Seals of the Bygone

by rologfos

The Developer Says...

Class based survival roguelike! Void monsters sealed away for eons are awakening across the land! Pick a Sealer and put an end to the chaos!

Players Like...

❤ Gameplay Overview

The game casts players as "Sealers" in a 2D survival roguelike designed for couch co-op and permadeath gameplay. It seeks to iterate on the roguelike genre with an emphasis on character skill expression and run diversity.

❤ Class-Based Combat

Players choose from a large cast of Sealers, each with a unique kit of abilities and playstyles to master. For example, the Marksman specializes in ranged attacks and spacing skills, while the Pyromancer excels at area-of-effect damage. Players must adapt their strategies and item choices to synergize with their Sealer's strengths, leading to emergent gameplay opportunities.

❤ Seal Objective

A key mechanic is the "Seals" scattered throughout levels. Players must reach these Seals before they break in order to siphon bonus "void flames" to aid their progression. This encourages a balance of exploration, combat, and seal defense within each run.

❤ Currencies and Character Progression

Players manage two in-run currencies - gold and "keystones" - to build their Sealer's power. Gold can be spent at shops to purchase items, while keystones unlock new abilities on a skill tree. This RPG-like progression system, combined with customizable "signs" (stat modifiers), allows for fine-tuning of character builds.

❤ Randomized Environments and Bosses

The game features randomized zones filled with a variety of enemies. Bosses also require unique strategies, as players must learn their attack patterns and weaknesses to obtain powerful items.

❤ Replayability and Unlockables

Completing challenges and ranking up unlocks over 50 new items, signs, and Sealers, keeping runs feeling fresh. For example, unlocking the Archer class opens up new traversal and crowd control options.

❤ Cooperative Play

Up to 4 players can team up in local co-op, synergizing their Sealers' abilities. The co-op experience is designed to be engaging, with opportunities for coordinated actions and mutual support.

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