1000 Deaths
Review: 1000 Deaths
Overview
1000 Deaths is a fast-paced 3D platformer from Pariah Interactive, released for PC on August 7, 2025, with a PlayStation 5 version planned. The game blends intense platforming challenges with branching storylines, letting you explore multiple perspectives and outcomes across its episodes.
Gameplay
You play through three main episodes, switching between four distinct characters. Each episode offers several possible endings, and the path you take depends on the choices you make before entering the game’s unique “Headspace” levels. Platforming is the core of the experience—tight jumps, wall-running, jetpack boosts, and gravity shifts keep movement varied and challenging. A visible death counter tracks every mistake, reinforcing the game’s trial-and-error nature. Levels can be replayed to improve your time or unlock trophies.
Strengths
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Gravity-based platforming that allows wall-walking and ceiling traversal.
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Multiple playable characters with their own perspectives.
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A branching narrative with twelve different endings.
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Short, replayable stages designed for experimentation and speedrunning.
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Bold visual style inspired by surreal cartoons and dreamlike environments.
Weaknesses
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Some stages feel too short for players seeking longer platforming sequences.
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Replaying routes to unlock all endings can become repetitive.
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The balance between story pacing and platforming flow can feel uneven early on.
Verdict
1000 Deaths delivers a stylish mix of high-skill platforming and choice-driven storytelling. The constant risk of failure adds energy, while the branching structure rewards exploration and experimentation. If you enjoy precision movement, quick levels, and games where decisions carry weight, this is a title worth trying.
