Underplayed Gems

Arcana of Paradise —The Tower— (2023)

Arcana of Paradise —The Tower— cover
Developer
株式会社タストα
Publisher
SHUEISHA GAMES
Genres
Indie, Strategy
Rating
3.7 of 5, 102 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 4.5 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

Real-time card battles with careful timing and deck optimization against strange tower dwellers.

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What players say

Players say the game has charming visuals and music but is more a puzzle story game than a true roguelike deckbuilder. Combat is real-time and simple, leading to very easy difficulty that becomes repetitive after a few hours. Reviewers split on whether its atmosphere carries the experience or the lack of depth and replayability makes it not worth the price.

Screenshots

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