Old Skull Games and Dotemu are preparing a promising 2D action, platforming, and stealth title set in the Warhammer Age of Sigmar universe. Deathmaster is the first game starring the Skaven, the race of intelligent rats that function as a hive mind. We control Vekteek, an ambitious assassin seeking to ascend to Deathmaster in Clan Ishin, exploring a dark, hand-drawn world.
The Technical Engine Behind the Killer Rat 🎮
The game bets on a 2D engine with hand-drawn animations, optimized for constant fluidity in combat and movement. Enemy artificial intelligence responds to alert and stealth patterns, forcing the player to plan their moves. The combat system blends melee attacks with special abilities from Clan Ishin, while the level design encourages replayability by offering alternative routes for each mission.
When Your Boss is a Rat with Ambitions 🐀
Vekteek wants to be a Deathmaster, but his resume only includes backstabbing and hiding in sewers. The funny thing is that, to rise up, he'll have to do exactly the same as any modern executive: eliminate competition, blame others, and make sure no one discovers his scheming. The difference is that here the stabbings are literal, not bureaucratic.