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Death and the Fly

Control two very different characters, Death and the Fly. Each character has special skills that must be used to navigate the many traps and puzzles contained in each level.

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Developer
Independent Programmist Group
Publisher
Interplay Inc.
Release
May 23, 2011
15 years and 75 days ago
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Mostly Negative13 reviews23.1%

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About the Game

<p>Players will control two very different characters, Death and the Fly. Each character has special skills that must be used to navigate the many traps and puzzles contained in each level. With many interesting ways to die and numerous opponents to face, the player will be challenged and entertained for hours.</p><br />

<h2>Key features:</h2><ul>
<li>Unique, grotesque design.
<li>Unique graphics.
<li>Unique music.
<li>Two different characters to control, each with his own skills.
<li>Traps and bonuses.
<li>Side-scrolling 2D platform puzzle game.
<li>Earn gold for the in-game shop
<li>Power-up skills.
<li>Many deaths.
<li>Many flies.
<li>Many different opponents.
<li>Many hours of play.</ul><br />
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