Mr. Magpie’s Harmless Card Game

Mr. Magpie’s Harmless Card Game

Dive into Mr. Magpie’s Harmless Card Game, a strategic deck-building experience where every decision is a gamble. What begins as a seemingly simple card game quickly transforms into a high-stakes puzzle of survival. Inspired by the tense decision-making of Inscryption and the thematic depth of Severance, this game challenges your wits and luck in equal measure.

Gameplay: At its core, Mr. Magpie’s Harmless Card Game is a unique blend of strategic card play and roguelike challenge. Your objective is clear: navigate a series of increasingly risky challenges by carefully constructing and managing your deck. Each turn presents a critical choice:

• Flip the Fortunate: Identify and play cards that empower your strategy and propel you forward.
• Dodge the Detrimental: Avoid cards that could backfire, leading to disastrous consequences.
• Acquire Game-Breaking Perks: Discover and utilize powerful upgrades that can turn the tide in your favor, offering unique advantages to outsmart the game’s unpredictable twists.

Every run is a test of your adaptability and foresight. One misstep can lead to immediate termination, making precision and quick thinking paramount. Your ultimate goal is to stay sharp, make the right moves, and find a way to escape the game’s clutches before time runs out. Can you outwit Mr. Magpie and secure your freedom?

Controls:

• Mouse: Primarily used for all in-game interactions, including card selection, deck management, and menu navigation.

Credits

• Person: Matthew Brelsford
• Also Person: Ezra Szanton
• Puppet People: Shane Denhardt & Kiril Pashev of Evil Villain Games
• Sound Person: Chris Bolte
• Support and Love People: Everyone at Tiny Mass Games, PVGD, and Boston GameDev