Managing death like a business... That's what Have a Nice Death offers you, a game developed by Magic Design Studios and published by Gearbox Publishing, available on PC and Nintendo Switch from this March 22, 2023. A 2D action roguelike with a macabre style, it offers a captivating gaming experience in which you play the role of death, having to clean up the company you manage.
"You'll have to grab your scythe and show the recalcitrant staff who's in charge, before the balance of souls is compromised. Discover and explore Death Inc.'s most obscure, procedurally-generated departments and meet the colorful staff who occupy them, like Pump Quinn, your dedicated intern and personal assistant, always quick to share the latest company gossip. Perfect your skills in frantic hack n' slash combat. With over 30 unique weapons and spells to discover, you can create devastating combinations and upgrade them. Since Death can't... die, use what you've learned on your runs to defeat the many stubborn employees and bosses of Death, Inc. Each attempt will earn you a performance review interview and unlock useful items and upgrades to help you achieve your goals. Accepting a bonus is not always well received by the corporate culture. For example, choosing an enhancement in the form of a Curse may pique the curiosity of the Labour Inspector and incur the wrath of the staff, or worse: increase the price of kafe and other essential items for the job in hand".
In terms of gameplay, Have a Nice Death places players in the shoes of Death, CEO of Death Incorporated. Here, they must explore eight procedurally-generated departments, meet colorful characters and master over 70 weapons and spells to impose their authority. This fast-paced action game, with its charming graphics, irreverent story and intense combat, promises to delight roguelike fans.
After a year in the early access phase, the full version of Have a Nice Death includes an update with many new features, as well as all content from previous updates. Early access players will be able to use their save files in the official version of the game. Among the new features, Death, Inc.'s eighth department, Inevitable Time, offers new challenges with deadly enemies, bosses and mini-bosses, new weapons and an ending to the main story.
What's more, Have a Nice Death offers a customizable gameplay experience thanks to various accessibility options, such as language selection, audio adjustments and full controller key reassignment. With special challenges, higher difficulties and rewards to be won, players will have plenty to keep them busy in this macabre and entertaining universe. So, are you ready to take the place of death? On your joysticks!
