O, glorious roguelikes! Listener request week returns with a recent hit in the traditional rogue sphere: Path of Achra. A Bronze-Age, Zoroastrian-inspired synergy simulator of brutal combat and Conan-like mythological flavor, Path of Achra brings us a menagerie of unique themes and playstyles ranging from dancing swordsmen, to telporting dreamer mages, to giant stone tank warriors, and of course: brutal naked apes. Escape the rising tides to The Obelisk and seek the stars, O Pilgrim! Struggler of the trench of slaughter. Praise Humbaba!

• 1:45 - game stats
• 2:32 - one sentence description from the community
• 5:08 - Game mechanics explanation: turn-based grid combat system
• 8:38 - Tab key automation and streamlined controls discussion
• 14:06 - Spell synergy systems and trigger mechanics comparison
• 19:02 - Music and atmospheric soundtrack appreciation
• 23:28 - Developer background and sequel development plans
• 28:05 - Story fragments and world-building elements
• 32:14 - Difficulty cycles and progression scaling systems
• 38:49 - Path selection and arena design mechanics
• 47:26 - Character creation: cultures, classes, and religions
• 59:01 - Event log issues and quality of life concerns
• 1:04:28 - Arena design limitations and movement mechanics
• 1:13:51 - Slay the Spire comparisons and boss fight critiques
• 1:17:56 - Final ratings discussion begins
• 1:27:50 - similar games
• 1:31:13 - Podcast wrap-up and next episode preview

Next episode: Forty-Five

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Intro music: Theo Croker - Imperishable Star

Outro music: Path of Achra OST