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History

After creating "one of the best tower defense games" (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7) with Core Defense, solo indie developer Mario "ehmprah" Kaiser is setting out to create yet another minimalist, unexpected fusion of game genres with Blacken Slash.

Description

A tactical RPG fusing the best of roguelikes, turn-based tactics and hack and slash games – made by a solo developer with a penchant for minimalist designs.
  • Fight through bite-sized tactical puzzles
  • Create powerful builds from a plethora of items which grant you skills and can change gameplay mechanics
  • Carry on your favorite items between runs in normal mode
  • Start from scratch each week and compete with other players in the online ladder mode
  • Try various playstyles and hunt for challenging achievements
  • Enjoy a lovingly crafted story of ridiculous computer nostalgia and a blast of a retro soundtrack

Screenshots

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Logos & Key Art

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Facts

  • Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, iOS
  • Demo now available via Steam, Play Store, App Store
  • March 22, 2022: Early Access via itch.io
  • July 22, 2022: Release on Steam, iOS and Android
  • Developed by Berlin-based solo indie dev ehmprah

Mentions

"I really liked what ehmprah did with Core Defense, and I am a fan of distilling design down to its core and this looks really tight."
The Strategy Informer

"Honestly I think that there's a lot of promise here"
Retromation

"It's so satisfying."
Olexa

Contact

Send a mail to ehmprah@gmail.com