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❤ Unique Deck-Building Mechanics

The game's deck-building mechanics set it apart from traditional offerings in the genre. Instead of shuffling the discard pile to form a new draw deck, players simply flip the discard pile over. This allows for much greater control and foresight over the order of cards, enabling deeper strategic planning. Additionally, the turn order randomizes at the start of each round, meaning the players never know if the Nameless nemesis will go multiple times in a row, pushing back the mages' defenses, or if the mages will get several turns to prepare. This unpredictable element adds excitement to the gameplay.

❤ Cooperative Boss Battles

Players take on the cooperative challenge of defeating a formidable Nameless nemesis, each with unique mechanics and win conditions. Effective teamwork and strategic planning are essential, as players must carefully manage their limited resources, purchasing gems, relics, and spells from a market to gradually improve their individual decks. Timing the preparation and casting of spells is crucial to respond to the nemesis' actions.

❤ Replayability and Variability

A key strength is the game's high replayability. The randomized market, variety of mages to choose from, and selection of nemeses lead to a fresh experience every time. Players can also customize the market during setup to create their ideal deck-building challenge. The Expedition mode in the New Age DLC further expands replayability, allowing players to progress through a narrative campaign, unlocking new cards and relics.

❤ Learning Curve and Difficulty

The game presents a challenging learning curve that rewards experienced deck-building and cooperative game players. Mechanics like the lack of shuffling and randomized turn order require players to think several turns ahead and adapt their strategies accordingly. While the difficulty, especially on higher settings, can be punishing, many find this challenge to be part of the game's appeal, as overcoming the Nameless nemeses and protecting Gravehold provides a immensely satisfying feeling of accomplishment.