Roguelike Radio Episode 129: Imbroglio
Nov 19, 2016
In this engaging discussion, Alex Cheng, known as VivaFringe, shares his insights as a strategy game commentator. He delves into the mechanics of Imbroglio, likening it to tower defense with innovative board design that keeps players invested. Topics include the game's early grind challenges, acute movement efficiency, and risk management tactics. Alex also critiques the score-chasing incentives while praising the game's hidden surprises, and discusses the dynamics of the expansion Osiru, which introduced deeper gameplay strategies.
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Avoid Costly Mis-swipes
- Practice precise swipes and slow down at critical moments to avoid costly movement mistakes.
- Use deliberate taps for hero powers to prevent accidental swipes that waste turns.
Expansion Revived Interest
- Andrew found the base game grind off-putting until the Ossuary expansion added richer cards and interactions.
- The expansion's added choices rekindled his engagement and theory-crafting interest.
Sound Signals Game State
- Sound design communicates gameplay state: tones reflect health/mana and damage numbers map to guitar-string sounds.
- Audio cues reinforce risk and reward, making attacks feel satisfying and informative.