Sometimes, a short game hits the spot
The indie game 'Slots & Daggers' has expanded to major consoles following its success as a PC roguelike. The game is noted for its short, accessible gameplay loop and meta-progression mechanics.
Why it matters
It highlights the growing trend of 'mini' indie games finding success on major platforms, offering high-quality experiences for players with limited time.
Slots & Daggers , a low-key, fantasy-themed slot machine roguelike, was one of my favorite games last year. That may sound like a complicated description, but the game mixes ideas from deckbuilding roguelikes with slot machines to create an engrossing loop, and there's steady meta-progression that helps you push further with just about every run. Perhaps the best part is that Slots & Daggers is short: Solo developer Friedemann describes the game as a mini roguelike, and I completed it, including all 12 achievements, in just under six hours. This month, Slots & Daggers came out on the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X / S, and … Read the full story at The Verge.
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