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Unleash Death on Lands Desecrated by Life in Necroking, a Turn-based Tactics Roguelite Deckbuilder
Harness the power of necromancy and build your Skull Deck in the open playtest available now
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April 25, 2024
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Alawar :
April 24th, 2024 - Command an army of the undead and embrace the darkness within you in Necroking. Alawar and KORO.GAMES are excited to reveal the engrossing medieval turn-based tactics roguelite featuring deckbuilder elements and endlessly replayable procedurally generated levels. Let the dark magic take control as this journey is tantalizingly difficult to put down. Necroking launches on Steam later this year with a playtest available now.
Bear the crown and embark on a dark and twisted conquest to bring chaos and destruction to the settlements desecrated by life itself. As the Necroking, you must manage your monarchy of undead minions to defeat your foes and establish your dominion. Utilize more than 30 units of vile creatures as you battle using real-time tactical combat. Unlock Skulls to be granted new abilities and upgrades for your units as you wage war across the chaos-stricken cities, villages, graveyards and more that lie before you.
Bask in the hand-crafted pixel art style as Necroking blends the nostalgia of classic tactics experiences with modern sensibilities of the roguelite genre. Continue to lay siege to your enemies as new challenges and unique scenarios await you on each new run. Are you ready to make quick decisions amidst the chaos? Only time will tell as you explore the variety of difficulty options and a new game plus mode available in Necroking.
Raise your undead armies as Necroking will launch on Steam later this year with a playtest available now. Prepare to harness the dark power of necromancy and wishlist Necroking on Steam and join the official Discord Server to learn what the dark path can offer you.
Key Features:
Become the Death Monarch: Harness the dark powers of necromancy and command an army of more than 30 undead minion types.
Real-Time Tactical Gameplay: Engage in intense battles where strategic decision-making and quick reflexes are key.
Roguelite Elements: Every playthrough is unique, with procedurally generated levels and unpredictable challenges.
Pixel Art Visuals: Immerse yourself in a beautifully hand-crafted world brought to life through stunning pixel art graphics.
Vast Skull Deckbuilding: Customize your playstyle by unlocking new Skulls and upgrading your units’ skills.
About Alawar & KORO.GAMES
Alawar is an independent video game developer and publisher founded in 1999. Specializing in midcore and casual games, the company extends its creative influence across PCs, video game consoles, and mobile devices. Alawar's key titles include the Beholder series, Do Not Feed the Monkeys, Kingsgrave, Necrosmith, Wall World, and an array of other releases.
KORO.GAMES is an independent development team united by a common passion for gaming, established in 2019. We make stylish, sometimes weird, but always highly addictive games.
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