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Dead

The universe wants you dead. Take on the ten great spirits of the universe in this intense boss fighting challenge!

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Developer
Alec Smith, Dane Winn
Publisher
Milo Games
Release
April 6, 2018
8 years and 120 days ago
Steam Reviews
Very Positive278 reviews91.4%

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About the Game

A game about boss fights.


DEAD is a game all about that blissful, satisfying feeling when you've finally complete a hard boss fight.
That feeling of a well deserved victory as you sit back in your seat and exhale a deep sigh of relief.

DEAD pits you against ten spooky, meaty, angry bosses with tight controls and a banging soundtrack!

You'll die. A lot. And you might end the universe in the process.

Game play

Dead is tough but fair. It is not meant to be impossible and does not rely on cheap "gotcha" moments. With tight controls the greatest challenge will be yourself. Learn the moves, perfect the fight and pummel those bosses until their dead!

Want to heal? Stand still as long as you can!
Need to recharge your dodge? Don't attack!

NG+?

NG+ comes with the ability customize your difficulty in layers.

These modes do not come down to "they have more health now" but will truly test your mettle.

Great for speed running or to experience easy bosses with a fresh coat of hard!

Features

  • A tasty original soundtrack
  • Full controller support
  • "Youtuber" mode which shifts the UI around to allow room for your face or Twitch graphics.
  • Achievements, trading cards, badges and all those extra steamy things
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