4DEAD is a roguelike action video game developed by Kishiro and published by Kodansha.

About

4DEAD is a high-speed roguelike action game where you control the invincible creature “No. 42,” which dies if it doesn’t consume prey within 4 seconds. Devour invaders relentlessly to survive! Keep devouring enemies within 4 seconds and save humanity from extinction with your own hands!

Key Features

• Keep Eating Enemies “Within Four Seconds” No Matter What – You control No. 42, the ultimate creature created by a shady scientist, and continuously devour the invading aliens appearing on Earth. As humanity’s last hope, No. 42 consumes enormous energy precisely because it’s too powerful. It must constantly eat aliens to absorb calories. Its active time is a mere 4 seconds…! Dodge enemy attacks and bullet hell while fighting for survival—just keep eating the invaders!
• Pinch is Opportunity! Eat at the Brink of Death to Activate “JUST EATS” – Don’t give up even when enduring relentless attacks. When life drops below 1 second, No.42 enters the Zone, slowing the world to slow motion. Devour an enemy at this moment to trigger “JUST EATS”! Your special gauge will charge.
• Chain JUST EATS to Unleash the Life-Saving “OVER EATS” – When the Special Move gauge fills, “OVER EATS” activates! No,42 enters invincibility mode, devouring invaders relentlessly. It’s like M*rio’s Star state…! Aim for that satisfying “All Clear”! Clearing stages grants skills that enhance Unit 42, giving you an advantage in tackling the next stage.
• Number of Stages – A total of 50 stages are planned. An Endless Mode where stages continue forever is also scheduled for implementation! Skillfully control Unit 42 and keep humanity’s path to survival alive!