FORWARD: Escape the Fold - Ultimate Edition

by Two Tiny Dice, Indie Asylum

The Developer Says...

FORWARD: Escape the Fold - Ultimate Edition was created to be the perfect bitesized roguelike dungeon crawler. Choose your champion and face a relentless crawl through the card-based dungeons, collect items to power your abilities and defeat the gruesome monsters facing you. But keep going FORWARD!

Players Like...

❤ Unique Progression System

Players praise the game's unique progression system, which has you choose a path from 3 cards at every turn. This creates a sense of meaningful decision-making, as "one bad decision can lead you to the graveyard." Carefully selecting the right path and cards is crucial to progressing through the dungeon. Many reviewers highlight how this simple mechanic keeps the gameplay fresh and engaging throughout each run.

❤ High-Energy Roguelike Experience

Reviewers describe the gameplay as "high energy," with the one-input mechanic maintaining a dynamic, fast-paced experience. Players must make quick decisions at every step, combining items found in chests, markets, and at the end of each dungeon to bolster their character's abilities. The inclusion of "cursed items" and their "devastating effects" adds an element of risk-reward that players find engaging.

❤ Rewarding Replayability

The game is lauded for its high replayability, as each run feels "fresh and challenging" due to the procedural generation. Reviewers highlight how the 7 different playable champions, each with 3 unique powers, drastically alter the playstyle and require adapting new strategies. Mastering the champions' abilities is seen as a compelling reason to continue playing.

❤ Satisfying Synergies

Many players appreciate the depth found in item and ability synergies. Reviewers describe experimenting with "crazy combos" and "game-breaking synergies" as a core source of enjoyment, with the right combinations leading to powerful and unique runs.

❤ Addictive "Just One More Run" Gameplay

Reviewers consistently note the game's ability to keep them coming back for "just one more run." The bite-sized, 15-minute playtime is credited with providing a satisfying gameplay loop that is easy to pick up and play in short bursts. The desire to unlock new champions and master their abilities is cited as a major driver of this addictive quality.

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