Have a Nice Death launches in Early Access on March 8

Have a Nice Death will launch in Early Access for PC via Steam on March 8 for $14.99, publisher Perfect World Entertainment and developer Magic Design Studios announced.

The Early Access version of the game will feature “many” of the game’s systems in place, several worlds, each filled with their respective bosses and minions, NPCs, and more—“all that’s needed is more time to create more content.”

The full release, planned for approximately one year after the Early Access launch, will be “feature and content-complete, with a concluding narrative, the full measure of gameplay elements, and additional components: Difficulty mode, accessibility options, new specific curse tree, new curses, new worlds, new enemies (bosses and mini bosses) and new weapons.”

Here is an overview of the game, via its Steam page:

About

Have a Nice Death is a 2D action roguelite where you play as an overworked Death, whose employees have run rampant, completely throwing off the balance of souls—and his vacation plans. In order to restore order, you’ll have to grab your trusty scythe and show your employees who’s boss.

Discover and explore the darkly-charming, procedurally-generated departments of Death Inc., where you’ll meet a diverse cast of memorable characters—like your affable pumpkin-headed assistant, Pump Quinn—who are always willing to share the latest office gossip.

Reap What You Sow

Sharpen your skills (and scythe) through fast-paced hack n’ slash combat, utilizing over 30 unique weapons and spells you can find and upgrade to create devastating combinations.

Death Never Sleeps

Since Death can’t die, use what you’ve learned and earned to overcome the numerous minions and bosses in each department of Death Incorporated… over and over. A performance review after every run guarantees that you’ll unlock interesting items and upgrades that will help you progress on your journey.

When Life Death Gives You Curses

Taking more power for yourself is a controversial move in Death Incorporated’s company culture. For instance, adopting a Curse upgrade for yourself might result in the Labor Inspector granting your subordinates enhanced powers, or worse, raising the cost of koffee and other items that are vital to your work output.

Watch 15 minutes of gameplay below, via IGN.