Verge

[eMTe]

"The game is puzzle platformer that revolves around a mechanic involving life and death. When the character dies, it's not the end of his journey. The player will find themselves in situations where death is in the answer to solving the puzzle. There are 9 levels in this small "Compo Edition" of the game. Eventually a more lengthy game will be created using this idea and engine as a base, so for now enjoy this short sample of what exists so far."

Thus spoken to you

Developer: Kyle Pulver

In practice, "death is the answer" means that you frequently must navigate your character underground. And upside down.

http://www.kylepulver.com/view.php?id=45

[Chroelle]

I have actually been postponing playing this because I didn't think it looked interesting, but after playing it for a while I take it back. A brilliant idea, in an ok looking package. Lots of atmosphere, rushing and platformy feel!

[Pater Alf]

Great concept, very good level design (except for the last level), lots of atmosphere and a very fine soundtrack.

There is just two flaws that I can see:

a) The game is definitely too short. There are just nine short levels and I completed the whole thing in about 30 minutes. I really would like to see a longer game with that concept
b) It's nearly impossible to die in the underworld. The creatures can easily be shaken off.

4 points!

[eMTe]

I have a huge "particle" problem mentioned in readme. Bursts of fire produced by blue monsters (since level 6) slow my keyboard so strongly that I lose control over character. Just reporting the issue for those unaware that it exists.