Flipping Death

Flipping Death is a charming puzzle adventure packed with personality. Its striking hand-drawn art style gives the game a unique identity, while the dark humour and inventive premise make it stand out from most indie puzzle games. The ability to possess the living from the world of the dead is a genuinely original mechanic, and it’s introduced at a steady pace that keeps the gameplay engaging throughout. The puzzles are well judged, offering enough challenge to be satisfying without becoming frustrating. Although the possession mechanic remains enjoyable from start to finish, a handful of sections suffer from slightly imprecise controls, leading to the occasional bit of trial and error. I also found myself wishing the game had explored its central idea a little further, as there was still plenty of untapped potential by the time the credits rolled. Despite those minor shortcomings, Flipping Death never loses its charm. The colourful cast, witty writing and distinctive visual style make it consistently enjoyable, and it’s the kind of game that’s easy to keep playing just to see what creative idea comes next. If you’re a fan of quirky indie games or modern point-and-click adventures with clever environmental puzzles, this is well worth your time. It may not reach the very top tier of the genre, but it’s an overlooked gem that delivers originality, humour and plenty of personality in a concise, entertaining package.

I really enjoyed this game. The puzzles were fun and understandable. I’ve played through twice and I believe I will play through again.