No More Robots announces Starless Abyss, a space Cthulu deck-builder

As a seasoned gamer with a penchant for all things Lovecraftian and strategy-based, the announcement of Starless Abyss has sent a shiver of excitement down my spine! With its intriguing blend of turn-based deckbuilding, roguelike elements, and cosmic horror, this game promises to be a thrilling journey through the stars.

Instead of simply stating “Not content with announcing Descenders Next,” how about we say, “In addition to announcing Descenders Next, another exciting new game is on its way from No More Robots, and it’s titled Starless Abyss.” This paraphrase provides a clearer understanding of the sequence of events and maintains a natural and easy-to-read tone.

According to its publisher, Konafa Games has created a game that is a “turn-based deckbuilding game, richly flavored with Lovecraftian themes and featuring roguelike aspects.” In this game, players assume the role of a being known as a “Promixa,” which has been held in stasis for an extended period and is now free. The objective is to combat the ‘Outer Gods,’ cosmic entities that have wreaked havoc across space and time.

Check out the reveal trailer, below:

You navigate a space armada, battling cosmic terrors. Triumphant expeditions yield novel relics for enhancing your vessels. The D.I.C.E, a strategic tool, can influence critical moments during voyages or provide cards from various factions, which you can gather, assemble and strategically utilize to vanquish the ancient monstrosities.
As you venture further towards the Outer Deities, your mental stability weakens. You might struggle against it… or choose to accept the insanity and exploit the immense power of the arcane, using extraordinarily potent Ritual Cards. Just be mindful not to lose your grip on reality in this journey, alright?
This game offers three distinct acts within each playthrough, numerous challenging boss fights featuring various tentacled enemies, over 160 unique cards, and five Proximas, each with unique abilities and characteristics that can be leveled up. In essence, it’s packed with a multitude of gaming content.
Your mission is simple: defend Earth and destroy the Outer Gods. May we be forgiven!

Here’s the key features from the press release:

Awaken a Proxima with unique skills and downfalls to help you to take on the horrors
Command a fleet of upgradable ships across the universe
Make pivotal decisions when encountering obstacles between combat, which could help boost or decapitate your run
6 different factions of cards can be combined, collected and comboed to defeat the horrors in your own way
Control your fate using D.I.C.E to increase your chances of survival during random encounters
Embrace the occult using ritual cards to powerfully destroy and beat the competition
Earn credits to buy and upgrade your cards
Unlock artifacts on your run to transform your ships powers
Unlock multiple different Proxima’s, each with their own unique set of skills and
downfalls

Starless Abyss is set to launch in 2025 on PC via Steam.

2024-10-10 18:15

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