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Deadworld is a 2D metroidvania/roguelike developed by indie studio Frogworks for the Nintendo Switch and PC. It follows Jin, a young adventurer seeking to make a name for herself, delving into the depths of the forgotten planet Xylen V on a mission to uncover the truth of the virus sweeping her solar system and find her father, who dissapeared on a similar voyage 25 years ago. It was released in November 19th, 2021 onto Steam, GOG and the Nintendo eShop. The game draws upon Hollow Knight and Dead Cells as it's primary inspirations but also takes inspiration from many other sources. It is set in the Fantendoverse Tau and due to this has several references to it and the various properties contained within.
Deadworld recieved generally positive reviews, praised for it's innovative gameplay and worlds, and for it's excellent fusion of the two different genres, but was criticised for how much it drew on it's predecessors and it's gruelling difficulty. Despite this, Deadworld went on to be one of the most popular games of the year, especially in the 2D platformer genre, and can be largely accredited to the continued success of developer Frogworks, who had worked on several games prior, including the fighting game Agate and the tower defense game SteamSiege, but had never had a breakout game until the success of Deadworld, which would lead them into other projects.
Lead developer of Deadworld and founder of Frogworks, Dreii, has stated that "We are working on a port for consoles, which should be out soon, and a sequel is in the works". Since it's release, Deadworld has gathered a large online following and is generally regarded as one of the best metroidvanias in recent memory. It's protagonist, Jin, appeared as a Mii Costume in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. and she is slated to appear in Frogworks' Fantendo Smash Bros. Infinite as part of the starting roster, and there is a possibility she will appear in crossovers canon to the Fantendoverse Tau in future.
==Gameplay==
Deadworld is a fusion between traditional metroidvanias such as Hollow Knight or Super Metroid and roguelikes such as Dead Cells or Enter the Gungeon, with the player controlling Jin as she adventures through a series of semi-randomly generated worlds, losing all gear and health upgrades when she dies, although retaining her traditional metroidvania upgrades. Compared to other protagonists, Jin is rather weak, and thus must focus on ranged combat, with many puzzles and bosses focusing on using Jin's array of guns and other weapons.
Jin will always start with 3 Health Canisters and the Auto Rifle, and be dropped onto the first area of the Sandsteppe Plateau. The connections between areas will always be the same, as will the boss arenas and the rooms where permanent upgrades can be obtained, but all other rooms in the world will be chosen from a variety of pre-generated rooms arranged in a random order.
Jin is a fairly fast character, able to outrun most of her foes, and is considerably more agile than them, with her ever-expanding arsenal of movement accessories giving her the edge over more sluggish foes. However, Jin dies in a couple hits and thus her combat relies almost entirely on guns and ranged weaponry, of which she can have two equipped at once. As she progresses through the game, Jin can find a variety of weapons that she can equip and use, although this will be lost when she is killed.
Deadworld pays homage to the traditional metroidvania formula through its large variety of upgrades, with ten total available in the game, each of which unlocks at least two new segments of areas to explore, along with being a useful platforming tool in a variety of situations, and sometimes even has combat utility. For example, the Grappling Hook gives the player access to a large part of Snowpeak along with the far south of Ironcrag Pass, can be used to get around quickly and swing over large gaps along with being able to be used as a makeshift harpoon, pulling enemies to Jin so she can shoot them at point blank. All upgrades stay with the player after death.
The game's nine worlds each feature a variety of enemies, which have a wide range of different attacks and functions, with some serving as heavily aggressive fighters who try and take down Jin as fast as possible, others attack her from a distance and some serve a supporting role, distracting Jin or empowering her foes. As opposed to Jin's fairly simple Health Canister system, akin to Hollow Knights masks, enemies have internal health and defense stats, which are depleted as Jin deals damage.
Most of Jin's weapons consume ammunition, which is depleted over time from an internal counter of "Multi-Use Weapon Fodder", which is a fairly limited resource and must be managed carefully, although it becomes more plentiful the further you explore, and a late-game shopkeeper, will even sell it to Jin, allowing her to have a theoretically infinite supply of the stuff.
