
Defend the embers of hope in this roguelike strategy game set in a post-apocalyptic world. Recruit and command workers to gather resources, build your camp and set up your defenses during the day. When night falls, fend off waves of deadly creatures with powerful, upgradable weapons.
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Darkness is relentless. The Fire is your only hope. Protect it… or be consumed.
You are a Guardian, a lone wanderer carrying the last embers of a dying world. With only your wits, your weapons, and your loyal hound by your side, you must journey through the darkness, reigniting lost flames and pushing back the horrors that lurk within.
Your camp is your last line of defense. Craft ammunition, refine resources, and expand your camp to strengthen your defenses. Manage your workers by assigning them to hunt, scavenge, or guard. Unlock merchants to buy new skills and traps, or use the watchtower for intel on the approaching waves. Prepare wisely - the night will test your every choice.
When night falls, they come. Hordes of relentless creatures, drawn to the light of your fire, rushing in from all sides. Armed with an arsenal of unique weapons, you must hold the line. Modify your guns, unlock perks, unleash devastating abilities, because if the fire dies… so do you.
Each battle is a lesson, each defeat a step forward. Return to your hub between each level where you can permanently unlock new weapons, active and passive skills, structures, and even teach abilities to your dog!
Venture into the unknown, scavenging forgotten lands for resources in a variety of environments. Every expedition demands careful preparation - weapon selection and ammunition supplies play a crucial role in determining whether you'll succeed or fail... Above all, time is your most precious resource. Make sure to return to camp before nightfall, or risk having to rebuild the ashes that are left.
The flame is more than fire, it’s hope, strength, and survival itself. Protect it with everything you have and defy the darkness that seeks to consume it.
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Languages: English, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Korean
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It plays really slow and commands feel like delayed. Maybe I’m not a fan of the genre
Nice Game Similar but better than Until we die
Kingdom 시리즈의 거점 구축과 디펜스 개념과 횡스크롤 트윈 스틱 슈터가 이렇게 잘 어울릴 줄은 몰랐다. 게임의 콘텐츠들을 여는 순서나 과정도 세심하게 계산된 것 같아 아주 만족스러운 경험이었다. 포스트 아포칼립스 세계의 비밀을 귀여운 멍멍이와 함께 파헤쳐 볼 수 있다. 최근 추가된 것으로 보이는 총기 업그레이드는 다양한 경험을 제공하지만, 보조 능력의 개방에 들어가는 비용이 환불되지 않아 초기에는 그 재미를 누릴 수 없어 아쉽다. 전체적으로 매우 잘 다듬어진 게임이며, 확장성도 기대된다. PS. 개발자님께... 창작 마당을 통한 모드 지원을 고려해주시면 좋겠습니다. 재밌는 게임 만들어주셔서 감사합니다.
好玩,非常好玩,比王国两位君主还好玩,在此基础上加了战斗系统,没王国那么单调
As most others, I am also a huge fan of the Kingdom series. This game is challenging, and is about resource management. Like Kingdom, you need to go back to other levels sometimes and farm for gems to upgrade your base/equipment, but it definitely didn't feel like a "slog" as others have mentioned. Every upgrade made replays feel a little bit different, and they also went much faster which was appealing. I could see my progress and I truly enjoyed every bit of it. The only issue that I experienced is that the dog is a bit glitchy and disappears sometimes but when you whistle he usually resets and comes back okay.
Its surprisingly fun. Just when you think you've figured it out, it adds another element. There's thing i wish were changed to be my perfect game, but i won't really complain. Game runs great, no bugs in my first 12 hours. Im taking my time and not rushing to the end. I'd recommend it
Great game! And it is not "just a copy of Kingdom, but with guns" x3 there is so much more, more to get, more to upgrade, to fight, different ways of defending your settlement, YOU are part of the fight too. And you can CUSTOMIZE THE BASE? If you like Kingdom, then this is 10/10 My only gripe is with difficulty balancing (but it is hard to balance something where you can upgrade so many different things and be either too weak for a mission or overpowered for a mission) With the difficulty (started on Hard, but was playing on Normal for the rest) it can still be very challenging and at times, it was really close. But last level and final boss were just a walk in the park, waaaay too easy. And it did not feel that interesting either, just a normal level, with normal almost mini-boss kinda, that was a bit of a let down. But that is probably the only thing I did not like, rest is amazing :D (just wish there was a co-op x3)
This is easily the coolest-looking tower defense game I've ever played! In fact, it's more than just a tower defense game. The atmosphere and ambiance it creates are just beautiful, and the music enhances it all. The storytelling makes the game fun, too. There's always something new to explore. This game has so much more to offer in a unique and interesting way. If you have some money to spare, I highly recommend playing this game. The devs deserve all the love and support they can get.
好玩的像素遊戲,建造經營和角色養成各占一半,能經營基地抵禦夜晚入侵,也能以個人勇武往外探索,也不用擔心難度,能局外成長,逐步提升實力,整體來說我玩得蠻開心的。
If you felt Kingdom 2 Crowns was great, but missing some content => you are going to love The Ember Guardian ! There is so much more to do than Kingdom, very satisfying
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