# Dead Shell・Roguelike RPG — user reviews > 160 indexed App Store user reviews of Dead Shell・Roguelike RPG by HC GLOBAL DISTRIBUTION LIMITED, rated 4.60/5 from 1,508 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dead-shellroguelike-rpg/id1198990999/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dead-shellroguelike-rpg/id1198990999.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 1,136 · 4★ 248 · 3★ 63 · 2★ 18 · 1★ 43 ## What do users think of Dead Shell・Roguelike RPG? Overall sentiment: neutral **Pros** - 🚀 Simple and addictive gameplay - 🎨 Great pixel art and synthwave music - 👍 Easy to pick up and play - 🕹️ Fun dungeon crawler experience **Cons** - 🔫 Scarce ammo and resource management issues - 💰 Excessive monetization and pay-to-win elements - 🐛 Bugs, crashes, and audio issues - 🕰️ Repetitive and grindy gameplay **Commonly reported bugs** - Soft-locking issues when levels don't reveal the exit - Achievements not tracking properly - Audio cutting out or being too low - Disconnection from headphones during gameplay **Most requested features** - Ability to replay previous levels - More enemy and level variety - Improved character progression system - Option to disable ads for a one-time fee ## Newest reviews (20 of 160) ### 2/5 — Вылетает. *2026-08-07* Пока дошел до 5 уровня вылетело 7 раз. Поэтому не могу оценить игру достойно. Почините. **Developer response:** Нам очень жаль, что у вас часто происходят сбои. Пожалуйста, свяжитесь с нами по адресу support@herocraft.com, указав подробности о вашем устройстве и проблеме. Мы ценим ваше терпение и сделаем все возможное, чтобы помочь решить эту проблему. ### 4/5 — Ai Art :/ *2026-07-11, version 1.5.5* In a nutshell, the gameplay is good and has great replay value. There are micro-transactions, but they can be easily avoided. Ads will exist (its a mobile game, so its normal) However, there is Ai art in the game. If you don’t mind Ai, then ignore this. The gameplay, mechanics, and everything essentially make it a great experience to play :). I have installed this game almost every time i get a new phone. I stopped playing last year due to the update that increased ad usage to the point where the game was essentially micro-transaction hell. However, playing this game now is great, due to the ad’s being reduced significantly (yes, there are ads still, but I personally don’t feel they ruin the experience.) However, the usage of Ai art makes me not want to play the game. I’m going to sound like an english teacher, but using Ai to substitute human art feels soulless. It’s just a small nitpick, but i enjoyed the charm of the hand-crafted pixel art the game had before the micro-transactions stopped me from playing last time. It made me enjoy the game :). ### 4/5 — Get more ammo with delta trooper *2026-04-01, version 1.5.5* I have more than enough ammo for certain characters but why watch an ad for three ammo bullets? That takes FOREVER. How about we use coins, DNA (and monster DNA) to buy more ammo? As for ads? How about get 10-20 bullets per ad instead of three bullets per ad? I like the game, but the ammo ### 3/5 — I love this game but… *2026-03-24, version 1.5.5* I had this game back on my Android, spent a decent amount. Figure I’m supporting the developers. Found out that I can’t restore my purchases. That’s fine, I liked the game that much I was willing to do it all over again. I’ve run into so many bugs on the IOS version. My screen would glitch locking the game mid battle. I’d reload the game and my character wouldn’t be able to select my mercenary because they’d be considered defeated. I gave the game 3/5 cause I genuinely like this game. ### 3/5 — Dead shell *2026-01-26, version 1.5.5* Está muy bueno la verdad, pero los anuncios lo matan ### 4/5 — Add more ammo rewards for the delta trooper. *2026-01-15, version 1.5.5* Seriously, you watch ads for three ammo. Either give it ten ammo to watch ads OR if the player beats a mission it can become part of a reward. Same for daily rewards. ### 2/5 — Phone died. Character dies too. Not good design. *2026-01-07, version 1.5.5* I don’t like this mechanic. Save my run. Other games do it. What if I just close the app? Same thing? Now I have to wait an hour and 30 minutes to try again. ### 3/5 — Game *2025-12-19, version 1.5.5* It asked me to write a review. So here is what I’ve written. ### 2/5 — Very disappointing *2025-08-28, version 1.5.3* The game shows you a map of a place, including some monsters. You select a monster and the game shows you a list of monster names. Click on a monster name and CONGRATULATIONS YOU WIN, now spend money. No, I will not. ### 4/5 — Let the player continue if they die, if they want to spend DNA, it