Publisher Astragon Entertainment and developer Mi’pu’mi Games have announced that “howl“, a turn-based tactical folklore game, is now available for Switch and PC via Steam, priced at $14.99. A demo has also been released. Versions for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series and Epic Games Store will be available starting January 23, 2024.
Game Description: “Howl” is a turn-based tactical game set in medieval times and based on a popular tale. A sinister “howling plague” has devastated the land, turning all who hear it into savage beasts. In the game, you take on the role of a deaf heroine who plunges into danger in search of a cure. Plan up to six steps in advance to overcome your opponents: wolfish creatures full of hunger and rage. Various types of demons lurk in the shadows, each with different abilities and their own levels of vitality. Therefore, you must carefully consider the strategy that will defeat them.
Not only do you rely on your wits when planning your attack, but you also have a variety of skills at your disposal. As you eliminate more wolves, you gain abilities like Vault, Smoke Bomb, and Piercing Shot. Venture on your journey to improve your skills and unlock more Action Slots and Undo Round Points. As you plan your moves, you’ll also shape your own prophecy, composing a dynamic work of writing as you fight. “Howl’s” visuals are created through “living ink,” a fluid art style that paints the story as you play. Making your way through a dark fairy tale world, made up of dark but magical places, where you fight and write to free the lands from the plague.
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