Posted by Derek Yu
Thu, 10 Apr 2008 17:59:00 GMT
The basic idea behind the original Karoshi was completely counter-intuitive to most games: in every level you must FIND A WAY TO KILL YOURSELF. It was harder than it seemed!
In Karoshi 2.0, creator Jesse Venbrux extends that metaphor across 42 more levels, creating some of the most LOL-worthy and mind-bending puzzles I have ever seen. This is a true battle between Man and Game, and Game is using every trick up its sleeve. Prepare to have your head messed with (sometimes literally). I love it!
Karoshi 2.0 also comes with a level editor and a timed version of the original game (minus the irritating blood splatters on the screen that obscured the playfield).
(Source: Auntie Pixelante, the awesome new games blog from dessgeega)
Posted in Platformers, Unique / Bizarre, Highly Recommended, Windows, Freeware | Tags JesseVenbrux | 42 comments
Posted by Derek Yu
Tue, 04 Mar 2008 06:21:00 GMT
Karoshi, which means “death from overwork” in Japanese, poses an interesting challenge to the player: kill yourself! It’s a gimmick that’s actually carried quite well across the 25 levels of this unique puzzle platformer. The game often messes with your expectations to genuinely hilarious effect – I love that you can pick up a gun, but can’t use it to off yourself directly. I don’t know why, but I love that.
Despite the lack of polish in the game’s overall presentation, Karoshi is, in my opinion, much more entertaining and clever than Adult Swim’s Kill Yourself in 5 Minutes.
(Source: dessgeega, via The Gamer’s Quarter forums)
Posted in Platformers, Unique / Bizarre, Highly Recommended, Puzzle, Freeware | Tags JesseVenbrux | 25 comments
