Despot&s;s Game: Dystopian Army Builder
September 15, 2022
PREPARE TO DIE, HUMANS! A group of people wake up in a strange post-apocalyptic labyrinth — naked, with no memories and with a bunch of weapons. Is this a joke, a crazy experiment, or... a game? You&s;ll find out soon enough, just try not to die first! GET YOUR PRETZELS …
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74.4
8 critic reviews
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Critic Reviews (8)
Graphics
50.0
Gameplay
65.0
Story
40.0
"Despot’s Game: Dystopian Army Builder is a very interesting blending of genres that helps bring something new to auto battler games. However, its mixing brings far less to the rogue-lite genre, so fans of titles like Hades or Cult of …"
Read original review"Despot&s;s Game is a cruel rogue-lite set in a dystopian world. Search the labyrinthine world as you appease a sick voyeuristic monster. Command your army, set their formation, and watch each automated encounter. It is brutal, unfair, and guaranteed to …"
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35.0
Gameplay
28.0
Story
30.0
"This game is a great time, with a couple minor caveats. If you don’t mind the random, roguelike nature of the combat, then you’ll love it. If you’re playing on PC, you’ll love it even more. The writing is snappy, …"
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60.0
Gameplay
80.0
Story
50.0
"Despot&s;s Game: Dystopian Army Builder will delight fans of turn-based battles who are looking for a bit of randomness and some ugly pixels in their lives. As with other tactical rogue-lites, you&s;ll probably feel a bit lost at first, but …"
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58.0
Gameplay
68.0
Story
62.0
"Despot&s;s Game is an unusual combination of genres that adds something fresh to the scene. It&s;s fast-paced and enjoyable in short bursts, with upgrades that help keep things interesting. The randomized runs won&s;t be for everyone, but they&s;re fun while …"
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55.0
Gameplay
75.0
Story
60.0
"Despot’s Game: Dystopian Army Builder is a really fun if slightly flawed strategy game that I’m glad I decided to check out. While it’s not something I might recommend to most for a purchase it is definitely worth trying out …"
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30.0
Gameplay
45.0
Story
30.0
"Despot’s Game is perfect for when you’re looking for something with strategy as well as a good laugh. While it’s not a game that will take up a lot of your time, it can be nice to poke your head …"
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80.0
Gameplay
75.0
Story
67.0
"If you can accept that your control over your party is very limited as they battle through dungeons, you may enjoy this"
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