is this game better than dead cells?

[spank me daddy]

trying to decide if i want to buy this game. i have been playing dead cells nonstop. any of you guys have both games? which do you like better?

[Angel Alys]

I have not, but this guy has.
https://youtu.be/lVn9sxVQE0w

[Aeternalis the Abyssal Alchemist]

I like Hollow Knight more, but it depends on what kind of game you prefer. I like both Roguelikes and Metroidvanias, but in Dead Cell's current state I'd say Hollow Knight is better.

[VeeKain]

I do like Dead Cells a fair bit. But for me, I just don't believe games that are randomized like this hold up favorably against handcrafted games. Well, when they are crafted as well as Hollow Knight is.

I think DC is a damn fine game but I do take some issue with the simple stage design and especially boss variety.

Since both games occupy this "metroidvania" genre I'll compare them as such. And specifically as a metroidvania,a genre where exploration is king, HK is built with all of the genre's strengths and DC is a game that's unique features kinda hold it back from being a better metroidvania game. That's the way I see it anyways.

Even just comparing the combat though, I still prefer HK's boss fights and the character's move set more too.

[iamjackspost]

I have both, and I started out with Dead Cells and love it. This game is a lot more like classic metroidvanias with exploration and upgrades so you can explore more. It starts off slow and the combat isn't as fun as Dead Cells (in my opinion), but the environments are stunning, the music is beautiful, and I'm having a hard time putting it down. Definitely recommended if you like exploring.

[Vagrant]

I think it's odd you mention DC. I was playing DC non-stop until I stumbled upon HK. Decided to give HK a try and somehow stopped playing DC completely.

[Zanice DG]

I've played both and I have to say that Hollow Knight is better in every way. And Dead Cells is a really good game.

[Fnord]

引用自 VeeKain：

I do like Dead Cells a fair bit. But for me, I just don't believe games that are randomized like this hold up favorably against handcrafted games. Well, when they are crafted as well as Hollow Knight is.

That's kind of the thing with roguelikes & roguelites, you trade the quality that comes with carefully hand-crafted levels, for more replay value, and a fresh challenge every time you start the game.

I've not played Dead Cells, it's quite high on my wishlist, but it's not a game I've got around to getting yet. So all I can speak for is Hollow Knight, and darn, it's my game of the year for last year, and the best darn Metroidvania I've ever played, finally de-throning Super Metroid. If you get Hollow Knight (and you should), just be prepared for the start of the game being a little bit on the weak side. I did not fall in love with it until I beat the first boss, and 3 people I know have expressed similar oppinions, the game starts alright, and then becomes amazing.

[CJones]

I love Rogue-lites and Roguelikes, and I've been playing a ton of Dead Cells recently. Great game.

That being said, buy Hollow Knight first. It is, without question, my favorite game of 2017.

[Phirestar]

I personally prefer Hollow Knight for its beautiful scenery, lore, and character designs, but I also really love Dead Cells for being just an addictive, fun game to play.

You should buy both.

https://youtu.be/vShiPV6qTyI

[Aeternalis the Abyssal Alchemist]

引用自 Phirestar：

I personally prefer Hollow Knight for its beautiful scenery, lore, and character designs, but I also really love Dead Cells for being just an addictive, fun game to play.

You should buy both.

https://youtu.be/vShiPV6qTyI

Eh, Roguelikes usually are mean't to be addictive to some degree. But I wouldn't say Dead Cells is addictive, I know I can put it down and come back whenever.
Now Nuclear Throne on the other hand, now that's an addictive Roguelike.
And then there's Wizard of Legend, which I will probably be glued to the moment it comes out, unless of course the next Hollow Knight update ends up happening at the same time, in which case I will prioritize that.

[Evil The Cat]

easily better by a LOT

[[Fmds]Finder82]

Tried to like Dead cells but it is not my cup of tea, but instantly liked Hollow knight.