11/11/2023 0 Comments Monster train clans![]() ![]() ![]() There are things Monster Train does better than its predecessor (customization options and an interesting new twist on the genre), and things it doesn’t do quite as well (fewer bosses and a much more annoying merchant character), but on the whole it’s a great game. You can see where this game purposefully deviates from the formula to try new things and reinvent itself to great effect, and where it still has a little more polish or work to put in. We keep contrasting Monster Train to Slay the Spire, but with good reason: Slay the Spire is the reason the deckbuilder roguelite genre went big in video games. This allows for some really fun combinations, like pairing the strong defense of the Awoken with the punishing spells of the Stygian Guard, or the revival powers of the Melted Remnant with the glass-cannon Hellhorned. There are five factions to choose from, each with very different mechanics and play styles. Your main faction will also determine your Champion, an especially powerful unit who is always in your opening hand. You start a run by selecting your main faction and supporting faction, which will determine your starting deck and what cards you can pick up along the way. ![]() It’s an interesting and addictive blend of deckbuilding and area control. Also, instead of just fighting until one side or the other dies, most battles have you trying to kill the enemies before they can get through your train and destroy your shard of the Pyre biding your time and playing defense isn’t an option here. Instead of playing as a single character, your deck also contains units that you deploy onto your train. ![]()
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