Death Squared is a co-op puzzler where players must maneuver through a trap-laden labyrinth without inadvertently murdering another player by triggered hazards.In Death Squared, bots must escape a laboratory without unwittingly triggering traps and sending a companion to the scrapyard in the sky. Both characters must reach their respective portals to complete a stage.
Each level is a puzzle littered with hidden dangers. Traps are triggered by specific actions, so caution and strong communication are key to survival. Success often seems imminent before a level-ending surprise is activated, but respawns are instant. In Death Squared's laboratory, experimentation is encouraged.
Solving Death Squared's cunning puzzles means dodging hazards like hidden floor spikes, holocubes which shove bots off ledges and lasers capable of frying any bot of a different color. A keen eye isn't always enough; if a teammate moves without warning, the decision could cost them a friend and all progress on the stage.
The Nintendo Switch version will feature all-new exclusive content with additional levels unseen in the previous releases.
"Death Squared was created as a co-op experience for players of all ages and skill levels to enjoy," said Patrick Cook, lead designer, SMG Studio. "We believe it's a perfect pairing for the Nintendo Switch and its distinct multiplayer capabilities. It's our hope you'll 'share the joy' of Death Squared with friends and loved ones when it releases for the system later this year."
Death Squared can be enjoyed by a single, two or four players, but the experience is at its best in multiplayer. Two bots can be split between two controllers or a duo can be put in the hands of one person, with each bot mapped to a separate joystick on the controller. Four-player opens a whole new set of levels, designed for a larger group and chaos. The PlayStation 4 version will feature online multiplayer via Share Play functionality.
Brimming with high-tech hazards, Death Squared's sleek hosting facility builds its trials from suspended cubes, using vibrant colors to highlight interactive objects and puzzle mechanics.
Death Squared is currently available for PS 4, Xbox One, PC/Mac, and will be coming to Switch in Q2 2017
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