Tyrant's Blessing Reviews

Good game if you've exhausted Enter the Breach and want something that'll scratch the same itch.

This turn-based positional strategy/puzzle game shares enough mechanics with Into the Breach that I'd advise you to start there if you haven't. That said, Tyrant's Blessing is a decent game in its own right, with its own identity (the shade mechanic is a big curveball). It's got endearing pixel art, a nice soundtrack, and a few really fun characters (none more magnificent than the giant farting guinea pig that shoots out cannon-fodder (and cannon-operating!) babies every turn). On the downside, it's a bit lacking in both balance and elegance, as some of the level mechanics don't synergize at all well with many of the characters' very limited abilities, and most of the purchasable items don't feel worth bothering with. In addition, you'll probably click through (or turn off; thanks for that) the characters' dialogue and the game's thin attempts at story. Bottom line, Tyrant's Blessing isn't on the level of the greats of this genre, but Into the Breach enthusiasts may get a few good hours out of it.

controller barely works still needs m&k or touchscreen. bought for my deck and refunded.

This is a rogue like, not a rogue lite. It’s good but don’t expect a rogue lite. The only carry-over between each run is unlockable characters. The unlockable characters have no impact on progression in each play through attempt. Not a roguelite.