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Pokemon TCG: Temporal Forces Fire Type List and Translations

March 11, 2024 josechurape Leave a comment

Temporal Forces releases on March 22nd, so let’s get excited and look through the Fire Type cards it is bringing to the format. This set has some very cool art, and some cards you’re going to want in your collection. I do have the full list available for anyone interested. If you haven’t done so, make sure you go down to your LGS and get your preorders in. If you can’t find Temporal Forces, you can still preorder product on TCG Player using my affiliate link. And if you need accessories like sleeves or deck boxes, get them over at Gem Tech. Use discount churapereviews10 for 10% off your purchase. It really helps me out.

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Ponyta

[C] Charge Energy: Search your deck for up a Basic Energy card, reveal it, and put it into your hand. Then, shuffle your deck.

[R][C] Flame Tail: 20 damage.

Rapidash

[C] Combustion: 20 damage.

[R][C] Inferno Onrush: 120 damage. This Pokémon also does 30 damage to itself.

Slugma

[R] Torch Sear: 10+ damage. If your opponent’s Active Pokémon is Burned, this attack does 40 more damage.

Magcargo

Ability: Lava Pools
Whenever your opponent’s Active Pokémon moves to the Bench during their turn, the new Active Pokémon is now Burned.

[R][C][C] Heat Blast: 100 damage.

Victini

[C] Flippity Flap: Shuffle your hand into your deck. Then, draw 6 cards.

[R] Burn Away: 30 damage. Discard a Special Energy from your opponent’s Active Pokémon.

Heatmor

[R] Live Coal: 20 damage.

[R][R][C] Licking Fire: 130 damage. Flip 3 coins. For each tails, discard an Energy from this Pokémon.

Litten

[R] Fake Out: 10 damage. Flip a coin. If heads, your opponent’s Active Pokémon is now Paralyzed.

Torracat

[R] Bite: 30 damage.

[R][C][C] Flare Strike: 80 damage. This Pokémon can’t use Flare Strike during your next turn.

Incineroar ex

Ability: Hustle Play
Attacks used by this Pokémon cost [C] less for each of your opponent’s Benched Pokémon.

[R][C][C][C][C] Blaze Bomb: 240 damage. Your opponent’s Active Pokémon is now Burned.

Turtonator

[R][C] Spit-Out Shot: This attack does 40 damage to 1 of your opponent’s Benched Pokémon. (Don’t apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)

[R][R][C] Steam Artillery: 100 damage.

Sizzlipede

[R] Heat Dive: 30 damage. This Pokémon also does 10 damage to itself.

Centiskorch

[R] Singe: Your opponent’s Active Pokémon is now Burned.

[R][R] Charring Breath: 180 damage. If your opponent’s Active Pokémon isn’t Burned, this attack does nothing.

Gouging Fire ex

[R][C] Heat Blast: 60 damage.

[R][R][C] Explosive Fire: 260 damage. This Pokémon can’t use Explosive Fire again until it leaves the Active Spot.

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Digimon Con 2024 Comes in With More Digimon Liberator News

March 10, 2024 josechurape Leave a comment

Digimon Con 2024 aired last night, and while there were a few announcements to be excited about, most fans will find it disappointing. Unless you like the toys, music, and pageantry of the event, there isn’t a real reason to sit through the three hours. I like listening to the voice actors about their experiences, watching the concerts, and enjoying the jokes and energy the presenters bring. I’m still sad that I can’t play Digimon on my phone, but there is a bit of news that I am excited for.

I’ll be breaking up the event into the announcements I think are the most exciting, but the VOD is still up on the official YouTube if you want to watch. If you enjoy these updates, please leave a like, comment, and share this with your friends. Don’t forget to follow the socials.

Digimon Liberator News

I am most excited about the Digimon Liberator news. Serialization for the comic begins on April 25th in English, Japanese, and Simplified Chinese. I hope the English translation is better than what we got for Seekers.

In celebration of the announcement, we got a new trailer that will leave you hyped. I know it did for me. The song is fantastic, and the art is amazing. I just hope there is enough interest in the comic for an anime. I am not alone when I say an anime series about the Digimon card game would be amazing.

