If you thought that the concept of Deathloop was confusing, then you're not alone.
After it was first revealed way back in E3 2019, not a single trailer released since has managed to fully explain the game. This includes the latest trailer that was showcased at the February 2021 State of Play event, titled Déjà Vu.
Apparently, even Arkane Studios knows this, which is why they've decided to release a new trailer. New Deathloop Trailer Explains What Deathloop Is https://youtu.be/R7A-xbYoqlY In the appropriately named trailer, Dinga Bakaba, the game's director, decided to help shed some light and make Deathloop less confusing.
Bakaba explains that the game is a "murder puzzle where you play an assassin trapped in a time loop". He even uses a wide range of outfits and props to help drive home the point and make everything revolving around Deathloop even easier to explain.
For those that didn't watch the video, let us help you out.
Deathloop is basically a game where you wake up on Black Reef every day and all the characters, as well as NPCs, are part of the loop. This means that everyone comes back to life at the end of the day.
As such, it's up to you, the player to find the most efficient way to kill as many targets as possible before the day is finished.