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Death Inc.

Play As A Freelance Grim Reaper In Ambient Studios' Death Inc.

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by Andrew Reiner on January 07, 2013 at 10:13 PM

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Independent game developer Ambient Studios is inviting players to become Grim T. Livingstone, a freelance reaper who is bringing death to 1660's England. Death Inc. is in development for PC and Mac and delivers what Ambient calls "streamlined strategy, with no micromanagement or complex menus. Paint your orders into the land and unleash your infected minions on serfs, wenches, and noblemen." Ambient hopes to fund the game through Kickstarter starting on February 4.

Grim can unleash the bubonic plague upon cities, and call upon plague rats and exploding livestock to bring in souls for his start-up reaping business. Since most people don't want to die, they'll fight back. Some wield sticks and pitchforks, others use muskets and bows. Once their souls are taken, Grim can exchange them for new abilities and bonuses.

Ambient Studios is home to former LittleBigPlanet, Burnout, and Fable developers. Death Inc. is listed as "coming soon" on Ambient's website, and appears to be one of two projects in the works at this studio.

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by CrystalOnix017 Monday, January 07, 2013 at 11:00 PM

lovin' the art style.
by fabittar Monday, January 07, 2013 at 11:03 PM

This game has... character. I like the art style.
by Benny Shores Monday, January 07, 2013 at 11:08 PM

Is this one of those play play until you die and then upgrade to see how much better you can do? Because that would seem silly and redundant, I mean you play as death. Kind of strange for death to die don't you think?
by Frenzed Monday, January 07, 2013 at 11:42 PM

The game looks worth playing just from the art style!
by veggielomein Tuesday, January 08, 2013 at 12:01 AM

sounds really cool. a unique, charming artstyle and premise. I'm digging it
by Allen Tuesday, January 08, 2013 at 12:05 AM

I like the concept, I might check this out. The art is neat, though I can't really grasp how the game functions from any of those shots.
by keith12howell Tuesday, January 08, 2013 at 12:19 AM

Looks very interesting.
by ChrFra95 Tuesday, January 08, 2013 at 12:20 AM

Love it!
by Luke Holocher Tuesday, January 08, 2013 at 12:22 AM

I'm in! Just tell me when I can play this!
by Nickywhat Tuesday, January 08, 2013 at 12:32 AM

Funny enough I was just thinking about Grim Fandango and how much I love that game aaaand here's news on a new reaper game xD
by LPHero55 Tuesday, January 08, 2013 at 12:57 AM

Color me Intrigued! I love the old Dungeon Keeper games (just look @ my avatar), and this looks like a game that could cure an itch that Dungeon Keeper is failing to scratch due to over-familiarity.
by Cru Hunter Tuesday, January 08, 2013 at 01:01 AM

I love premise, love the quirky humor, love the visual design. I'm keeping a close eye on this one, that's for sure!
by CommanderShishKebab Tuesday, January 08, 2013 at 03:46 AM

Art style + the people making this tame = awesome
by bioshocker Tuesday, January 08, 2013 at 04:22 AM

Looks like a charming game, I'll be keeping my eye on it. Really liking the art direction with this one.
by The Destroyer Tuesday, January 08, 2013 at 04:53 AM

Love the concept, and the art style is pretty sweet, but I'll need to see some gameplay first.
by Senor Ding Dong Tuesday, January 08, 2013 at 05:39 AM

Seems like an interesting concept, albeit somewhat grim.
by DeadBull Tuesday, January 08, 2013 at 08:12 AM

Might be fun.
by DJH Tuesday, January 08, 2013 at 10:19 AM

You had me at freelance Grim Reaper. Didn't need to know anything else, that right there sold me the game.
by Blade of the Fallen Tuesday, January 08, 2013 at 10:36 AM

Well ok
by hitchhikerwaffle Tuesday, January 08, 2013 at 01:49 PM

I am strangely interested in this. I will have to see some reviews if you have to buy it but if it is free, I will be all there!