Arcanium: Rise of Akhan
by Supercombo, Inc., Rogue Games, Inc.
The Developer Says...
Arcanium is an Open-world, Strategy Card Adventure that merges Roguelite and Deckbuilding genres like never before. Control your party of three heroes, craft your deck, unlock a vast amount of cards and items and save the world of Arzu from corruption!
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❤ Customize Three Distinct Decks
Players control a party of three heroes, each with their own customizable deck of 12 cards. This allows for deeper strategic deckbuilding, as players can thoughtfully combine the abilities and playstyles of their heroes to create synergistic team compositions. The ability to "bank" cards rather than automatically adding them to a hero's deck further empowers players to curate their decks and avoid bloat.
❤ Tactical Positioning in Combat
Combat unfolds across a 3-lane battlefield, introducing an added spatial element. Players must carefully position their heroes to target enemies effectively and protect their more vulnerable party members. The emphasis on movement and positioning, combined with status effects and enemy abilities, creates a tactically engaging combat system that rewards thoughtful play.
❤ Diverse Heroes with Unique Playstyles
The game boasts over a dozen unique heroes, each with their own starting decks, ultimate abilities, and distinct playstyles. From aggressive damage dealers to defensive supports, players can experiment with a wide variety of party compositions to overcome the game's challenges. The ability to further customize hero decks with unlockable cards and abilities adds depth to the hero-building process.
❤ Rewarding Roguelike Progression
As a roguelike, runs end upon the player's defeat, but a persistent progression system carries over between attempts. Players can unlock new heroes, cards, artifacts, and other upgrades to improve their chances of success on subsequent runs. This creates a rewarding loop of experimentation and gradual power growth that encourages repeated playthroughs.
❤ Challenging but Fair Difficulty
The game's difficulty curve starts approachable but ramps up significantly as players progress. The challenges are described as fair, with players able to overcome them through skillful play and smart deckbuilding rather than relying on chance. Multiple difficulty settings allow players to tailor the experience to their skill level.
