Sexy warriors and mages will no doubt feature prominently.
There's no denying that collectable trading card games can get addictive (and costly!) and thats probably what the guys over at Wulven Game Studios are banking on with their upcoming CTCG Shadow Era. The initial download will be free while players will be able to earn new cards through gameplay or purchase additional booster packs. Packs of 15 cards will be able to buy for $0.99, using in-game gold, or by completing special "trial offers" from SuperRewards.
Assuming the gameplay is fun and the deck building compelling we see no reason why this couldn't absolutely take off. Kyle Poole from Wulven describes the gameplay...
"Shadow Era is inspired by more strategic card games such as Magic the Gathering and World of Warcraft Trading Card Game. You will build a deck from a total of 200 unique cards with some of the most amazing art you have ever seen. Complete missions against the Shadow Warriors, or battle against other players to gain experience, and win new card packs each time you level up!
The core card game is most similar to the WoW TCG. Each side has a main Hero character, and you can recruit Allies to join the battle. The objective is simply to kill the enemy Hero, but obviously the challenge is to also keep your own Hero alive. Should you take out the enemy Allies first, or go straight for the Hero? That's for you to decide... To further add to the strategy, there are weapon and armor cards to improve your Hero's stats, as well as ability and spell cards.
Beyond the core game, there is a RPG style level progression and tournament ladder. You can complete missions against the Shadow Warriors, or challenge other player's decks. Each battle you fight will gain you experience, and at each level you will be rewarded with Novice Card Packs which contain 3 random common cards. At higher levels you can start to earn Expert Card Packs which have a chance of uncommon cards."
Currently there is no word on release timing but we'll keep you updated when we hear more. Here are some example cards...
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masa / 19th Jul 2010
I'm waiting this game !!! I love the MTG card game or Orion's series !