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The Wind and Wilting Blossom

Navigate the war-torn lands of an alternate history Heian Japan battling yokai hordes in challenging turn-based combat. Encounter hundreds of story events, level-up your party, and unlock new allies and weapons. Die, learn from your mistakes, and try again.

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Picklefeet Games
Publisher
Picklefeet Games
Release
December 11, 2020
5 years and 235 days ago
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About the Game

Navigate the war-torn lands of Heian period Japan in this FTL-style roguelike where you’ll make tough choices in randomized events, fight off a dangerous yokai army in tactical, turn-based hex combat, and recruit powerful allies to defeat the bloodthirsty sorceress Takiyasha.

Features

  • Tactical Combat - Battle human and yokai enemies in tactical, turn-based combat.
  • Randomized Events - Travel Heian period Japan triggering events from an enormous library of possibilities, choices, and outcomes – making each playthrough unique.
  • Permadeath - Make tough decisions that matter, because there are no second chances.
  • Unique Allies - Recruit and level up farmers, monks, poets, ninjas, and many more – each with their own unique abilities.
  • Powerful Items - Collect a variety weapons and charms.
  • Unlocks - Unlock new leaders, warriors, weapons, and charms through achievements spanning both individual and total playthroughs.
  • History & Folklore - Assume the role of personages like samurai Minamoto Yoshiie, the powerful warrior monk Benkei, and The Tale of Genji author Murasaki Shikibu while navigating ukiyo-e inspired hand-drawn landscapes.
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