Dwarvolution
(Description done by Claude.AI because I'm very bad at doing descriptions, sorry)
๐๏ธ DWARVOLUTION
A strategic ASCII dwarf evolution RPG where failure makes you stronger
๐ฎ Battle, Learn, Evolve, Repeat
Guide your procedurally-generated ASCII dwarf through 100 levels of tactical combat! Master a mysterious 5-type elemental system by discovering strengths and weaknesses through battle. Every defeat teaches you something new, every death makes your next dwarf stronger.
No tutorials. No spoilers. Pure discovery.
โจ KEY FEATURES
๐งโโ๏ธ Procedural ASCII Dwarfs - Unique type-based sprites that evolve every 10 levels โ๏ธ 5-Type Combat System - Stone, Fire, Ice, Iron, Nature with logical interactions ๐ฎ Mystery Discovery - Learn type effectiveness through trial and experimentation ๐ Death Wisdom - Failed runs grant permanent stat bonuses for future characters ๐ Knowledge Base - Track all combat discoveries across your journey ๐ฏ Strategic Depth - Choose attacks every 5 levels, allocate stats, build your perfect dwarf ๐ต Dynamic Audio - Hit sounds, death tolls, victory fanfares ๐ 100 Level Journey - From humble mountain dwarf to legendary champion
๐ฒ HOW TO PLAY
- Create your dwarf (random type assigned)
- Allocate stat points strategically across STR/DEF/SPD/MAG/HP
- Battle enemy dwarfs and discover what attacks work
- Learn from victories and defeats alike
- Evolve every 10 levels with new ASCII art
- Choose new attacks every 5 levels from random options
- Master the type system through accumulated wisdom
Controls: Mouse-driven interface, click to allocate stats and select attacks
๐ GAME JAM: "FAILURE IS PROGRESS"
This game was created for a jam with the limitation "Failure is Progress" - and it delivers!
- Death Wisdom System - Every defeat grants permanent bonus stat points
- Knowledge Persistence - Combat discoveries carry over between runs
- Strategic Learning - Failed attacks teach you type effectiveness
- Progressive Mastery - Each death brings you closer to understanding the system
Failure isn't just progress here - it's the primary progression mechanic!
Published | 23 hours ago |
Status | Released |
Platforms | HTML5, Windows |
Author | Albert Freeman |
Genre | Role Playing, Strategy |
Tags | asci, dwarfs, evolution, Fantasy, Procedural Generation, Tactical, turn |
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