Dead Cells is a shining example of a phenomenal, engaging roguelite. Having languished in my Steam backlog for quite some time, I've been slowly chipping away at progression in this stylish, challenging platformer. The action reminds me of the beloved Super Smash Bros. series.

The homages to other indie titles are particularly enjoyable, clearly showing the developers' respect for the content they were granted permission to use.

I purchased all of the DLC, but the Castlevania expansion resonated with me the most. The evident love and respect for the source material shine through in the phenomenal music, iconic locations, and weapons that are a blast to use.

I'll definitely keep returning to Dead Cells over time to continue progressing and exploring more of its world.