What is Aethercrypt?
Imagine a tactical roguelike where you don't just build one deck, but coordinate a whole squad of witches and warriors. Aethercrypt lets you and three friends tackle procedural dungeons together in a party-based card battler.
Gameplay
You're not just piloting one hero here; you're managing a full squad of adventurers and witches. The core loop is all about balancing multiple class-specific decks at once. You'll dive into procedural dungeons and expand each character's deck as you win battles, trying to find synergies between your party members to survive. It's a bit like if Monster Train had a co-op mode where you and your friends actually shared the tactical burden.
The biggest draw is the 4-player co-op. It's designed to stop that boring 'waiting for your turn' feeling common in the genre by making the combat a coordinated party effort. However, the depth is a major question mark. While the party-management layer makes the deck-building feel more like a tactical RPG than a math problem, it's not exactly a Slay the Spire killer.
At $12.99, you're paying a premium for a game that feels unfinished. Since it's a smaller indie project from AtneGames, the 'fantasy dungeon' aesthetic feels a bit derivative. You'll find a basic loop of battle, draft, and move, but the meta-progression doesn't feel meaty enough yet to justify the price tag if you're playing solo. It's an ambitious project, but it's definitely still in the oven.
Key Features
- 4-player co-op tactical combat
- Unique decks for each class
- Procedural fantasy dungeon crawling
- Party-based synergy building
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Verdict
“Don't waste your money on this game. It will take you less than 2 hours to beat. There is very little depth. This game should have been like $2. It is no where near complete.”
Wishlist this if you're dying for a co-op deckbuilder to play with friends. Otherwise, skip it for now because the shallow systems and unfinished state don't justify the price.
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