Dead Cells feels like a suitable example for a game that comes toward the end of a genre's popularity to display quality over innovation. In this case, however, roguish games don't seem to be fading which likely just makes this one a great experience.

Everything about it feels polished; combat is fluid, the art is fantastic and progression is a well-made balance of exposure to new mechanics and player skill growth. While it's not likely this game will inspire a generation of copycats, I will continue to return to the game probably for the rest of my life.

I recommend Dead Cells to anyone who has ever played and enjoyed a roguish game.