Death Squared

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Switch eShop

13th Jul 2017, $14.99
13th Jul 2017, £11.99

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Review Death Squared (Switch eShop)

Fun Cubed
As many already know, a big selling point of the Nintendo Switch - and its detachable Joy-Cons - is that multiplayer can and should happen anywhere at a moment’s notice. At times it might sound like hyperbolic grandstanding but there’s a point to it all – this isn’t just a novelty, it’s a new way of playing games and it is here...
- Wed 12th Jul 2017
- Nintendo Switch
- Reviews
- Death Squared

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News Switch eShop Game Prices Can No Longer Be Below $1.99, Says Death Squared Dev

Nintendo has supposedly implemented "new rules"
Nintendo is supposedly putting a stop to small-time developers gaming the Switch eShop charts with dirt-cheap deals by placing a limit on pricing. This information comes from SMG Studios via Reddit. In a brief reply message, it's highlighted how a 99 cents sale on the game Death Squared would be its...
- Sun 10th Jan 2021
- Switch eShop
- Nintendo Switch
- Nintendo
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Feature How Do Switch eShop Discounts Impact Game Sales?

A developer's perspective after three years of experimenting
The success of Switch has led to a sea change in the way Nintendo approaches digital sales. While deep discounts on first-party titles are unlikely to materialise any time soon, it's now relatively common to see the company's big-name evergreen games with 1/3 off their normal price. Other...
- Mon 28th Dec 2020
- Features
- Switch eShop
- Sales
- SMG
- Best of 2020
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News Death Squared Is Getting A Limited Edition Physical Release On Switch

Pre-orders now open
If picking up physical versions of indie games is your jam, you'll probably want to jump on this new limited-edition release of Death Squared for Nintendo Switch. After receiving digital and code-in-the-box releases in the past, Death Squared is finally being given the proper physical treatment thanks to 1Print Games. This new...
- Tue 15th Sep 2020
- Switch eShop
- Nintendo Switch
- Upcoming Releases
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Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (April 27th)

Here are our picks, but what are yours?
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- Sat 27th Apr 2019
- Talking Point
- Nintendo Switch
- What Are You Playing
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News Indie Devs Explain Why Their Games Are Successful On Nintendo Switch

Aspiring developers take note
It's evident indie games are selling well on the Nintendo Switch with ongoing reports of successful sales, but why exactly do these games continue to perform so well on this particular platform? At PAX Australia in October, a bunch of indie developers got together for a special panel in an attempt to shed some light on...
- Sun 11th Nov 2018
- Switch eShop
- Nintendo Switch
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Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (November 3rd)

Here are our picks, but what are yours?
Yet another week has flown by, leaving us with a couple of days to sit back, relax, and enjoy some great gaming sessions. Halloween has been and gone and we're now into the month of November so have a read of our thoughts, and tell us about your plans via the poll and comments below. Enjoy! Liam Doolan - News...
- Sat 3rd Nov 2018
- Talking Point
- Nintendo Switch
- What Are You Playing
- Features
146
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (October 13th)

Here are our picks, but what are yours?
It's Saturday! And that means it's time, once again, to discuss our weekend gaming plans. Team Nintendo Life has the usual range of games on the go this weekend, from RPGs to party antics and everything in between, so make sure to read through our lovingly crafted words and join in the fun with our poll and...
- Sat 13th Oct 2018
- Talking Point
- Nintendo Switch
- What Are You Playing
- Features
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Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (October 6th)

Here are our picks, but what are yours?
As the world outside starts to get slightly chillier with every day that passes, team Nintendo Life has more reason than ever to remain safely indoors with our favourite games. Once again, we've shared our plans for the weekend - from co-op adventures to fantasy RPGs - and would love for you to join in via our...
- Sat 6th Oct 2018
- Talking Point
- Nintendo Switch
- What Are You Playing
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24
News The Euro Nintendo Summer Sale Continues With Up To 80% Off Lots Of Switch And 3DS Games

Grab yourself more bargains!
A Nintendo Switch Summer Sale began in Europe last week, discounting a whole selection of games with up to 60% off in some cases. Now, the second portion of the celebration has started, and there are plenty more (and several bigger) cracking discounts for you to get stuck into. There are lots of highlights once...
- Fri 10th Aug 2018
- Nintendo Switch
- Europe
- Sales
24
News Death Squared First Year Switch Sales Significantly Increased SMG's Revenue

Another successful Nindie
Despite the lack of financial support from the government, the Australian games industry continues to thrive. SMG Studios - a local developer behind Death Squared - has revealed it sold 52,000 copies of the game in its first year on the Nintendo Switch. Even though this amount might not seem impressive in contrast to other...
- Sun 15th Jul 2018
- Switch eShop
- Nintendo Switch
- Nindies

A puzzle game about cooperation, best enjoyed with friends

Death Squared is a puzzle game about cooperation, communication, and robot explosions.

Does anyone actually read these descriptions? They do? And there's someone reading right now? Well, in that case: Death Squared is a cooperative puzzle game for 1, 2, or 4 players, best enjoyed with loved ones who don't mind a little arguing for the greater good.

Prove your teamwork skills in Death Squared as you solve puzzles together or die trying! Each player needs to guide a robot to a color-coded goal, but the path is beset with deadly traps and hazards. Teams of players will need close observation and communication to keep each other alive and discover a solution together.

Complete the main campaign with 1 or 2 players, then take a group into 4-player Party Mode for the ultimate teamwork trial! For those that can't get enough, head to the 'Vault' to find extra experiments recommended only for the brave.

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