Into the Restless Ruins Brings Roguelike Deckbuilder Adventure to Nintendo Switch

Into the Restless Ruins, the latest roguelike deckbuilder rooted in Scottish folklore, has officially launched on Nintendo Switch.

Developed by Ant Workshop and published by Wales Interactive, this digital release invites players to explore mysterious labyrinths inspired by Celtic legends, marking a distinctive addition to the robust library available on the Nintendo eShop. In Into the Restless Ruins, players are tasked with building and navigating ever-changing dungeons using a dynamic deck of cards.

Each card represents rooms, corridors, or special features, allowing gamers to construct their own labyrinths as they progress.

The auto-battle system kicks in once your path is set, as you harvest valuable Glimour from the cursed inhabitants, striving to keep your torch alight against the encroaching darkness. The game's creative director summarized its core gameplay, explaining that players use their deck to strategically expand the ruins, meeting folklore-inspired characters such as the Harvest Maiden and the Hen Wife.

By earning their favors or trading relics, players can upgrade and curate their decks, ultimately preparing for a fateful encounter with The Warden—one of the game's most formidable challenges. Key features include: • Dynamic Deck and Dungeon Building: Experience on-the-fly dungeon construction with a versatile card system, where each playthrough evolves with the cards you choose and the layout you devise. • Strategic Room Synergies: Place various room types—including campfires, libraries, and portals—tactically to leverage unique effects and adapt to the changing challenges within the ruins. • Endless Replayability: Procedurally generated layouts and ever-shifting rule modifiers ensure that no two runs are ever the same.

Completionists will find plenty to discover as they unlock new cards, echoes, and powerful modifiers with each session. • Deep Roots in Scottish Folklore: Immerse yourself in a world filled with witches, faeries, and other mystical beings.

For an authentic experience, the game even offers the option to play in Scottish Gaelic, further connecting players with its cultural inspirations. • Evolving Challenges and Relics: Each expedition introduces new threats and treasures.

Players can hunt for rare charms, powerful weapons, and hidden lore fragments, all of which shape the journey and illuminate the secrets of the Restless Ruins. Available now as a digital download, Into the Restless Ruins can be found on the Nintendo Switch eShop.

Ant Workshop and Wales Interactive have delivered a compelling roguelike deckbuilder that stands out for its distinct folklore-driven setting and inventive gameplay mechanics.

For players seeking a fresh dungeon-crawling experience infused with the mystique of Scottish legend, Into the Restless Ruins promises hours of strategic, replayable adventure on Nintendo Switch.

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