If you've been following us for a while, you might be familiar with our parent company's event, Pocket Gamer Connects. One of our highlights at these events is the Big Indie Pitch, where we showcase innovative new indie games to a panel of judges. Today, we're excited to introduce you to Talystro, a standout third-place winner and a unique math-battling roguelike deckbuilder that caught our attention.
At first glance, Talystro might blend in with the crowd of popular deckbuilding roguelikes. However, upon closer inspection, its unique blend of card and dice mechanics sets it apart. In Talystro, you'll step into the shoes of the math mouse, embarking on a quest to overthrow the villainous Necrodicer. The gameplay involves combining dice and cards to achieve target numbers, effectively eliminating number-based monsters. Be mindful, though, as you're limited to a certain number of dice rolls per turn.
Crypt of the NecrodicerTalystro features a distinctive visual style, mixing rubber hose animation with a fantasy aesthetic reminiscent of educational math games from childhood. While the game doesn't require advanced mathematics, its engaging gameplay is easy to understand yet challenging to master, a balance that many deckbuilders struggle to achieve.
Set to release in March, Talystro's straightforward yet intricate gameplay is poised to captivate players. As you eagerly await its launch, why not explore our latest list of the top five new mobile games to try this week to keep yourself entertained?
