As is becoming a tradition for this time of year, Sony has once again brought back its Spotify-style PlayStation Wrap-Up feature, which reveals all your gaming stats for the year. Follow this link and log into your PSN account to get started.
06.12.2023 - 22:59 / pushsquare.com / Derby County
Magic Design Studios has today announced its 2D rogue-like Have a Nice Death will be released on PS5, PS4 today for $24.99. PS Plus members can snag a discount on the game until 18th December 2023, and you can check out what awaits in the new launch trailer above. The title first released on PC and Nintendo Switch towards the start of the year, where it received a positive critical reception.
In a press release, lead game designer Simon Dutertre thanked the game's fanbase and commented on how thrilled the studio is to launch on PS5, PS4. «To the PlayStation and Xbox players out there, thank you for your patience and we hope you enjoy your time in Death Incorporated!»
Have a Nice Death brings an 81-rated Metacritic experience to PS5, PS4 today. Our sister site Nintendo Life awarded the game an 8/10 and praised its combat and visuals. «Have a Nice Death may not reinvent the wheel for roguelites, but this is a high-quality new entry in the genre. The brutal difficulty, creative theming, and satisfying combat all combine to make this a memorable and worthwhile experience, even if we wish it had better performance.»
Will you check Have a Nice Death out on PS5, PS4? Let us know in the comments below.
Liam grew up with a PlayStation controller in his hands and a love for Metal Gear Solid. Nowadays, he can be found playing the latest and greatest PS5 games as well as supporting Derby County. That last detail is his downfall.
Played this at last year's PAX East and it was awesome!
I really should pick this one up.
This is the best news of the day! Sorry gta6.
Trying to avoid anymore of these metroidvania clones that all are basically the same damn game.,,,,,,, but i gotta admit this one looks like fun with its humor and art style. May have to give it a go.
Symmetric sticks, I see you devs.
£13.39 with PS Plus…don’t mind if I do.
@KundaliniRising333 you'll be fine then, it's a rogue-like/lite
I played it quite a bit in early access on Steam Deck and enjoyed what I had played. I may have to pick this up down the line
The style is indie games is getting better and better this looks fantastic.
Ooohh glad I holded off getting this on the switch. Didn’t even know we was getting a PS4/ PS5 release a nice surprise stealth drop. Definitely will be getting this.
Game gives me Hollow Knight vibes
Was worried this was never going to release on other platforms, but this is certainly a welcomed surprise. Definitely gonna buy it!
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