Underplayed Gems

Dungeons of Shalnor (2022)

Dungeons of Shalnor cover
Platforms
PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Genres
Puzzle, Role-playing (RPG), Strategy
Where to get it
Nintendo eShop
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How it feels

A methodical puzzle-box where each turn feels like a deadly chess move, and the camera twist turns enemies into unwitting pawns in your run for survival.

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About

"An Eye for Immortality… What a terrible price to pay for such a terrible curse!" Dungeons of Shalnor is a tactical Roguelike game. It features a Turn-Based combat along with a "Turn the camera" mechanic that also turns all monsters and projectiles, causing interesting outcomes such as: Monsters walking into traps; or attacking one another. Find powerful Artifacts and Blessings in each dungeon run. With the right combination, you might even feel like a god. There are many different types of monsters, and each move and behave differently in puzzle-like patterns. Every time you die, your gold is transformed into Ghost Coins, which can be used to purchase permanent Upgrades in the Spirit Shop. The game uses a Half-Procedural generation method to create random encounters but also familiar scenes.

Screenshots

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