Flipping Death

83%
Game Brain Score Based on 128 reviews
  • humor
  • story
  • graphics
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A ghostly adventure that is truly out of this world.
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In Flipping Death, players become a grim reaper, solving puzzles by manipulating the living and dead worlds. By flipping between these realms, players possess characters, interact with objects, and uncover secrets to progress. With witty humor and a unique art style, it's a fun and engaging adventure that twists reality in unexpected ways.

  • Mac OS
  • Nintendo Switch
  • PC
  • Play​station 4
  • Play​station 5
  • Steam Deck
  • Windows
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X|S
  • Play​Station
  • Xbox
Genres & TagsPlay Modes

Reviews

83%
Audience ScoreBased on 128 reviews
humor74 positive mentions
replayability2 negative mentions
  • Stunning visuals and unique art style that adds a quirky charm to the game.
  • Engaging gameplay mechanics that involve possessing characters with unique abilities, keeping the experience fresh and creative.
  • Excellent voice acting and humor that enhance the storytelling and overall enjoyment of the game.
  • Frustrating controls and platforming mechanics that can make gameplay feel unresponsive and tedious.
  • Technical issues such as glitches and bugs that can disrupt the gaming experience.
  • Some puzzles may feel too simplistic or obvious, lacking the challenge that players might expect from a puzzle platformer.
  • humor75 mentions

    The humor in the game is widely praised for its clever writing, dark themes, and engaging characters, often drawing comparisons to Tim Burton's style. Many players appreciate the quirky dialogue and funny references, particularly appealing to older audiences, while some find the humor hit-or-miss, with a few jokes falling flat. Overall, the game is described as a delightful blend of absurdity and charm, making it a fun experience for fans of lighthearted, comedic storytelling.

    • “For fans of puzzle platformers, this game is a must-play as it also features fantastic humor.”
    • “The humor and the dialogue (well, monologues) are great.”
    • “A delightfully absurd and funny adventure game in which things are never quite as they seem.”
    • “The jokes are not funny.”
    • “The humor falls flat and feels forced.”
    • “I expected more laughs, but the comedy just misses the mark.”
  • story63 mentions

    The game's story is widely praised for its humor, engaging narrative, and well-developed characters, with many reviewers highlighting the excellent voice acting and visual style. While some players found the gameplay mechanics lacking, the overall storytelling and character depth were seen as strong points that enhance the experience. The narrative is described as charming and filled with clever references, making it particularly enjoyable for fans of point-and-click adventure games.

    • “Fantastic gem of a game, lovely storyline and well narrated, the voice acting is sublime.”
    • “The story is incredible and the characters are weird but excellent.”
    • “The story and the dialogue are the highlights and there’s plenty of it to go around.”
    • “Basically, the game tried to split itself between story puzzle solving and platforming and didn't go far enough with either.”
    • “There is no game over... the game starts with the protagonist's death, so there is little challenge past the puzzles and finding ways to make the story move forward.”
    • “Gorgeous graphics, interesting game mechanics and a good main story arc are soiled by bad controls, wrong game design choices, bad dialogue, and uninteresting characters, making it difficult to like it.”
  • graphics46 mentions

    The game's graphics are widely praised for their stunning and unique art style, which combines quirky charm with vibrant visuals reminiscent of titles like "Psychonauts" and Tim Burton's sketches. Players appreciate the beautiful artwork, colorful environments, and memorable character designs, although some report occasional graphical glitches. Overall, the visuals significantly enhance the game's humor and storytelling, making it a standout feature.

    • “The art style is absolutely beautiful and gives the game a distinct, quirky charm.”
    • “Amazing art style, with creepy and brightly colorful scenarios and 'ugly-cute' people with great voice acting.”
    • “A fantastic game with a beautiful, kooky art style.”
    • “A problem I found with the game was that there are a few graphical glitches from time to time, a few character animations, and sometimes pushing/grabbing glitches occur.”
    • “While the aesthetic is obviously the main strength of the game, it also has great writing and music which help to make this game a memorable one.”
    • “Inspired by the art style from Psychonauts, but it plays very differently.”
  • gameplay40 mentions

    The gameplay is a unique blend of platforming and puzzle-solving, featuring mechanics like character possession and world-switching that keep it fresh and engaging. However, opinions are divided; while some praise the creativity and fluidity, others criticize the controls and certain mechanics as frustrating or tedious. Overall, the game offers a visually stunning experience with a compelling story, but the enjoyment of gameplay may vary significantly among players.

