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BowMage

The Skeleton King approaches! Take up your bow and defend the castle from wave after wave of the Skeleton King's relentless minions! In BowMage you are an archer tasked to defend the castle from skeleton invaders. Waves of enemies will attack and you must use skill and tactics to survive.

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September 26, 2016
9 years and 312 days ago
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About the Game

The Skeleton King approaches! Take up your bow and defend the castle from wave after wave of the Skeleton King's relentless minions! Protect the castle gate or be overwhelmed!

In BowMage you are an archer tasked to defend the castle from attack. Waves of enemies will attack and you must use skill and tactics to survive.

Current Features:
- Smooth and accurate bow firing mechanism, identical in feel to Valve's Longbow!
- Waves increase in difficulty the longer you survive.
- Teleport around the castle towers using portals.
- Enemy archers will spawn and fire at your location, use your magic shield to block or teleport away!

Future Planed Features:
- More enemy types
- Magic arrows
- And more!!