Quebec-based developer Fika Productions has revealed a launch date and new trailer for its newest seafaring rogue-lite, Ship of Fools. The sport will supply a recent spin on the rogue-lite style by taking you to the ocean when it launches on November 22. You (and doubtlessly your folks, as this recreation helps on-line and splitscreen co-op) embark on a journey throughout the seas, the place you man your ship’s cannons to struggle off a wide range of pesky sea monsters.
Ship-based fight usually goes one in every of two methods: superb or very dangerous. Which method Ship of Fools goes stays to be seen, however the launch date trailer definitely goes a good distance in direction of making it seem like a pleasant co-op expertise. It nearly looks like a cross between Overcooked and Cranium and Bones (possibly with a touch of Fort Crashers).
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A facet of the sport I’m fairly intrigued by is the map. A hex-based affair, it looks like it should play fairly a task in each the technique and replayability within the recreation. The aesthetic will get some extent for the clear fashion it’s bringing to the desk as nicely, which, whereas not considerably contributing to the sport, definitely doesn’t harm.
Clearly, replayability is a giant a part of the style. However I discover that in most rogue-lites, the technique of a run impacts the general enjoyment of the sport as a lot because the second to second gameplay does. Ultimately, Ship of Fools appears to be like prefer it’s shaping as much as be an entertaining recreation that you simply and a few mates can sit down with and have a very good ol’ time. It’s additionally good to see that November 22 launch date locked in.
Crowded waters this fall
This fall season ought to be an fascinating one. Final yr was comparatively sparse on account of pandemic-related growth points and, as such, it appears we’ll be getting a landslide of titles this yr consequently. It’s fascinating to see such a aggressive vacation season brewing. This yr could also be one of the crucial aggressive vacation seasons we’ve seen in latest time.