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If I were to summarize <Fantasy Tale 2> in one line,

'A deck-building roguelike game with some minor elements and service gods'

You could say that.

The basic game progression is the same as a typical deck-building roguelike game.

Within the limited energy, cards are drawn to defeat enemies with effects such as attack, defense, buff, and debuff.

After the battle, you can obtain cards and goods to strengthen your deck and character.

You can proceed by choosing one of the options that appear at the end of each action and clear the boss at the end.

But now here comes the identity and unique system of this game.

This is the ' companion ' system.

Since the companion is directly derived from Chinese characters, the terminology may sound awkward, but it can be said to be a general ' supporter ' role.

You can select a companion using crystals, a currency that can be obtained in the game.

Each companion has different abilities that help in the game, and above all, their abilities can be upgraded through strengthening .

On the other hand, if you strengthen your abilities...

yes..?

A loading screen like the one above will appear and the upgrade will begin.

(Of course, since it is a game for 15 year olds, such scenes do not appear)

These companions can be drawn without restrictions.

Just like the concept of the game, you can bring multiple companions to create a harem.

And the companion system doesn't just affect combat.

There is a favorability indicator next to your companion's name. If you fill in this favorability indicator,

On the main screen, you can see the IF story with your companion according to your affinity level .

(I'm still not sure under what conditions favorability level increases)

Because it is an IF, you can enjoy episodes based on various concepts, such as the story progressing with a school background rather than a martial arts background.

I especially liked that when you fill up the favorability rating all the way, you can watch special episodes with CG.

If you look at it this far, it seems like it's just a companion game.

There is another unique advantage to this game.

The point is that the system for multiple rounds has been well implemented.

First of all, depending on the weapon you choose at the start, the cards and mechanics that appear in the game will be different .

Basically, there are three weapons:

If you choose a longsword as a representative, you will get cards and mechanisms related to swords and shields.

When you choose a wand, cards and mechanisms related to the element appear.

It's the same game, but you can feel the fun of playing a new game.

When you clear a chapter for the second time, new modes 'Infinite Reincarnation' and 'Today's Challenge' will appear on the main screen.

Infinite Reincarnation is an endless mode where you can keep playing until the game is over.

Today's challenge is a mode that allows you to play with certain penalties and limited effects.

I don't know the details because it's my first time playing the game today, but it looks like the penalty for today's challenge changes every day.

The positive thing about the game is that even after clearing it, there are many elements that allow you to continue playing the game .

If I had to point out something regrettable,

First of all, there are elements in the system itself that make it easier to level up .

I've only played the first 2 hours or so, so I don't know how things will change later.

There is no limit to the number of companions, and it is easy to upgrade cards and companions as you accumulate a lot of goods.

There are many fraudulent traits that can be acquired by leveling up, so it was actually very easy to clear the early part.

Also, there is a card called ' Super Basic Attack ' in the longsword build, and this card is really a scam.

It activates the basic attack and defense cards twice.

Because of this, you can easily clear most boss battles by only using buff cards that increase attack or defense power for the remaining cards.

Due to the relatively easy difficulty, the battles were not very interesting.

And there are some parts where the illustration details are a bit disappointing .

Overall, the quality looks good, but there are a few characters that are drawn a bit cross-eyed, or have odd body proportions, as shown above.

It was one of the slightly annoying elements.

In conclusion, the game is fun.

Basically, it was nice to see a bunch of pretty girl characters (in reality, they're rough generals...) and to be able to enjoy episodes like Minyeonsi and service scenes.

The game system also sticks well to the basics of deck-building roguelike and has multi-play elements, making it great for playing for a long time.

I recommend that those who received the game for free this time try it out to kill time .

The final shot is with the left-handed sister...

I won a two-person viewing package for the exclusive screening.

It's been a long time since I've been to the cinema, so I guess I should go see a movie.

I know there are several events on the day the winners are announced

I hope that by being greedy, they will also have good results.

I'm going to faint now

Hello, this is Mashuang.

The game I’m introducing today is!

≪ Apocalypse Express ≫

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"In the wasteland where power is law, steer, repair, and protect the train yourself !"

💬 Game Name: Apocalypse Express

💬 Game genre: Strategy, Roguelike, Defense

💬 Release Date: 2025.06.25

💬 Game Price: 11,000 won

💬 Store Link: Click here

This is a hot early access game that has just been released !

It's a kind of roguelike, defense game where you have to fend off enemies and get to the destination without the train breaking down as much as possible .

It seems so simple, right? But the GIF below will make you think twice.

I'm busy, busy, terribly busy.

