Deathstate: Abyssal Edition
Bread Machine Games · 2015 · Action Roguelike, Action, Roguelite, Bullet Hell, Pixel Graphics
PC
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About Deathstate: Abyssal Edition
Deathstate is a roguelike, bullet hell, single stick shooter set in a bizarre world of dimensional exploration for pc and mac. You play as a number of unique characters trying to discover the fate of Professor Elinberg who opened a portal to the void. Great and terrible mysteries and even greater treasures await if you are bold or foolhardy enough to go beyond the beyond.
The Bizarre World of Deathstate
In Deathstate, you are a traveller of the outer realms. You have discovered the secrets of deep astral projection by entering into a fully death-like meditative state. While in your Deathstate, you can go beyond the beyond to realms previously only imagined by those enlightened or mad enough to dwell upon them. Tread lightly though, for these far planes of demi-existence that you choose to explore are extremely hostile to mortal souls.
Explore a Unique Take on Classic 16-bit World
Deathstate features a unique combination of retro 16-bit visuals and advanced Unity shader effects. Worlds full of painstakingly pixeled environments, enemies, and bosses will warp and shift before your eyes as your mind becomes subjected to the chaotic influence of the warp.
Battle Hordes of Enemies in Twitch Gameplay
The dimensions within Deathstate are teeming with nightmarish beings. Being a procedural bullet-hell, it’s up to player knowledge and skill to survive emergent dangers in gameplay.
Unlock Multiple Player Characters with Unique Abilities
Over repeat runs, players will unlock new characters with unique abilities. Like you, these companions are locked in uncovering the secrets of the Deathstate. New player characters will enable players to customize their starting build, increasing their chances of surviving the horrors that lie beyond.
Discover Mystic Tomes, Ritual Blades, Relics, and Organs
The treasure you discover in Deathstate pushes the limits on cool and bizarre game loot. You will discover arcane grimoires, mystic weaponry, burial masks, and gem encrusted idols. Most prized are organs dropped by Elite enemies and Bosses. Through these organs supernatural powers become yours, allowing you to push your character beyond the limits of mortal power!
The Bizarre World of Deathstate
In Deathstate, you are a traveller of the outer realms. You have discovered the secrets of deep astral projection by entering into a fully death-like meditative state. While in your Deathstate, you can go beyond the beyond to realms previously only imagined by those enlightened or mad enough to dwell upon them. Tread lightly though, for these far planes of demi-existence that you choose to explore are extremely hostile to mortal souls.
GAME FEATURES
Explore a Unique Take on Classic 16-bit World
Deathstate features a unique combination of retro 16-bit visuals and advanced Unity shader effects. Worlds full of painstakingly pixeled environments, enemies, and bosses will warp and shift before your eyes as your mind becomes subjected to the chaotic influence of the warp.
Battle Hordes of Enemies in Twitch Gameplay
The dimensions within Deathstate are teeming with nightmarish beings. Being a procedural bullet-hell, it’s up to player knowledge and skill to survive emergent dangers in gameplay.
Unlock Multiple Player Characters with Unique Abilities
Over repeat runs, players will unlock new characters with unique abilities. Like you, these companions are locked in uncovering the secrets of the Deathstate. New player characters will enable players to customize their starting build, increasing their chances of surviving the horrors that lie beyond.
Discover Mystic Tomes, Ritual Blades, Relics, and Organs
The treasure you discover in Deathstate pushes the limits on cool and bizarre game loot. You will discover arcane grimoires, mystic weaponry, burial masks, and gem encrusted idols. Most prized are organs dropped by Elite enemies and Bosses. Through these organs supernatural powers become yours, allowing you to push your character beyond the limits of mortal power!
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What Steam players say
Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.
[h1]The best thing about this game is that I will never have to play it again[/h1] It is hard for me to write this review. I really wanted to like this game. Years ago, I thought it looked amazing and I stopped playing it because I became obsessed with completing it while collecting an element called Desecration in order to get a very difficult achievement. After years, I finally managed to do that and more. Recently, after playing many bullet hell games and getting much better at the genre, I decided it was finally time to end this and complete a game that had haunted my library for a long time, 100 percent. In this review I will go over the positives and negatives, but keep in mind that the negatives greatly outweigh the positives. [h2][b]Positives[/b][/h2] [olist] [*][b]Story: [/b]The game has an interesting story with a good balance of mystery and vagueness. It keeps you curious and makes you want to learn more about the world. [*][b]Pixel art:[/b] The game has a very pretty art style, which is what made me fall in love with it years ago. Unfortunately, visuals can only take a game so far. [*][b]Enemy and boss variety: [/b]There are many different enemy types that req…1 found this helpful
Awesome, underrated roguelite. I only wish the dev did more with it. It could use some DLC or a sequel.... It has an OK amount of content. But compared to other roguelites, not really(especially more recent ones) It could use more power ups, monsters and realms. The dev hasn't done much else, so why not?1 found this helpful
Orbs carve through the dark Every chamber shifts with fate Power feeds survival
A very fun single-stick shooter. Fun bosses and great music.
I love this game! It's aggressively random and very very difficult, but the core gameplay is fun enough that I keep coming back even with the difficulty. The lovecraftian angle is one of my favorite implementations I've ever seen, because unlike a lot of other games you can actually fight back against the horrors. All this to say, Deathstate is pretty damn fun.
This game freakin rules. When you have some time to kill this game really fits. The color scheme is great and the many items you can pick up really make the game fun. 8/10
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