Death of Kairos
A short PICO-8 boss rush where you steal time itself from a rotting king.
by voidgazerBon
What is Death of Kairos?
Why Death of Kairos is on Unfound
The release post was a top post of the quarter on r/playmygame, and the game is rated 4.8 from 8 ratings on itch.io.
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Highlights
- Three stages, three weapons and four mini-bosses
- Giant boss sprites that push the PICO-8 fantasy console
- Subtitles, an interactive tutorial and optional checkpoints
Keep in mind
- Keyboard controls: arrow keys to move, X to jump, C for weapons
- Short and tough; checkpoints are off until you enable them in the menu
About Death of Kairos
You move with the arrow keys, jump with X and use your current weapon with C, each weapon holding three uses. The stages mix platforming with beat-'em-up fights against minions and oversized bosses whose spells fill the screen like a bullet hell, and the story asks what you will do with control over time once you win. An interactive tutorial opens the game, and checkpoints can be switched on from the menu afterwards.
Read the full description
The giant sprites are the standout for a PICO-8 game, and several itch comments single out the king's design. It suits players who like compact, difficult retro action they can finish in a sitting; the free download adds PICO-8 carts plus Windows, macOS, Linux and Raspberry Pi builds.
Death of Kairos FAQ
Is Death of Kairos free?
Yes. It plays free in the browser on itch.io, and the PICO-8 carts, Windows, macOS, Linux and Raspberry Pi downloads are free as well.
What are the controls in Death of Kairos?
Arrow keys to move, X to jump and C to use your weapon; each weapon has three uses. Press Enter for the menu, where checkpoints can be turned on after the tutorial.
How long is Death of Kairos?
It is short: three stages with four mini-bosses, and itch lists the average session as a few minutes. Expect to die and retry.
