Hail to the King: Deathbat
Released Oct 2014
Deathbat is a 3rd person, overhead dungeon crawler action RPG in the vein of The Legend of Zelda, Gauntlet Legends, and Diablo. The game’s story is based on the mythical origin of the Deathbat, Avenged Sevenfold’s logo and mascot.
78% positive · 236 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
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Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
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Evaluation
Hail to the King: Deathbat is a self-contained action RPG released on October 30, 2014, created by Subscience Studios in collaboration with the band Avenged Sevenfold. The store description presents the game as a complete product with a defined story, a fixed set of features, and a specific content offering (10–12 hours of gameplay plus an additional "Nightmare Mode"). The PC version is described as an upgraded port of the original iOS/Android release, with all in-game purchases removed — indicating it was intentionally shipped as a finished, one-time purchase package with no ongoing monetization. There are no DLC listings, no announced future content, no developer news posts indicating post-launch updates or plans, and no roadmap of any kind. The game launched as a finished product and has shown no post-launch content activity in the years since its release.
Evidence
Store description presents a fully defined, self-contained game with a fixed story, feature set, and content scope (10–12 hours + Nightmare Mode). All in-app purchases have been removed, indicating a complete premium product with no ongoing monetization.
Short description positions the game as a straightforward dungeon crawler RPG with no mention of updates, seasons, or ongoing content.
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Avenged Sevenfold
Achievements
10
Platform
Windows
Controller
partial support
Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player
About this game
From the minds of Avenged Sevenfold comes Hail to the King: Deathbat.
Deathbat is a 3rd person, action adventure RPG, a throwback to the classics of yesteryear. The game’s story is based on the mythical origin of the Deathbat, Avenged Sevenfold’s logo and mascot. The game’s design is not for the faint of heart as players will need to traverse the underworld, combat skillful undead, and best unforgiving bosses. The epic story follows Andronikos, the resurrected King of the Underworld and the embodiment of the Deathbat, who is tasked with reclaiming the lands of Haides from the despotic Dark Andronikos. Along the way you’ll mix and match brutal melee combat with projectile magic attacks battling through beautifully designed and hellish landscapes inspired by the band’s iconic discography and artwork. Interact with characters along the way to solve puzzles and unlock the mysteries of Moros Island.
Hail to the King: Deathbat features classic Avenged Sevenfold tracks along with a new and original score, composed by the band in the immortal tradition of 8-bit masterpieces like Castlevania.
Features:
- Game tells the fictional origin story of the Deathbat
- Play through levels inspired by Avenged Sevenfold’s catalog
- Earn the ability to play as members of the band throughout the game
- Features an original score, written by Avenged Sevenfold for the game
- 7 new paintings by artist Cam Rackam
- 14 pieces of never-before seen artwork intended for use in earlier albums
- Jimmy ”The Rev” Sullivan plays an integral part in the storyline and can be unlocked
- Rich, immersive storyline that will appeal to gamers and fans of the band alike
- Interact with non-playable characters to learn about and solve the mysteries of the island
- Unlock new weapons and magical abilities to defeat enemy hoards and difficult bosses
- 10-12 hours of gameplay
- Additional “Nightmare Mode” for those who are able to beat the regular game (adds an additional 10-12 hours of gameplay)
This version of the game is upgraded from the version available on iOS and Android with higher resolution textures and controller support. All in-game purchases have been removed.
Deathbat is a 3rd person, action adventure RPG, a throwback to the classics of yesteryear. The game’s story is based on the mythical origin of the Deathbat, Avenged Sevenfold’s logo and mascot. The game’s design is not for the faint of heart as players will need to traverse the underworld, combat skillful undead, and best unforgiving bosses. The epic story follows Andronikos, the resurrected King of the Underworld and the embodiment of the Deathbat, who is tasked with reclaiming the lands of Haides from the despotic Dark Andronikos. Along the way you’ll mix and match brutal melee combat with projectile magic attacks battling through beautifully designed and hellish landscapes inspired by the band’s iconic discography and artwork. Interact with characters along the way to solve puzzles and unlock the mysteries of Moros Island.
Hail to the King: Deathbat features classic Avenged Sevenfold tracks along with a new and original score, composed by the band in the immortal tradition of 8-bit masterpieces like Castlevania.
Features:
- Game tells the fictional origin story of the Deathbat
- Play through levels inspired by Avenged Sevenfold’s catalog
- Earn the ability to play as members of the band throughout the game
- Features an original score, written by Avenged Sevenfold for the game
- 7 new paintings by artist Cam Rackam
- 14 pieces of never-before seen artwork intended for use in earlier albums
- Jimmy ”The Rev” Sullivan plays an integral part in the storyline and can be unlocked
- Rich, immersive storyline that will appeal to gamers and fans of the band alike
- Interact with non-playable characters to learn about and solve the mysteries of the island
- Unlock new weapons and magical abilities to defeat enemy hoards and difficult bosses
- 10-12 hours of gameplay
- Additional “Nightmare Mode” for those who are able to beat the regular game (adds an additional 10-12 hours of gameplay)
This version of the game is upgraded from the version available on iOS and Android with higher resolution textures and controller support. All in-game purchases have been removed.
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