Rogue-Lite SRPG Dead Weight Launches to Very Positive Reviews
Dead Weight's tight tactical combat, inspired by two genre classics, and its early 'Very Positive' reception position it as a notable new entry for fans of roguelite SRPGs.
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Klukva Games and Spaghetti Cat have released the roguelite strategy RPG Dead Weight on Steam. The game combines grid-based tactical combat with roguelite progression, influenced by Into the Breach and Final Fantasy Tactics. Players fly a pirate ship through floating islands, fighting other ships and challenging ancient gods. Early reviews are positive at 93% recommended out of 82 reviews. The game includes a beta Japanese translation despite not being listed on the store page.
Dead Weight is now available on Steam for 1,700 yen, with a 25% launch discount until July 31. The game's combat system, influenced by Into the Breach and Final Fantasy Tactics, lets players see enemy predicted actions and plan short-range moves on small maps. Developer Klukva Games and publisher Spaghetti Cat have not listed Japanese as a supported language, but the game includes a beta translation that players can access. At the time of writing, the title holds a 'Very Positive' rating from 82 Steam reviews.
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