Shotgun King: the Final Checkmate

April 22, 2022 PUNKCAKE Délicieux PUNKCAKE Délicieux
Shooter Puzzle Strategy Turn-based strategy (TBS) Tactical Indie Arcade Card & Board Game
PS4 Android PC iOS PS5 XONE Switch
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It's chess, but you replace your entire army with a royal shotgun, with some roguelike elements.
Storyline

The Black King has been depossessed of everything...
Everything except their royal shotgun.
His wrath shall be his undoing, yet he cares not.
In his dark folly, bits of white pieces will fly.
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Release Date April 22, 2022
Developer PUNKCAKE Délicieux
Publisher PUNKCAKE Délicieux
Game Modes Single player
Perspective Bird view / Isometric
Themes Action, Fantasy, Historical
Shotgun King: the Final Checkmate

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