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Update: It has now been confirmed that Rez Plz, an upcoming puzzle platformer with an intriguing character resurrection mechanic, will launch on Switch on 15th July for $14.99. A brand new gameplay trailer has also been released today (above).

REZ PLZ is a pixel-art puzzle platformer with a new twist on co-op and single player gameplay. Join apprentice wizard brothers Arcan and Zeph as they fight the forces of Dark Arcanum armed with little more than the Resurrection Scroll, a tool they can use to bring each other back to life. While traversing through platforming challenges and solving puzzles, the brothers will encounter dangerous monsters and traps that require one of them to die in order to advance. But thanks to the magical scroll, the brothers are able to resurrect each other from a multitude of one-hit deaths, ranging from being sliced in half, eaten by creatures, burned alive and more. While progressing through the game, the brothers will unlock new spells that grant them abilities to conquer the increasingly difficult challenges ahead.

Original Article (Mon 12th Aug, 2019 14:00 BST): A new co-op platformer with a pretty killer twist is on the way to Nintendo Switch.

Yes, Rez Plz has been revealed for Nintendo's system today, a pixel art puzzle-platformer where you and a friend control two apprentice wizard brothers. These wizards have the power to resurrect their friends, which is lucky considering that the platforming levels you'll face will have you coming up against dangerous monsters and traps that require you to kill off one of the wizard brothers to advance.

This resurrection skill covers you for a variety of one-hit deaths, including being sliced in half, being eaten by creatures, being burned alive, and more. As you progress, you'll unlock new spells that grant even more abilities, so killing each other off really is in your best interests.

Here's a list of key features:

Key Features Include: - Co-op Play – Band together with your “brother” to take on REZ PLZ’s challenges, and remember that teamwork is key.

- Dastardly Puzzle-Solving – Use magical abilities to solve difficult puzzles, but sometimes death is the only solution.

- Death Around Every Corner – Death is everywhere in REZ PLZ, and can come from being eaten by monsters, sliced in half by guards, smashed by boulders and more.

- Five Unique Biomes in a Pixel Art World – Conquer beautifully rendered pixel art biomes, each with its own unique challenges and monsters.

- Unlockables – Explore and find a bevy of unlockable cosmetic items and unlockable gauntlet levels to customize your gameplay.

- Bonus Modes – Challenge yourself further with bonus modes such as PVP foot race

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