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So, Death end re;Quest: Code Z, eh? I stumbled across this one from Idea Factory International and Compile Heart, and it’s kind of like stepping into a parallel universe. This game deviates from the norm, tossing us into World DE-1.5—a copy of World DE-1, which reflects our dear Earth circa 2000s. Honestly, it’s wild, like someone twisted an old-school RPG into something completely fresh. Now, we’ve got ourselves a roguelite dungeon crawler. Yeah, the kind that says “death at every turn.” Funny, the writer Makoto Kedouin, who apparently crafted the disturbing Corpse Party narratives, has his fingerprints all over this. Intriguing, right? Or maybe that’s just my love for eerie storytelling showing.
In terms of difficulty, you’ve got Normal, Elite, and Expert. It’s like choosing your poison. In Normal, you can escape a dungeon or even die without penalty. Nice touch for the easily overwhelmed. But go Elite and any misstep means bye-bye to your items and currency, Eni. Think you’re tough? Expert slaps you with complete resets: items, Sayaka’s level—you name it, it’s gone. Like, who thought this was a good idea?
You’re guiding Sayaka Hiwatari, taking strides through these chaotic dungeons. Enemies move when you do, like mimicry in action. You’ve got basic moves: attacking with X, moving diagonally with R1 (because who walks straight, anyway?), and facing foes with Square. Oh, and you’ll be zooming and spinning the camera angles around—because why not? And pressing Circle to dash until… BAM! You hit an enemy. Or maybe a sneaky trap. Those things pop up at the worst times, don’t they?
Experience points? Got those too. Defeat foes to level up your HP and stats. It’s this wonderful loop of battling, powering up, then gearing for tougher fights. Check that yellow progress bar for your next level goals. It’s like chasing rewards at an arcade. Sort of.
The whole sanity bit? It’s a crazy spin from the usual hunger system. Your mental health (as if we’re not juggling enough already) dwindles as you roam or tumble into traps. And don’t let it drop too low—things get ugly fast. Grab those Ether Codes or exit the dungeon to recover. Just a suggestion from someone who’s been there, done that.
Oh, those Death Ends! Gruesome but kinda fascinating. Experience them and rack up Skill Points to unlock abilities on your Skill Tree. It’s kind of morbid…but you can’t look away. Adds a weird, grim layer to the experience.
Trophies anyone? This game is loaded. From 18 Bronze to a freakin’ Platinum. Eliminate 1,000 foes, conquer 1,000 dungeon floors, assemble and max out weapons, or experience every single Death End. Endless grinding, but for that glorious virtual accolade, why not?
We circled back to the start, didn’t we? Death end re;Quest: Code Z spun off into another universe entirely. You’ve got various ways to dive in, for $49.99 on PS5. A Digital Deluxe Edition is up for grabs if you want some extras. Oh! Did I mention this ride is proofed on a PS5 copy from Idea Factory International? Yeah, there you have it.
Wait, did I? Anyway, that’s about all I’ve got on this whirlwind of a game.
