Death Song

Player Rating7/8

"even better than Reeses' Cups®"
based on 615 ratings since 06/25/2008
played 14,105 times (finished 762)

Story Difficulty7/8

"wade in shark infested water"

Play Length6/8

"It'll be a while, better grab a Snickers®"

Maturity Level7/8

"anything goes"
Some material may be inappropriate for persons under age 18. If this were a movie, it would probably be R.

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One musician's tale in a dying world

Additional Notes:

If you’ve read and liked Necromancer, then this might interest you as this story takes place during the same course of events of that story. (Not a prequel, not a sequel, but an equal!)

However, this story is definitely more “story” than “game”. In fact you shouldn’t even bother reading it if you’re intent on “winning”. You can’t. That being said, there is a “true ending” to this story and you’ll probably know if you get it. If you do get it, you can consider it a “win” if you like.

There are a few points in the story where there are links that lead to “Letters to Home”. While not necessary to understand the story, they do provide a little more insight into the protagonist’s thoughts and feelings on various situations.

Player Comments

Dear god, that final "good" ending was lovely. I really enjoyed this, as it was a far more thoughtful take (in my opinion) on Necromancer's events. Well written, often amusing, and heart-rendingly sad at the very end. Bravo.
-- Zelamir on 5/17/2012 12:56:54 AM
As much as I liked Necromancer, I must say that this one takes me to a much deeper place. The story is far more captivating, especially when following a specific path.
This story seems more mature to me, with far more personal loss and sacrifice. The emotions somehow seem more... real or relatable, and you get to understand not only the main character's point of view, but also those around him.
All in all it's a great story that gives a completely different perspective from its "equal".
Thank you.
-- Ekima on 7/26/2011 6:21:06 PM
Amazing. Taken with Necromancer, it's very cool how the stories overlap and how you handle the necromancer's sister. Yes, there are typos--but in this case, it's far more the story that counts, and you have that without a doubt.
-- Trzcina on 12/24/2009 10:39:20 PM
Once again I'm stunned by yet another story. I once said that necromancer was the best of them all, but I take that back. I want to see more of this work of excellency, where you touch everyone deep down with something simply and impossible to explain. In all honesty, some of your stories are one of the few that leaves me emotionally satisfied. I've only read a handfull of those books, and your stories are counted with them.
-- Tgetruegamer on 5/22/2013 9:45:39 AM
Lots of Blood!!!!!!!!!
-- harrypotter on 5/13/2013 10:00:57 PM
This story is awesome! It is much better then Necromancer, but if you like this you should play Necromancer too!

Spoilers!!
I would like if you could die of age as a merc too..
-- Gradus8 on 5/9/2013 1:46:26 PM
That game was the bomb.com.
make more!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The only thing i ask is... can you make a game with a choice between girl/boy???
that'd be awesome, thanks:)
-- Pineapple on 5/8/2013 4:34:26 PM
With just some continuity nod and call back to the Necromancer,i know that this is one hell of a masterpiece.
I rated it 8/8,nice work!
-- detective1412 on 5/2/2013 5:06:41 AM
Best game ever.
-- Nicolas Cantos on 4/29/2013 8:16:08 AM
nice work loved it yay
-- ja50n on 4/23/2013 10:56:44 AM
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