Ron Gilbert is primarily known for creating and writing the Monkey Island series, but his collection of credits is impressive and long. His latest game is Death by Scrolling, a pixelated action game that forces player to try and outrun death and other pressing dangers.
In the game you choose between five characters who are stuck in purgatory where you must fight and collect resources on a game field that is constantly chasing you. To succeed, you must not die and collect enough money to pay the ferryman to transport you to safety. It’s safe to assume, with Gilbert’s involvement, that it will also be funny.
Gilbert actually wrote about the game on his personal blog back in February, but Gamescom represents our first thorough look at it.