Developer Klei Entertainment announced that the deck-building rogue-lite Griftlands will be setting a release this coming PC on June 1st, followed by June 4th on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Switch. The previous gameplay video on PC as below:
About Griftlands as shown on the official website:
Griftlands is a deck-building rogue-lite where you negotiate, fight, steal, or otherwise persuade others to get your way. Every decision is important, be it the jobs you take, the friends you make, or the cards you collect. Death comes quickly, but each play offers new situations and strategies to explore.
Forge alliances, rivalries, and a custom deck in Griftlands. Gameplay details on Klei Entertainment's replayable, story-driven deck-building RPG: https://t.co/9lCTmKoYNY Hits PS4 and PS5 June 4 pic.twitter.com/35LEKL7ZwS
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Features as shared on Steam:
Battle Challenging Bosses
Test your combat decks against powerful foes with unique mechanics and attacks.
Build a Team – or Buy One!
Hire mercenaries, find pets, or impose upon your friends to accomplish your goals.
Master Hundreds of Cards
Each character has unique negotiation and combat decks to draft from. Get powerful item cards from fallen foes, or as rewards.
Decisions Matter
Killing foes may incur the wrath of their friends, but sparing them leaves a dangerous piece on the board. Choose wisely, everyone remembers everything you do!
Welcome to Havaria
Each playable character’s story takes place in a unique environment, with different factions and locations to explore and exploit.
Explore A Broken-Down Sci-Fi World
The world of Havaria is a harsh place, full of harsher denizens. Explore lush, hand-illustrated environments full of people who want to kill you.
Playing Politics For Keeps
Each character has a factional allegiance and an opinion of you. Play politics between rivals, and try to capture the most powerful social boons. But watch out — doublecross the wrong person, and you’ll be subject to their bane!
Outwit or Overpower
Overcome obstacles with the power of your fists – or your words. You’ll need to pick your cards and play them right if you’re going to survive. Build two decks simultaneously, balancing the tradeoffs of each.
Learn from each attempted run through the various stories of the Griftlands. Encounter different combinations of enemies, quests, and events every time you play. Your fate is determined by your choices, and by fate.