We did get a prologue to set up the series, but the site seems to be down as of writing this. I’ll leave the link in case it gets fixed. I recommend you check it out, it’s got a great style.

Synopsis

The Digimon Card Game has become engraved in the world’s shared cultural zeitgeist. People from around the world tune in to watch the behemoths of the game duke it out on the tabletop. But the world of Digimon TCG as we know it is about to change forever

After a year-long beta, Lucana has been released to the public, taking the Digimon Card game into the metaverse. In celebration of its release, the next World Championship will be held on the platform. Players from around the world can now log into Lucana and compete for a spot at the top. But Lucana has a dark secret that will bring the world into chaos. Who will come out on top? What secrets will be uncovered? You’re going to have to read to find out.

New Characters

We got more character art and digivolutions, and I am a huge fan of the design. I am a huge fan of the Chaperomon and Cendrillmon. I love the design, but the flavor is just so good!

New Product

The comic was created to sell Digimon cards, and to no one’s surprise, we’re getting Digimon Liberator product! We are getting:

2 New starter Decks (ST-18 & ST-19) with unique full art alt cards
A Theme Booster Set – Digimon Liberator (EX07)
Official Sleeves

I am a huge fan of the alt arts and can’t wait to see what the set will bring to the hobby.

Board Games and TCGs

The Alien RPG is a Bleak and Unforgiving TTRPG, but I like it?

March 10, 2024 josechurape 2 Comments

I was sent a physical copy of the Alien the roleplaying game core book for free to review for my blog. While I am very grateful for the opportunity, I’ll be honest with my impressions. I haven’t had a chance to run a campaign in the system yet, but I have read through the book and have some thoughts.

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The Book

What is Alien RPG

Alien RPG takes players into the unforgiving vacuum of space as humanity makes its feeble attempt at conquering the universe. You and your crew have been brought together by the siren’s call of necessity. Whether you’re on this ship for money, knowledge, or fame, you are all insignificant against the vastness of the universe.

You are not alone, and the unknown is full of danger. Xenomorphs hunt you from the shadows, marauders chase after your cargo, or you can find yourself on the wrong side of a mutiny. To make matters worse, your resources are limited. While you are busy watching your back and doing your job, you must also manage your resources. Survival will take its toll, and as brave and tough as you may be, the stress will wear on you.

Alien RPG is a bleak and dark tale of survival and horror. There is no winning, you’re just trying to stay alive long enough to cash your paycheck. Do you have what it takes?

Gameplay

Alien RPG is a D6 system. Players roll a number of dice based on their stats and stress levels and succeed on every six they roll. You only need one 6 to succeed, but rolling additional 6s allows players to perform stunts. Stunts are helpful bonuses specific to the skill a player is rolling against. For example, a stunt when fighting could mean extra damage or let you help a teammate succeed in their role.

On the reverse side, failing can leave a player stressed. Stress that builds up leads to adverse effects that affect gameplay. You can waste your bullets and empty your clip or even go on a rampage and start killing your crewmates. Add all the rolls you need for survival, and you have a very unforgiving adventure, as you should expect from a game in the Alien universe.

Combat uses a simple D6 system with a few factors to affect the outcome, such as cover, enemy size, and aim. The panic, stress, stealth, and resource mechanics are what give combat its complexity. Do you have enough ammo to kill a Xenomorph? Do you have enough nerve to stay and fight? Is it even worth fighting?

In the end, Alien RPG is a game of survival, and its unique mechanics attempt to capture that spirit.

Thoughts

If you like physical media, the Core Rulebook is a solid purchase. You get a nice hardcover book with beautifully printed pages. The physical copy of the rulebook also gets you a copy of the PDF at no extra charge. I have both versions and while I like the convenience of the pdf, nothing beats that new book smell. I spent a lot of time just flipping through the pages and admiring all the beautiful illustrations.

If you are a fan of the Alien franchise, you’re going to love the amount of flavor that is put into this book. You’ll enjoy the carefully crafted sci-fi aesthetic, the carefully selected quotes and references, and the unique lore that fills its pages. I loved the lore and reading about all the factions, worlds, and aliens so much that I’m planning a deeper dive into the universe after this review. I’m already working on a list of books and movies.