shouldn’t be a one-time continue *2025-08-10* Also ads aren’t available when you start the application. I thought it would start a few seconds after. Nope! It took 5-10 minutes. And you’ll know when ads are available when you can finally claim your daily reward. **Developer response:** We appreciate your thoughtful feedback and 4-star rating! We understand your points about continues and ad timing. We'll share your suggestions with our team to help enhance the gameplay experience. Thanks for helping us improve! ### 4/5 — Add more methods to get more info *2025-08-05, version 1.5.3* Sometimes even when you want to watch ads for more ammo, you don’t get any adds available. ### 2/5 — На самом деле это хорошая игра, но *2025-07-19* Ставлю такую низкую оценку, поскольку у меня в игре уже 4 день подряд баг в каждом забеге, я не могу убить врага, точнее я его убиваю, но он остаёться в комнате и не наносит урона. После того как наноситься этому врагу смертельный урон, по нему дальше можно пробовать ударить, но урон не засчитывается, а происходит звук разряженного оружия **Developer response:** Нам жаль, что вы столкнулись с этой ошибкой, из-за которой враги остаются после победы. Наши разработчики знают об этой проблеме и активно работают над её устранением. Мы ценим ваше терпение и отзывы, поскольку они помогают нам улучшить игровой процесс для всех. ### 3/5 — 결제 시 광고제거라고 했는데 *2025-06-27* 광고가 그대로 나옵니다. 답변을 받을 수 있을까요? **Developer response:** We're sorry that ads remain after your purchase. Please contact us at support@herocraft.com with your receipt and device info so we can help resolve this. Thank you for your patience and feedback! ### 4/5 — Fun game, bad ads *2025-06-11, version 1.5.2* My rating is for the game/concept itself. I played this game a ton back in 2019, and really enjoyed it. I’m not a fan of rogue likes, but the cool synth wave music, and the Doom-esque environment and characters kept me around. I “found it” again just recently, and the new content is nice to see, but man, it’s Ads-City. Everything has an ad, everything drives you to buy stuff, and it’s just too blatant, that the atmosphere is ruined by it. I absolutely want these guys to make some good money, but I think the ad delivery could be done better, where it’s less intrusive, and even more incentivized. I’m sure some of us would pay to have a version with no ads, and just a micro transaction store, *if* the game is tuned and balanced for loot acquisition and difficulty. Making levels replayable, or ammo less scarce, or maybe more skills to help during fights (like a single stun, or dodge, or accuracy boost, etc), there are many ways to go about it, that I’m sure you guys can figure out. I wish the devs success with this game. Hope they can flesh it out sooner than later! ### 4/5 — Dear developers, add more ammo *2025-05-24, version 1.5.0* Add more ammo please. ### 2/5 — Ammo is scarce *2025-05-03, version 1.4.1* How do you get ammo I’m stuck and can’t continue. ### 2/5 — No save. Has potential *2024-12-28, version 1.4.1* Wish there was a save function. If you change phones or have to get a new one. You will lose all your progress. This includes any purchases you have done. As a free game it’s a novel experience. It has a lot of potential to be a great game though. One of the few tactical rogue strategy games out there. ### 2/5 — Is this even a game? *2024-12-04, version 1.4.1* It’s basically an ad-watching app. Watch an ad to restore health, watch an ad to restore ammo, watch an ad to open an extra reward, watch an ad… The gameplay is just tapping on enemies. There’s really nothing else to it. There’s no strategy involved, at least not in the first 5-10 stages. Hard pass. ### 2/5 — Не рекомендую *2024-11-26* Симулятор просмотра рекламы за патроны **Developer response:** Мы ценим ваши отзывы! Нам жаль слышать, что реклама вас беспокоит. Она помогает поддерживать игру бесплатной, но ваши опасения важны для нас. Спасибо, что поделились! ### 3/5 — Fun game, few bugs *2024-11-07, version 1.4.1* This game is terrific I’ve been playing it for years. I played it on my other phone and watched it develop into what it is today. The problems I’m having with this game are the bugs. I had my medic and sniper reset on XP when I had them at around lvl 12. Anyone who plays this game will notice how much of a credit sink that is and that the levels aren’t getting any easier with all the new monsters you’ll face as you grind. Another bug to note is when you’re clearing a level and the next tiles don’t get revealed after a fight. Soft locking your sector clear if you hadn’t already discovered the exit forcing you to wait for x amount of time for your mercenary to be revived since you “failed” the last sector. