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Hellcard Confirmed To Be Released In Early February
After months of being teased, Skystone Games finally confirmed this week that Hellcard will finally be released on PC next month.
Article Summary
- Hellcard release confirmed for February 1 by Skystone Games.
- Cooperative roguelike deckbuilder set in the Book of Demons universe.
- Players engage in unique spatial-oriented card mechanics.
- Features high replayability with a blend of strategy and story.
Indie game developer Thing Trunk, along with publishers Skystone Games and Sunfire Games, confirmed a release date for Hellcard. The game has been teased for several months, but now the game has an official date attached to it as the team will be releasing it on February 1. You can find out more about the game below as we now wait out the next two weeks.
Hellcard
Hellcard is a cooperative roguelike deckbuilder that can be played in both multiplayer and single-player modes. The game is set in the same world as a papercraft pop-up Book of Demons and can be described as a spin-off sequel. It continues the main storyline, and it also features a completely different core mechanics. The main mode is the three- or two-player co-op multiplayer. Players hold their ground in the middle of the map and play their cards, which affect the map itself, allies, and enemies. This is yet another unique feature besides the co-op multiplayer – spatial-oriented card mechanics. Cards can be played on the map creating area effects or moving enemies around. There are three base classes at this point, each with unique cards and many different "builds" that players can aim for during their runs in the dungeons.
This, combined with randomized enemies and encounters, makes for high and lasting replayability. Between battles, players can rest in campsites, use found artifacts, and explore cleared floors for story events and loot. Even the story events themselves are planned as cooperative multiplayer experiences. Artwise, the game shares the style with the award-winning Book of Demons while adding a personal twist in the form of a large number of illustrations and, of course, numerous new enemies, cards, and dungeon objects. Cooperative roguelike deckbuilding games are rare, and Hellcard has already gathered a lovely and lively community.
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