Out on August 30th.
July 7, 2022
[This unedited press release is made available courtesy of Game Developer and its partnership with notable game PR-related resource Games Press]
Author: Critical Reflex
07 July 2022 - London, UK - Upcoming tower defence game, ORX, is officially landing both on Steam and the Epic Games Store on 30th August 2022. Developed by johnbell and published by Critical Reflex, ORX blends the mechanics of popular deck building and tabletop games, like Carcassonne, to create a truly unique experience.
ORX pits you against hordes of ruthless enemies in a dark fantasy setting as you endeavour to grow your kingdom in a part-tower defence, part-deck building card game. Players can check out ORX via its demo, available until the 14th of July!
Watch the latest gameplay trailer here.
With over 300 cards to play, ORX invites strategy gamers to take a seat and try their hand at building a thriving kingdom against the odds. Build roads, fortifications and assemble troops to survive the onslaught! With 9 different clans to take down, each with 7 enemy types featuring different behaviour patterns and attack styles, players will need every card in their arsenal to consistently remain victorious.
The game has been hand-crafted to be an experience that evolves with the player - from an elemental system that affects both players, structures and enemies, to an event system that offers hard choices to players that will affect their gameplay, ORX is set to be a strategy experience unlike any other. Progress, conquer, and save your strength before the next wave, all in the accompaniment of an adaptive soundtrack, created by Nicolas de Ferran.
ORX Features:
The power is in your deck - Manage your gold wisely as you earn it over time to build Farms, Villages and other locations - some of which can be scouted out for Vaults which contain almighty rewards
Play 2 different factions on launch - Each with their own set of unique cards! Go head to head against your enemies controlling either the Dune Reavers or Rune Wardens. The Rune Wardens are made for players who are steadfast warriors. While the Dune Reavers suit flexible strategy gamers who embody the motto: “the best defence is a good offence”.
4 hard hitting bosses to conquer - Take down the biggest and baddest as you conquer and build a land ravaged by war. Each boss will test you in unique and challenging ways!
Progression system - While you get stronger and smarter, your enemies will as well - bringing new types of warriors and game modes to the playing field.
Rogue-like style campaign - Four acts, featuring four different biomes and sub-biomes, with day and night season cycles!
Face over 30 different enemies - Be ready to adapt your tactics as you clash with fiends ranging from grunts to ORX Heroes, each armed with different skills to try and take you down
Advanced difficulty modes - Conquered the Campaign? Test your might and take it to the next level in an even more challenging setting - test yourself and leap from Classic mode to Ironman or Hard mode!
Share your stats - With your statistics and scores readily available for your to share, you can compare your final base with other players
For more information about ORX, please visit the store page on Steam here and follow CRITICAL REFLEX on Twitter @critical_reflex for the latest updates.
About CRITICAL REFLEX
CRITICAL REFLEX is an indie game publishing label that has been on a mission since 2020 to find kick-ass games and ensure these games are at their greatest upon release. Their other main goal: put them in front of as many gamers as possible! Their notable titles that have been successfully funded and launched include Aeon Drive, Complex Sky, ORX, Flawless Abbey, Freaked Fleapit, Being and Becoming and Rose and Locket.
@critical_reflex
About johnbell
johnbell develop small and beautiful games in the indie scene, with their first title being Sabaton: Long live the King, a strategy mini-game made for one of their favourite music bands and officially created for them. ORX is their upcoming title, a dark fantasy deck builder mixed with tower defense: think Carcassone crossed with Slay The Spire plus added madness and you’ve got a frantic strategy game!
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