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Chess roguelike Slay the King opens its store page
Original: Slay the King got a store page "Chess, but you build an army, bolt game-breaking augments onto your pieces, and tear thr
The indie tactical game Slay the King has received a store page ahead of release. The title is pitched as chess reimagined as a roguelike: players build an army, attach powerful augments to their pieces, and battle through realms of enemies. Examples include exploding pawns, bishops that cleanse the board with holy fire, and a king that ascends into a demon-slaying god. Early reactions from gamers have been positive.
Why now: The store page launch gives players a first proper look at a novel chess-based roguelike concept.
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