Dark Lord – Announcing A Comically Twisted Card-based Roguelike

Written by VeryWetLeaf

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It isn’t the first time we’ve seen a card-based roguelike put players in the shoes of the evil villain rather than the heroes. We’ve actually seen this exact trope play out in Rogue Lords. However, we welcome these tropes with open arms. Developed by Undead Fox and published by Long Tale Games, Dark Lord is a narrative card-based roguelike announced for PC. The game is still in development and a release date has yet to be announced. Players eager to play the game can do so with a playable demo.

Dark Lord will be available on PCs via Steam

About Dark Lord

Dark Lord is a card-based roguelike RPG filled with strategy, adventure, and sardonic wit. Use your iron fist to rule your growing realm, fortify your stronghold, and most of all, avoid getting stabbed in the back by your untrustworthy advisors. You’ll also steer the realm filled with eccentric characters and convoluted plots. Stretch your tendrils of darkness across new lands, exercise your cunning in balancing political intrigues as well as military might. Fortify your stronghold, and revel in a narrative that’s endlessly unfolding, drenched in layers of deliciously dark humor.

Features

  • STRATEGIC ROLE-PLAYING GAME WITH ROGUELIKE ELEMENTS
    Embark on an adventure, cultivate territories, manage cunning advisors, mastermind devious conspiracies, and tackle quests.
  • DARK HUMOR
    Go on hilariously twisted quests and face challenges with a wicked grin!
  • PLAYER-DRIVEN STORYLINE
    Choices have consequences, dictating the twists and turns of the narrative and allowing you to craft a unique story. 
  • SHADY ADVISORS AND POLITICAL INTRIGUES
    Balance military might with political savvy. Manage your advisors carefully, as they may be plotting their own schemes.
  • HAND-CRAFTED GRAPHICS
    The hand-crafted visuals of the game plunge you deep into the ambiance of a brooding kingdom. 
  • BUILT FOR THE COMMUNITY
    Create your own stories to share, and discover plots crafted by friends and players worldwide.

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VeryWetLeaf

VeryWetLeaf is a writer and content creator bringing you video game related articles and videos. He has been playing turn-based games such as JRPGs, SRPGs, and Grand Strategies for decades. He puts a great emphasis on curation and is fond of giving game suggestions.