Drop Duchy review a sprawling challenge disguised as a block-dropping puzzler
Briefly

The indie video game scene is currently experiencing dominance from rogue-like and deck-builder genres. However, as saturation sets in, developers are creatively experimenting with genre hybrids. "Drop Duchy" stands out by merging rogue-like deck-building with Tetris, creating a unique gameplay mechanic where players place falling blocks—representing landscapes and buildings—strategically to produce resources. This innovative approach includes a combat phase where players must also manage military units against random enemy bases. The deck-building aspect allows players to enhance their strategy by expanding their card pool, ensuring depth and engagement in the gameplay.
The indie video game scene is currently dominated by two unassailable genre titans: the rogue-like and the deck-builder. The market is getting saturated, prompting developers to find new genres.
Drop Duchy combines the rogue-like deck-builder with Tetris gameplay, where players generate resources by strategically placing landscape and building blocks.
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