Leap of Fate Springs Into Life on Steam and Humble

It's always sweet to see people do things as a couple. As humans, we are predisposed to companionship so we like to see people being happy in groups of two. This is why the best things always come in pairs. Fish and Chips, Ant and Dec, Chaka Demus and Pliers; they're all great. So it's nice to see the debut game from husband and wife studio Clever-Plays.

In their first title, the duo are hoping to breathe some new life into the roguelike genre, with a new twist on the style. With an in-depth story of introspection and a healthy dose of gritty realism, it's a dark and broody cyberpunk tale with an altogether more adult feel to it. It comes with the now obligatory procedurally generated levels, but these are created as you go with cards collected throughout the game. You can find out more on the game's official website. 

 “With Leap of Fate we wanted to make a fresh roguelike with more narrative substance”, said Mattieu Bégin, lead developer of Clever-Plays. “There’s no main evil guy to defeat, it’s about overcoming your own fears, discovering your own fate. For me, it’s the culmination of a decades-long journey, from making tabletop RPGs and board games as a child to running an independent games studio today. We’re so excited to release our debut game and can’t wait to see which of the four playable characters is the most popular. There’s some strong discussion online already!”