Hello everyone, Along with our [url=https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2468100/view/4226147001096058052]first devlog[/url] that shortly explains Pyrene’s gameplay, we wanted to share with you why, according to us, Pyrene bring something new to card-based games, through innovative and varied mechanics! [h2]What genre is Pyrene exactly?[/h2] It’s always been challenging for us to describe what Pyrene is about. Over the months and years, we have concluded that the core of the gameplay is: [list] [b][*] Its fast pace as you crawl through various zones and biomes [*] Solving the zones like a puzzle [*] Replayability, through a permadeath system in which you keep your progression partly[/b] [/list] And secondly comes: [list] [*] [b]Extending, improving and rearranging your deck of cards![/b] [/list] Don’t get us wrong: [b]cards remain essential in Pyrene![/b] But, by putting the spotlight on the cards only, we miss out on many fundamental aspects. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44387931/9bba19204d7cbe929f65f5936ad46bff106af951.gif[/img] [h2]What are the cards for then?[/h2] First off, most of the elements in the game are in the shape of cards. Characters, NPCs, enemies & bosses, buildings… Everything that appears on the tiles is card-shaped. But we want to rather talk about the equipment cards! They play an essential role, since they’ll help you to define a strategy to defeat challenging creatures and bosses. Among the hundred of equipment cards, you’ll find: [list] [*] cards that cause damage or apply effects on enemies. [*] cards that heal you and add resources (gold, spirit, supplies and so on). [*] cards that shake up other cards – for example swapping position, pushing or mixing up other cards... [*] corrupted cards that give you things but against a slight drawback. [/list] Depending on the biome, you might need different cards with specific effects, while always trying to keep the balance of your health and supplies. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44387931/a4024d72215cced27da82de82809fe918a2c06b7.png[/img] [h2]Managing your deck is key[/h2] As you’ll open chests and build a nice deck of cards, [b]rearranging and improving them will be crucial[/b]! [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44387931/5af0add1a4bde0a5ecdac0bc3f030caf2e04ef38.gif[/img] You’ll meet various NPCs and elements that allow you to do so: Jentil applies an effect on one card, Truffandec duplicates a card, the anvil will buff them against gold, the Erge Altar applies the effects of talismans on your deck. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44387931/83f2f8111f7e9585923d3cd19d143224768ddff3.gif[/img] [b]Don’t miss out on the release date announcement by joining our [url=https://discord.com/invite/3WxJ5BtHJ9]Discord[/url] and following our socials![/b]