Arkane are the masters of level design and Deathloop is no exception. Multiple pathways leading to your destinations, secrets tucked away in various nooks and crannies; the areas are densely packed. Traversing the world of Blackreef is consistently satisfying and you never run out of new discoveries throughout the campaign.

The story doesn't fully deliver on the initial concept, but it's strong enough to pull you through to the end. Intriguing characters and mysterious worldbuilding get their hooks into you early in the game. Unfortunately, the narrative doesn’t quite wrap up in as interesting of a fashion as it begins.

Even so, navigating the environment is genuinely compelling enough that the story shortcomings don’t dampen the experience. Deathloop is yet another feather in the cap for Arkane.

Reviewed on Jan 18, 2023


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