Get ready to laugh your way through the cosmos because Earth Must Die, the highly anticipated space comedy game, is almost here, and it’s packed with more British humor than a sold-out stand-up show. But here’s where it gets controversial: in this point-and-click adventure, you don’t play the hero—you’re the villain. And not just any villain, but a Ming the Merciless-style tyrant named VValak Lizardtongue, whose moral compass is entirely in your hands. As creator Dan Marshall puts it, you’ll have to decide ‘how much of a dick you’re going to be.’ Bold move, right? This isn’t your typical save-the-world story; it’s a hilarious dive into the absurdity of power and ego, wrapped in a classic point-and-click format—but with a twist. Unlike most adventure games, there’s no inventory to manage, because VValak thinks picking things up is beneath him. Genius, or just plain lazy? You decide.
And this is the part most people miss: the star-studded voice cast that’s practically a who’s-who of British comedy. From Joel Fry (Game of Thrones) and Tamsin Greig (Black Books) to Alex Horne (Taskmaster) and Stevie Martin, the talent lineup is as impressive as it is eclectic. If that’s not enough to pique your interest, consider this: the game comes from Size Five Games, the minds behind Lair of the Clockwork God, a genre-bending masterpiece I still kick myself for not giving a perfect score. Earth Must Die promises the same razor-sharp wit and innovative design, all wrapped up in a vibrant, cartoonish universe.
Publisher No More Robots has confirmed the game will clock in at around eight hours, making it the perfect January pick-me-up. But here’s the real question: will you embrace your inner tyrant, or will you surprise everyone—including yourself—by showing a shred of decency? Let’s debate it in the comments: is playing the villain the ultimate power trip, or just a recipe for chaos? Either way, mark your calendars for January 27th, and don’t forget to try the Steam demo (https://store.steampowered.com/app/3639780/EarthMustDie/) to get a taste of the madness. Trust me, you won’t want to miss this.