==Lore==
For more specific lore regarding characters/worlds please check out the appropriate sections
Deadworld is set on the east continent of the planet Xylen V, one of eight planets orbiting the dual stars Xylen A and B, known as the Xylen System. Five of the eight planets are inhabited by life, primarily the Bladikori, native to Xylen III, and the Arkanji, native to Xylen VII, although the system is regarded as a melting pot of different species and cultures, and thus life is fairly diverse.
However, about 60 years ago an archaeological discovery in Xylen V's largest mountain, Snowpeak, changed the face of the system forever. An ancient temple buried beneath kilometres of ice, snow and rock was found, still intact after thousands of years. The temple was soon breached by explorers, and it became a major hotspot for scientific research in the region, especially regarding the seemingly impossible growth around and in the Temple.
The deepest of the temple's secrets was a strange, extraterrestrial artifact that would come to be known as the Heart of Decay, a pulsing object embedded in the centre of the temple that would wither and rot any living thing that came near it unprotected. The Heart was put under extreme quarantine, and was studied profusely, with scientists unable to discern it's power source or how it's effects came about. Despite the menacing presence of the Heart, excavations continued and soon the temple was fully mapped out.
In an attempt to understand the Heart, a priest of The Incarnate, a powerful alien entity worshipped like a god, was brought in to bring a different perspective to the investigation. The priest reached into the Heart, and attempted to pull it from the wall and to present the Heart to their god, only for this attempt to tear the Heart and allow the energy trapped within to spill out, corrupting the priest and killing the nearby researchers, feeding on their corpses and slowly spreading outward.
The government's response to this advancement was slow, and this proved to be one of the biggest factors in the fall of Xylen V. The energy, soon dubbed The Decay, began to spread through the temple, feeding off life and growing stronger. Soon the energy began to "evolve", eventually transforming into a virus-like entity as it spread out of the temple and into the mines of Snowpeak. Despite quarantine efforts, the maze of tunnels spiralling through the mountain after over one hundred years of mining proved too much to contain and the Decay began to spread rapidly, corrupting and consuming more and more of the planet.
While the government tried to contain it at first, sealing off the western edge of Xylen V and closing entry to the sprawling Magmanest, this proved futile as "zombies" raised by the virus began to break through the lines, and the Decay continued to spread. Eventually, in one last attempt to save the populace, mass evacuation begun, with the governments of other planets in the system aiding the relocation efforts and the planet being abandoned for good.
For about five years it seemed that The Decay had been successfully contained, as despite its constant spread across Xylen V it was unable to reach the rest of the system. However, a misguided humanitarian aid group sent a mission down to the planet to rescue any survivors, unaware of how much the Decay had taken over. Fleeing after delving into the planet's capital, Zardozia, and discovering the extent of the infection, the group returned with only three survivors, landing illegally on Xylen II. One of these three was infected, and from there the hell began all over again.
This time, the response was faster, and the disease was contained in the planet's far northern landmass, which had been ravaged completely. Attempts to find a cure proved unsuccessful, and the government of Xylen II set in for the long haul, with the planet fighting a constant battle against the spread of the Decay. During the initial stages of the "second wave", evacuees landed on other planets and the virus spread from there, leaving almost the entire system in a constant state of war against the pandemic
About 25 years ago, an expedition was mounted by a joint federation between several of the system's governments, led by Bladikori war veteran Ja'h Urzin, the group was ordered to not return without either a cure or proof the heart had been destroyed. One by one the members of the expedition were claimed by the dangers of the planet, and by the time they reached the temple on Ja'h survived, claimed by the Decay as he first entered the ancient complex. The expedition was deemed a failure, and no further have been mounted since.
However, recently a new adventurer has set out to explore the ruined planet and hopefully find a cure to the virus sweeping her system. Jin, daughter of the long missing Ja'h Urzin, has come to the planet seeking to make a name for herself and to find her father, putting her own life at risk in the process.