The game itself seems like a solid RPG experience. The mechanics are simple to learn and seem to leave enough room for RP and drama. The book also includes enough lore, items, and monsters to fill a campaign. If you need a little extra help, the game also has tables for encounters, events, maps you can reference, and even a couple of quests you can use for one shot. If you’re thinking of running the game, the core rule book is a solid resource for any GM.

What I appreciate the most about this system is its flavor. As small as it may seem, I love that GM in Alien RPG is short for Game Mother. Aliens have a queen, and this game has one too and I love it! The rest of the game is filled with this bleak and almost hopeless adventure that can easily end from a bad roll, and I am here for it.

I am very impressed with how the survival mechanics work in this game. I love the stress of having to survive a situation where everything seems stacked against the players. It is a lot different than the fantasy we are used to at my table, so it may take some getting used to, but I think they can come around.

It’ll be a while before I run a campaign of Alien RPG, but we will get around to it eventually. I am getting ready to run The One Ring for my group because even though I have read through my physical copy of the Alien RPG core rulebook, my friend wants to play Legolas and I got outvoted. Stay tuned for that.

If you’re looking for a new RPG that is dark, gritty, and full of danger, consider the Alien Roleplaying Game. You can pick up a copy of the core rulebook on the official Free League Publishing website ($54.21) or Amazon ($42.30) if you need it a little faster.

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Pokemon TCG: Temporal Forces Grass List and Translations

March 9, 2024 josechurape Leave a comment

Temporal Forces releases on March 22nd, so let’s get excited and look through the Grass cards it is bringing to the format. This set has some very cool art, and some cards you’re going to want in your collection. I do have the full list available for anyone interested. If you haven’t done so, make sure you go down to your LGS and get your preorders in. If you can’t find Temporal Forces, you can still preorder product on TCG Player using my affiliate link. And if you need accessories like sleeves or deck boxes, get them over at Gem Tech. Use discount churapereviews10 for 10% off your purchase. It really helps me out.

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Scyther

[C] Cut Up: 10 damage.

[C][C] Slashing Strike: 60 damage. During your next turn, this Pokémon can’t use Slashing Strike.

Pineco

[C][C][C] Ram: 50 damage.

Seedot

[G] Rigidify: During your opponent’s next turn, this Pokémon takes 30 less damage from attacks (after applying Weakness and Resistance).

[C][C] Low Kick: 20 damage.

Nuzleaf

[G] Corkscrew Punch: 20

[C][C] Continuous Slap: 30x damage. Flip 3 coins. This attack does 30 damage for each heads.

Shiftry

[G] Expulsive Tornado: Choose 3 of your opponent’s Benched Pokémon. Your opponent shuffles any others, and all cards attached to them, into their deck.

[C][C] Energy Loop: 140 damage. Put an Energy attached to this Pokémon into your hand.

Shroomish

[C] Double Headbutt: 10x damage. Flip 2 coins. This attack does 10 damage for each heads.

[G][C] Seed Bomb: 20 damage.

Breloom

[C] Punch: 30 damage.

[G][C] Knuckle Impact: 120 damage. During your next turn, this Pokémon can’t attack.

Roselia

Ability: Poison Point
If this Pokémon is your Active Pokémon and is damaged by an opponent’s attack (even if this Pokémon is Knocked Out), the Attacking Pokémon is now Poisoned.

[C] Leaf Step: 10 damage.

Roserade

Ability: Poison Point
If this Pokémon is your Active Pokémon and is damaged by an opponent’s attack (even if this Pokémon is Knocked Out), the Attacking Pokémon is now Poisoned.

[C][C] Bind Down: 70 damage. During your opponent’s next turn, the Defending Pokémon can’t retreat.

Turtwig

Ability: Solid Shell
This Pokémon takes 20 less damage from attacks (after applying Weakness and Resistance).

[G][C][C] Leafage: 30 damage.

Grotle

[G] Cut: 20 damage.

