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Shadow Summoners: Chronicles of the Tiny Guardians

Embark on an epic journey into the heart of darkness with "Shadow Summoners: Chronicles of the Tiny Guardians," a captivating roguelike adventure that challenges you to wield the powers of summoning against the encroaching forces of evil. In this immersive realm, you hold the key to summoning mighty allies to your aid by harnessing the ancient magic of three distinct rune types.

As the guardian of the shadow realm, your task is to defend against waves of enemies that threaten to engulf the land in chaos. Utilizing the intricate art of rune placement, you strategically deploy your chosen allies onto the battlefield, each possessing unique abilities and strengths to turn the tide of battle in your favor.

The summoning process is an art in itself, requiring both precision and timing. By carefully selecting the type of rune and the level of intensity, you unleash your allies with varying degrees of power and prowess. Whether it's a swift and agile assassin, a stalwart defender, or a devastating seraphim, your summoned guardians stand ready to heed your call and vanquish any foe that dares to challenge you.

Prepare to navigate through the labyrinthine depths of ten perilous levels, each teeming with relentless adversaries and hidden perils. With every triumph comes the opportunity to enhance your arsenal, as you uncover one of three random power-ups after conquering each level. Will you bolster your allies' abilities, strengthen your own resolve, or unlock the secrets of ancient artifacts? The choice is yours, and it will shape the course of your journey through the shadows.

"Shadow Summoners: Chronicles of the Tiny Guardians" offers an immersive blend of strategic gameplay, dynamic summoning mechanics, and endless possibilities for customization. Dive into the darkness, master the art of summoning, and inscribe your name in the annals of legend as the savior of the shadow realm. The chronicles await, beckoning you to embark on an adventure like no other.

How to play

  • use WASD or arrows to move around
  • hold Q to charge runes: charging for longer will give you a different type of creature (melee, ranged, support)
  • once you have placed one or more rune, hold E to charge your summon: charging for longer will summon higher tier creatures from the runes you placed
  • kill all enemies in a room to get to the next ones
  • more advanced rooms will have more types of enemies

Summons

Melee Branch

Warrior (TIER I)

  • Melee
  • Seek and Destroy

Stats

  • โค๏ธ HP: 100.0
  • โš”๏ธ Damage: 10.0
  • ๐Ÿน Range: 25.0
  • โฉ๏ธ Attack speed: 0.5
  • ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Shield: 0.0
  • ๐Ÿ‘Ÿ Movement speed: 100.0
  • ๐Ÿคž Critical chance: 5%
  • ๐Ÿ’ฅ Critical Damage: 150%

Fighter (TIER II)

  • Melee
  • Seek and Destroy

Stats

  • โค๏ธ HP: 150.0
  • โš”๏ธ Damage: 15.0
  • ๐Ÿน Range: 25.0
  • โฉ๏ธ Attack speed: 0.75
  • ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Shield: 0.0
  • ๐Ÿ‘Ÿ Movement speed: 100.0
  • ๐Ÿคž Critical chance: 5%
  • ๐Ÿ’ฅ Critical Damage: 150%

Knight (TIER III)

  • Melee
  • Shield
  • Seek and Destroy (attacks enemy nearest to the player)

Stats

  • โค๏ธ HP: 300.0
  • โš”๏ธ Damage: 25.0
  • ๐Ÿน Range: 25.0
  • โฉ๏ธ Attack speed: 0.5
  • ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Shield: 50.0
  • ๐Ÿ‘Ÿ Movement speed: 100.0
  • ๐Ÿคž Critical chance: 5%
  • ๐Ÿ’ฅ Critical Damage: 150%

Ranged Branch

Archer (TIER I)

  • Ranged
  • Turret

Stats

  • โค๏ธ HP: 75.0
  • โš”๏ธ Damage: 10.0
  • ๐Ÿน Range: 500.0
  • โฉ๏ธ Attack speed: 0.75
  • ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Shield: 0.0
  • ๐Ÿ‘Ÿ Movement speed: 0.0
  • ๐Ÿคž Critical chance: 5%
  • ๐Ÿ’ฅ Critical Damage: 150%

Marksman (TIER II)

  • Ranged
  • Sniper (attacks enemy nearest to the player)
  • Player Orbital

Stats

  • โค๏ธ HP: 100.0
  • โš”๏ธ Damage: 25.0
  • ๐Ÿน Range: 500.0
  • โฉ๏ธ Attack speed: 0.5
  • ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Shield: 0.0
  • ๐Ÿ‘Ÿ Movement speed: 400.0
  • ๐Ÿคž Critical chance: 10%
  • ๐Ÿ’ฅ Critical Damage: 150%

