC better than 43 % of games

By the average of all reviews

Comparison of ratings

Critics in this language1 reviews 80%
Foreign critics14 reviews 74%
MetacriticMetascore 78%
Players (RAWG)361 votes 72%

Local critics rate the game higher by 6 %.

How players rate it

Exceptional 11 %
Recommended 56 %
Meh 24 %
Skip 9 %

361 votes · RAWG

Reviews

8/10

Game Informer Jul 30, 2012

Deadlight mixes Shadow Complex’s impressive 2.5D visuals, Limbo’s rewarding platforming puzzles, and The Walking Dead’s grim atmosphere. The resulting cocktail is potent.

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