Runespell: Overture
This role-playing game, set in an alternate medieval Europe, combines poker mechanics with power ups and collectible cards.
Runespell: Overture is a card battler, card game and deckbuilding game
developed and published by Mystic Box.
Released on July 20th 2011 is available in English only on Windows.
It has received 383 reviews of which 284 were positive and 99 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.0 out of 10. 😊
The game is currently priced at 8.99€ on Steam.
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Windows
- OS: XP / Vista / 7
- Processor: 2 GHz Intel Pentium 4 / AMD Athlon 64
- Memory: 1GB RAM
- Hard Disk Space: 350 MB
- Video Card: 256 MB Shader Model 2.0 (Geforce 6 series, Radeon X1000 series)
- DirectX®: DirectX® 9.0c
- Sound: DirectX® 9.0c compatible sound card
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> Be me, seeking a gaming adventure 🎮 > Stumble upon Runespell: Overture 🃏 > "Combining poker with RPG? Count me in!" > Boot up the game, greeted by medieval Europe and Norse mythology 🏰 > Expecting to be a hero, end up being the son of a monster god 🤷♂️ > Close enough, I guess? > Start playing, and holy Odin's beard, it's addictive 💥 > Battles are like high-stakes poker games > Except instead of folding, I'm slaying monsters 🦸♂️ > Unlock power-ups and special attacks like they're collectible cards > Building my deck to become a Norse god in no time 💪 > Defeating enemies left and right, making some of them my pets 🐉 > Who knew defeating monsters could be this charming? 😄 > Explore medieval Europe, questing and battling > Admiring the beautiful hand-painted backdrops 🎨 > And chuckling at the quirky 3D characters 😂 > The story? Original and compelling, like a saga of old 📜 > Climbing the local and online leaderboards like a boss 👑 > Unlocking Steam achievements left and right 🏆 > Suddenly realize I've been playing for hours > Who needs sleep when you're on a quest to save medieval Europe? > Runespell: Overture, a game that's truly a royal flush of fun! 🃏🎉 Asja Kadric - Fear Not This Night (Guild Wars 2) [Chorus] Fear not this game You will not go astray Though monsters lurk, Still the cards lead the way [Verse 1] Awaken from your gamer's sleep Hear the shuffling of the deck, Awaken as the battles brew In the quests of Runespell's light Darkness spreads throughout the land, And your weary fingers tap eagerly Sunsets have forsaken all The most stubborn foes, we'll beat them tall! [Pre-Chorus 1] Nightmares come when bosses grow, Eyes close and potions we'll throw [Chorus] Fear not this game You will not go astray Though quests are tough Still the cards lead the way See the Changeling in the night, Conquer challenges with all your might [Post-Chorus 1] And you can always be strong! Play your cards with the first light of dawn! Victory's just a draw away Power's just a combo away [Verse 2] Distant sounds of victories Calling through the quests to your heart. Questlines, bosses, and loot dance In the solitude of our fight Potions chug in critical time Gently grieving in challenging victory Darkness sings a challenging song Yet our strategies will never go wrong [Pre-Chorus 2] Nightmares come when quests are tough; Lift your cards, play them rough! [Chorus] Fear not this game You will not go astray Though challenges rise Still the cards lead the way [Post-Chorus 2] And though the game's filled with darkness Fear not, draw your cards, face the harness [Chorus] Fear not this game You will not go astray Though quests are tough Still the cards lead the way Fear not this game You will not go astray Though challenges rise Still the cards lead the way [Post-Chorus 1] And you can always be strong! Play your cards with the first light of dawn! Victory's just a draw away Power's just a combo away [The scene opens in the Xavier Institute for Higher Learning, where the X-Men, Magneto, Mystique, and a few other mutants have gathered in the common room for a gaming night. Professor Xavier has set up Runespell: Overture on a large screen, and the team eagerly takes their seats.] Professor Xavier: Welcome, X-Men, Magneto, Mystique, and friends, to our gaming session tonight. I thought we could all use a break from our ongoing conflicts. Today, we'll be diving into the mystical world of Runespell: Overture. 