Reignbreaker is a punchy punk roguelike with a unique weapon system

Reignbreaker

Lockpicks meet spiked iron gauntlets in this 'medievalpunk' single-player action-roguelike. Fight through hordes of lock-operated mechs and free the world from the corrupt elite. Plunder their coffers, smash the kingdom and become The Reignbreaker.

As Hades 2 early access rolls on, we're seeing several other studios put their own spin on its particular brand of top-down roguelike action. Studio Fizbin, previously known for games with simple, satisfying gameplay and socially relevant narratives - I particularly enjoyed the fulfilling Say No More - has brought that design ethos to bear alongside a deeper gameplay focus in the 'medievalpunk' world of Reignbreaker. I sat down to try it at Gamescom 2024, and came away ready to play more.

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