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Handy intro with tutorial, and graph of levels. ![match.png](\/\/\/raw\/24e\/f3\/z\/6c236.png) What I would suggest is 1) separate states of game, so worldmap not scroll while at tutorial, and dont allow gameplay during enemy turn. Also hp of big monster showed 10 (carriover from goblin) and switched to 40 after first damage 2) work with tilemap and not separate objects. At some points I was able to drag several pieces, place them over and out of playfield etc.\nNice touch with Hades-like choice of 3 cards. Extra turn and armor very useful.\nI see that you planned for more items, now its somewhat difficult because ran out of swords on playfield fast.\nKeep up good work!","format":"md","likes":1,"spam":"N"},{"id":1151655,"author_name":"grid96","author_uid":"grid96","epoch":1744672566,"text":"Solid entry! 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