Deathstate: Abyssal Edition
Released Oct 2015
Deathstate is a roguelike bullet hell adventure set in a bizarre world of dimensional exploration. Play as a number of unique characters trying to discover the fate of Professor Elinberg who opened a portal to the void. Are you ready to venture deep into the abyss?
86% positive · 358 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
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Steam $9.99
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Evaluation
Deathstate originally launched on October 19, 2015 and received a healthy stream of post-launch updates throughout 2015 and 2016. These included several feature patches adding new worlds, bosses, characters, items, and game modes — most notably the Update 1.04 "Increasing Insanity" patch (November 13, 2015), the "Planes of Terror" Update 1.10 (December 11, 2015), Update 1.20 with a magic system revamp (April 18, 2016), and various community and bug-fix patches in between. The game culminated with the major "Abyssal Edition" update on December 21, 2016, which added an Endless Mode, new organs, overhauled UI, improved animations and sound, and was marketed as a significant rebranding of the product ("Deathstate 2.0: Abyssal Edition"). The game's title was updated to reflect this edition. No developer communications, patches, announcements, or roadmaps have appeared after December 21, 2016. The only DLC — the Deathstate Soundtrack — was released on January 15, 2016 and there are no unreleased DLC entries. The Abyssal Edition update appears to represent the natural conclusion of the game's post-launch development cycle, with no further content announced or delivered in the nearly ten years since.
Evidence
Deathstate: Abyssal Edition released as a major 2.0 update, adding Endless Mode, new organs, overhauled UI, improved animations and sounds — the last developer communication on record.
Update 1.20 shipped with a revamped magic system, new enemies, and balance overhauls.
Content
1 of 1 released · no outstanding content
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Bread Machine Games
Achievements
38
Platform
Windows, macOS
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player
About this game
Deathstate is a roguelike, bullet hell, single stick shooter set in a bizarre world of dimensional exploration for pc and mac. You play as a number of unique characters trying to discover the fate of Professor Elinberg who opened a portal to the void. Great and terrible mysteries and even greater treasures await if you are bold or foolhardy enough to go beyond the beyond.
The Bizarre World of Deathstate
In Deathstate, you are a traveller of the outer realms. You have discovered the secrets of deep astral projection by entering into a fully death-like meditative state. While in your Deathstate, you can go beyond the beyond to realms previously only imagined by those enlightened or mad enough to dwell upon them. Tread lightly though, for these far planes of demi-existence that you choose to explore are extremely hostile to mortal souls.
Deathstate features a unique combination of retro 16-bit visuals and advanced Unity shader effects. Worlds full of painstakingly pixeled environments, enemies, and bosses will warp and shift before your eyes as your mind becomes subjected to the chaotic influence of the warp.
Battle Hordes of Enemies in Twitch Gameplay
The dimensions within Deathstate are teeming with nightmarish beings. Being a procedural bullet-hell, it’s up to player knowledge and skill to survive emergent dangers in gameplay.
Unlock Multiple Player Characters with Unique Abilities
Over repeat runs, players will unlock new characters with unique abilities. Like you, these companions are locked in uncovering the secrets of the Deathstate. New player characters will enable players to customize their starting build, increasing their chances of surviving the horrors that lie beyond.
Discover Mystic Tomes, Ritual Blades, Relics, and Organs
The treasure you discover in Deathstate pushes the limits on cool and bizarre game loot. You will discover arcane grimoires, mystic weaponry, burial masks, and gem encrusted idols. Most prized are organs dropped by Elite enemies and Bosses. Through these organs supernatural powers become yours, allowing you to push your character beyond the limits of mortal power!
The Bizarre World of Deathstate
In Deathstate, you are a traveller of the outer realms. You have discovered the secrets of deep astral projection by entering into a fully death-like meditative state. While in your Deathstate, you can go beyond the beyond to realms previously only imagined by those enlightened or mad enough to dwell upon them. Tread lightly though, for these far planes of demi-existence that you choose to explore are extremely hostile to mortal souls.
GAME FEATURES
Explore a Unique Take on Classic 16-bit WorldDeathstate features a unique combination of retro 16-bit visuals and advanced Unity shader effects. Worlds full of painstakingly pixeled environments, enemies, and bosses will warp and shift before your eyes as your mind becomes subjected to the chaotic influence of the warp.
Battle Hordes of Enemies in Twitch Gameplay
The dimensions within Deathstate are teeming with nightmarish beings. Being a procedural bullet-hell, it’s up to player knowledge and skill to survive emergent dangers in gameplay.
Unlock Multiple Player Characters with Unique Abilities
Over repeat runs, players will unlock new characters with unique abilities. Like you, these companions are locked in uncovering the secrets of the Deathstate. New player characters will enable players to customize their starting build, increasing their chances of surviving the horrors that lie beyond.
Discover Mystic Tomes, Ritual Blades, Relics, and Organs
The treasure you discover in Deathstate pushes the limits on cool and bizarre game loot. You will discover arcane grimoires, mystic weaponry, burial masks, and gem encrusted idols. Most prized are organs dropped by Elite enemies and Bosses. Through these organs supernatural powers become yours, allowing you to push your character beyond the limits of mortal power!
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