[G][C][C] Ramming Shell: 50 damage. During your opponent’s next turn, this Pokémon takes 20 less damage from attacks (after applying Weakness and Resistance).

Torterra

[G] Forest March: 30x damage. This attack does 30 damage for each [G] Pokémon you have in play.

[G][C][C] Jungle Hammer: 150 damage. Heal 50 damage from this Pokémon.

Shaymin

[G] Pinpoint Dive: This attack does 60 damage to 1 of your opponent’s Benched Pokémon ex or Benched Pokémon V. (Don’t apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)

[C][C] Rear Kick: 50 damage.

Cottonee

[G} Triple Spin: 10x damage. Flip 3 coins. This attack does 10 damage for each heads.

Whimsicott

Ability: Uplifting Heal
When you play this Pokémon from your hand to evolve 1 of your Pokémon during your turn, you may heal all damage from your Active [G] Pokémon. If you do, discard all Energy from that Pokémon.

[G] Seed Bomb: 40 damage.

Deerling

[C] Flop: 10 damage.

[G][C][C] Autumn Tackle: 40 damage. Discard a [G] Energy from this Pokémon.

Sawsbuck

Ability: Seasonal Change
Once during your turn, you may search your deck for a Stadium card, reveal it, and put it into your hand. Then, shuffle your deck.

[G][C][C] Superpowered Horns: 110 damage.

Grubbin

[C] Flock: Search your deck for up to 2 Grubbin and put them onto your Bench. Then, shuffle your deck.

[C][C] Vise Grip: 10 damage.

Dhelmise

[C][C] Spinning Attack: 30 damage.

[G][G][C] Steel Anchor: 80+ damage. If you have any Benched [M] Pokémon, this attack does 80 more damage.

Bramblin

[C][C] Spike Sting: 30 damage

Brambleghast

Ability: Weedy Resilience
For each Prize card your opponent has taken, this Pokémon gets +50 HP.

[G][C][C] Powerful Needles: 80x damage. Flip a coin for each Energy attached to this Pokémon. This attack does 80 damage for each heads.

Rellor

[C] Slight Intrusion: 30 damage. This Pokémon also does 10 damage to itself.

Rabsca

Ability: Spherical Shield
Prevent all damage from and effects of attacks done to your Benched Pokémon by attacks from your opponent’s Pokémon.

[G] Psychic: 10+ damage. This attack does 30 more damage for each Energy attached to your opponent’s Active Pokémon.

Iron Leaves ex

Ability: Rapid Vernier
Once during your turn, when you play this Pokémon from your hand onto your Bench, you may switch this Pokémon with your Active Pokémon. If you do, you may move any number of Energy from your Benched Pokémon to this Pokémon.

[G][G][C] Prismatic Edge: 180 damage. During your next turn, this Pokémon can’t attack.

Board Games and TCGs, Other TCGs

Now is Your Chance to Score Some Chronicles of Arcane

March 9, 2024 josechurape Leave a comment

Chronicles of Arcane is officially going on sale to the public on March 11. The drops will happen on the official site, so make sure you make an account and join the Discord to be ready for the announcement. They plan on releasing the set in batches to give people multiple chances to score product. The limited run means that this will be your only chance outside the Kickstarter to score some cards early. Don’t worry if you don’t get any this time around, I’m sure there will be reprints if the sale goes well. Don’t pay scalper prices!

If lore is important to you, the first bits of the backstory have been posted on the Chronicles of Arcane website. This goes over some of the tribes, and there are plans for expansion in the coming weeks. Make sure you check with them regularly or join the official Chronicles of Arcane Discord to stay on top of all the news.

Chronicles of Arcane will also be at Los Angeles Collect-A-Con this weekend. If you’re going to be there, make sure you stop by the booth, ask your questions, and score yourself some exclusive promos. Here are a few art cards that will be for sale:

As a collector, I think the art is really cool. There are some cards that would look great in a binder. I haven’t had a chance to play the game yet, but I thought I’d share it with those of you looking to get into a new trading card game.

