Death Note Killer Within is an upcoming online social deduction game based on the popular manga series "Death Note." Set to release on November 5, 2024, the game will be available for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PC platforms. It's being developed as a day-one release for PlayStation Plus subscribers.
The game adapts the "Death Note" universe into a multiplayer format similar to "Among Us":
1. Gameplay:
- 10 players are divided into two teams: Kira's team and L's team.
- Kira's objective is to eliminate L using the Death Note.
- L's team aims to arrest Kira by gathering clues.
2. Roles:
- Players can express preferences for roles before joining a match.
- Only two players get to be the main characters (Kira and L).
- Others play supporting roles on either team.
3. Mechanics:
- Meeting phases for discussion and potential arrests.
- A "progress gauge" to prevent stagnant gameplay.
- Investigators interact with NPCs to gather clues.
- Players can steal others' IDs to use the Death Note.
- Special abilities for main characters (e.g., L can set up surveillance cameras).
4. Visual Style:
- Players use customizable avatars.
- The game features a unique art style, as seen in the released screenshots.
5. Cross-play:
- Supports up to 10 players across PlayStation consoles and PC.
- Includes cross-platform voice chat.
6. Customization:
- Seven types of unlockable items for avatar customization.
- Includes nameplates and unique animations.
This adaptation brings a fresh twist to the "Death Note" franchise, blending its iconic cat-and-mouse narrative with the popular social deduction genre. It's an unexpected but intriguing direction for a "Death Note" game, potentially appealing to fans of both the original series and multiplayer deduction games.
Death Note Killer Within launches Nov 5 as part of the PlayStation Plus Monthly Games lineup
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