The Death Into Trouble
- October 22, 2021
- 8 Million Bit
Get on SteamHelp The Death to undo his mess, collect souls between heaven, purgatory and hell. Run, Jump, Hide and Explore!
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Reviews
- The game features charming pixel art and a well-polished soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
- It offers a fun and nostalgic gameplay experience, appealing to fans of platformers and retro aesthetics.
- The unique concept of exploring different environments and collecting souls adds an interesting twist to the gameplay.
- The gameplay mechanics are frustrating, with issues like a broken jump button and unclear enemy interactions leading to frequent deaths.
- Exploration can be tedious due to unclear objectives and environmental hazards that are not properly indicated on the map.
- The game lacks essential settings and accessibility options, making it less user-friendly and limiting the overall experience.
- music7 mentions
- 71 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
The music in the game is consistently praised for its quality, ambiance, and immersive sound design, with many reviewers highlighting the well-polished soundtrack and effective use of audio. However, some users noted limitations in audio settings, such as the inability to adjust music and sound effects volumes separately. Overall, the music stands out as a strong aspect of the game, enhancing the overall experience despite criticisms of gameplay.
“The music has a nice ambiance too, a few hours of fun for an interesting price.”
“Once again you can expect what Hanoi Studios does best with this game: an amazing work with the audio, soundtrack, and sound design.”
“Immersive music with beautiful requiem remixes and cute characters, recommended.”
“While you can toggle music and sound effects on and off, you can't adjust their volume separately; you only get a master volume slider.”
“The music and cutscenes are well polished, but the actual gameplay isn't great compared to some other platformers.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is well-received, with players appreciating its blend of cuteness and fun, even within a darker narrative. Overall, it is described as a humorous platform game that successfully balances lightheartedness with engaging storytelling.
“Great story, I like humorous games like this one.”
“A very fun platform game, with a darker tone but cute and funny at the same time.”
“Very cute and funny game!”
- graphics3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are characterized by a charming retro pixel art style that appeals to fans of both nostalgia and modern design. Players appreciate the well-crafted visuals that enhance the platforming experience, making the game visually engaging and enjoyable. Overall, the pixel art effectively combines simplicity with artistic flair, contributing to the game's appeal.
“Art in retro pixel art style; a great game for those who enjoy pixel art and platforming. Seeing the level on the map is very interesting.”
“Great, well-made simple platformer with nice pixel graphics.”
“Fun and nostalgic, with graphics that combine retro and modern pixel art.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been criticized for being unfriendly and poorly executed, overshadowing the game's otherwise appealing art and music. While the concept shows potential, it ultimately fails to deliver a satisfying experience, making it hard to justify its price.
“The concept of the game is not bad (could've been better), the art and the music are the only good things I can say about it... but due to the gameplay and execution being very unfriendly in every aspect, it is just not worth getting for the price, perhaps even if it was free.”
“The music and cutscenes are well polished, but the actual gameplay isn't great compared to some other platformers.”
- story1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story is well-received, with users appreciating its humor and engaging narrative.
“Great story, I like humorous games like this one.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is enhanced by polished animated pixel art and a diverse, immersive sound design that contributes to the overall experience.
“The animated pixel art is very polished, and the sound is atmospheric and varied.”