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Samples from the Set

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Preorder Interactive Mystery Novel: Death Trick Double Blind

March 8, 2024 josechurape Leave a comment

I was sent Death Trick Double Blind early to test. The game releases in a few days, and while I didn’t receive explicit embargo terms, I won’t be reviewing the game too deeply until after its release just in case. This will only be my honest first impressions of the game.

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What is Death Trick Double Blind?

Death Trick Double Blind is a mystery visual novel coming to Steam (3/11/24) and Nintendo Switch (3/14/24). I was sent the PC version for early testing.

Morgan’s Traveling Circus has lost its star performer, and it is up to you to figure out what really happened. Take control of a detective and a replacement magical are called in to investigate the disappearance. As you switch between both unique perspectives, you’ll search for clues, interrogate the suspects, and piece together your own conclusion. Can you solve this case and bring peace and justice to the big top?

Gameplay

Players switch between the two investigators and use their turn to gather clues and information. Each turn gives players a limited number of action points to conduct their investigation. You do have to ask questions in the right order or risk angering a suspect and losing your leads. This type of freedom leaves the game open to multiple endings and gives it a lot of replay value. Death Trick Double Blind is a mystery book where you affect the outcome.

Impressions

I was first drawn to this title because the art is fantastic and the concept is interesting. So far, I am impressed. I love the aesthetic and I always appreciate a good visual novel. As far as the writing goes, Death Trick Double Blind is a solid mystery. It has nice pacing and good characters, and I enjoyed reading it. There is no voice acting, so people who don’t like reading should stay away. For everyone else, it’s worth checking out.

You can preorder Death Trick Double Blind on Steam and Nintendo Switch for $15.99. At the very least try the Switch demo, or add it to your wishlist. It is currently on 10% off on the Nintendo eShop until the games launch on the 14th.

Grand Archive TCG

Top 3 Decks From Houston Regionals and where to get them

March 8, 2024 josechurape Leave a comment

The Houston regionals were this weekend. If you missed it, the VODs are up on the Grand Archive official YouTube. It seems the meta is shaping up with some familiar archetypes, but it is nice to see some new cards starting to trickle in. Congratulations to Matt for getting first place.

A detailed list of the tournament’s standings and decklist can be found on Omnidex, but I went ahead and collected the top three for you. I’ll also leave links to the singles for those who need them. If you need any Grand Archive product, like the latest Alchemical Revolution set, get it over at TCG Player using my affiliate links. If you need accessories for your cards like decks, dice, or bags, get them over at Gem Tech. Use discount code churapereviews10 at checkout for 10% off your order.

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1. Matt #162

Material Deck – 12 Cards

Main Deck – 60 Cards

Material Deck – 12 Cards

1 Spirit of Fire
1 Lorraine, Wandering Warrior
1 Rai, Spellcrafter
1 Lorraine, Blademaster
1 Arisanna, Lucent Arbiter
1 Channeling Stone
1 Discordia, Harp of Malice
1 Grand Crusader's Ring
1 Safeguard Amulet
1 Sword of Adversity
1 Tariff Ring
1 Viridian Protective Trinket

Main Deck – 60 Cards

1 Dusklight Communion
4 Library Witch
4 Stalwart Shieldmate
3 Cemetery Sentry
4 Clumsy Apprentice
4 Creative Shock
4 Cremation Ritual
4 Embersong
4 Erupting Rhapsody
4 Fiery Momentum
3 Fireball
2 Flame Sweep
4 Hasty Messenger
4 Increasing Danger
3 Innervate Fury
4 Spurn to Ash
4 Tempered Steel

Sideboard

1 Azure Protective Trinket
1 Water Resonance Bauble
2 Dusklight Communion
1 Cemetery Sentry
1 Innervate Fury
2 Varuckan Acolyte

2. OkaygeBusiness #596

Material Deck – 12 Cards

Main Deck – 60 Cards

Material Deck – 12 Cards

1 Spirit of Serene Fire
1 Zander, Prepared Scout
1 Zander, Deft Executor
1 Zander, Blinding Steel
1 Chalice of Blood
1 Fire Resonance Bauble
1 Nullifying Lantern
1 Quicksilver Grail
1 Safeguard Amulet
1 Tariff Ring
1 Insignia of the Corhazi
1 Luxera's Map

