SwapStar (2023)

Publisher: Regal Bread Studio
Platforms: PlayStation 4
Genres: Puzzle, Strategy
Where to get it: PlayStation Store

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How it feels

A methodical puzzle duel where you carefully trade energy for board control and race to outmaneuver your opponent.

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About

Make patterns to gain energy. Spend energy to do actions. Plan your actions carefully to destroy your opponent's grid before they do yours. Play as Swapster in Story Mode or as any of the 10 colorful cast of characters in Mission or Versus Mode.

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