🎮 Wolverine: 😁 About time we had some fun around here. Jean Grey: I'm excited to try out this game. I heard it combines poker mechanics with RPG elements. Cyclops: Let's get started. I call dibs on being the Changeling! Magneto: 🤨 Interesting choice. Let's see if your skills are as impressive in the game as they are on the battlefield. [As the game begins, the X-Men, Magneto, and Mystique, along with Quicksilver, Iceman, and Kitty Pryde, dive into the world of Runespell: Overture, each selecting their characters and strategizing their moves.] Storm: This game is captivating! The hand-painted backdrops are breathtaking. 🌟 Beast: Indeed, Storm. And the blend of Norse mythology with historical characters adds an intriguing twist to the gameplay. 🏰 Gambit: Looks like I'll be dealing the winning hand tonight, mon amis. 💰 Rogue: Careful, Gambit. I might just steal your cards and your victory. 😏 Nightcrawler: I can't believe I just made that epic combo play! Take that, Magneto! 😆 Quicksilver: Bet I can finish this level before any of you even blink! ⚡ Kitty Pryde: This game is so cool! I love how we can customize our decks and powers. 🃏 Mystique: Don't underestimate the power of deception in this game, my friends. Sometimes, a little illusion can go a long way. 🦹♀️ [As the game progresses, the mutants engage in battles, unlock power-ups, and explore the alternate medieval Europe setting.] Professor Xavier: It's fascinating to see how each of your abilities translates into the game mechanics. Storm, your control over the elements is quite effective in battle. 🌪️ Storm: Thank you, Professor. I find that combining lightning strikes with strategic card plays can turn the tide of any battle. ⚡ Beast: And Nightcrawler's teleportation ability adds a whole new dimension to our tactics. We can maneuver around enemies and surprise them with our attacks. 🌀 [As the mutants delve deeper into the game, they encounter tougher challenges and formidable opponents.] Cyclops: This boss battle is no joke. We need to coordinate our attacks and use our power-ups wisely if we want to defeat it. 💥 Jean Grey: Agreed. Let's focus our efforts and show this boss what the X-Men are made of! 💪 Wolverine: [brandishing his claws] Time to show them why they call me the best at what I do! 🦾 Magneto: Don't forget, X-Men, I'm not your enemy in this game. Let's put aside our differences and work together to emerge victorious. ♟️ [After a fierce battle, the mutants emerge victorious, cheering and high-fiving each other.] Professor Xavier: Well done, X-Men, Magneto, Mystique, and friends. Your teamwork and determination have paid off. It seems Runespell: Overture provided us with an enjoyable evening of camaraderie and adventure. 🎉 Wolverine: Can we do this again next week? I've got a score to settle with Magneto. Cyclops: Agreed. It's nice to have some downtime with the team, even if it means teaming up with our former foes. [As the mutants chat and share their favorite moments from the game, they eagerly anticipate their next gaming night, filled with even more fun and excitement.] 🎮🃏🔮🧲 In realms where frost-kissed whispers softly sigh, Runespell: Overture, 'neath northern sky. Within its halls, where ancient sagas thrive, A tapestry of legend, 'neath aurora's dive. Beneath the icy gaze of Odin's eye, Heroes gather 'neath the stars to ply. Each card a rune, each hand a quest, In this frozen realm, they find their crest. From Niflheim's depths to Asgard's halls, Through realms of frost and snow squalls, With hearts as fierce as the raging gale, They tread the path where legends trail. In frost-kissed runes, their fates entwine, In Runespell's embrace, they define. By hearthfire's glow, they dare ascend, To realms of ice, where dreams extend. So raise your tankards to the northern might, To Runespell: Overture, under northern light. In its embrace, we find our call, In the land where frost and fire enthrall.
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