Death Howl (Switch)

Step into a realm where sorrow meets strategy in Death Howl, a hauntingly beautiful soulslike deck builder. Set in forgotten lands shrouded by myth, you take on the role of Ro, a hunter from a small tribe who is overcome by grief following the tragic death of her beloved son. Guided by mysterious voices from another world, Ro transcends into the realm of spirits in a desperate attempt to defy death and bring him back. This atmospheric tale explores themes of healing, resilience, and the power of maternal love.

The gameplay of Death Howl blends the high-stakes tension of the soulslike genre with the tactical depth of a deck builder. Battles take place on a strategic grid where positioning is just as important as the cards you play. You must manage your mana carefully to move, attack, or defend against restless spirits like Skulldogs and Woeful Seashrooms. As you explore grim biomes such as the Forest of Howling Shadows or the Meadows of Delusion, you will gather ingredients to craft a personal arsenal of over 160 cards, ensuring your deck is perfectly tuned for the challenges ahead.

Every victory in this spirit world is hard-earned. Like the classics that inspired it, Death Howl features challenging boss encounters and a unique progression system where you must reclaim your lost resources upon defeat. To aid in your quest, you can discover shamanic totems that provide powerful passive bonuses and reshape your tactical style. This physical edition also comes with a digital copy of the game's atmospheric soundtrack to immerse you further in its sombre, pixel-art world.

Key Features:

• Journey to the Spirit Realm: Experience a poignant narrative following Ro, a grieving mother navigating an ethereal, stone-age Nordic-inspired world to reunite with her son.
• Master Your Deck-Building Skills: Gather ingredients from different regions to craft over 160 unique cards and discover shamanic totems to enhance your offensive and defensive strategies.
• Engage in Grid-Based Combat: Test your tactical wit in turn-based battles where every move on the grid counts, challenging you to balance movement and card usage against powerful bosses.
• Soulslike Progression: Face a high-difficulty loop where death is a teacher, featuring limited checkpoints (Sacred Groves) and the need to reclaim dropped resources after defeat.
• Digital Soundtrack Included: Immerse yourself in the dark, brooding atmosphere of the spirit world with a digital copy of the game’s original score included in the package.