Welcome to Purgatory, inc. now under new management! Death by Scrolling is an action game where you kill enemies, collect gold, and avoid the Reaper long enough to pay the Ferrymanʼs exorbitant river-crossing fee to the afterlife.
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Welcome to Death By Scrolling, an action game set in the chaotic depths of Purgatory, inc. now under new management! Choose your character—each with unique perks and abilities, and race upward through endless levels. Battle bizarre monsters, dodge death itself, and collect gems to pay the Ferryman’s exorbitant fee! With each screen inching upward, time is never on your side. Outsmart the Reaper, grab power-ups, complete quirky side quests, and shop from vendors mid-run. Stay alive, pay your dues, and maybe, just maybe, you'll cross that river.
Varied Cast of Characters: Select from multiple playable characters, each offering distinct abilities and perks to suit your playstyle.
Vertically Scrolling Mayhem: Constant upward movement means no time to rest—let the fiery bottom of the screen catch you, and it’s game over.
Relentless Pursuit: The Reaper is always close by—stun, dodge, and outmaneuver, but never kill him!
Loot & Progression: Collect gold and precious gems to unlock upgrades, power-ups, and abilities from quirky vendors.
Bonus Runs & Side Quests: Discover extra challenges and side quests at the top of each level for extra rewards.
Monster Mash: Battle quirky underworld creatures, from hellish pests to demonic bosses, all in a wild vertical sprint.
Quirky Lore & Humor: A tongue-in-cheek take on afterlife bureaucracy, with cheeky dialogues and playful narration.
Leaderboards: See how your purgatorial performance stacks up against other trapped souls.
Choose your hero. Outsmart death. Outrun scrolling. Earn your passage. Are you ready to survive Purgatory, inc.?
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Languages: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Korean, Polish, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Portuguese - Brazil, Japanese
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Muy bueno: https://youtu.be/Q1mFDnztxJI
Nope
A simple idea for a game, well-executed with a lot of character squeezed into small moments. This game is in my hotlist of games where I just want to shut off the outside world for a little while but only have the brainspace for pure reflexive decisions.
自動縦スクロール型のアクション ゲームの流れ ・下から炎が迫ってきてるので上に上に進んでいく ・敵を対処しながら、お金とジェムを集める ・一定距離上に行くと休憩地点 ランダムでパワーアップアイテムを貰える またジェムで永続強化も可能 ・お金を一定まで集めたらクリア お金が集まってなかったら、ステージ選択して…の繰り返し ゲームの根幹自体はすごい楽しい ただゲームのランダム要素が少なくやや飽きやすい もう少しアイテム・キャラのバリエーション、イベントの多彩さがあればよかったのになあと思う 値段をみてもちょっと内容は薄めな印象 攻撃は自動攻撃。マップ内に回数制限付きの武器が落ちている 難易度は3段階から選べる 自分は全5キャラをノーマルで5時間ほどでクリア
Mal ein Spiel von Ron Gilbert, das [b]kein[/b] Adventure ist :-) Wunderbar originell und fesselnd – wenn man Spiele mag, bei denen man immer wieder stirbt und von vorne beginnt. Die pixelige Retro-Grafik ist sehr liebevoll gestaltet und passt perfekt zum altmodischen Charme dieses Games.
plenty to enjoy here
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Anfangs denkt man noch, es sei ein simples Game, dann denkt man sich ständig "nur noch 1 Versuch" und plötzlich hat man Stunden in diesem Spiel verbracht. Ich mag es :)
Wie andere Kommentare bereit beschreiben, ist es relativ eintönig.
That's a game that, by it's simplicity, tops everything right now. The pumping music keeps you on the edge of your seat.
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