Klei Griftlands Trailer Reveals Exciting New Take on Deckbuilding Roguelite Genre

Klei Entertainment, the team behind Mark of the Ninja and Invisible, Inc., has been working on a new game called Griftlands that promises to shake up the deckbuilding roguelite genre. The latest trailer for the game gives us a glimpse into what to expect from this upcoming title.

One thing that's clear is that Griftlands takes inspiration from the likes of Slay the Spire (StS), but it's not just a copycat. While it may not be as polished as StS, Griftlands has its own unique charm and mechanics that set it apart from other games in the genre.

For one, Griftlands introduces a new concept called NPC buffs and debuffs. These can affect your gameplay experience in various ways, making each run feel different. The game also features a variety of card types, including poison, powers, exhaust, and discard cards, which add a layer of strategy to deckbuilding.

Another innovative feature is the ability to recruit helpers and pets to aid you in battle. This means that instead of just fighting against hordes of enemies, you'll be facing off against multiple opponents at once. Cards also upgrade themselves after being used a certain number of times, giving you choices between different upgrades for each card.

The game's mechanics are clearly influenced by StS, but Klei has added its own twists and concepts to the formula. Mandatory battles and negotiations will test your skills and decision-making abilities, while the ability to specialize in one side or another adds a layer of depth to the gameplay.

One thing to keep in mind is that balancing your decks is crucial, as you'll need to maintain a balance between combat and negotiation abilities. To facilitate this, Griftlands features two separate decks: a combat deck and a negotiation deck, which can be used depending on the situation.

The game's world map and story are also noteworthy. Instead of climbing a tower like in StS, Griftlands takes place on a world map where you'll travel between nodes to complete sidequests and progress through the story.

Overall, Klei Griftlands looks like an exciting new take on the deckbuilding roguelite genre, with plenty of innovative mechanics and concepts to keep players engaged. With its 1.0 launch imminent, fans of the genre will want to keep a close eye on this one.

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