Dead Cells Fan Creates Incredible Colored Pencil Drawing of The Beheaded

A talented Dead Cells fan has created an incredible colored pencil drawing of The Beheaded. The player then shared this rendition of the Dead Cells cover art with the community, receiving praise for their impressive artistic skills.

Dead Cells is a roguelike, metroidvania-inspired action game developed by Motion Twin and released in 2018. It blends fast-paced combat, exploration, and procedural generation, creating a dynamic experience where no two runs are the same. Players control a nameless protagonist, exploring interconnected levels filled with challenging enemies and environmental hazards. The game's standout features include fluid combat mechanics, a vast array of weapons and abilities, and a death mechanic that encourages continuous improvement through each playthrough. Dead Cells garnered extensive acclaim from players upon its release, earning itself a couple of awards in the process.

A Dead Cells enthusiast named emilymeganxart took to Reddit to share their impressive colored pencil drawing of The Beheaded. The artwork showcases intricate details, from The Beheaded's amorphous humanoid form to the intricate weaponry and textures that define the character. The use of colors is particularly notable, as emilymeganxart skillfully captures the essence of Dead Cells' vibrant and dark aesthetic. Fellow members of the Dead Cells community quickly flooded the post with admiration for emilymeganxart's talent, leaving comments such as «beautiful,» «stunning,» and «brilliant.»

The Beheaded is the main character and protagonist of Dead Cells. The Beheaded is an amorphous, humanoid creature with a skull for a head, wielding a variety of weapons throughout Dead Cells. In terms of lore, The Beheaded is a prisoner who has been resurrected multiple times, tasked with exploring the ever-changing environments of the game and battling through hordes of enemies. The character's appearance and abilities can be customized through gameplay, reflecting the player's choices and