If you've been keeping up with our content, you're likely familiar with our parent company's event, Pocket Gamer Connects. As part of this, we host the Big Indie Pitch, where we spotlight innovative indie games. Today, we're excited to delve into one of the standout runners-up, the math-battling roguelike, Talystro, which clinched third place in our competition.
At first glance, Talystro might blend into the crowded field of deckbuilding roguelikes, a genre currently enjoying significant popularity. However, a closer look reveals its unique charm. In Talystro, you embody the math mouse, engaging in battles against numerical monsters with the ultimate goal of overthrowing the nefarious Necrodicer.
The gameplay mechanics are a delightful blend of dice and cards. Your challenge is to combine these elements to hit a target number that corresponds to the value of the enemy you're facing. It's a strategic puzzle where precision is key, as you're limited to a certain number of dice rolls per turn.
Crypt of the NecrodicerThe visual style of Talystro is a quirky mix of rubber hose animation and fantasy elements, reminiscent of those educational math games many of us played in our youth. While the game doesn't require advanced math skills, its engaging gameplay is easy to pick up and enjoy at a glance.
Mark your calendars for March, as that's when Talystro is slated to launch. Its simple yet challenging gameplay formula, a hallmark of successful deckbuilders, is poised to captivate players.
While you eagerly await Talystro's release, why not explore our latest roundup of the top five new mobile games to try this week? It's the perfect way to keep yourself entertained in the meantime.
