While the sensation Balatro captivates players with its poker-inspired mechanics, it’s not strictly a game of chance. Its vibrant visuals and relaxing atmosphere invite players to strategize around probabilities. In stark contrast, Cloverpit plunges you into a desolate world of rusty slot machines and grimy ATMs. Your mission: repay your ever-mounting debt each round, or face the grim consequences of the death pit below. Yet, this horror-infused experience is rapidly gaining recognition as one of the year’s standout roguelikes.
Developer Panik Arcade deliberately delayed Cloverpit‘s launch to avoid clashing with another major release. Now, its time has come. Described as a ‘demonic lovechild of Balatro and Buckshot Roulette,’ this roguelite traps players in a self-made hell, forcing them to ‘gamble for their lives in a never-ending debt simulator.’
Watch the terrifying trailer for Cloverpit here!
For anyone who’s found joy in the simple act of pulling a lever and watching the reels spin – whether in classic games like Pokemon or Neopets – the core appeal of Cloverpit is immediate. However, it’s the intricate manipulation of outcomes where true skill shines. The game offers a plethora of ways to influence your chances and boost payouts, alongside a robust meta-progression system and an endless mode to keep the thrills coming.
Over 150 unique items await discovery, each capable of tipping the scales in your favor and creating powerful synergies. Consume special memory cards to drastically alter the rules of your current run, or snatch up relics that transform minor wins into monumental jackpots. In dire straits, a desperate phone call might just turn your luck around. For those seeking predictability, Cloverpit also supports seeded runs, allowing you to guarantee specific outcomes.
With an impressive half-million wishlists built up from successful demos, anticipation for Cloverpit was clearly high. Its launch has been nothing short of spectacular, with active player counts already soaring past 15,000 and a staggering 96% positive rating on Steam, earning it an ‘overwhelmingly positive’ distinction. Panik Arcade expressed their gratitude, stating, “What a wild ride this has been. We want to say a huge thank thank you to everyone for supporting the game so far and for sticking with us when we had to push the launch back a few weeks.”
Despite the foreboding atmosphere, the developers assure players that this is a game of strategic fun, not actual gambling. “Is this gambling? Hell no,” they emphasize. “Cloverpit is a roguelite horror game, and not a slot machine simulator. Our slot machine is designed to be broken and ultimately overcome, and will never ask you for real money.”
Cloverpit is available now, featuring a 10% launch discount until Friday, October 10, bringing the price down to $8.99 / £7.65. Special bundles are also offered with Inscryption, Balatro, and Buckshot Roulette, providing an additional 10% saving when you purchase any two.
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