Each car on the train contains operable modules.

You have to manipulate them one by one, and when their durability runs out, you have to repair them yourself.

It took me a while to understand all the systems in this game.

Even though there is a tutorial, it is not easy to understand because the readability is poor.

Well then, let’s get into the detailed review!

ㅣ 📃 Game Information ㅣ

First, when you start the game, you can prepare to board the train in the lobby.

Basically, you move with W, A, S, and D , and use the mouse cursor for detailed operations.

Doing so will open a map like this.

If you've played a lot of roguelikes, you'll know what it feels like.

You will need to plan your route carefully while checking what rewards each field gives.

When the game starts, the train starts moving and this screen layout appears.

Let me explain each one.

Hmm... I understand the screen layout, but there are still some terms I don't know?

What is a claw, how do you collect it, what are modules...

Let me explain the train structure in detail!

Module

Module refers to the facilities located in each train car.

They become targets of enemy attacks and have their durability reduced when attacked.

If you approach a module with reduced durability and press the F key, it will enter repair mode, slowly restoring durability . Moving will cancel it.

If durability is completely reduced and the module is destroyed, the train durability will decrease by a certain amount . This means that some repairs must be done before it is destroyed.

When repairing a broken module, you have to play a kind of mini-game like the GIF above.

If successful, it will immediately repair 50% .

They say it'll be repaired quickly, so I'll intentionally destroy it and play a quick mini game to repair 50% of it in one go~

It is possible, but it is best to avoid destroying it as much as possible, as it will decrease the train's durability and be like harming yourself .

brazier

This is a module that can be filled with coal .

If the coal runs out or this module is destroyed, the train will stop moving.

If you stop moving, you will have to stay in this place for a longer time, so you need to get out quickly.

cannon

This is an attack module that can be boarded directly and defeat enemies.

It's quite slow to rotate around the cursor position.

What's really nice here is that if you get off while the barrel is spinning , it will automatically rotate towards the last cursor position.

That means, if my physique is really good, I can get off and do other things while spinning.

You really see extreme efficiency.

And since the cannon is a module that uses bullets , it attacks by consuming the bullets it has.

Manual reloading is possible with the R key, and it automatically reloads even when the magazine is empty.

This reload time is quite long, so you'll need to show some skill in performing other actions during it.

In particular, it can be difficult to tell if the cannon is reloading, as the cursor shape when mounted on the cannon will change to a recycling symbol while reloading.

This indicator will remain at the last cursor position when you dismount the cannon, indicating whether or not it is reloading.

Alternatively, you can watch the tank fill up in the lower right corner.

Lever

Occasionally, as you progress through the game, green direction change signs will appear.

When that pops up, just press the lever between the cannon and the furnace with the E key.

If the lever is operated late, the train will crash into the debris lying on the tracks, causing major damage to the entire module .

It's really just a matter of clicking , so if possible, you can quickly get off while riding the Canon, operate it, and then get back on.

Clo

This is similar to the lever above, where sometimes a bullet or scrap metal shape will appear on the right side. Sometimes both will appear.

The claw also mounts and rotates to the cursor position similar to the cannon.

When you position the tongs appropriately, the tongs will grab the item and collect it .

This action allows you to obtain ammo and farm scrap metal .

There are times when two come up on either side, in which case I just have to think about which one I need more and choose one.

That's all for the basic gameplay.

So now you know what this gif is doing and what's going on?

The most important thing when playing this game is

The ability to immediately change priorities according to the situation

The physical ability to do this is important.

When I fill in the distance and reach my destination , I am presented with the option to choose the type of reward I chose.

Additionally, each location has a difficulty level of easy, medium, and hard, colored green, yellow, and red respectively.

Be careful, the number of enemies coming at you will increase significantly!

You can check the rewards for up to 3 spaces ahead from your current location in advance, so plan your route carefully!

And the last place is where the boss exists.

As of now, Early Access will end with the final boss of Stage 2 .

ㅣ 📃 Overall Review and Conclusion ㅣ

As a final overall review, this is a lot more fun than I thought.

It's fun because my hands are really busy, and I think the roles of each module are utilized very well.

There wasn't a single useless operation.

To survive the apocalypse , you have to coal, shoot, repair, collect... all by yourself.

You're really busy doing all sorts of things...

I think it will be really convenient if companions are added later in the update.

I feel like this game wouldn't be as fun if you had a partner.

I think it's a game that you can enjoy while keeping your hands busy !

The roguelike genre is expanding.

I'll have to dig deeper into the store for more delicious roguelike games!

It was Mashuang who discovered a fun game.

thank you

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