==Characters==
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JinBold Adventurer 	Jin is a Bladikori adventurer and the main protagonist of Deadworld, being the single character players control throughout their journey into the depths of Xylen V. Brash and headstrong, Jin is young and eager to prove herself, often not thinking out her actions and words beforehand. She lives off the feeling of discovery, and after being trapped in The Citadel, the capital of Xylen II, for all her life, she felt the overwhelming need to escape. Stealing a spaceship and setting out, Jin made the pivotal choice to go to Xylen V, to investigate what happened to the father who dissapeared before she was born.
Jin is the playable character of Deadworld, and players must adapt to her unique toolset. As opposed to other metroidvania characters such as Hollow Knight's The Knight, Jin cannot tank blows and heal away damage, with a very limited pool of hitpoints and cannot heal except at rest points, meaning that she must stay back and use her ranged arsenal to take out enemies from afar, as getting into close quarters risks taking damage, which can end a run easily. Overall her gameplay encourages staying back and not rushing into battle, which reflects Jin's emotional journey as she grows from a brash young woman who never truly matured past her teens to an experienced adventurer who has been tempered by hardship.
OmosLone Wanderer 	Omos is an Arkanji, originally hailing from Xylen VII, who came to the ruined planet in search of meaning and purpose, feeling lost on his own world and yearning for adventure. That was 30 years ago, and Omos has been traversing the planet alone ever since, keeping himself sane through devoting his life to stopping others from becoming trapped like he is, wandering the hallways and rooms of Fallen Zardozia and Snowpeak, warning adventurers to leave before it is too late. Omos is a tenuous ally of Jin, dueling with her but also aiding her as she journeys across the forbidden planet.
Omos serves as a guide to the player as they journey across Xylen V, dueling them on the first encounter to try and ward them off, and later on in Snowpeak to test their might before delving into the Temple of Decay, but when he recognises that Jin will not budge, and insists on going into the depths of the planet, he helps her in any way that he can, while still keeping his own secrets. Omos can be found tucked away in every world, where he will offer cryptic hints on the best ways to traverse said area, along with talking about the lore of where he is. If the player attempts to harm Omos in any way he will dash away, disappearing into the maze of tunnels and corridors. Omos is the closet analogy Deadworld has to Hornet or Quirrel from Hollow Knight, although Omos differs from both of them in a variety of ways.
Tevos SteelshellIroncrag General	Tevos Steelshell is the leader of the Ironcrag Marauders, a mercenary group based in the Ironcrag Pass before the fall of the planet. When the Decay began to spread, Tevos and his men began to fortify the pass, responding a lot faster than others and creating a "clean spot" in the world, where extensive quarantine measures were put in place to stop anyone from getting it without testing and purification. After the evacuation the group settled in for the long one, occasionally mounting expeditions and letting in adventurers.
Tevos will initially be friendly to Jin, assuming she agrees to be purified and tested for The Decay first, but she will soon learn of his unforgiving leadership and corrupt ways. Conflict will build as Jin ventures through the pass, and eventually as she prepares to leave for Snowpeak Tevos will attack, piloting his mecha, Steelshell Prime, into battle against Jin. After he is defeated, Jin will see that he had been corrupted by The Decay, his mind being tainted and turning him into an evil dictator
AlanaThe Stranded 	
Alana is a human, contrary to most of the game's cast, hailing from Earth. Originally an agent of the CIA, Alana was abducted after an investigation into an Eastern European drug trafficking organisation turned paranormal, and was taken to the planet of Zelsana. Resisting questioning by her alien opressors, Alana managed to hijack a spaceship and escape the planet, drifting through space for about a year before crashlanding on Xylen V. Way in over her head, Alana will latch onto Jin as a friend, offering her limited knowledge in return for protection and a way off Xylen.
Alana can first be found stranded in Shadowheath Swamp. but after she is first saved she can be found across Xylen V, offering her services, even after Jin dies. While Alana has only a limited knowledge of the world, if Jin brings her various materials and items from across the planet she can upgrade the adventurer's current weapons and forge new ones for her to use.
