The Hand of Merlin – Deluxe Edition Steam

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About The Game

The Hand of Merlin is a turn-based rogue-lite RPG in which
Arthurian legend clashes with cosmic horror. Recruit a company of
up to three mortal heroes and guide them in spirit on a desperate
journey from Albion to Jerusalem. Explore a richly-imagined
medieval setting on the brink of apocalypse. Trade with merchants,
improve your heroes and unearth ancient relics. Search for the lost
fragments of your soul, scattered across the multiverse – and save
as many worlds as you can.

Non-Linear Narrative

Enjoy a compelling story inspired by Arthurian legend, the
Matter of France, and the history of Al-Andalus – with an unusual
twist. Make choices in interactive encounters that change every
time you play. Written by Jonas Kyratzes (The Talos Principle,
Serious Sam 4) and Verena Kyratzes (The Lands of Dream, Serious Sam
4).

Tactical Turn-Based Combat

Master the tactics of squad-based and turn-based combat to
conquer both human and demonic foes. Your enemies will be tough and
ruthless; make use of high ground and cover, set up ambushes and
coordinated attacks, harness synergies between different Hero
classes and skills.

A Roguelike Experience

Carve a path across the lands of Albion, Marca Hispanica and
Al-Andalus. Will you take a dangerous route, risking life and limb
in pursuit of a legendary relic? Or will you choose a safer path?
Plan and prepare. Negotiate, barter, fight. Tackle challenges.
Suffer losses. Recruit new Heroes. Earn Gold, Supplies and Renown.
Be careful: your choices are permanent, as is death. But don’t
tarry – evil never rests.

Dynamic Leveling

Use Renown to level up your Heroes, and choose between a
randomized set of new skills or improved attributes. But choose
wisely! Select skills with great synergy and balance your party for
the road ahead.

Alternate Dimensions

As you jump from one parallel dimension to the next, history is
reshaped. Different kings rule the land, changing the encounters,
characters, and events. No two worlds are ever quite the same, and
each journey will be unique. And should your heroes fall, remember:
defeat is not the end, only a new beginning.

Equipment Upgrades

Seek out towns to improve your arms and armor, or stumble upon
hermit artisans in the wild. With every day that passes, the world
plunges deeper into darkness, and you will need all the equipment
gold can buy.

Relics and Spells

From a peasant’s humble luck charm to the legendary sword
wielded by Arthur himself, items imbued with magical power are
scattered about the world. Some you will be able to purchase from
merchants and collectors, but others will have to be earned through
acts of heroism – or displays of wit.

Rain thunder and brimstone upon your foes! Seek out and gather
Soulstones to restore your power and unlock new Spells. Even if
defeated, your spirit will retain all of your collected arcane
knowledge as you jump into the next dimension.

There are as many worlds as there are stars in the sky. In
each stands Camelot; in each there is a Grail. But there is only
one Merlin, and his eternal burden is to stand against the horror
from beyond. Each world that is saved is saved forever; each world
that is lost is lost for good.

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