Line #19 VideoGame/Soulcaster


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3	''Soulcaster'' and its sequel ''Soulcaster II'' are a pair of [[{{Retraux}} retro-style]] games for Platform/XboxLiveArcade and PC that blend classic {{VideoGame/Gauntlet}}-style top-down ActionAdventure games with TowerDefense.
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5	The player character is totally helpless on his own. However, he has the ability to summon avatars of powerful warriors to defend him:
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7	* Shaedu, the archer, who can attack enemies at range with her bow as long as she has a line of sight.
8	* Aeox, the knight, who has the strongest defense but can only attack adjacent enemies.
9	* Bloodfire, the alchemist, whose bombs deal AreaOfEffect damage and can be thrown over walls, but has very low defense and explodes when killed.
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11	With the help of these three allies--as well as the mysterious Merchant, who provides RPGElements in the form of buyable upgrades--your task is to defeat the waves of monsters that attack you as you travel through a series of dungeons.
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13	The official website is [[http://www.magicaltimebean.com/ here]].
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16	!! The ''Soulcaster'' games provide examples of:
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18	* CycleOfHurting: Happens if you get surrounded and you have no scrolls left.
19	* EventFlag: The trigger is usually standing on a certain square.
20	* FighterMageThief: Aeox, Bloodfire, and Shaedu, respectively.
21	* FloatingContinent: One of the levels in ''Soulcaster II'' is a flying city.
22	* GameLevel
23	* {{Genre Bust\|ing}}er: Elements of a TowerDefense while playing nothing like a normal TowerDefense; elements of a top-down ActionGame while playing nothing like a normal top-down ActionGame.
24	* InescapableAmbush: Ubiquitous. Basically happens in every level--the way back is blocked, and the only way to progress is to kill all the enemies.
25	* MissionPackSequel: The gameplay of ''Soulcaster II'' is identical to the original; mostly, it's just new levels.
26	* NightOfTheLivingMooks: Zombies are one of the main types of {{mook}}s you'll encounter.
27	* PasswordSave: Used in the Platform/{{Xbox}} version of the first game.
28	* {{Retraux}}: In the style of the 8-bit era.
29	* RobeAndWizardHat: Worn by the title character.
30	* RPGElements: Visit the Merchant to upgrade your warriors' range, power, attack speed, and HP.
31	* SequelHook: At the very end of the second game, your companions ask you to help them in another quest.
32	* SheatheYourSword: The Path of Temperance in the second game will spawn a horde of rats that multiply when attacked. The only way to beat the stage is by running to the exit without trying to kill the enemies.
33	* ShoutOut: The famous "JUSTIN BAILEY" password from the original ''VideoGame/{{Metroid}}'' works in the first ''Soulcaster''. It starts you off partway through the game with a bunch of upgrades on all three souls.
34	* SmartBomb: Scrolls deal massive damage to all nearby enemies. They're a good panic button in case you get surrounded.
35	* SummonMagic: The premise of gameplay. You can summon the three souls at will.

Context VideoGame / Soulcaster