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❤ Unique Card Cooldown System

The gameplay revolves around a unique card cooldown system. Each card has a cooldown value representing the number of turns before it can replay. This cooldown persists between battles, forcing players to carefully manage their card usage. This creates strategic depth, as players must prioritize powerful card usage versus saving them for critical moments.

❤ Balanced, Customizable Difficulty

Reviews praise the game's well-designed difficulty curve. On base difficulty, the game allows players to learn core mechanics. However, higher difficulties steadily introduce new enemy types, mechanics, and modifiers, gradually increasing the challenge. Players can also customize the difficulty to their skill level, keeping the experience engaging without overwhelming them early on.

❤ Nuanced Deckbuilding

While the cooldown system differentiates deckbuilding, reviews highlight the importance of synergistic decks. Players must balance acquiring powerful individual cards with ensuring their deck can handle various threats. Experimenting with different card combinations and playstyles is rewarded, adding to the game's replayability.

❤ Distinct Playable Classes

A key addition is the two playable classes - Blade and Mage. Each class has unique cards and mechanics, providing distinct playstyles. The Blade focuses on direct combat, while the Mage revolves around managing an "Arcana" resource. This class-based system adds substantial gameplay variety, encouraging players to explore both options.

❤ Engaging Roguelike Progression

The game features a persistent progression system that carries over between runs. Players can unlock new cards, abilities, and enhancements to aid future adventures. This meta-progression, combined with randomized levels and encounters, creates a compelling loop of risk-reward decision-making and gradual character empowerment, keeping the gameplay fresh over multiple playthroughs.