ZeltavanFalse Warlord 	
Tavan was a  member of the ancient civilization that created the Heart of Decay, a cruel warlord known as "The Unforgiving", who ruled over what is now Magmanest, his throne located in the depths of the world. Tavan himself is long dead, his skeleton rotting in the ancient throne room, However, a strange parasite known as Zel has taken residence in the dead king's skull, and posing as him, attempting to ressurect his empire and seize power for himself, unaware of the nature of the outside world.
The fusion, known as Zeltavan, cannot move, and will attempt to intimidate Jin at first, but when  found out will offer Jin services in return for keeping his secret. Zeltavan has unique access to the lavaforge in the depths of Magmanest, and he can use this  to create a near-infinite supply of Multi-Use Weapon Fodder, which he will sell to Jin for a fairly cheap price, as well as buying old and unused weapons off of her to grind down and repurpose.
==Worlds==
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Sandsteppe GateDusty Plateau 	
The Sandsteppe Gate is the second highest peak in the east continent of Xylen V, a great plateau that stands high above the surrounding scenery. The plateau itself is fairly small, with only a few rooms located on the surface, but the maze of tunnels and caverns within the gate are the main bulk of the area, eventually leading down to the great gate that leads to Fallen Zardozia.
The Sandsteppe Gate is the first area in the game, and by extension it's the smallest and easiest of them all. Despite this, it is still sizeable, with many rooms to explore and some extra difficulty hidden within, especially in the west of the plateau, which is gated behind a wall that can only be phased through with the Blackstar Cloak.
The Sandsteppe Gate connects to four distinct areas. Immediately below Sandsteppe is Fallen Zardozia, which is gated behind the game's first boss, the Sandstone Colossus, who is also the only boss of the area. To the east there are two potentially paths - a zipline to Snowpeak, which can only be used with the Grappling Hook, and a secret passage to Ironcrag Pass that can be accessed with the Seismic Slam. To the west, gated behind a phasable wall is a pathway leading down to the Shadowheath Swamp. 
There is one ability located in the Sandsteppe Gate, the Grappling Hook, which is hidden behind a puzzle in a secret room past the first boss. This is intended to be missed by most players on their first playthrough, but it can theoretically be foumd before the player ventures into any other area.
Fallen ZardoziaDestroyed City 	
Fallen Zardozia is the capital city of Xylen V, built above the expansive caverns beneath the surface of the planet. Located inside the mountain topped by the Sandsteppe Gate, Zardozia was a flourishing paradise of knowledge and industry, a pinnacle of the solar system and a major hub of trade within it's galactic quadrant. When the plague began, the city was hit the hardest, and some of it's lower tunnels are almost entirely infected by it.
Zardozia is the closest thing the game has to a hub, stretching across the center of the map and having a variety of segments - the initially accessible areas going upward, areas to the west that are gated behind the Blackstar Cloak and by extension the first boss, the Shade Knight, areas to the bottom which are only accessible with the Seismic Slam and finally areas to the east accessible via the Plasmic Coating. There is one sub-area, the Scholar's Archives in the lower parts of East Zardozia.
Zardozia connects to every area except  Magmanest and the Temple of Decay, with initial entrances open to Lushwood and the Sandsteppe Gate, paths to Snowpeak and Ironcrag Peak to the west, locked behind the Blackstar Cloak and Soulfire Lantern respectively, tunnels leading to the Shadowheath Swamp and outer edges on Lushwood locked behind the Plasmic Coating and areas to the south, specifically the Coral Caverns, locked behind the Seismic Slam and Spider's Legs.
There are two abilities available in Fallen Zardozia, the Blackstar Cloak and the Antique Lens. The Blackstar Cloak is located on the corpse of the Shade Knight, accessible once said corpse is created, which is at the boundary between "Upper" and "Lower" Zardozia, intended to be the first ability unlocked. The Antique Lens can be found in the depths of East Zardozia, in the Scholar's Archives sub-area, where it can be found on the corpse of a historian.
