The Archmage Trials (7DRL 2025)

-= The Archmage Trials =-

The archmage is dead,
    long live the archmage.

The time as come for the contest of mages to begin.

Whomever can survive the trials will be the new archmage.

Mix and match runes,
  create deadly spells,
    defeat your rival wizards,
      receive your rightful crown.

A turn-based roguelike tactical strategy RPG

-= Controls =-

Use WASD or arrow keys to move
X will allow you to remix spells
1-5 to cast spells
Spacebar to wait a turn

Defeat all enemies and go down stairs to advance
Complete 15 levels and your rival wizards to win

11 elements
110+ enemies
35+ spell runes
only one victor

-= Tips =-

This game is hard
Positioning is key
Some wizards are stronger than others
Enemies only die when you do
Kill slimes quickly

Headphones recommended for best audio quality

-= Credits =-

Stevie Bee
Programming, Design, Art, Sfx

Music
Validbit https://validbit.itch.io/

Testing
Alyx, Bren B., Chris A.

Sfx sourced from Zapsplat
Some tiles from Oryx Design Lab

Made for the 7DRL Challenge 2025
https://itch.io/jam/7drl-challenge-2025

Special thanks to the 7DRL community
Thanks for playing!

Soundtrack available:
https://soundcloud.com/validbit/sets/archmage-trials-7drl-challenge-2025

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