That game began as aPICO-8prototype by designer Jakub Wasilewski before beingpolished to a fine shine in its full release.
Like Slipways, it already seems like a frightfully clever piece of design.
you might play Solitomb inyour web app for free right now.
Hit the how-to-play button in-game togo to this webpage, which is the basic tutorial.
After that just about everything else is different.
The number on each card represents its efficacy.
Which probably all sounds a little abstract, but makes sense almost as soon as you start playing.
Want to defeat a beast of five strength?
Pair it with a sword of five strength.
Want to win the fight without taking damage?
There are umpteen other systems layered atop this basic combat math.
There are damage bonuses for combos, such as cards of the same suit, rank or consecutive ranks.
Later floors introduce new card types.
Prototype or not, it already seems rich in strategic potential.
Head over tothe Solitomb page on Itch to give it a try.