Main Deck – 60 Cards

4 Dungeon Guide
4 Exorcise Curses
4 Fast Cure
2 Gawain, Chivalrous Thief
4 Juggle Knives
1 Oasis Trading Post
3 Resolute Stand
4 Scry the Skies
2 Serum of Wisdom
4 Thieving Cut
4 Creative Shock
1 Focused Flames
4 Planted Explosive
4 Excalibur, Cleansing Light
4 Gleaming Cut
4 Lightweaver's Assault
4 Luxem Sight
3 Uncover the Plot

Sideboard – 8 Cards

1 Spirit of Serene Water
1 Grand Crusader's Ring
1 Water Resonance Bauble
1 Focused Flames
4 Fracturize

3. cactus #2143

Material Deck – 12 Cards

Main Deck – 60 Cards

Material Deck – 12 Deck

1 Spirit of Water
1 Tonoris, Lone Mercenary
1 Tonoris, Might of Humanity
1 Tonoris, Genesis Aegis
1 Fire Resonance Bauble
1 Grand Crusader's Ring
1 Nullifying Lantern
1 Ornamental Greatsword
1 Tariff Ring
1 Water Resonance Bauble
1 Wind Resonance Bauble
1 Scepter of Lumina

Main Deck – 60 Cards

4 Deflecting Edge
4 Dungeon Guide
3 Esteemed Knight
4 Gildas, Chronicler of Aesa
4 Heavy Swing
4 Imperial Recruit
4 Lurking Assailant
3 Trained Sharpshooter
4 Corhazi Trapper
3 Fracturize
4 Freezing Hail
4 Frostbind
4 Frostsworn Paladin
4 Snow Fairy
4 Song of Frost
3 Storm of Thorns

Sideboard – 8 Cards

1 Bulwark Sword
1 Safeguard Amulet
4 Seeking Shot
1 Tithe Proclamation
1 Viridian Protective Trinket

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The Guardian Games 2024 Officially Kick off with a Hoverboard!

March 6, 2024 josechurape Leave a comment

The Guardian Games are back for their third year, and it’s a great time to log back in for exclusive rewards. From now until March 26, guardians across the world can come together to fight in a fun and unique event. The event is free to every guardian regardless of level or what expansion they own, so grab your guardian, and prove to the world why Hunters are the best.

The Skimmer

This year’s game introduces Destiny’s first hoverboard, and it looks amazing. By completing this years challenges, players will be able to cruise through the universe on the Skimmer. The Skimmer is themed for the event, so while there will be other skimmers available in the game, this is your only chance to get this one. Assuming they don’t release it for next year’s games.

Rewards

Competing in this year’s games also earns you some exclusive cosmetics and gear that you’ll want in your collection, especially if you’re a new or returning player. The armor is cool, but my hunter needs a few more guns for the rotation. These rewards can be earned for free, so make sure you make some time.

The Witch Queen Free on PlayStation Plus

PlayStation Plus subscribers have now until April 1st to receive Destiny 2’s The Witch Queen DLC for free! Delve into the enigmatic Throne World for a chance to face off against Savathûn and her Lucent Hive to reclaim the light. Get your copy today!

Conclusion

There are Paid tracks and rewards for this season, but I am coming at this event as a poor free to play player. Plus none of the cosmetics really spoke to me, but they are available if they do for you.

I’ll be playing the event and probably bringing down the hunter’s average, but I’ll be getting these rewards and preparing of the upcoming Final Shape DLC releasing June 4th. Make sure you make your preorders if you haven’t done so, be kind to the folks around you, and have some fun. See you there!

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Grand Archive TCG

New Grand Archive TCG Ban List Announcement, Sorta

March 6, 2024 josechurape Leave a comment

The March Banlist for the Grand Archive TCG has been posted. There were no changes from last month’s, but I thought I would post about them all the same. Join the official Grand Archive Discord to stay up to date with all the news and maybe find new friends in the hobby. Always check with your LGS for products and a local scene, but you can always find Grand Archive, like the newest Alchemical Revolution, on TCG Player through my affiliate links.And if you need accessories, get them over at Gem Tech. Use discount code churapereviews10 for 10% off your order. It really helps me out.

