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Death end re;Quest takes the classic turn-based RPG and flips it upside-down. Switch between the RPG action of the game world and the visual novel segments of the real world. In the realm of game development, it may seem all fun and games until the lines between fantasy and reality begin to blur.
Death end re;Quest is a anime, jrpg and rpg game
developed by Idea Factory and Compile Heart
and published by Idea Factory International.
Released on May 16th 2019 is available only on Windows
in 3 languages: English, Japanese and Traditional Chinese.
It has received 1,347 reviews of which 1,030 were positive and 317 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. 😊
The game is currently priced at 28.99€ on Steam, but you can find it for less on Eneba.
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Windows
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS *: Windows 7 64bit (DirectX 11 equivalent)
- Processor: Intel i5 2.3GHz or AMD A9 2.9GHz equivalent
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: VRAM 1 GB or better graphics card that can support DirectX 12.0 or more
- Sound Card: DirectSound (DirectX) compatible sound card
- Additional Notes: Requires SSE4.2 compatible PC
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I don't even know where to start tbh... wow... just wow... I played the entire game from start to finish multiple times and the story left me speechless every single time, the characters, their designs, the universe, the writing, the soundtrack, there's no word to describe the emotions I felt during some scenes, it's absolutely breathtaking in the best possible way, not to mention the great jrpg turn-based gameplay, Death end re;Quest is definitely one of the games you should play at least once in your life imo, one of my favorite games ever that's for sure! :)
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The story is split between two distinct realities that interact with one another: Inside "World's Odyssey" (The Game World): You play as Shina Ninomiya, a game programmer who wakes up trapped inside a cancelled VRMMORPG called World's Odyssey. She has amnesia and discovers the game is riddled with "bugs" and glitches that have corrupted the world. To escape, she must complete the game's "Perfect Ending." The Real World: You also play as Arata Mizunashi, Shina's colleague. From the real world, he acts as her support, hacking into the game code to help her while investigating the mysterious disappearance of the development team and the occult conspiracy surrounding the software. 2. Key Gameplay Mechanics The gameplay loops between these two perspectives: Turn-Based RPG Battles (Shina): Tri-Battle System: You can move freely within a designated area during your turn. Knockback: A core mechanic is "Knockback," where you strike enemies into walls, other enemies, or allies for massive combo damage (similar to billiards). Glitch Mode: As characters take damage or touch "bug tiles" on the field, their "Corruption Level" rises. When it hits a certain threshold, they transform into a powerful Glitch Mode, dealing massive damage but risking instant death if the corruption goes too far. Visual Novel / Investigation (Arata): In the real world, the gameplay shifts to a text-heavy mystery. You investigate locations, speak to colleagues, and make dialogue choices. Hacking: Arata can "hack" the battles in Shina's world to change the genre of the fight (e.g., briefly turning the battle into a fighting game or shooter) or provide buffs. 3. The "Death End" System True to its name, death is a major mechanic. The game was written by Makoto Kedouin, the creator of the horror classic Corpse Party. 99% Bad Endings: The game is famous for having many gruesome "Bad Endings." Reward for Failure: Unlike most games, hitting a "Game Over" (Death End) is often beneficial. After witnessing a Death End, you can reload your save and are often rewarded with unique items or currency that help you progress. Finding all the gruesome ways to die is part of the completionist experience. 4. Tone and Art Atmosphere: While it looks like a standard anime RPG on the surface, the story dives into psychological horror, occultism, and gore. Character Design: The characters were designed by Huke, known for his work on Steins;Gate and Black Rock Shooter, giving the cast a distinctive, high-quality look.
