Existence
Existence is a 2D puzzle-platformer where the player must intelligently kill their character in different ways to gain new powers to solve platforming challenges.
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August 22, 2019
6 years and 347 days ago
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7 itemsAbout the Game
EXISTENCE is a 2D puzzle-platformer where you must intelligently kill your character in different ways to gain new powers to solve platforming challenges.
There are no lives or continues in Existence. The only way to proceed is to find the right way to send your character to his untimely demise to give him the right ability he needs for the obstacles in front of him.
Death isn’t failure in Existence. It’s the force you need to master.
Key Features
* Unique death mechanic that grants a new power based on how you died
* 8 different power-ups, each with a variety of uses to overcome the toughest challenges
* 40 distinct levels that take you on a journey of self-discovery
* One-of-a-kind retro pixel art style
* Soundtrack by Emmy award-winning composer
* Minimalist narrative that conveys a tragic story while never taking away player control
* Hidden collectibles in each level increases replayability and unlocks a secret ending
There are no lives or continues in Existence. The only way to proceed is to find the right way to send your character to his untimely demise to give him the right ability he needs for the obstacles in front of him.
Death isn’t failure in Existence. It’s the force you need to master.
Key Features
* Unique death mechanic that grants a new power based on how you died
* 8 different power-ups, each with a variety of uses to overcome the toughest challenges
* 40 distinct levels that take you on a journey of self-discovery
* One-of-a-kind retro pixel art style
* Soundtrack by Emmy award-winning composer
* Minimalist narrative that conveys a tragic story while never taking away player control
* Hidden collectibles in each level increases replayability and unlocks a secret ending