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Ban List

There are still only three cards banned in the format: Currently, Sword of Avarice, Reckless Conversion, and Crystal of Empowerment. Make sure these cards are out of your deck if you’re going to any official events.

Watch List

The official announcement splits them into categories. There is only one category for bans (see above) and the other two are watch lists for cards that might be problematic with future releases. There are currently six cards on the watch list: Creative Shock, Varuck, Smoldering Spire, Dream Fairy, Freezing Hail, Erupting Rhapsody, Scepter of Lumina. This is just a watch list, so you don’t need to take them out of your decks just yet.

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The Viel of Shadows Demo is a Fun Retro Experience

March 5, 2024 josechurape Leave a comment

I was asked to cover the Viel of Shadows demo for my blog. I’ll refrain from review it too harshly because the game isn’t finished yet. That said, everyone reading this should add this demo to their rotation.

What is Veil of Shadows?

Viel of Shadows is a retro-style action adventure roguelike coming to Steam.

Sirene wakes up in a mysterious forest without her memories. She must now venture through this strange new world and reclaim her memories. Bloodthirsty creatures lurk in the shadows, and Sirene must fight to stay alive. Can she uncover the truth and escape this nightmare?

Gameplay

Players will move between checkpoints shooting, dodging, and kiting enemies with a bow and arrow. Enemies will occasionally drop loot like potions and gear, but they are sparse so use them carefully. The biggest challenge of the game is moving efficiently to avoid attacks to stay alive. Death isn’t permanent, nor does it have a significant penalty other than resetting the level. I think the game is hard enough as it is, but maybe they’ll add harder game modes if there is demand for it.

There is a leveling system that allows players to put points into three categories: Damage, Agility, and Precision. Each level into a category provides a stat boost, but you also get a special ability for every five levels you invest in a category. This allows players to build towards their playstyle without it being overly complicated.

One thing to keep in mind is that this game, like many others in the genre, will be repetitive. You will die a lot and run through the same mobs of enemies by design. I always find this repetition soothing, but it is something to note for people unfamiliar with the genre. That said, based on the demo, Viel of Shadows doesn’t feel as grindy as other games in the genre.

Thoughts

I’ve been enjoying the retro resurgence I’ve been going through, and Viels of Shadows is no exception. The game has a great art style, some nice flavor, and fun gameplay. The demo runs great, and while I do wish I got a boss fight, I had a lot of fun trying to get through the mobs. I like that the game offers enough of a challenge to keep things engaging without being impossible.

Viels of Shadows supports keyboard and mouse and controller configurations, but I recommend using the controller. While neither option is objectively better, playing a retro-style game like this with a controller just feels right.

If you’re looking for a new game, you need to check out the demo. It is a fun retro game with a lot of heart and flavor. It has a promising story hook, cool art, and a chill yet challenging gameplay loop. Whether or not you enjoy roguelikes, there is no harm in trying the demo.

No release date has been announced yet, but they are pretty active on their Twitter and Discord. Make sure you follow to stay up to date, and make sure you add Viel of Shadows to your Wishlist!

I will be getting my review copy at launch, so stay tuned for a more detailed review. So far I am excited. If you enjoy my content, please leave a like, comment, and share this with your friends. Don’t forget to follow the socials!

Digimon Liberator News

Synopsis

New Characters

New Product

The Book

What is Alien RPG

Gameplay

Thoughts

Samples from the Set

What is Death Trick Double Blind?

Gameplay

Impressions

1. Matt #162

Material Deck – 12 Cards

Main Deck – 60 Cards

2. OkaygeBusiness #596

Material Deck – 12 Cards

Main Deck – 60 Cards

3. cactus #2143

Material Deck – 12 Cards

Main Deck – 60 Cards

The Skimmer

Rewards

The Witch Queen Free on PlayStation Plus

Conclusion

Ban List

Watch List

What is Veil of Shadows?

Gameplay

Thoughts

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