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Death end re;Quest is a story-heavy JRPG that mixes visual novel pacing with turn-based battles and a strong sci-fi/horror edge. It starts off like a stylish anime adventure, but quickly shifts into something darker and more unsettling, especially once the mystery around the game world begins to unravel. If you like narrative-first games with weird twists, it knows exactly what it wants to be. The story is the centerpiece, and you’ll spend a lot of time reading dialogue and following character interactions. The dual perspective between “real world” scenes and the in-game world helps keep things interesting, and it creates a nice sense of escalation as the stakes rise. It can be melodramatic at times, but overall it’s engaging and surprisingly tense when it leans into psychological horror. Combat is turn-based, but it’s not just selecting attacks and watching numbers. Positioning matters, and the knockback/launch mechanics let you bounce enemies around and set up satisfying combos. Once you understand how to chain hits and control the battlefield, fights become much more fun than they appear at first glance. Dungeon exploration is straightforward and functional, with a focus on moving from event to event rather than complex navigation. Some areas can feel repetitive, and the game doesn’t always reward exploration with meaningful surprises. Still, it does enough to support the plot and keep the pace moving toward the next big story beat. One of the most unique mechanics is the “glitch” and branching choice system, where decisions can lead to abrupt bad endings or unexpected outcomes. It adds tension because you never feel completely safe, and it encourages you to save often and pay attention to what the game is hinting at. When it works, it makes the world feel unstable in a way that fits the theme. Presentation is a mix of strong character art and uneven technical polish. The character designs and portraits are expressive, and the soundtrack supports both the suspense and the emotional beats well. On the other hand, animations and some environment assets can feel budget, but it’s usually easier to forgive because the tone is consistent. Overall, Death end re;Quest is a niche but memorable JRPG for players who prioritize story, atmosphere, and oddball mechanics over perfect production values. It’s creepy, dramatic, and more inventive than it first appears. If you’re into visual novel/RPG hybrids and don’t mind a slower, text-heavy experience, it’s worth playing.
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TLDR, good game but awful PC port A little about the game itself before i rant, this is one of those VN/J-RPG fusion games. The story and characters are actually quite nice, though a common complaint is that this game often leans more into the VN side of things. I dont mind that personally, but its worth mentioning nonetheless. The combat system atleast for me was really unique and quite fun, and is probably the games strongpoint aside from the story. Now here the rant: I previously played through this game on my ps4, and it was great. Now, i saw the game being on sale here and went "hm i liked it so lets just buy it on here aswell". Big mistake. The rendering of everything is super weird, compared to the ps4 version it also just looks and runs 10x worse despite games that are arguably prettier (like crystar for example) not having this issue. My biggest gripe though are the controls because what the fuck was idea factory thinking. They were CLEARLY not bothered to make them fit mnk and it is painfully obvious. It makes playing this port of the game feel insanely gross and i do not understand why anyone in their right mind would sell you something like this. i still recommend the game overall, but definitely not on pc because this port is an insane clusterfuck that should not exist in this state.
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So far I've only finished the first arc but I am really enjoying it so far. A lot of the gameplay is familiar from Neptunia so it was easy to get into the loop, but unlike Neptunia it's more of a drama driven story and it gets more graphic. Still your typical Iffy/Compile lewdness though.
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Death end re;Quest is currently priced at 28.99€ on Steam.
Death end re;Quest is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 28.99€ on Steam.
Death end re;Quest received 1,030 positive votes out of a total of 1,347 achieving a rating of 7.34.
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Death end re;Quest was developed by Idea Factory and Compile Heart and published by Idea Factory International.
Death end re;Quest is playable and fully supported on Windows.
Death end re;Quest is not playable on MacOS.
Death end re;Quest is not playable on Linux.
Death end re;Quest is a single-player game.
There are 10 DLCs available for Death end re;Quest. Explore additional content available for Death end re;Quest on Steam.
Death end re;Quest does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
Death end re;Quest supports Remote Play on TV. Discover more about Steam Remote Play.
Death end re;Quest is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.
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Online players
2
Developer
Idea Factory,
Compile Heart
Publisher
Idea Factory International
Release
16 May 2019
Platforms
Remote Play
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