Blightstone
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Critic Reviews for Blightstone
Blightstone has a solid, strong foundation in terms of its combat and battle mechanics. The use of environmental hazards and interactive battle arenas is what helps the game stand out. The rest of the game feels like something of a slog, however, with some harsh RNG and an inconsistent pace that makes Blightstone feel like it can't get out of the blocks. There's something fun hidden here, but it is sadly overshadowed by a game that feels more interested in punishing you for simple things than allowing you to learn.
Blightstone brings a charming roguelike strategy game to the forefront of early access, an easy recommendation to fans of the genre.
Blightstone from developer Unfinished Pixel is a decent, if not good, roguelite tactical turn-based game. It has a solid gameplay skeleton that follows the genre’s perceived structure, while needing some love and care to improve some lacking gameplay elements.
If it can utilize its early access period well and continue the obvious passion the development team has, it could become a very big game among the roguelite community over time.
Blightstone is successful because it knows what it wants to be. In terms of plot, it's not an epic or a power dream based on being very strong.
