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Flipping Death

PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch • 2018

Should you play it?

Possess the living, aid the dead and flip between the worlds of Flipping Death - a puzzling adventure platformer where you find yourself filling in for Death. Maybe your new powers will help you solve the mystery of your own demise?

What works
  • Unique possession and world-flipping mechanic
  • Distinctive art style and animation
  • Strong humor and voice acting
  • Engaging narrative and characters
  • Forgiving and accessible gameplay
Things to keep in mind
  • Clunky and imprecise platforming controls
  • Some repetitive backtracking
  • Short game length with limited replay value
  • Occasional bugs and glitches
  • Keyboard controls less optimal than controller

What to play next

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Flipping Death: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Competition, Thrill. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Expression. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Continuation, Intimacy.

Why this game works

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