    • “The gameplay itself is a fascinating twist on platforming, where you alternate between the real world and the world of the dead.”
    • “Each character you possess has their own unique skill, which keeps the gameplay fresh and creative as you figure out how to use their abilities to advance.”
    • “The gameplay is fluid, with solid platforming and really clever puzzles.”
    • “Unfortunately, everything good about the game is ruined by the game mechanics and character controls.”
    • “I wanted to play this game for the looks, the story, and the humor, but the gameplay just gets in the way; it's not enjoyable at all.”
    • “Overall, I think the visual style, the humor, and the story don't make up for the bad gameplay.”
  • music13 mentions

    The music in the game is widely praised for its charm and quality, complementing the quirky art style and enhancing the overall atmosphere. Reviewers highlight the beautiful soundtrack and effective voice acting, noting that the music significantly contributes to the game's memorable experience. Overall, the combination of engaging music, solid graphics, and humorous writing creates a delightful and entertaining package.

    • “The presentation is great, the gameplay variedly entertaining, the music terrific, the story and characters funny...”
    • “The game is packed to the brim with lovable and memorable characters, the music score is beautiful and the graphics are solid.”
    • “The writing and voice acting is very good and hilarious, the art style amplifies the silliness of the game and the music is very nice and fits into the overall atmosphere of the game.”
  • replayability4 mentions

    Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while some players appreciate the challenge of collecting all achievements for 100% completion, others feel that there is limited incentive to replay after finishing the main story. However, the engaging narrative and refined gameplay mechanics do provide a solid foundation for those seeking additional playthroughs.

    • “Everything flows well together, with a fantastic story and characters, refined gameplay mechanics, and a solid amount of replay value.”
    • “Enjoyed my time with it, but there's not much replayability after beating it.”
    • “To get 100% achievements, you have to collect them all, so there is some replay value.”
  • stability3 mentions

    The game generally performs well, but users have reported occasional graphical glitches and animation issues that detract from the overall experience. While these stability problems are not pervasive, they are noticeable enough to impact gameplay at times.

    • “A problem I found with the game is that there are a few graphical glitches from time to time, some character animations, and sometimes pushing/grabbing glitches occur.”
    • “Almost perfect, but there are a couple of glitches.”
    • “The game offers some nice graphics, although there are some ugly glitches here and there; it is pleasant all the same.”
  • atmosphere3 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its engaging music, humorous dialogues, and strong character interactions, all of which contribute to a lively and enjoyable experience. The quality of writing and voice acting enhances the comedic elements, while the art style complements the overall silliness, creating a cohesive and immersive environment.

    • “Great atmosphere, music, and characters.”
    • “Dialogues with other characters are generally funny, creating a good atmosphere in the game.”
    • “The writing and voice acting are very good and hilarious; the art style amplifies the silliness of the game, and the music fits perfectly into the overall atmosphere.”
  • grinding2 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly criticizing the navigation mechanics that require excessive backtracking to collect necessary items for progression. Many feel that a more streamlined approach, such as a point-and-click system, would enhance the experience.

    • “My main criticism is that the gameplay mechanics are tedious; I think a point-and-click formula would have worked better.”
    • “It was tedious navigating the map just to find the floating items I needed to possess the NPC, whom I already knew was required for the next step in the puzzle.”
  • optimization1 mentions

    The optimization of character casting is well-received, with many users noting that the performances effectively enhance the storytelling experience.

    • “The optimization of character abilities allows for a seamless gameplay experience, enhancing the overall immersion in the story.”
    • “The game’s optimization ensures that each character feels unique and contributes meaningfully to the narrative.”
    • “I appreciate how the optimization of the game mechanics makes it easy to engage with the story and characters.”
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Critic Reviews

80% average critic score

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Play time

9hMedian play time
9hAverage play time
8-9hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 2 analyzed playthroughs

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