Card-slinging tactical roguelike Nowhere Prophet has a launch date locked in, and it’s precisely one month away, touchdown on July 19th. Rather than re-tread drained floor, Sharkbomb Studios are mixing genres and wrapping them round a contemporary Indian-inspired tackle dusty sci-fi worlds, giving it a definite look and sound. There are advanced multi-lane battles between constructing decks and managing a nomadic caravan on a strategic degree, a bit like The Banner Saga by means of FTL with a touch of Slay The Spire. I may see this being the following large factor for deck-builders.
Katharine Castle got her hands on Nowhere Prophet simply at PAX East just lately, and had seemingly infinite good issues to say about it. It appears like a wealthy melting pot of inspirations, and she or he particularly invoked Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales, The Banner Saga, Hearthstone, FTL and even 80 Days. That’s lots , however all these components appear to attach cleverly to one another. Those little playing cards aren’t simply arbitrary fight items, however individuals in your caravan that seem alongside the underside of your display once you’re not combating. Every card is slightly laptop particular person.
Characters have makes use of exterior of fight as effectively. A roguish kind is likely to be okay in a battle, however they may additionally open up choices to select locks out on this planet to scavenge up extra assets to commerce once you attain a city to restock. They additionally react — positively or negatively — to your choices as a pacesetter. As dusty as Nowhere Prophet’s desert planet is, Katharine was struck by how hopeful the game felt. It’s a tough world of bandits and monsters, however the persons are a full of life bunch, and the prose accompanying the multiple-choice dialogues appears filled with chance. We received’t be ready for much longer to see if it delivers.
Nowhere Prophet launches on July 19th on Steam, Itch and Game Jolt, and whereas a remaining value hasn’t been introduced but, Sharkbomb have mentioned it is going to seemingly be round $20. It’s printed by No More Robots
