Death’s door is locked, and three giant souls are needed to unlock it, but that is not all about a closed door in this fantastic action-adventure game. Death’s Door was produced by David Fenn and developed by Acid Nerve, a Manchester, UK -based two-person studio comprising David Fenn and Mark Foster, credited as the programmer, and David Fenn as the producer. Devolver Digital published the game. It was released on July 20, 2021, for Microsoft Windows, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S. Later, on November 23, 2021, it was released for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5, respectively.

Death’s door is a 3D isometric, action, and adventure game. The game drew inspiration from games like Dark Souls and the Legend of Zelda (this should give you an idea of what to expect from Death’s Door). Devolver Digital sold over 100,000 pieces in just the first week of release. 

Death’s Door Eases You Into the Complexities

Simple yet challenging is the perfect word to use for this sweet adventure game that takes you through the part of the afterlife and death’s path, all in the body of a crow. The rules of Death’s Door are simple: kill or be killed. There are no points for kills and no penalty for deaths. The only thing that matters is how many enemies you can kill and how quickly you can get the three orbs that open death’s door. 

Due, But Not Quite Ready

Your first mission in Death’s Door as a player is to collect an unwilling soul, a monster who does not want to come to the afterlife just yet. After defeating the monster, I expected to receive its soul as a reward for my hard work. To my shock, however, I didn’t get the soul. How disheartening… I eventually learned that a larger crow stole the monster’s soul. The crow then informs me about the disappearance of some other crows. Next, I receive a new mission to acquire three giant souls that you would use to open death’s door. This mission is the beginning of an unforgettable action-adventure ride for me. 

Secrets of the Lord of Doors- A Desire for Immortality

When playing Death’s Door, your journey would lead you to the commission headquarters through a door, where you will have the chance to unlock the secrets of the “Reaping Commission Headquarters and the Lord of Doors.” Of course, the secrets don’t unfold from a single package. Instead, mysteries unfold as you advance through every aspect of the game. At the headquarters, you would have to defeat three bosses to acquire their “Giant Souls,” which you would need to open the door. 

Touring the Reaping Commission Headquarters

Once you successfully open the door, you will find some amazing secrets awaiting your entry. Death agreed with the first lord of doors, and that agreement birthed the Reaping Commission. The commission’s purpose is to process souls on behalf of Death in exchange for an extension of life for the Lord of Doors until they appoint a successor. It gets interesting. The current Lord, however, wants more than just a few extra years. He wants a taste of immortality. 

The End Only Opens Door For More Adventures

Since eternity was all he wanted, he imprisoned Death, hoping to gain the immortality he desired, breaching the agreement. After a fight between the Lord of Doors and the final boss, the bureaucracy is dismantled. However, this is not the end of the story. After the credits, the player can switch to Night Mode and solve puzzles to unlock more secrets and mysteries, and through the puzzles, the player unlocks the true ending.

Soul Collection: An Adventure to Look Forward to Exploring

In the game, the player takes the form of a small Crow, and in the afterlife, the player works as a “Reaper,” who collects souls for the Reaping Commission Headquarters, like an office in the afterlife. This storyline reminds me of the 2017 animation movie COCO. If you have watched the movie, then you know why.

Variety of Weapons to Choose

Players begin with three weapons, a sword, and a bow and arrow. Four other weapons and three magic projectiles become available as players progress. You can buy different weapons or upgrade existing ones with your in-game currency. You acquire them by killing enemies and finding secret pick-ups. The souls you collect can also be used to upgrade your abilities.

Seeds of Health

Death’s Door mode of recovery is quite very intriguing and, I must add, unique, there are no health potions, but the game uses the seeds of life. You would have to sow and collect seeds as you play through. The seeds are scattered throughout the land, and players would have to plant them in pots found along your route, and your health will immediately be restored. To make it more challenging and exciting, one kind of flower can only heal you once.

Sizzling Combats

Death’s door is an action-adventure game that emphasizes Combat. In the combatcombat is deciscombatd quick. The moves include striking, dodging, and sword swings. The aggressive feel of the combats and the rapid pace make you just crave more combats. It got me looking forward to more action.

Conclusion

As a lover and fan of action and adventure, Death’s Door gives me exactly what I need for a fantastic experience, the storyline is straight and simple yet intriguing and mysterious. It gets the right amount of curiosity out of me by unlocking the secrets and mysteries of the reaping commission and the lord of doors. Death’s Door is a unique and intriguing game worth checking out. If you’re looking for something different and fun, try this game. You won’t be disappointed.