Black Kite Games has announced that its Magic the Gathering-inspired deck builder, Acolyte of the Altar, is headed for a March release date. Players can get their hands on the innovative single-player card game on March 25, 2024.
The game offers players a unique take on the typical deck builder by adding full creature combat and synergies. This means that summoners can create an army of creatures, each with health and attack stats. Creatures and the Beasts can interact with one another in various ways. The longer a Beast remains on the board, the more powerful it becomes. The goal is to defeat an enemy’s Beasts as soon as possible to prevent this from happening.
According to the team, players will be treated to “gorgeous art and captivating animations.” To show off what they mean, the team has released a trailer that showcases both as well as other gameplay features.
Features include
- Bountiful Cards: Over 100 cards, each with detailed art, offering plenty of variety.
- Become a Beast Slayer: 20 unique Beasts to defeat, all of which have distinct characteristics.
- De-limb Your Foes: Damage the Beasts enough to remove their limbs and deprive them of their powers before they become enraged.
- Challenging Roguelike Gameplay: Survive the onslaught of foes across randomly generated floors while building up your deck.
- A Plethora of Rewards: Offer Beasts’ body parts to the Patron to unlock new Gifts.
- A Challenge Awaits: Customizable challenge mode after beating the main game.
Learn more about the game’s unique features and catch up on the news by visiting the Acolyte of the Altar Steam page.
