Divine Grimoire (2012)

Developer: Shenzhen Fire Element Network Technology Co., Ltd.
Publisher: Lionsfilm Limited Co., Ltd., VectorGame
Platforms: Web browser, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Turn-based strategy (TBS)
Where to get it: Website

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How it feels

A tense, tactical card-deck fantasy RPG built around carefully timed unit summons.

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About

In Divine Grimoire, players summon units fight in highly tactical, turn-based battles. Tense, strategic battles focusing around card-decks provide a heretofore unseen level of intrigue in this Fantasy RPG. With a robust single-player mode, architecture system, the game also stays true to its roots by retaining the browser game-style gameplay that catapulted this genre to prominence. - Summon Units: Players’ tactical prowess will be tested in terms of where and when to summon units. - Turn-Based Battles: Summoned units will, independent of the player, follow a set of rules as the battle progresses. - Card Deck: Players collect cards, strengthen them, and trade, creating their very own personalized decks. - Single-Player Mode: The game’s robust single-player mode is perfect for those who would rather focus solely on battle enemies with none of the back-and-forth to distract them.

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