{"id":6610,"date":"2026-04-10T11:25:40","date_gmt":"2026-04-10T11:25:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/beteja.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/10\/death-by-scrolling-for-ps5-xbox-series-and-switch-launches-april-16\/"},"modified":"2026-04-10T11:25:40","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T11:25:40","slug":"death-by-scrolling-for-ps5-xbox-series-and-switch-launches-april-16","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/beteja.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/10\/death-by-scrolling-for-ps5-xbox-series-and-switch-launches-april-16\/","title":{"rendered":"Death by Scrolling for PS5, Xbox Series, and Switch launches April 16"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<p>Publisher MicroProse and Ron Gilbert studio Terrible Toybox will release vertically scrolling roguelike RPG <em>Death\u202fby\u202fScrolling<\/em> for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and Switch on April 16 for $7.99, the companies announced. It will ship alongside a major update that adds a new playable character, a new biome, and multiple gameplay improvements. <span id=\"more-1039832\"\/><\/p>\n<p><em>Death\u202fby\u202fScrolling<\/em> first launched for PC via Steam on October 28, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Here is an overview of the game, via MicroProse:<\/p>\n<p><strong>About<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Welcome to <em>Death\u202fby\u202fScrolling<\/em>, an action game set in the chaotic depths of Purgatory, inc. now under new management! Choose your character\u2014each with unique perks and abilities, and race upward through endless levels. Battle bizarre monsters, dodge death itself, and collect gems to pay the Ferryman\u2019s exorbitant fee! With each screen inching upward, time is never on your side. Outsmart the Reaper, grab power-ups, complete quirky side quests, and shop from vendors mid-run. Stay alive, pay your dues, and maybe, just maybe, you\u2019ll cross that river.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Features<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Varied Cast of Characters<\/strong> \u2013 Select from multiple playable characters, each offering distinct abilities and perks to suit your playstyle.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vertically Scrolling Mayhem<\/strong> \u2013 Constant upward movement means no time to rest\u2014let the fiery bottom of the screen catch you, and it\u2019s game over.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Relentless Pursuit<\/strong> \u2013 The Reaper is always close by\u2014stun, dodge, and outmaneuver, but never kill him!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Loot and Progression<\/strong> \u2013 Collect gold and precious gems to unlock upgrades, power-ups, and abilities from quirky vendors.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bonus Runs and Side Quests<\/strong> \u2013 Discover extra challenges and side quests at the top of each level for extra rewards.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Monster Mash<\/strong> \u2013 Battle quirky underworld creatures, from hellish pests to demonic bosses, all in a wild vertical sprint.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Quirky Lore and Humor<\/strong> \u2013 A tongue-in-cheek take on afterlife bureaucracy, with cheeky dialogues and playful narration.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Leaderboards<\/strong> \u2013 See how your purgatorial performance stacks up against other trapped souls.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Choose your hero. Outsmart death. Outrun scrolling. Earn your passage. Are you ready to survive Purgatory, inc.?<\/p>\n<p>Watch a new trailer below.<\/p>\n<h2><span>Consoles Release Date Trailer<\/span><\/h2><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Publisher MicroProse and Ron Gilbert studio Terrible Toybox will release vertically scrolling roguelike RPG Death\u202fby\u202fScrolling for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and Switch on April 16 for $7.99, the companies announced. It will ship alongside a major update that adds a new playable character, a new biome, and multiple gameplay improvements. 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