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Discover the true price of immortality as the special edition launches across Europe in early 2022
November 11, 2021
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[This unedited press release is made available courtesy of Game Developer and its partnership with notable game PR-related resource Games Press]
Author: Meridiem Games
Madrid, Spain - 11th November 2021. Publisher Meridiem Games is thrilled to announce a new partnership with publisher Serenity Forge and developer White Rabbit to release a special boxed edition of Death’s Gambit: Afterlife across Europe in Q1 2022. This challenging 2D platformer with deep RPG elements sees players take on the role of Sorum, Death’s right hand, challenging the undying guardians of the realm as they endure the eternal struggle to purge their souls.
Meridiem Games in conjunction with Serenity Forge, will be responsible for the manufacture and European distribution of the special boxed edition of Death’s Gambit: Afterlife. The box itself will include a specially created box with artwork of Sorum on the cover, a unique art book and a double-sided poster.
Death's Gambit: Afterlife is a new, expanded edition of the 2D action RPG platformer, offering players a wealth of new content to experience; including 20 challenging leves (double the original release) 3 new endings, a total of 32 new weapons (from the original 11) as well as 6 new bosses and an increase to over 100 talents.
New game modes such as ‘Insanity’, ‘Heroic’ and ‘New Game +’ are also added to further expand the gameplay experience and replayability.
Death’s Gambit: Afterlife is set in a medieval world shrouded in mystery, inhabited by immortal souls. Players will step into the role of the Sorum, a servant of Death, and must learn new skills and master an array of weapons as they seek to destroy the source of immortality.
Players will face terrifying enemies and battle against legendary bosses utilising an arsenal of weapons and powerful abilities in combat scenarios that demand not only skill, but also strategy and creativity to prevail. Choosing from seven playable classes, players are able to customise their character with new equipment and talents, as well as choose their own play style as they prepare to die, a lot, in a brutal and unforgiving world.
Check out the new Death’s Gambit: Afterlife announcement trailer here
Download the press kit for the game here
Register your interest in receiving review codes for Death’s Gambit: Afterlife, here (digital codes only)
Features of Death’s Gambit: Afterlife
Expansive World – Travel across a massive world of over 20 beautifully rendered levels. Meet quirky characters from all walks of life and uncover their secrets.
Metroidvania – Unlock unique movement and combat upgrades that open and expand the world.
Character Classes – Choose from 7 playable classes, pick from over 100 talents in the skill tree, and multi-class to tailor the combat style to your preference.
Incredible Bosses – Hunt 20 towering monsters and other creatures of legend. Each boss is a test of skill, requiring unique strategies to defeat.
Heroic Mode – Defeated bosses experience a second wind in an exponentially harder heroic mode accessible immediately after defeating them. Give yourself an all new challenge and master their new abilities.
Non-Linear Exploration – Explore levels and bosses in a non-linear order, discover side areas with more secrets to unravel and enemies to purge.
Character Customization – Outfit your character with over 30 weapons including bows, scythes, longswords, halberds and more. Customize how you wield them with a plethora of abilities and upgrades.
Alternate Endings – Determine Sorun’s fate as you progress through the story by achieving certain goals and making key decisions along the way.
Crafting – Scavenge, hunt and dismantle items you find throughout the world to create new and useful equipment for your struggle through Siradon.
Evocative Score – Experience an intricately crafted score that sets the tone for Death's Gambit: Afterlife’s world with nearly 3 hours of evocative music composed by Kyle Hnedak.
New Game Plus – Complete Afterlife to unlock New Game+ in brackets of three that allow you to set your own difficulty. Endure Sorun’s journey all over again with new enemy variants and modifiers unique to New Game+.
Death’s Gambit: Afterlife will be launching as a special boxed edition for Nintendo Switch in Q1 2021. For more information, visit www.meridiem-games.com
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For PR enquiries please contact:
Mark Allen
Mark Allen PR Ltd - on behalf of Meridiem Games
[email protected] +44 (0)7884 408976
About Meridiem Games
Meridiem Games es un publisher y distribuidor independiente de videojuegos para todas las plataformas. Todo el equipo de Meridiem Games está enfocado en satisfacer la demanda de jugadores aficionados a ediciones físicas, títulos como Fahrenheit 15Th Anniversary PS4, KUNAI Day One Edition NSW, Daymare: 1998 Black Edition PS4, Pang Adventures Buster Edition PS4/NSW, etc... han salido en su edición física gracias a Meridiem Games.. www.meridiem-games.com
About Serenity Forge
Based in Boulder, Colorado, video game development and publishing studio Serenity Forge prides themselves on the care and dedication they put into their work, creating meaningful games that challenge the way you think. Firm believers in the artistic, cultural, and educational power of video games, Serenity Forge aims to craft unique interactive experiences to broaden players’ horizons and expand their perspectives. Learn more at http://serenityforge.com/.
About White Rabbit
White Rabbit is an indie game studio founded by Jean Canellas and Alex Kubodera in Los Angeles, California. With a passion for challenging games, White Rabbit created Death's Gambit, a passion project of 7 years, and now one of the largest metroidvanias on the market.
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