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Death's Hangover

PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch • 2017

Should you play it?

Death's Hangover is a ball and bat game, featuring horror elements, mature comedy and themes.

What works

  • Unique ball speed control mechanic
  • Humorous and quirky story
  • Retro pixel art style
  • Varied levels with bosses and secrets
  • Good value especially on sale

Things to keep in mind

  • Some find story and humor juvenile or cringeworthy
  • Short game length with some repetition
  • Occasional frustrating difficulty spikes
  • Limited level editor and multiplayer features
  • Ball physics and hit detection sometimes inconsistent

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Death's Hangover: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Fellowship, Intimacy. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Cooperation, Fellowship. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Leadership.

Last update: 24/08/2026