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Roguelike Deckbuilder ‘HELLCARD’ Receives One Last Update Ahead of Leaving Early Access

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Thing Trunk’s roguelike card game HELLCARD has received its last major update before heading out of Early Access. As its name implies, the new Artifacts Update adds numerous new artifacts to the game, along with a couple of bug fixes and balance tweaks. There’s no word yet on when HELLCARD will leave Early Access, though Thing Trunk has stated that the game would be in the service for at least a year when it first launched last February.

Speaking of which, upon the 1.0 launch of the game, the next large update will introduce a new class into HELLCARD. According to the developers, this “won’t be the end of the journey” for the game, as they are already “working on more stuff”, which they will detail when the game exits Early Access.

Taking place in the paper dungeons first introduced in their previous game, Book of Demons, HELLCARD and its mechanics revolve around deck-building and fast-paced technical battles. But don’t think this is “just another deck-builder.” HELLCARD brings various unique features that require players to consider their moves carefully. For instance, monster placement actually matters and is integral to gaining an advantage in battle.

For those who prefer multiplayer, HELLCARD offers co-op battles with up to three heroes facing Archdemon’s hordes. Multiplayer companions can be friends or random strangers selected when online. Players can also can tackle the action in single-player mode, descend into the dungeons solo, or recruit AI-controlled companions.

 

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‘Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II’ Out Now on PC, Xbox Series and Game Pass [Trailer]

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Fans waiting patiently to return to the world of Senua in Ninja Theory’s Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II can finally do so today. The sequel to 2017’s award winning Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice is available now on PC via Steam, the Xbox Series, and Xbox Game Pass.

Hellblade II takes place after the events of the previous game, where Senua has returned from Hel. Confronted with the devastation of her homeland at the hands of Viking raiders, Senua undertakes a brutal journey of survival through the myth and torment of Viking Iceland in order to exact revenge for the victims of the raiders.

The new trailer continues what we’ve previously seen from the game in terms of its visuals, as well as touching on the psychological horror aspects, as Senua must grapple with the effects of her psychosis. At the same time, these voices also serve as a guide for Senua.

At the same time, we’re also given glimpses of the revamped combat that awaits Hellblade II, which certainly gives off that “visceral” feel that Ninja Theory had alluded to during development.

And for those who “walked in late”, you can also get up to speed for Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II with the recap trailer that Ninja Theory released last week.

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