World Pole Gaiden Rise! Mark of the Deck 2: Sanguine & Melancholia

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You play as Melancholia, an ascender saved by a trickster deity only to face a new deadline. Her lungs are filled with a toxic Fog curse that will kill her if she does not reach the summit of the World Pole in time. The gameplay involves climbing this massive structure while fighting through enemies and managing your deteriorating health. You navigate various stages where every step brings you closer to a cure or a grim end. The story leans hard into dark humor with its premise of dying from soil if you fail. Player feedback suggests the art style matches the quirky tone well. Some users note the pacing feels tight, which adds pressure to the climb. The game does not hold your hand through the plot either. It forces you to make choices that affect how quickly you can move up the pole. This title stands out for its willingness to mix absurdity with genuine stakes without pulling punches.