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About Life Goes On: Done to Death
Life Goes On: Done to Death is a morbidly comic platformer where the only way forward is to sacrifice knights. Each death fuels a puzzle, turning brutal mishaps into clever solutions as you hunt for the Cup of Life.
The game spans over 65 levels across four colourful worlds filled with lava, ice, spikes, and bizarre contraptions. Along the way you can collect silly hats, wield odd weapons, and even recruit a zombified companion, all while chasing high‑score challenges and a final boss showdown.
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Death as Puzzle Mechanic
The core design forces you to kill knights to progress. Spikes, sawblades, ice, electricity and cannons each transform a dead body into a tool for the next obstacle. This makes each fatal mistake a purposeful action rather than a setback.
Because death is required, the game encourages experimentation with how each death interacts with environmental mechanisms, turning the usual platformer frustration into a strategic element.
- Observe how each trap converts a corpse before committing to a kill.
- Try different death types in the same area to discover hidden routes.
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World Variety and Level Count
Players explore 65+ levels spread across four vibrant worlds, each with distinct themes like lava, ice, and spike pits. The environments are packed with portals, zombies, and cannons that keep the puzzles fresh.
Extra‑difficult challenge levels are also available for players seeking tougher puzzles, adding replay value beyond the main storyline.
- Take note of visual cues that hint at the world’s dominant element.
- Use the challenge levels to practice advanced death techniques.
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Unlockable Hats and Weapons
Knights spawn wearing whimsical hats such as beanies and berets, and can wield absurd weapons like dead fish and spatulas. These unlockable items add a light‑hearted visual reward as you advance.
The variety of hats and weapons adds personality to each knight, reinforcing the game’s comedic tone.
- Collect hats early to see the full range of silliness.
- Experiment with different weapon skins for fun visual variety.
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Challenges and Awards
The game tracks performance with awards for completing levels using the fewest knights or in record time. These metrics cater to speed‑run enthusiasts and puzzle‑solvers alike.
Hardcore players can aim for the extra‑difficult challenge levels, which provide tougher puzzles and additional recognition for mastery.
- Plan a minimal‑knight route before attempting a low‑knight run.
- Time your runs to identify sections where you can shave seconds.
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Boss Fight and Map‑Integrated Storyline
A kick‑ass boss fight caps the adventure, tying together the narrative of the king’s quest for the Cup of Life. The storyline is integrated into the map, giving context to each world and puzzle.
An armoury lets you review all collected hats and weapons, reinforcing the sense of progression as you approach the final confrontation.
- Review the map storyline to anticipate the boss’s mechanics.
- Use the armoury to recall which hat or weapon you enjoyed most.
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