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Death end re;Quest

PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch • 2019

Should you play it?

Death end re;Quest takes the classic turn-based RPG and flips it upside-down. Switch between the RPG action of the game world and the visual novel segments of the real world. In the realm of game development, it may seem all fun and games until the lines between fantasy and reality begin to blur.

What works

  • Engaging dark story with multiple endings
  • Unique and strategic combat system
  • Strong character development and voice acting
  • Immersive exploration and puzzle elements
  • Good value especially on sale

Things to keep in mind

  • Technical issues and poor optimization on some systems
  • Repetitive combat and level design
  • Some frustrating save and death end mechanics
  • Limited visual representation of gore
  • Story pacing and ending can feel rushed or incomplete

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Death end re;Quest: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Fellowship, Intimacy. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Intimacy, Leadership, Story.

Last update: 22/08/2026