The game is built around . Success requires navigating a gauntlet of unpredictable, "gotcha" traps—such as spikes appearing from nowhere or floors collapsing—that often require multiple deaths to learn.

Reviewers frequently highlight the game's , often comparing it to Castle Crashers or Super Meat Boy . Rage in Peace | Nintendo Switch Review

: A high-stakes mode where you must beat the entire game without dying once. Presentation & Story

: An easier option with more frequent checkpoints for those primarily interested in the story.