When I played Slay the Spire and Into the Breach for the first time, I knew each one would exert major influence, and that many devs to come would offer their own spin on the mechanics canonized in these titles. What I didn’t expect, however, was that developers would take these two very different games and fuse them together. However, the Tactical Roguelite Deckbuilder is here to stay.
HIGH A magnificent application of Lovecraftian themes and concepts.
LOW The hidden time limit on a handful of sidequests.
WTF Why does the scientist only provide half the required gear?
HIGH Solid strategy RPG mechanics.
LOW I think I’m too old for the humor in this game.
WTF Being yelled at for skipping the transformation cutscenes.
HIGH Adorable eldritch horror.
LOW Merely competent gameplay.
WTF Feeding poop to cultists.
HIGH I love the concept and the, uh… promo art.
LOW Dull presentation and the lack of teaching.
WTF Every moment of gameplay.
HIGH Phenomenally designed moral choices.
LOW Unbearable combat feels forced.
WTF “The Sea” impregnated someone’s wife??
HIGH Superb animations & hand-drawn backgrounds.
LOW Kitteh deserved more spotlight.
WTF So… many… things… to… click.
HIGH New game balancing brings new strategies.
LOW The new trinkets aren’t always worth their price.
WTF Why is this big rock so hard to find on this farm?
HIGH Masterfully elegant, and a brilliant card mechanic.
LOW No saving mid-game and no progression unlocks.
WTF The meat-monster from another dimension has a fantastic voice.