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Ad Farming *2026-08-21, version 1.5.7* Not much game here, mostly just shoving ads for bonuses in your face at every turn, or purchases whenever you do anything. Also has required end-of-level ads if you don’t voluntarily watch a bonus ad. Battles are just clicking a few times on buttons that represent the opponents, no real skill involved. ### 1/5 — Confusing, Predatory, and Boring *2026-07-20, version 1.5.5* I gave this game a fair chance, but it's honestly one of the worst mobile games I've played. The gameplay loop gets repetitive very quickly, and the game does a poor job of explaining how you're supposed to win or lose. Instead of feeling strategic, it feels like you're constantly being pushed toward spending money. The biggest issue is that the game hides microtransactions behind buttons that don't clearly look like purchases. It's far too easy to accidentally tap something that costs real money—I've seen purchases up to around $15. On top of that, you're practically forced to buy things like ammo crates or other resources just to keep playing at a reasonable pace. The UI is cluttered, confusing, and unattractive. Nearly every screen is filled with what looks like AI-generated artwork, making the whole game feel cheap and low effort. Overall, this feels like an obvious AI-generated cash grab rather than a well-designed game. I can't recommend it. ### 1/5 — Promising but buggy *2026-01-23, version 1.5.5* Cool concept. Frequent hangs and must restart app. Incessant Ads block UI. ### 1/5 — Im starting to hate this game *2025-12-11, version 1.5.4* WAY TOO MANY ADS FOR ALL THE BUGS IN THE GAME. . Why am i getting stuck in rooms with nowhere to go? . Why Are enemies bullet sponges after 50 floors on black rock? . Why is it literally impossible to farm ammo endgame when the cargo ships bring me guns that are useless and dont even give ammo for the type? . Why cant i swap between special ammo and reg ammo? That is so damn stupid i bought red boxes for nothing . Also why is there no alien xenomorph? It’s heavily advertised but not even in the game. Fix the game or ill just stop playing ### 1/5 — 広告が *2025-06-20* ゲーム自体はそれなりなのだが、広告カットが回数制というのは如何なものか？ **Developer response:** We understand that ads can be frustrating. They help keep the game free and supported. You can disable ads by purchasing the ad removal option within the game. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us! ### 1/5 — Bad game, plus full of ads and $ tripping hazards *2025-05-02, version 1.4.1* Reading the dismissive cookie cutter dev response to the already existing review is just icing on the cake. ### 1/5 — Нет *2024-10-28* Может раньше в это было и интересно играть, игре уже много лет, но сейчас это донатная доильня. Патроны кончаются уже через пару уровней, аптечки кончатся еще через пару-тройку. Топором особо не повоюешь. Причем за донат патронов вам дадут столько, что на следующий уровень не факт, что хватит. В итоге, оценка - мусор. **Developer response:** Нам жаль слышать, что игра не оправдала ваших ожиданий. Ваши отзывы ценны для нас, и мы используем их для улучшения игрового процесса. Мы понимаем, что баланс может быть разочаровывающим, и мы ценим ваш честный вклад. ### 1/5 — Унылая *2024-08-28* Тыкалка с очень слабым сеттингом, оказывается скачал второй раз ( лучше бы не качал) , видать прошлый я тоже эту игру не оценил) не тратьте свое время ) **Developer response:** Нам жаль слышать, что игра не оправдала ваших ожиданий. Ваши отзывы ценны для нас, и мы используем их для улучшения игрового опыта. ### 1/5 — New icon is horrible *2024-03-14, version 1.3.10* Why is the new icon some sexualized female with a gun? ### 1/5 — Grubby micro transactions galore *2024-01-25, version 1.3.8* Feels like a fun game hidden under ads and multiple currencies. Bullets act as a finite “energy” in case you accidentally start having fun ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Love it *2026-05-30, version 1.5.5* I love this game ### 5/5 — Won’t let me continue *2026-03-24, version 1.5.5* I get to a screen where it says DeadShell Then there is a pistol on the bottom right and it won’t let me do anything to continue. It’s fun but doesn’t let me do anything else. ### 5/5 — Хороша без интернета *2026-03-17* Интересная игра на убить время, часто играю когда интернета нет или глушилки, затягивает. Вопрос к разработчикам, я улучшаю транспортник, однако количество слотов в нём не увеличивается, при отправке пишет 1 уровень транспортника, хотя он улучшен до максимального **Developer response:** Спасибо за вашу поддержку и за игру в автономном режиме! Чтобы разблокировать всех наёмников, вам нужно продвинуться в игре и разблокировать также помощников-наёмников. Мы ценим ваш интерес и надеемся, что вы продолжите получать удовольствие от игры! ### 5/5 — アプデで良くなってる *2024-07-17* 数年前に遊んだ時は、弾数が渋すぎるし回復手段全くないしでキツすぎて、ゲームシステムは面白いと思ったもののやめちゃいました。 