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Roadwarden

This engrossing fantasy RPG may be predominantly text-based, but one of its finest tricks is entirely visual. A large window dominates the centre of the screen, containing flavourful descriptions of the place you’re visiting or the people you’re conversing with, above the available actions or answers. To the right is a sidebar noting key stats, as well as options to wait, travel or check your inventory. On the left, your location is illustrated in isometric pixel art, using an eight-colour palette of yellows and browns. In key locations, these images come together piece by piece as you explore them, adding to the thrill of discovery.

One delightful early twist on this sees a settlement instantly fill the

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