You're welcome, this game is deserving of every word I could give it.
This game will become something truly awe-inspiring, I have no doubt.
This game is astounding.
It's short, it's sweet, it's deep, its world, despite the small lens it's viewed through, is enrapturing, the gameplay is addicting, and the strategic options are endless. It reminds me of Shogun Showdown, but with army- and deck- building elements that I can't help but fall in love with.
The art is amazing,I love the color palettes, and I adore the style, it looks like trading cards. And all of the detailing and symbols seem intricate and calculated, a perfect mix of mystical and futuristic.
The Faith system. THE FAITH SYSTEM. It's perfectly executed. It succeeds as a currency system, while also having parts in the combat system. How Faith is rewarded helps a single loss not completely spiral into an unavoidable failure.
The aesthetic. More about the art. The combat system itself. There is so much more I could say.
Are the characters human or mechanical? Are they a mix of both? Was this left intentionally ambiguous/contradictory? Was there a goblin kingdom, did they/it play a part in the kingdom's fall, and what exactly are the goblins, anyway? What are the shriekers and borers and every other horror of the wastes? Are there other groups like the Free Company? Is your following akin to the Free Party? Will there be an expanded version? Will there be a full lore explanation?
I've spent a long time playing strategy games on Itch.io, and this has to be one of my favorites of all time. It is the chef's kiss of this site's TBS genre.
I could talk about this for hours, but I'm running out of time. Actually, could I talk to you about this game? Like, talk a lot?
Thank you so much for this absolute work of art.
P.S. "The Sculptor" + "The Obelisk" + "The Speaker" is the best combo I've found. Add "The Flagbearer" and "The Incarnator" and you have an undefeatable army of sculptures. "The Reclaimer" is a nice touch to have a massive monster at the end of the line.
P.P.S. I have done probably ~10-12 runs in just a few days, at the very least. Probably closer to 15. This game is amazing.