Developer Game Source Studio and Publisher Iceberg Interactive Join Hands for Strategy Deck-building Game Inspired by Japanese Mythology.
June 13, 2022
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Publisher Iceberg Interactive further sharpens its catalogue of upcoming games by adding Game Source Studio's tactical deck-builder Mahokenshi to its roster. A new game trailer was revealed at the PC Gaming Show 2022, showcasing new visuals and announcing a 2023 release on PC via Steam.
Mahokenshi is a potent combination of deck building and hex-grid strategy. Players are given intense tactical freedom between card choices, different origins, positioning decisions, and turn-based strategy.
As a Mahokenshi – a samurai mage – from one of the Celestial Islands’ four houses, players will need to protect the Kingdom against an encroaching corruption. They explore the Celestial Islands, build their card decks to vanquish demons, and evolve their character to protect the land from the forces of evil that plague the land.
Watch Mahokenshi’s brand new trailer below – it gives players a first look at the gameplay and an introduction to the game’s structure and card system.
Mahokenshi’s Features:
Become a Mighty Mahokenshi, a Samurai Mage!
Wielding both blade and magic, it is your duty to protect the floating Celestial Islands from powerful opponents who seek to corrupt them. Challenge your fate and build your card deck to defeat foes and complete missions. Evolve your character with every playthrough, and become the Mahokenshi the world needs.
Choose Your Samurai House
Where will you start your journey? Will you hail from the sturdy House of Sapphire? The cunning House of Topaz? The fierce House of Ruby? Or the secretive House of Jade? Each house draws its strength from a different elemental spirit and allows you to create different playstyles.
Build Your Deck Strategically
There are more than 200 lovingly illustrated cards to discover. Begin with a basic set of cards and choose how to build your deck as you defeat formidable foes, uncover treasures, and find remote locations. Be careful, as each terrain offers different advantages, so plan your actions with the surroundings in mind. Evolve your playstyle and strategy in every mission and leverage the strengths of your samurai house to create powerful combos.
Explore the Celestial Islands
Travel a vast array of vibrant and beautifully designed 3D maps. Meet the different people of the Celestial Islands, save villages, discover shrines and defeat deadly demons. See your battles brought to life with fully animated characters. Perform magical maneuvers, fiery attacks, strong defensive moves, and swift counterattacks on your way to restoring peace to the world. Such is the path of the Mahokenshi.
The press kit for Mahokenshi can be found here.
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ABOUT GAME SOURCE STUDIO Part of Virtuos, Game Source Studio was founded in 2004 to specialise in the creative exploration, creation and co-development of original video games. Based in Greater Paris, the studio has previously worked on renowned titles including Assassin’s Creed Liberation Remastered (2019), Horizon Zero Dawn: Complete Edition (2020), and Marvel’s Avengers (2020).
Led by award-winning board game director David Cicurel, Mahokenshi is developed as an ode to Japanese mythology and the strategy deck-building genre.
ABOUT VIRTUOS Founded in 2004, Virtuos is a leading global video game development company headquartered in Singapore with studios across Asia, Europe, and North America. With over 3,000 full-time professionals, Virtuos specializes in game development and art production for AAA consoles, PC, and mobile titles, enabling its partners to generate additional revenues and achieve greater operational efficiency.
For over a decade, Virtuos has successfully delivered high-quality content for more than 2,000 projects and its clients include 18 of the top 20 digital entertainment companies worldwide. More information at www.virtuosgames.com.
ABOUT ICEBERG INTERACTIVE Iceberg Interactive is an independent video game publisher founded in 2009 by an international group of games industry veterans. Located in Haarlem, The Netherlands, and staffed with avid gamers, Iceberg works closely with an assembly of game developers around the world, both midsize and indie.
Known for many hit franchises including Starpoint Gemini, Killing Floor and Circle Empires; the company has enjoyed recent success with PC titles such as Strange Horticulture, Blazing Sails, and Railroad Corporation. Iceberg Interactive has many exciting multi-format games coming up, including King of Retail (PC), Blazing Sails (PC), and DOOMBLADE (PC). To learn more, please visit www.iceberg-games.com.
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