A Game By Its Cover 2021: Short Rest

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“Short Rest” by SweetHeart Squad (Sean S. LeBlanc, Michael Hetman & Ian Martin). “A cute but deadly [deck-building] roguelike with unique spark. Carefully strategize as you make your way through the dragon’s dungeon, and save the village …
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I Hate You, Please Suffer

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“I Hate You, Please Suffer” by scitydreamer. “In a world where adventuring is a common career choice, a recently fired woman sets out on a grand quest to pay her rent. […] Do quests, get paid, and hope that …
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Ludum Dare 46: Advise the King

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“Advise the King” by Dija Studios (Arden DeCuir & Adam DeCuir). “[A chess-based deck-building game.] […] Battle your way through [ten] levels, collecting cards along the way. Can you get to the final level and defeat the Dark …
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Pentris

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“Pentris” by Léandre Proust, Clément Proust & Benjamin Soulé. “Each turn [you have to place] one of the two [pentominoes] assigned [and can turn them] clockwise. If you [cannot] place your [pentaminoes, you have to pass] your turn. If …
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Major Jam 1: Ghost Roulette

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“Ghost Roulette” by Jon Topielski. “[A deck-building] game where you gamble with ghosts over the dark web[.]” “Ghost Roulette” is one of those special jam entries that know how to perfectly mix up two opposite concepts together, in this …
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Hylics

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“Hylics” by Mason Lindroth. “[A] recreational program with light [Japanese role-playing game] elements.” The plot of the alternative role-playing game “Hylics” is not an obvious arc story. From the mind of Mason Lindroth arised a strange, but also beautiful …
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Dungeon Drafters

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“Dungeon Drafters” by Manalith Studios (Lucas Demo, Lucas Bressan, Conrado Feltrin, Andrei Rafael Brongel, Gabriel Oliviera, Rafael Fressato & Leonardo Lima). “Play as a young adventurer, eager to explore ancient dungeons and find long-forgotten cards to …
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