Gearbox Publishing and Magic Design Studios announced their quirky rouguelike, Have a Nice Death, is finally available on PlayStation 4/5, and Xbox One/Series.
The included trailer touches on the engaging gameplay, and quirky humor found in the unusual experience.
Those interested in more information can check out our review of the Nintendo Switch version of Have a Nice Death; come back later this week for the PlayStation review; and find the official overview below.
Have a Nice Death Overview
Now Available on PlayStation! Have a Nice Death is a darkly charming 2D action roguelike where you play as an overworked Death, whose employees have run rampant, completely throwing off the balance of souls – and his vacation plans. In order to restore order, you’ll have to grab your trusty scythe and show your employees who’s boss.
Have a Nice Death is a hand-drawn 2D Action Rogue-Lite where you play as Death, Founder and CEO of Death Incorporated—a sprawling corporate empire that processes souls for the afterlife—who currently finds himself teetering on the edge of burnout. His top executives, the Sorrows, have been running rampant on Earth’s surface, blatantly ignoring company protocols, leaving him buried in an underworld-sized mountain of paperwork. Now, in order to regain control of his company and soul-ply chain, as well as secure a much-needed vacation, he will need to traverse the various departments of Death Incorporated and remind his unruly subordinates who’s boss.
Welcome to Death Incorporated – Discover and explore the darkly-charming, procedurally-generated departments of Death Inc., where you’ll meet a diverse cast of memorable characters—like your affable pumpkin-headed assistant, Pump Quinn—who are always willing to share the latest office gossip
Reap What You Sow – Sharpen your skills (and scythe) through fast-paced hack n’ slash combat, utilizing over 70 unique weapons and spells you can find and upgrade to create devastating combinations
Death Never Sleeps – Since Death can’t die, use what you’ve learned and earned to overcome the numerous minions and bosses in each department of Death Incorporated… over and over. A performance review after every run guarantees that you’ll unlock interesting items and upgrades that will help you progress on your journey
When Life Gives You Curses – Taking more power for yourself is a controversial move in Death Incorporated’s company culture. For instance, adopting a Curse upgrade for yourself might result in the Labor Inspector granting your subordinates enhanced powers, or worse, raising the cost of koffee and other items that are vital to your work output.
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In honor of the launch, Have a Nice Death also has specific deals for PlayStation, and Xbox owners. While the normal MSRP is $24.99, PlayStation Plus subscribers can snag it for only $16.74. However, be warned this does not seem to be a cross-buy title. Xbox opted to offer all players Have a Nice Death for $19.99.