今はアプデで諸々が改善されてコンテンツも追加されてるし、コンセプトをちゃんと感じられて良きです。 ### 5/5 — Прикольно *2024-01-13* Игра прикольная, но все персонажи, кроме медика, не играбельные. Иногда даже он не вывозит. А проблема в жестких монстрах и очень малом количестве аптечек. Если на ранних стадиях хотя бы первый персонаж тащил, то сейчас он очень редко тащит. Либо тащит со своим дробовиком, но тогда патроны просто в трубу улетают. Надо что-то делать с выпадением аптечек. Из иногда очень мало, а иногда из каждого монстра по 2-3 выпадает. Медик лучший класс, а остальные ему завидуют. Медик 12 уровень, первый наемник 11 уровня. Остальные 5-6 уровня. Ни денег нет их качать, ни желания, они просто мусор ### 5/5 — Tapjoy Rewards option *2023-12-31* I like being rewarded but it’s annoying to tap one by one to claim. Either have an auto claim setting that claims all rewards one by one for the player OR have a “collect all” button to collect them all at once. Other than that good game ### 5/5 — Amazing game that can be played offline and doesn't occupy space. *2023-10-10, version 1.3.8* This game is amazing especially after the update,now you can get gold much faster to upgrade weapons n soldiers The only improvement would be to add new soldiers and rework some. The soldier that gives bonus dmg to axe need a boost in dmg instead of extra 15 to axe it should be 30 or 45 ,it sounds a lot but it isnt compared to the other guns that can be upgraded and have lots of dmg. And the solider that transforms corpses into gold, poor synergy as corpses can give ammo, dna and heal items witch are more valuable than 50 gold, the hero either needs to be scarped or instead of gold should be dna, that would be worth "trading" over the possible chances. Oh and not to mention that he has the lowest hp from the other soldiers. As for new soldier's i was thinking about one that can doge attacks. Oh and i was thinking each solider to have 2 unique passives that you can buy with dna that are permanent like life steal ,% chances to find items etc. Keep up the good work and I cant wait for the next BIG Update ,I would love some of my idea being implemented (mostly the new/reworked soldiers) ### 5/5 — It’s a fun little game that shines in most places but needs more content. *2023-09-25, version 1.3.8* I’ve played this game for about 2 years now, use it as a time waster when traveling or whatever. Art style is nice, same with the music and gameplay to. However, grinding for ammo and leveling up your characters is a BIG grind. This game deserves more content and love. Newest review since the recent update: while I’m happy to see this game still being worked on i’m shocked with the sheer amount of ads that are forced on you whether it playing the game or just upgrading your Mercenary's. The ammo grind is even worse now and repeatedly encouraging players to buy ammo bundles which can be burned through in mere minutes is also a big pain to deal with. Final verdict: 3 star compared to my last review since the grinding for resources is even worse than what it was before and im not going to spend 10-20 bucks just for 100 of every ammo which is gonna be gone in the next 10-15 minutes tops. ### 5/5 — It’s a fun little game that shines in most places but needs more content. *2023-09-21* I’ve played this game for about 2 years now, use it as a time waster when traveling or whatever. Art style is nice, same with the music and gameplay to. However, grinding for ammo and leveling up your characters is a BIG grind. This game deserves more content and love and I hope the devs will give in the future but the last update made was over a year ago now. Things that could be added #1: an actual story or campaign of sorts so that we the players have more legitimate goals to work towards. #2: more level events besides massacre, random mech suit, poison leak, and warehouse full of crates. The same goes for more weapons and easier to find supplies and credits. #3: More monsters and updates to combat so it’s more than just unloading clip after clip of ammo and switching to the axe to finish off weak enemies to save ammo. That would make this game so much more fun. **Developer response:** Hello! We are so grateful for your kind words and feedback. Thanks for sharing your review with the community and us. We will keep working hard! ### 5/5 — Simple fun *2023-08-11, version 1.2.8571* Fun time killer. Love the music and the Aesthetic. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-02.*