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Press release:
London, United Kingdom – 13th March 2020 – Marvelous Europe can today proudly confirm that “DEAD OR SCHOOL“, a fast-paced, side-scrolling adventure from Studio Nanafushi, is now available for both the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 within Europe and North America.

In DEAD OR SCHOOL you will join Hisako’s fight for survival against the zombie infestation overrunning Tokyo and defend her right to a normal school life in this fast-paced 2.5D adventure for the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4.

Travel across Tokyo visiting iconic locations such as Shinjuku, Asakusa, Akihabara and Roppongi using the subway system while defeating hordes of the undead, and huge bosses, at each location in both close and ranged combat.

To aid in this quest for an education Hisako’s weapons can be upgraded for even more destructive force while hidden collectables will reveal more about the truth behind the zombie apocalypse. Will you be able to help Hisako be able to find salvation at SCHOOL, or is the world just DEAD? Only time will tell in DEAD OR SCHOOL.

DEAD OR SCHOOL is available digitally for £24.99, €29.99, $45 AUD and $29.99 USD on the Nintendo eShop and PlayStation Store as well as physically for an SRP of £27.99 and €29.99 on both Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4.

About DEAD OR SCHOOL:

Originally released on STEAM back in 2018, and previously released in Japan onto the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 in 2019, DEAD OR SCHOOL takes place in a post-apocalyptic Tokyo where humans live in isolation underground in fear of the Zombie infestation above ground. After hearing stories of high school life above ground from her grandmother, our protagonist, Hisako, dreams of experiencing this mysterious and energetic lifestyle for herself; wearing her grandmother’s old school uniform Hisako ventures into the zombie-infested Tokyo in order to reclaim the city and go to school.

As part of this adventure for a modern-day high school life, Hisako travels across Tokyo using the subway system with each mission being located at a familiar location in Tokyo.
Players will travel through and explore locations such as Shinjuku, Asakusa, Akihabara and Roppongi as they attempt to defeat the zombie infestation overthrowing the city. To aid Hisako’s quest, players will also be able to upgrade Hisako’s weapons and skill sets as well as unlock entirely new weapons that will make sure the dead stay dead.

Key Features:
▪ Explore Tokyo in a fast-paced 2.5D adventure: Take control of Hisako and explore different areas of Tokyo through the underground subway system while defeating hordes of different zombies and huge bosses.
▪ Slice and Shoot to Salvation: Engage enemies with close-range sword attacks and long-range weapon attacks which can be combined to create deadly combination attacks on the undead army roaming the city.
▪ Upgrade and Customise your loadout: Enhance Hisako’s abilities using money and experience gained during combat with new weapons and skills.
▪ Animated cut-scenes with Japanese voice-over: Enjoy cinematic animated cut-scenes with full Japanese voice over.

Published in Europe and North America by Marvelous Europe Limited, and developed by Studio Nanafushi, DEAD OR SCHOOL is now available for the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 within Europe and North America. This title is rated PEGI 16, USK 16, MA+15 and ESRB M.