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❤ Deckbuilding and Combat

Players build separate decks for combat and diplomacy/negotiation. The combat deck contains cards with varying time costs that players must manage to time their attacks effectively in turn-based grid-based battles. Recruiting NPC allies and pets to assist in combat is crucial for success.

❤ Tactical Diplomacy

The "Tactical Diplomacy" system is a separate deckbuilding minigame used to peacefully resolve conflicts. Players build a deck of conversation cards to lower an NPC's "Rage" level within a set number of turns, providing a non-violent option for progressing the story.

❤ Investigation and Deduction

At the core of the experience is a randomized murder mystery that players must solve by gathering clues, interviewing suspects, and piecing together motives to identify the true culprit. Reviewers praise the logic puzzles and satisfaction of catching characters in lies and exposing their alibis.

❤ Time Management

Each action, from traveling to conversing to engaging in combat, consumes a certain amount of time. Players have only 14 in-game days to complete their investigation, requiring them to efficiently manage their time to maximize their progress each day.

❤ Character Customization

Players can choose from a variety of Magister characters, each with unique skills, abilities, and flaws, allowing for different playstyles and approaches to the investigation. As players progress, they can unlock new cards and abilities to further customize their combat and diplomacy decks.