LushwoodCorrupt Jungle 	
Lushwood is a great jungle that sprawls the west of the continent, it's verdant caverns sprawling beneath the Shadowheath Swamp and down to Magmanest. Almost completely taken over by the Decay, Lushwood's beautiful corridors and rooms are a trap, as the area can be incredibly deadly to the unprepared. Lushwood is divided into three main sections, and is the game's fourth largest area, taking up the bulk of the western part of the map.
Lushwood is generally split into three sections - Upper Lushwood, Eastern Lushwood and Western Lushwood. Only Eastern Lushwood is immediately accessible to the player, from Fallen Zardozia, which is the smallest part of the area but the most populous, filled with tightly packed rooms and corridors. You can reach Western Lushwood from there, by beating the Sigil Goliath, which also unlocks the Plasmic Coating and grants access to Upper Lushwood. There are two sub-areas, the Great Stump near the entrance to Magmanest and the Ruined Power Plant near the Shadowheath Swamp.
Lushwood links up to Fallen Zardozia, the Coral Caverns, Magmanest and the Shadowheath Swamp, with only access to the first two available at the start of the area. Access to Magmanest is possible once the Sigil Goliath has been defeated, and once the Plasmic Coating is accessible the player can venture through the tunnels of acid and up into the swamp.
The one boss of the area, the Sigil Goliath, found in pretty much the middle of the area, is located directly before the Plasmic Coating, which is accessible in the next room over. The Plasmic Coating is the only ability that is found in Lushwood.
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Ironcrag PassBastion of Purity 	Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum.
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Shadowheath SwampNoxious Marshes	Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum.
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==Upgrades==
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Grappling HookSwingin Around 	
The Grappling Hook is the first upgrade available to Jin, although most players will miss it until later playthroughs of the first area. The Grappling Hook has two main functionalities - the launching of a hook to a platform within the radius, and zooming towards said platform at high speeds. The other functionality is launching a hook to a ceiling, then using momentum to swing to another area. The Grappling Hook can also be used to operate ziplines.
The Hook grants you access to two main areas - the link between Sandsteppe Gate and Snowpeak, and by extension most of Snowpeak, as traversing the area requires using both of the Hook's main functionalities; and the far south of Ironcrag Peak, which requires the hook to access, meaning that it is almost a necessity to obtain the Hook before travelling to Snowpeak, as two of the three primary entrances are impossible.
Blackstar CloakPhasing Dash 	
The Blackstar Cloak is usually going to be the first upgrade players find, as unless they find the Grappling Hook or go straight into Lushwood, the Shade Knight that guards the Cloak will usually be the second boss fought. The Blackstar Cloak allows the player to phase through certain thin walls, and can also be used as an evasive tool, serving as a dodge roll of sorts.
Collecting the Cloak allows the player access to Ironcrag Pass, which is blocked off by several of these gates, and some of the additional areas in the upper parts of the Sandsteppe Gate, which gives that area more depth in later playthroughs, and can also be used to access the Shadowheath Swamp and by extension Alana and the Phantom Shroud earlier than usual.
Antique LensA Glimpse Of The Past	
The Antique Lens is not a mechanical or platforming ability like most of the game's upgrades, but instead serves as a way to provide lore and exposition to the player. The Lens can be used in specific areas, indicated by a small symbol in the bottom right corner of the screen, and will look into the past, allowing Jin to see what has occured in these places many years before she has passed through.
There are no new areas unlocked by the Lens, although it can be helpful in some puzzles.
Plasmic CoatingAcidic Shielding 	
The Plasmic Coating allows Jin to activate at will a small device that coats her in a mysterious goo that slows her down but gives her immunity to acid and other hostile substances in the environment. The Plasmic Coating can be found in the depths of Lushwood, just below where the Sigil Goliath is fought, and can be used as a movement acessory primarily, although in some scenarios it can be used to lure dumber foes into lethal situations.
