Death's Gambit
Release Date: August 14, 2018
RPG, fantasy, platformers, 2D, metroidvania, indie games, side-scroll, action RPG, Game Pass, singleplayer
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Death's Gambit is an oldschool 2D action RPG developed by White Rabbit, inspired by the classic games like Castlevania or Shadow of the Colossus and newer productions such as Demons' Souls. We play as the Emissary of Death, and our job is to purge the world from the immortals. The game takes place on a medieval planet, where we will have to face numerous knights, undead, and monsters.
Death’s Gambit for PC and PS4 is an oldschool 2D action RPG developed by the independent American studio White Rabbit. It was inspired by classic games in the spirit of Castlevania and newer productions like Demon’s Souls.
The Plot
We play as a death’s emissary named Gambit, and our job is to purge the world from the immortals. Our mission takes us to a medieval planet where we will have to face numerous knights, undead, and monsters of all kinds. From time to time we will also encounter gigantic creatures that will require us to climb them in order to find their weaknesses and defeat them. This element brings the classic PlayStation 2 game Shadow of the Colossus to mind.
Mechanics
Gameplay in Death’s Gambit for PC and PS4 focuses on action and, like the previously mentioned Demon’s Souls, high difficulty level that will require the players to plan ahead and think outside the box. Death’s Gambit also has some basic RPG elements. We will level up our character and have access to a wide array of weapons and equipment. Our hero can be equipped with three special abilities at a time, one healing amulet, and two different types of weapons (swrods, bows, or even guns).
Misc.
Death’s Gambit for PC and PS4 has pixelart retro visuals. Such style is very popular among the independent developers. The game is presented from a side-scrolling perspective, very much in the spirit of the Castlevania series. Visuals look good and do not strike as too oldschool. The game’s soundtrack was composed by Kyle Hnedak.
Last updated on April 3, 2017
Videos and Screens
[1:05] Death's Gambit cinematic
[1:19] Death's Gambit relase date trailer
PC Gamer: 67 / 100 by Samuel Horti
Ambitious ideas and a twisting story are marred by bad design choices.
PlayStation Universe: 8 / 10 by Chris DeVisser
Though it's not the best platformer, the story and environment alone make it a must play for Dark Souls fans and retro Metroidvania junkies alike. There's plenty here to enjoy, with plenty of replay value for those it hooks.
Destructoid: 6.5 / 10 by Jordan Devore
In the end, Death's Gambit resonates as a flawed gem, one I'm happy to have played. It's an uneven experience bogged down by technical woes and stilted combat, but if you can enjoy less-than-pristine games in spite of rough spots, it's worth taking a chance on. Just hold out for a few patches first.
GAMERS Score
Average score from 36 votes. 22 players anticipated the game.
Death's Gambit Summary
Game Series: Death's Gambit
Platforms:
PC / Windows August 14, 2018
Switch September 30, 2021
PlayStation 4 August 14, 2018
Xbox One May 26, 2022
Developer: White Rabbit
Publisher: Adult Swim Games
Death's Gambit System Requirements
PC / Windows
Minimum: Intel Core 2 Duo E7500 2.93 GHz / AMD Athlon 64 X2 5600+ 2.9 GHz, 2 GB RAM, graphic card 1 GB GeForce 9600 GT / Radeon HD 6450 or better, 1 GB HDD, Windows 7
Recommended: Intel Core i3, 4 GB RAM, graphic card 2 GB GeForce GT 520 / Radeon HD 6670 or better, 1 GB HDD, Windows 7