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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CRUX Dev Unveils MAGETRAIN: A Modern Twist on Classic Snake Gameplay
Stockholm, Sweden – March 15, 2025 – Tidepool Games is excited to announce the upcoming release of MageTrain, a unique blend of classic Snake mechanics and roguelike elements, set to launch on April 8, 2025.
This free-to-play mobile game is available as a pre-order on both iOS and Android as of now.
Inspired by the beloved Nimble Quest, MageTrain reinvents the Snake-with-RPG-heroes concept, introducing more heroes, levels, and a deeper skill system. Players will lead a growing train of powerful heroes through relentless enemy waves, combining strategic positioning with fast-paced arena battles.
Key Features:
Build Your Train: Recruit and arrange a squad of auto-attacking heroes, where positioning is crucial.
Unlock Heroes: Start with 9 unique heroes at launch, with more to be added in future updates.
Auto-Attack Mechanics: Each hero possesses distinct skills when leading or following the train.
Diverse Content: Explore 8 dungeons, encounter 28 enemy types, and master 30 unique skills.
Rogue-Like Structure: Navigate through a path-based system reminiscent of games like Slay the Spire and FTL.
Level Up & Upgrade: Enhance your heroes with abilities and synergies for a personalized experience.
"Over the years I must have 100%-ed Nimble Quest on at least three different phones. And I would've paid handsomely for more characters or levels - but they never came." says Ben Dressler, solo-indie and creator of the Crux series. So when he was looking for a new side-project last year, he decided to pay homage to his first true mobile gaming love. MageTrain took about a year of evenings-and-weekends development and became more distinct from its spiritual predecessor as the skill system grew deeper. And, as he became an incredibly late adopter of Slay the Spire during development - he couldn't resist adding that sweet node-based pathfinding.
For more information, including screenshots, icons, and videos, visit the MageTrain Presskit.
About the Developer
Based in Stockholm, Sweden, Ben has released 3 mobile games, trying to raise the bar on quality and depth. The Crux titles have over 300,000 installs and both titles were named "Game of the Day" on the iOS App Store.
Contact:
Ben Dressler
Tidepool Games
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://van-dev.kit.com/
Note: MageTrain is scheduled for release on April 8, 2025, on iOS and Android platforms.