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The Royal Writ takes the deckbuilder formula and turns it into a miniature battlefield drama. Instead of playing cards as instant effects, you place them on the map and command them to march toward the enemy base. That movement creates tense, tactical choices: any card that reaches the enemy base before victory is permanently destroyed and removed from your deck, so every deployment can be a heroic sacrifice or a costly mistake. Runs become stories of loss and glory, and the permadeath mechanic gives real weight to your decisions.

Gameplay is deceptively simple to learn but offers deep strategic layers. Units are charming, characterful animals-from a wounded flamingo to a tail‑losing lizard-and many have quirky abilities that shape how you build and play your deck. Two distinct campaigns change the tone and hazards: the first has environmental threats (pits, poison swamps) and a creeping rebellion to suppress, while the second introduces gunpowder and bullets that alter how you must position and protect your troops. Along the way you’ll face unique bosses, collect relics that modify your playstyle, and try optional challenge modes as difficulty ramps up.
Pros
- A fresh twist on deckbuilding with spatial placement and unit movement that matter.
- High emotional stakes from card permadeath-every run tells a story.
- Strong replayability via roguelike progression, relics, and multiple campaigns.
- Charming, picture‑book art blended with medieval absurdity and dark humor.
- Memorable NPCs and bizarre character flavor (mantis dentist, goat tactician, etc.).
- Special boss mechanics and challenge modes that test your skill.
Potential drawbacks
- The permadeath mechanic, while impactful, may frustrate players who get attached to specific cards.
- As with many roguelikes, difficulty and randomness can lead to runs that feel punishing.
Who it’s for
If you like deckbuilders that innovate on structure (think tactical placement and unit persistence) and enjoy roguelike runs with personality, The Royal Writ should be right up your alley. Fans of charming, slightly absurd fantasy settings and players who appreciate high‑stakes consequences will especially enjoy it.
Key features
- Intuitive yet deep gameplay that’s easy to learn but hard to master
- Roguelike progression with varied runs
- Card permadeath: lost cards are gone for the rest of the run
- Charming picture‑book art style with dark humor
- Memorable NPC encounters and characterful animal units
- Unique boss mechanics and special challenge modes
- Gradual difficulty ladder that increases as you progress
- Relics that change how you play
- Two campaigns with different hazards and cards (environmental threats in Campaign 1; gunpowder and projectile danger in Campaign 2)
All hail-your kingdom’s legacy awaits, if you can balance sacrifice and triumph.
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