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Reception

Fogpiercer ended up being one of those games that proves the train concept is a winner. On paper it sounds like another roguelike deckbuilder, but once everything comes together it becomes something far more memorable. The train theme works brilliantly, the tactical positioning adds a unique twist to battles, and the constant progression keeps every...

Mad Cookies Studio’s roguelike deckbuilder has great bones, but ultimately lacks meat. With some additional post-launch content and a negotiation between two splintered halves, Fogpiercer could fulfil its potential. But for now, riding this particular line will appeal mostly to deckbuilder fans and train enthusiasts.

It is undoubtedly an original game. It features a unique concept that could work brilliantly with a few tweaks and some better balancing. However, in its current state, the game is quite unbalanced: the difficulty level is sometimes so high that it is disheartening, and new elements are unlocked very slowly. If the frustration doesn't get to you first,...