Guillermo Del Toro Wants Extra Checkpoints in Games for ‘Elderly Players’ After Getting His Ass Kicked by Dead Cells

Guillermo del Toro praised Dead Cells’ world and art, but said he disliked its respawn-and-restart structure.

He suggested the game should offer easier options or checkpoint-style relief, especially for older players.

The article notes that Dead Cells already includes Assist Mode and a Continue Mode added in 2022.

His comments add to the ongoing debate over optional difficulty and accessibility in video games.