- Play as a thief who has a vision of the apocalypse
- Combination of deck-building and narrative choices
- Multiple playthroughs will allow you to play with different combinations
The developers behind Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion, Turnip Boy Robs a Bank and Feed the Pup are branching out in a new direction with their upcoming release – Foretales, a narrative-focused card-based strategy RPG that will release on iOS and Android soon.
In Foretales, you step into the role of Volepain, a thief who’s seen a vision of the apocalypse. That’s your starting point, and how you reach or avoid that vision is entirely up to you. It combines deck-building strategy with narrative choice, where each card played affects the story’s progression.
Diplomacy, stealth, and combat are all on the table, and decisions ripple across multiple branching storylines. It’s a notable shift from Plug in Digital’s usual absurdist tone, diving instead into a more serious and richly atmospheric experience, with a deck of cards as your only lifeline against the end of the world.
It’s not just about battles and upgrades, though. The world of Foretales leans heavily into resource management, dialogue, and exploration, creating an experience where consequences matter. Characters are fully voiced, the art style is hand-painted and vivid, and the score, composed by Christophe Héral (Rayman Legends), brings the tone home with a mix of whimsy and melancholy.
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Unlike many mobile RPGs, there’s no grinding or randomness to pad the playtime. It’s a premium experience with no ads or microtransactions, and it plays offline. The structure encourages replays, not just to see different outcomes, but to experiment with different choices and strategies.
If it sounds like something up your alley, you can pre-register for Foretales by clicking on your preferred link below. It will be available for $3.99 or your local equivalent. Visit the official Steam page for more information.
