Blightstone (PC) Review

“If at first you don’t succeed, try again,” is a popular quote from William Edward Hickson’s poem Try Again. This idea reflects the core ethos of the roguelike genre, which rewards players for learning from failure and eventually achieving success through perseverance. That is what Unfinished Pixel aims to deliver with its latest tactical roguelike without grids, Blightstone. The game offers a deep and addictive strategy experience, featuring randomized maps, multiple systems to master and a consistent charm that carries through the entire adventure.

The storyline of Blightstone is familiar, but it effectively sets the game in motion. Your mission is to deliver the Earthglass Crystal to the Infernal Rift in order to destroy the demon overlord Korghul and rid the world of the Blightstone. The events closely resemble the journey undertaken by Frodo and his companions in The Lord of the Rings, where the goal is to deliver the One Ring to Mount Doom. Along the way, you will face... Read more