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Puzzle, Role-playing (RPG), Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS)
Despot’s Game is rogue-like tactics with turbo-charged battles. Build a team and sacrifice the heck out of them to rush through enemies... and other players!
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PS4Blog.netJun 20238/10Fun roguelite tactical auto-battler on Nintendo Switch
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COGconnectedJames PaleySep 202275/100This game is a great time, with a couple minor caveats. If you don’t mind the random, roguelike nature of the combat, then you’ll love it. If you’re playing on PC, you’ll love it even more. The writing is snappy, the action is fast-paced, and the character designs are terrific. I had a hard time grappling with the roguelike elements, however. There’s certain patience this sort of system demands of you, and I don’t have enough of it. On the other hand, if running experiments on hapless humans in dank dungeons appeals to you, take heart! Despot’s Game will be right up your alley.
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GameLusterJordan DubeSep 20228/10Despot’s Game is perfect for when you’re looking for something with strategy as well as a good laugh. While it’s not a game that will take up a lot of your time, it can be nice to poke your head into a couple of dungeons for an hour or so.
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Game Hype UKOct 202264/100Overall I did enjoy some parts of this game and I admire the creativity it brought to the roguelike table. I am a big fan of game developers, especially indie developers trying something new. The game is more oriented toward the "Army Builder" genre lovers than "Roguelike" lovers. It didn't feel good on the Steam Deck, and the repetitive nature of it made me bored and frustrated at times. However, there is something to build on here (no pun intended) and I hope the developers keep moving forward with some great ideas.
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IGDB rating 6.6/10 from 8 ratings.
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