Death Unphased

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"Death Unphased" is a demanding precision platformer where you use your dash ability to phase through walls, spikes, and enemies. Your goal is to beat your best time in each level by solving puzzles and chaining together dashes. With no hints provided, it's up to you to figure out the best path to the exit door, making for a challenging and rewarding experience.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

100%

Audience ScoreBased on 25 reviews

gameplay5 positive mentions

The game features a unique phasing mechanic that adds depth to the platforming and puzzle-solving experience, allowing for multiple strategies and routes in each level.
Levels are short but challenging, providing a satisfying sense of accomplishment when completed, especially when aiming for higher ranks like S and Z.
The visuals and music are well-crafted, enhancing the overall experience and making the game enjoyable to play.

The game can be extremely difficult, which may frustrate casual players and those not accustomed to precision platformers.
Some levels can be confusing and may require multiple attempts to figure out the best approach, potentially leading to frustration.
There are occasional bugs, such as inconsistent interactions with spikes, which can disrupt gameplay.

gameplay
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
53%
18%
The gameplay is characterized by sophisticated mechanical controls and a unique phasing mechanic that allows players to navigate through walls, creating a satisfying puzzle-platforming experience. Players appreciate the cleverness required to solve puzzles, with multiple strategies available for each level, and the introduction of hidden mechanics adds an element of surprise and depth. Overall, the game successfully combines its core mechanics with additional features to offer a rich and engaging gameplay experience.
- “Fun little platformer with some interesting puzzles based around that main mechanic.”
- “Finding the best route in each level is quite satisfying, and though thinking outside the box is made mandatory by the game mechanics, there are often multiple layers of cleverness.”
- “The core mechanic of phasing through things is really good, and all the side mechanics it combines with makes room for a lot of unique gameplay opportunities.”
- “But the puzzles are the game's own mechanics; puzzles are solved by working out how to exploit them and there's often multiple methods.”
- “It's all about cleverly abusing the mechanics on each level (also has 'secret' mechanics!).”
- “Your aptitude for route planning (strategy) and execution (mechanics) will surely be tested.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
80%
20%
The music in the game is highly praised for its quality and fit, enhancing the overall experience alongside the visuals. Reviewers appreciate the engaging soundtrack, describing it as "bangin'" and a perfect match for the gameplay, making the game a worthwhile purchase for fans of challenging platformers.
- “The art and music were enjoyable and for $5, if you're looking for something similar to a platformer like Celeste and don't mind a challenge, this game is a steal in my opinion!”
- “It's exactly as advertised, but keeps several mechanics hidden away as delightful surprises throughout; the OST is bangin'.”
- “The music and SFX are also an absolute perfect fit for the game.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The graphics are praised for their crisp quality and minimalistic design, contributing to an overall appealing visual experience. Users appreciate the combination of great visuals and music, enhancing the game's aesthetic.
- “Crisp graphics.”
- “Music and visuals were great too!”
- “The graphics are pretty minimalistic, but they look great.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by the sense of anticipation and control players feel when executing jumps, creating a rewarding experience that enhances their connection to the character and the gameplay.