Enter The Maze!

Three years in to a 6 months project we are finally able to announce Warlocks Maze!

A party focused rougelite with RPG elements such as units that level up, have abilities, can grow threw engaging with events and equip powerful gear.

The journey here started back in 2022 when we shelved our previous project as we realized it could take up to 3 years to complete it, eager to get a game to market we set out on a smaller project with 2D graphics, we quickly got the core in, but as time crept on so did the project. The unit count went from 13 fantasy inspired units, to 89 units across 8 fleshed out factions, the same happened to items abilities that now number in over a hundred each. We also implemented several new systems, units gained proficiencies that give them bonuses with certain types of gear, parties now earn Banners like temporary achievements that’s give them bonuses or drawbacks based on the party composition and their exploits during a run. In addition parties also grow in experience over time as well increasing unit cohesion and providing bonuses in combat.

The combat system has been reworked several times as well, it’s started off as a card game where you hold your units like a fan of cards and place them to overpower individual enemies. Today your party can go to combat across 6 double-lanes against hoards of enemies while employing tactics like flanking or raising a shield wall to give your side a bonus to their power or a reduction to their risk.

There have of course been several revisions to the art stile as well. When starting out our lead artist had very little experience with 2D art and basically had to learn it as we went, from painting portraits to animating the players tokens or the tactics being activated. This included the U.I as well that’s now on it’s 3rd rendition (not counting countless smaller updates and polish).

However, enough about the process, we are super excited to share where we actually are with you today. You can check out a more detailed description of the game here, or click below to visit the store page and try the demo to get a hands on experience today!