Review of “Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap” on PlayStation 5

I just realized something crazy. Picture this: you’re diving into some wild world called Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap. Right, it’s the latest brainchild from Robot Entertainment, and yeah, it’s got that roguelite thing going on. Which means, you know, each run is like a grab bag of chaos—unpredictable orcs and monsters, all mixed up with buffs and debuffs that just mess with your head. I mean, are we ready for random weather affecting how things go down? Spoiler: It’s not what you expect. Maybe you’ll crush it, or maybe you’ll crash and burn. Who can tell? Luck’s definitely a factor.

Oh, and there’s this whole castle hub situation where you can lick your wounds, beef up your War Mage, and fiddle with your gear before plunging back into the madness. And that roguelite twist? It’s like going on a blind date every time you hit ‘start.’

So, let’s say you’re rolling with this cool four-player online co-op—if you’ve got a PlayStation Plus subscription, of course. It doesn’t matter if it’s Essential, Extra, or the big, fancy Premium. You’ll wander these sprawling, variety-packed levels, using every gun and sword you can get your hands on. I remember tackling Orcs Must Die! 3 on PS5, and man, my expectations were all kinds of twisted for this sequel.

Now, if you jump into the action, find yourself fumbling with the left analog stick for movement, trying to aim with the right—good luck not falling over yourself. Sprint, zoom—oh wait, how do you zoom? Right stick in or something? It’s madness. Seriously, trying to keep track of which button does what is like herding cats. But hey, remember to jump with the X button, attack with R2, and… what was I saying? Right, something about alternate fire with L2. It’s all muscle memory, until it isn’t. Surprise!

And talk about variety, each War Mage flaunts their own bag of tricks. Trying them all out can weirdly feel like speed dating. Which one’s your favorite? No idea why Vaan sticks in my head—all quick like a fox with that crossbow. High fire rate, bam! And then—what was it—Rift Protection Overdrive or something? Briefly locks down the Rift like a short-lived miracle. Anyway, dig into his Charge Beam and his weirdly satisfying double jump.

Side note: Wren’s got this healer-gone-rogue vibe, flashing around with her wand and teleporting all over the place. Mirror Images? Talk about chaos incarnate—two magic clones echoing your moves, it’s bananas if you can manage it right.

And then there’s the traps—oh boy, the traps. Imagine this: you’re throwing down Orc Eaters or Rip Saws, dreaming of pure carnage. You’ve got Gold Skulls to burn, unlocking more traps like a kid in a twisted candy store. Because why not?

Crazy to think, but you can go all-in with things like Poison Flowers, raining down death on those unsuspecting foes. Speaking of which, remember Vaan? He’s got a thing called Rift Orb, boosting trap damage for a spell. Magic in the chaos, right?

So you hoard Skulls, probably too many late nights itching to optimize. Invest in Elixirs—Anti-Death, Ballista—you name it. Like, who even knew an Elixir could do that? They got a weird allure to them, each promising a new kind of mischief in the battle.

Then there’s The Weaver of Will, the Thread shop guru, where Skulls open doors to more mayhem. Get this—Threads like Anti-Air and Bargain Spike Wall. They’re wild, maybe too wild if you ask me. Some are custom-tailored for specific War Mages, like Vaan’s Critical Overload messing up his foes real nice with extra damage.

Trophy chasers, heads up: there’s a full bouquet of trophies, including that shiny Platinum. You’re looking at a mix of tasks—everything from threading the past 10 missions to reaching the illustrious level 100 on the skill tree. It’s like a chaotic dance, and whether you’ll trip or tango is anyone’s guess.

There’s this $29.99 tag on the game, and like, Supporters Pack for an extra tenner if you’re feeling spicy. You get skins and weapon designs—pretty neat if you’re into that swag.

But here’s a thought: This whole review stems from a PlayStation 5 copy provided by Robot Entertainment. So, as you plunge into Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap, maybe ask yourself why you’re doing this. Who’s keeping score anyway?