Archive for July, 2016

Shadowhand developer vlog #3

Friday, July 8th, 2016

A deeper look at strategy this week in Developer Vlog #3 on our unique RPG card game, Shadowhand.

Shadowhand is predominantly about strategic card play. This video shows some of duelling tactics that emerge from the solitaire-style mechanic that we’ve used to create a unique turn-based combat system.

How can we beat highwayman Rich Turnpike, armed with two blunderbusses? Jake talks about the nuances of damage types, strategic use of power-ups, how weapons charge, and how to build a long run to meet chapter goals. How far ahead can the enemies plan and how intelligent are they?