Assassin (TIER III)

  • Ranged
  • Killer (attacks enemy with least health)
  • Seek and Kite

Stats

  • โค๏ธ HP: 150.0
  • โš”๏ธ Damage: 35.0
  • ๐Ÿน Range: 300.0
  • โฉ๏ธ Attack speed: 0.75
  • ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Shield: 0.0
  • ๐Ÿ‘Ÿ Movement speed: 150.0
  • ๐Ÿคž Critical chance: 10%
  • ๐Ÿ’ฅ Critical Damage: 200%

Support Branch

Priest (TIER I)

  • Healer
  • Seek and Heal (allies)

Stats

  • โค๏ธ HP: 75.0
  • ๐Ÿฉบ Heal: 10.0
  • ๐Ÿน Range: 150.0
  • โฉ๏ธ Attack speed: 0.5
  • ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Shield: 0.0
  • ๐Ÿ‘Ÿ Movement speed: 100.0
  • ๐Ÿคž Critical chance: 5%
  • ๐Ÿ’ฅ Critical Damage: 150%

Enchanter (TIER II)

  • Buffer
  • Shields Allies in range
  • Turret

Stats

  • โค๏ธ HP: 150.0
  • ๐Ÿš Shield: 50.0
  • ๐Ÿน Range: 300.0
  • โฉ๏ธ Attack speed: 0.5
  • ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Shield: 0.0
  • ๐Ÿ‘Ÿ Movement speed: 0.0
  • ๐Ÿคž Critical chance: 5%
  • ๐Ÿ’ฅ Critical Damage: 200%

Seraphim (TIER III)

  • Area of Effect
  • Ricochet on walls

Stats

  • โค๏ธ HP: 300.0
  • โš”๏ธ Attack: 25.0
  • ๐Ÿน Range: 300.0
  • โฉ๏ธ Attack speed: 0.5
  • ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Shield: 0.0
  • ๐Ÿ‘Ÿ Movement speed: 75.0
  • ๐Ÿคž Critical chance: 5%
  • ๐Ÿ’ฅ Critical Damage: 150%

Monsters

Creeper

  • Melee
  • Seek and Destroy

Stats

  • โค๏ธ HP: 100.0
  • โš”๏ธ Damage: 10.0
  • ๐Ÿน Range: 25.0
  • โฉ๏ธ Attack speed: 0.5
  • ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Shield: 0.0
  • ๐Ÿ‘Ÿ Movement speed: 100.0

Bat

  • Ranged
  • Ricochet on Walls

Stats

  • โค๏ธ HP: 75.0
  • โš”๏ธ Damage: 10.0
  • ๐Ÿน Range: 500.0
  • โฉ๏ธ Attack speed: 0.75
  • ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Shield: 0.0
  • ๐Ÿ‘Ÿ Movement speed: 50.0

Splitter

  • Melee
  • Splits on death
  • Seek and Destroy

Stats

  • โค๏ธ HP: 100.0
  • โš”๏ธ Damage: 10.0
  • ๐Ÿน Range: 25.0
  • โฉ๏ธ Attack speed: 0.5
  • ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Shield: 0.0
  • ๐Ÿ‘Ÿ Movement speed: 75.0

Stalker

  • Melee
  • Ignore summons
  • Seek and Destroy

Stats

  • โค๏ธ HP: 100.0
  • โš”๏ธ Damage: 20.0
  • ๐Ÿน Range: 25.0
  • โฉ๏ธ Attack speed: 0.5
  • ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Shield: 0.0
  • ๐Ÿ‘Ÿ Movement speed: 125.0

Evoker

  • Summoner
  • Summons creature that Seek and Explode

Stats

  • โค๏ธ HP: 100.0
  • โš”๏ธ Damage: 10.0
  • ๐Ÿน Range: Infinite
  • โฉ๏ธ Attack speed: 0.15
  • ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Shield: 50.0
  • ๐Ÿ‘Ÿ Movement speed: 100.0
Published 14 days ago
StatusReleased
PlatformsWindows, macOS, Linux, HTML5
AuthorsTb_95, Lorandus
Made withGodot
Tags2D, ludum-dare-55, Roguelike
LinksLudum Dare

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