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Unleash Your Inner Hero in Brut@l: A Modern ASCII Dungeon Crawler

Descend into the depths of Brut@l, a captivating reimagining of the classic ASCII dungeon crawler. Fusing nostalgic roguelike gameplay with stunning 3D visuals, this adventure game offers a truly unique experience. Choose your champion – Ranger, Mage, Warrior, or Amazon – and embark on a perilous journey through a procedurally generated world built entirely from evocative ASCII characters. Your ultimate quest? Conquer the 26th floor, defeat the fearsome Guardian, and claim the crown that awaits.

But be warned! Brut@l lives up to its name. Prepare to face hordes of monstrous foes, including Trolls, Orcs, Rockmonsters, and Lycanthropes, each with unique attack styles and weaknesses waiting to be exploited. Unlock the secrets of your Field Guide to unravel their vulnerabilities and master the art of combat. The real challenge lies in the monster Squads – cunning combinations that demand strategic thinking and skillful execution.

Imagine facing a raging Minotaur, whose ferocious charge can inflict devastating damage. A skilled dodge might save you from its wrath. But what happens when Frozen Skeleton Archers join the fray, pinning you in place with their freezing arrows, leaving you vulnerable to the Minotaur's relentless advance? The deeper you delve, the more treacherous the Squads become, testing your mettle at every turn.

Craft, Enchant, and Conquer

Every hero begins their journey in Brut@l with nothing but a torch, a shield, and their bare hands. Survival hinges on your ability to craft weapons, brew potions, and forge magical talismans. Scavenge for raw materials (ASCII letters!) and learn the recipes to create the tools you need for your desperate fight.

Weapon Crafting

Crafting a deadly arsenal is essential for survival. Discover Weapon Codexes (blueprints) and combine them with the necessary raw materials (ASCII letters!) to forge powerful weapons. There are five weapon types in Brut@l: short-swords, long-swords, spears, hammers and bows. Each weapon type has a unique special move that can be used to turn the tide in combat, be it the ground pound from the Skullcrusher Warhammer that deals AOE damage and applies a knockback, or the charge and thrust of the Goblin Pike that allows adventurers to engage enemies quickly from a longer range.

Weapon Enchanting

Ready to take your weaponry to the next level? Each weapon in Brut@l has a key ASCII letter that, when replaced with an enchanted letter, can bestow a special ability. Engulf your enemy in flames, freeze them in place, poison them, electrocute them, or even transform their monster form! Wield the Flaming Thunderstrike bow by enchanting fire letters – setting enemies ablaze. Using arcane letters on your sword might even shrink your foe into something smaller and weaker. Be careful; arcane magic is unpredictable!

Potion Brewing

Uncover potion ingredients scattered throughout the dungeon, and mix them to create helpful potions to aid yourself, or hinder an enemy! But be warned: The effects of these potent potions are unknown until consumed or thrown. Drinking a Potion of Inferno isn't recommended; neither is throwing a Potion of Rage at an already angry Orc! Each potion's color, effect, and recipe are randomized on every play through - so experiment and tread carefully.

Talisman Forging

Discover powerful magical relics deep within the dungeon. Talismans grant special abilities; for example, the Gift of Farsight reveals the entire map, while the Rune of Methuselah grants bonus experience points. Find and wear these items to enhance your character and get additional experience!

Co-op Adventure and Level Creation

Relive the nostalgia of classic gaming with a friend in local co-op mode! Explore Brut@l's perilous dungeon and vanquish the hordes together. If your friend falls, you'll need to reach the next floor alone to revive them later!

But the adventure doesn't end there! Dive into Brut@l's intuitive Level Editor and craft your own custom dungeons. Place weapons, furniture, loot, traps, and monsters to create unique challenges. Share your creations with friends and the global community, showcasing your creativity and ingenuity. From classic dungeon crawling experiences to innovative platformers and wave survival arenas, the possibilities are endless!

What the critics are saying:

“Gorgeous in motion… fluid movement and combat… utterly m@gic” – Official Playstation Magazine

“Brutal is a game with damn cool graphics” – Kotaku

“A cybergorgeous ASCII rogue-like come to life" – VentureBeat

“Gorgeous retro aesthetic” – Game Informer

“This is one indie title that we sure have our eyes on...” – Push Square