Publisher MicroProse and Terrible Toybox studio announced the release date for the rogue-like adventure Death by Scrolling. Vertical scrolling RPG about attempts to trick the death comes to PC on 28 October. However, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation and Xbox versions will come later, with the exact date to be announced.
Death by Scrolling is a rogue-like action set in the chaotic depth of Purgatory. The players step into afterlife, where their goal is to trick the death itself. While slashing enemies in the dynamic battles, they have to avoid the Grim Reaper and collect gold for the Ferryman’s fee. The game offers four different characters with unique skills and abilities. The main challenge there is the always moving screen, that forces the players to act faster and race with time itself.
Moreover, aside from the battles and action, the game offers a set of quirky side quests and stores system to gain useful items.
Key Features
- A Cast of Misfits: Choose one of different playable characters.
- Vertical Survival: When the rising flames below catch you, you’re toast.
- Escape the Reaper: The Grim Reaper is always on your heels.
- Upgrade Your Escape: Collect gold and gems to buy permanent upgrades, power-ups, and new abilities from shady underworld vendors.
- Hidden Challenges: Bonus stages and side objectives offer extra rewards and greater risks.
- Underworld Creatures: Battle a bizarre bestiary of hellish monsters and monstrous bosses on your frantic climb.
- Dark Comedy: Enjoy a witty, tongue-in-cheek story filled with cheeky dialogues and playful narration about the afterlife.
- Compete for Souls: Climb the global leaderboards and prove you’re the fastest soul in purgatory.
System Requirements
Minimum:
OS: Windows 10 or later
Processor: Dual Core 1.6 GHz or better
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti or better
Storage: 1 GB available space
