Death's Door

Many areas require environment-based puzzle-solving to collect items and progress. Melee and ranged attacks are often used to solve puzzles, such as hitting items or setting them on fire from a distance. There are many enemies to defeat along with several larger boss fights that require figuring out patterns, dodging, and sometimes puzzle-solving to discover weaknesses.

The game features a checkpoint and fast travel system through doors. At certain locations, a door can be unlocked that leads back to the central Hall of Doors at the Reaping Commission Headquarters. From there, Crow can quickly return to any area at any time or choose another door. When Crow dies, he returns to the last unlocked door.

The game also contains many secrets and optional collectibles. Over time, three additional magic items are unlocked as additional ranged weapons that can be switched on the fly similar to melee weapons. The new magic types often open up additional paths or secrets in previously explored areas, Metroidvania-style, or allow Crow to pursue a new path or open a new gate that was previously locked.

There are several characters to talk to, and the game contains many humorous elements.