Magic and Machines vs Dread Defense

Journey into the world of Magic and Machines with six unique party members on a quest to uncover the mystery behind a decaying world. Discover new areas, find the legendary items, solve puzzles to unlock secret buffs, and master the turn-based battle system with its Overload mechanic. It's perfect for players who grew up with turn-based RPGs and are looking for a new adventure, and also accessible for new players as it doesn’t take itself too seriously. Inspired by games such as Chrono Trigger, Golden Sun, and Octopath Traveler, the game is a nod to those influences of the past and present. The game simplifies many RPG elements such as progression or equipment setups. There’s enough mechanics so players will strategize but not enough that they’ll need to reference a wiki to optimize. It’s also quite easy to pick up and put down and is perfect in short bursts or a longer sit down. "I wanted to create a game that would appeal to fans of nostalgic turn-based RPGs that may have busy lives, but also could be picked up by someone who's new to the genre.” Story In a small quiet town a little accident leads to a dramatic chain of events. Years later, monsters run rampant, the world is slowly eroding, and the Sacred Stones are disappearing one by one. Initially, two childhood friends journey out of their small town to find a missing colony, but they uncover an even larger crisis as they cross paths with a colorful cast of characters. Form your party of three from six characters, explore and discover secrets, uncover hidden bosses and their legendary items, and use strategy to defeat your foes. Combat Turn-based battle system with an Overload mechanic. This mechanic lets you supercharge a move after you've used it twice. It can make attacks stronger, effects last a turn longer, and heals surpass your max health. Sometimes you may want to save it and sometimes you may want to use it right away. Explore Some characters can alter the terrain of the world with their elemental abilities. Use their powers to find new areas and solve puzzles. You never know what you'll find! Party Blaer - Fire adept that's good all around. Zmrzlina - Ice mage with strong magic. Alda - Water mage with the best heals. Toka - Earth adept that bolsters defenses. Mphepo - Air adept that's the fastest. Dian - Plasma mage that's an offensive powerhouse.

Zombies incoming! Take on waves of quirky undead enemies in this addictive blend of tower defense and action gameplay. Upgrade your hero, and unleash powerful skills to save the day! Why you’ll love Dread Defense: — Tap to attack! Take control of your hero with simple, intuitive gameplay. Pick your targets, unleash devastating skills, and turn the tide in battle. — Choose from a variety of skills. Each skill offers unique mechanics and upgrades, ensuring endless tactical combinations. — Assemble a team of quirky but powerful allies, including the tank-like Footballer, the rapid-firing Baseball Player, or the inspiring Cheerleader. Each companion comes with unique abilities and upgrade paths. — Equip your hero with an arsenal of weapons. Defend your base with specialized turrets such as shotguns, lasers, or flamethrowers. — Face off against diverse enemy types, from relentless zombie schoolkids to towering undead adults, each with their own strengths and weaknesses. — Gain experience, level up, and unlock powerful upgrades between battles. Experiment with new strategies and builds to push your limits and survive longer with each attempt.