The Coating allows the player to access the Shadowheath Swamp, which is gated behind acid and noxious gas in every entrance, and is very hard to navigate without the Coating, along with some areas to the far north of Lushwood and the Ruined Power Plant and some of the passageways littered with traps in Ironcrag Pass. It can also be used to avoid the Decay's airborne form in Snowpeak and the Temple.
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Seismic SlamGroundbreaker 	Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum.
Soulfire LanternGhostly Flame 	Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum.
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Phantom ShroudStealth Suit 	Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum.
==Weapons==
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Auto RifleTier 1 Weapon	
The Auto Rifle is the first weapon accessible to Jin throughout the game, and she will always start off with it. It is a slow firing, accurate weapon that deals moderate damage, which sets the expectation that Jin will have to stay away from foes, as if she is rushed the rifle will simply not be fast enough to defend her.
The Auto Rifle is by default a Tier I weapon. Alana can upgrade it to a Tier II weapon, either the Silent Sniper or the Heavy Duty Rifle at the cost of 250 Gold and a Husk Shell.
=Enemies=
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Sandstone HuskWasteland Hunters	
Shambling shells of their former selves, Sandstone Husks are a variety of races, ranging from Bladikori and Arkanji to Siandrall and other exotic races. Corrupted by the Decay after their deaths, these husks now roam the plateau, their bodies littered with sand and dust, hunting down unwary travelers with group mentality. Even as the first enemy in the game, these husks are deadly, rushing down Jin at first sight and calling other nearby husks, easily swarming an unprepared player and ending a run. The trick to defeating them is staying away, sniping them off one by one and exploiting their greatest weaknesses - their bad senses and low health. But beware - if a single one smells you, they are fast, dangerous and will destroy you with ease.
Husks will drop 5-10 Gold each, and have a 25% chance of dropping a Husk Shell, an early game item that can be taken to Alana to forge new weaponry.
==Bosses==
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Sandstone ColossusStone Guardian 	Originally created as a means of defending Zardozia from those who would seek to destroy it, the Sandstone Colossus stands tall in a great cavern above the entrance to the city. However, as the Decay has spread, the guardian has been corrupted and now it attacks anyone who would seek to enter the city, it's cavernous lair littered with the remains of those who could not escape.
The Colossus is the first boss of the game, and it will be fought in most early runs, only becoming invalidated when the player has the means to enter other areas first. The Colossus is a tough yet beatable boss, with two main attacks. The first is to throw a barrage of rocks upward, which then crash down onto the arena, which Jin must avoid or take lethal damage. The other attack sees the statue charging at Jin, and she must clamber onto the terrain to avoid it. The trick to taking down the colossus is using the environment against it, destroying the roof of the arena to drop stalactites down onto the boss until it is pinned to the ground and can be slain.
Shade KnightStarcloaked Champion 	
The Shade Knight was once a brave adventurer who delved into the planet's  capital, but after an unlucky run-in with a group of husks they were reduced to a corpse, eventually becoming corrupted by the Decay and serving as a guard to the depths of the planet, a way for the Heart to prevent unwanted adventuerers from delving further down into Xylen V.
The Shade Knight is actually comparatively easy, especially compared to the devastatig foes Jin has been facing on her way down. However, they still pack a punch, and if the player has not learnt to slow down and be cautious the Shade Knight will beat it into them. The Knight dashes around at a very high speed, phasing through Jin's shots and dealing high damage, makind them very hard to hit. The trick to the Shade Knight is simple - take it slow, hide in the arena's various nooks and crannies and wait for the right moment to strike, as a few hits from even a weaker gun can decimate the boss.
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Magmatic BroodmotherLava Tyrant 	Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum.
BonegrinderFallen King 	Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum.
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The GiantScourge of Snowpeak 	Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum.
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AcidikhaToxic Queen 	Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum.
Ja'h UrzinCorrupted Father 	Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum.
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=Trivia=
*Deadworld is a remake of the game Corrupted World, a cancelled fangame developed by Frogworks founder Dreii in 2018
*Credit to Ink for help with CSS and tables
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