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Draft of Darkness

Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2023

Should you play it?

Draft of Darkness is a survival horror RPG with deck building and roguelike dungeon exploration. Recruit allies, synergize their decks to create powerful card combos. Manage your limited resources and explore procedurally generated maps to determine the story's outcome.

What works
  • Unique blend of survival horror and deckbuilding
  • Deep tactical combat with resource management
  • Strong atmospheric and audio-visual design
  • High replayability with meta progression and unlocks
  • Meaningful exploration and event system
Things to keep in mind
  • Steep learning curve and complex mechanics
  • Slow and sometimes tedious combat pacing
  • Some balance issues between characters and builds
  • Limited narrative clarity and story exposition
  • No multiplayer or social features

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Draft of Darkness: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Fellowship, Intimacy. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Cooperation, Leadership. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Relaxation.

Why this game works

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