勇者起源 (2023)

Developer: JILIN JAI PANGU NETWORK SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Strategy
Rating: 4.0 of 5, 5 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.3 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

Feels like a tense dark fantasy chess match where you manage resources and deploy cards to survive waves of monsters.

strategicdark fantasytacticalcompetitiveresource-drivenatmosphericmethodical

What players say

Players call this a middling tower defense that feels like a mobile game port. The gacha mechanics have low drop rates for strong heroes and no way to dispose of duplicate cards, leaving some frustrated. Others find it acceptable at a deep discount, praising its art style and relaxed challenge for casual sessions.

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