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Thing Trunk’s roguelike card game HELLCARD has received its last major update before heading out of Early Access. As its name implies, the new Artifacts Update adds numerous new artifacts to the game, along with a couple of bug fixes and balance tweaks. There’s no word yet on when HELLCARD will leave Early Access, though Thing Trunk has stated that the game would be in the service for at least a year when it first launched last February.
Speaking of which, upon the 1.0 launch of the game, the next large update will introduce a new class into HELLCARD. According to the developers, this “won’t be the end of the journey” for the game, as they are already “working on more stuff”, which they will detail when the game exits Early Access.
Taking place in the paper dungeons first introduced in their previous game, Book of Demons, HELLCARD and its mechanics revolve around deck-building and fast-paced technical battles. But don’t think this is “just another deck-builder.” HELLCARD brings various unique features that require players to consider their moves carefully. For instance, monster placement actually matters and is integral to gaining an advantage in battle.
For those who prefer multiplayer, HELLCARD offers co-op battles with up to three heroes facing Archdemon’s hordes. Multiplayer companions can be friends or random strangers selected when online. Players can also can tackle the action in single-player mode, descend into the dungeons solo, or recruit AI-controlled companions.
