- Abalon is a top-down deckbuilding RPG coming to iOS and Android
- It lets you explore a tabletop-style world, building a deck of abilities
- Duke it out in turn-based battles with a variety of monsters
As a seasoned tabletop RPG enthusiast who’s spent countless hours battling orcs, goblins, and dragons around a dimly lit living room table, I can confidently say that Abalon has managed to capture the essence of those magical evenings like no other mobile game I’ve played.
In replicating the ambiance of traditional tabletop games, various approaches are available. However, not many successfully convey the unpredictability and occasionally quirky essence that defines a classic fantasy tabletop game, such as Heroquest. Yet, among the options I’ve encountered, Abalon seems to come closest.
In this game reminiscent of Heroquest, you’ll encounter typical elements like exploring vast open worlds, uncovering hidden treasures, confronting monsters, and engaging in thrilling adventures. The reason I draw a parallel to Heroquest is due to the fact that, much like that game, you’ll use an extensive deck of cards to engage in combat with your adversaries and harness potent abilities.
In truth, rather than working cooperatively as part of a team, it appears that you are more in the role of a commander directing your party. As a summoner, you have access to potent magical abilities and control a diverse group of fighters that you assemble for battle. With its user-friendly drag-and-drop controls, Abalon might soon become your preferred choice for a tabletop-style game.
A fantastic voyage
As I mentioned earlier, the deckbuilding mechanic seems to fit roguelikes quite nicely, especially if you imagine it like Heroquest. It’s user-friendly, yet offers depth without an overabundance of rules and mechanics. You can give Abalon a try when it launches in early November, and see for yourself how closely it adheres to this concept!
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2024-10-30 20:18