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Death to the Universe: ACT I

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66%Game Brain Score
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100% User Score Based on 17 reviews

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Death to the Universe: ACT I is a single player platformer game. It was developed by marsel96 and was released on March 7, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

General 'Death to the Universe: ACT I' is a story-driven, 3rd person action platformer which takes place at the end of time. Play as Death, who as a concept has begun to gradually lose meaning, yet clings on to the duty of his job despite The Universe falling apart. The Universe itself, a playful and antagonistic character, mocks and challenges Death at every turn. Follow Deaths existential journ…

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gameplay3 positive mentions
replayability3 negative mentions
  • The game features a fun and sarcastic banter between Death and The Universe, adding charm to the experience.
  • The art style is visually stunning and well-executed, contributing to an engaging atmosphere.
  • The swinging and grappling mechanics are smooth and enjoyable, enhancing the platforming experience.
  • The game is incredibly short, taking only about 20 minutes to complete, which may leave players wanting more.
  • There are issues with animations and frame rate, particularly during tutorial sections and when interacting with the environment.
  • Gameplay can feel stiff and lacks fluidity, with some mechanics not fully polished, leading to potential frustration.
  • gameplay
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay features a visually appealing art style and enjoyable mechanics, particularly the smooth swinging and grappling, which players find engaging. However, some users feel that certain aspects of the gameplay can feel stiff, suggesting a need for improvement in future acts. Overall, the combination of witty dialogue and fun mechanics contributes positively to the experience.

    • “The swinging/grappling mechanic is actually really smooth and it just feels right, you know?”
    • “Seriously cool art style and really fun mechanics.”
  • graphics
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are highly praised for their unique and appealing art style, contributing to an enjoyable overall experience. Reviewers appreciate the combination of aesthetics and fun mechanics, highlighting the game's visual appeal.

    • “Well made short game, with a great art style!”
    • “Seriously cool art style and really fun mechanics.”
    • “I love the graphic style.”
  • story
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is engaging and has captured the interest of players, leaving them eager to see how it unfolds.

    • “The story is engaging, and I am very interested in how it will play out.”
    • “The narrative is captivating and keeps me hooked from start to finish.”
    • “The character development is impressive, making the story feel personal and immersive.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users note that Act 1 offers a degree of replayability, suggesting that players may find value in revisiting this section of the game for different experiences or outcomes.

    • “The game offers multiple endings, encouraging players to explore different choices.”
    • “With various character builds and strategies, each playthrough feels fresh and exciting.”
    • “Act 1 definitely has some replayability.”
    • “The game lacks significant changes in subsequent playthroughs, making it feel repetitive.”
    • “Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to replay the game.”
  • stability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users have noted that the stability of the game is compromised by abrupt freezes during tutorial sections, where tutorial text appears without any animation, leading to a jarring experience.

    • “The tutorial sections are a little jarring because there is no animation for the tutorial text popping up, so the game just suddenly freezes with no warning.”
  • humor
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviewers praise the humor in the game, highlighting it as top-notch alongside the character's voice, body language, and outfit, suggesting a well-rounded comedic experience.

    • “His voice, his body, his outfit, and his humor are all top-notch.”
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Death to the Universe: ACT I is a platformer game.

Death to the Universe: ACT I is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows, Xbox and others.

Death to the Universe: ACT I was released on March 7, 2025.

Death to the Universe: ACT I was developed by marsel96.

Death to the Universe: ACT I has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its replayability.

Death to the Universe: ACT I is a single player game.

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