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Death Trash

Mac, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, Linux, Xbox One • 2021

Should you play it?

Death Trash features a post-apocalyptic world where cosmic horrors long for humanity but meet punks with shotguns. It combines old-school role-playing, modern action gameplay and player freedom. Create your own character and explore a handcrafted world.

What works
  • Unique post-apocalyptic setting and atmosphere
  • Engaging real-time combat with skill depth
  • Character customization and build variety
  • Local split-screen co-op support
  • Strong narrative and worldbuilding
Things to keep in mind
  • Early access with limited content and slow updates
  • Some repetitive encounters and fetch quests
  • Lack of online multiplayer
  • Some skills underdeveloped or underused
  • Inventory and crafting systems could be improved

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Hidden Gems

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Death Trash: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Violence. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Intimacy, Leadership.

Why this game works

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