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Gloom – The Game of Inauspicious Incidents and Grave Consequences
Overview:
Welcome to “Gloom,” an award-winning card game where misery is the key to victory. Developed by Hunchback Studio and released on Steam in April 2017, “Gloom” is a side-scrolling Roguelike that delves into the dark and mysterious Common Dream. Players take on the role of a nameless dreamer, navigating through a Lovecraftian-inspired world filled with insane dreamers, eldritch beings, and the quest for the lost pages of the Necronomicon.
Gameplay:
Objective: Your goal is to make your family as miserable as possible before they pass on, securing the lowest score to win. In contrast, you’ll strive to make your opponents’ families as happy as can be to keep them from winning.
Mechanics: Players use transparent plastic cards to stack modifiers on characters, each card altering the character’s fate either positively or negatively. The transparent nature of the cards lets you see the cumulative effect of all modifiers at a glance, making strategy both simple and complex.
Storyline: The game unfolds an original story inspired by H.P. Lovecraft, where players must discover their past and the occult history of the Common Dream. The narrative is pieced together through gameplay, with each item and event offering clues to the overarching lore.
Features:
Challenging Combat: Combat respects the player’s ability to adapt, offering a steep learning curve with strategic depth.
Procedural Levels: Endless replay value is ensured with randomly generated levels, ensuring no two playthroughs are the same.
Wide Array of Elements: A variety of weapons, items, and foes create unique scenarios, challenging players to think on their feet.
Permadeath: True to the Roguelike genre, death is permanent, adding tension and consequence to every decision.
Aesthetic: Stylized pixel art combined with an atmospheric soundtrack provides a visual and auditory experience that complements the game’s dark theme.
Expansions and Variants:
Unhappy Homes: This expansion introduces Residences and Mysteries, adding new strategies and ways to manipulate the game’s outcome. Meet the Les Artistes of Le Canard Noir, a new family with their own brand of misery.
Digital Edition: For those preferring digital play, “Gloom: Digital Edition” brings the game to life with interactive elements on Steam, complete with the same dark humor but with added animations and digital conveniences.
Community and Support:
Steam Workshop: For “Tabletop Simulator” players, there’s community-created content for “Gloom,” including custom layouts and fixes for common issues.
Guides and Lore: Deep dive into the game’s lore with community guides that organize the narrative elements found in item descriptions, providing a comprehensive story experience without the grind.
Why Play Gloom?
“Gloom” is perfect for fans of dark humor, strategic gameplay, and those who enjoy the challenge of Roguelikes. It’s a game where your goal is to out-suffer your opponents, making it a unique addition to your Steam library. Whether you’re looking for a story-rich experience, tactical combat, or just want to indulge in some macabre fun, “Gloom” offers a gloomy yet captivating adventure.
Get Gloom on Steam and dive into the darkest corners of the Common Dream today!
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
WindowsmacOSSteamOS + Linux
MINIMUM:
OS: Windows XP or later
Processor: 2 GHz processor
Memory: 512 MB RAM
Graphics: 128 MB graphics
DirectX: Version 9.0c
Storage: 100 MB available space
Additional Notes: Microsoft Xbox 360 Controller or Direct inputs compatible controller highly recommended
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