Death and Taxes, an independent office simulation/interactive fiction game by Leene Games, is unique. You play a corporate Grim Reaper who uses a desk stamp to decide humanity's fate. This tutorial summarises the key tactics for managing your workload and mastering the game.
Fate, your boss, sets a daily quota. You must study summary files of individual lives and mark them "Live" or "Die."
In Death and Taxes, every choice changes history. Sparing a brutal tyrant could start a war, but killing a brilliant scientist could kill medical progress.
Consequences: Check your desk-mounted iR.I.P smartphone's news app often. Based on who you spared or reaped, the headlines will represent global peace, health, and economy.
Due to its huge branching story framework, the game has a short gameplay loop but high replay value.
On your first playthrough, be a loyal employee and follow Fate's orders. Master workflow timing to earn the maximum Darkcoins.
Alter the universe aggressively in future playthroughs. Make deliberate choices to push humanity toward extreme wealth or extinction. Daring to flout the rules will reveal corporate schemes and hidden endings.
Mortimer's underground business accepts Darkcoins. Buying clothes to change your look is fun, but invest in magical desk products first.
Functional objects like the snow globe or updated desk lamp can provide secret information about the profiles you're processing. These tools help you make better decisions.
Death and Taxes is a satire on the psychological problems of bureaucracy. Take your time to think before you stamp. Every stamp can alter the world.
