Choo Choo Games publishing house announced that it will release Cyberpunk Legends, a tabletop card game based on the Cyberpunk universe, created by Night Crew Games studio, in Russian.
This cooperative project, designed for 1–4 gamers, raised $1,261,771 (105,987,855 rubles) on the crowdfunding platform Kickstarter thanks to 8628 backers.
In Cyberpunk Legends, a central scenario deck will guide participants through the story, but they will have to choose their own path through Night City. When the team encounters an obstacle, whether it's a bouncer at the entrance or a security system that needs to be hacked, players collectively, card by card, build the best poker combination from a common pool.
But there's a problem: open communication is not allowed. Communication rules are limited, so the plan has to be assembled with hints and trust in the team. As the game progresses, characters level up, acquire equipment, and face the consequences of their decisions.
The game's action unfolds at the origins of the world, long before the events familiar from the RPG Cyberpunk 2077 and the anime series "Cyberpunk: Edgerunners." Night Crew Games treats the universe with reverence, and it's noticeable: recognizable details of the world are evident at every turn, not just thrown on top of random mechanics.
According to people who have already had the opportunity to personally evaluate Cyberpunk Legends, the gameplay is so engaging that you don't want to let go of the cards. It's not without comparisons to The Gang and Balatro, but with a real story inside, not just a set of challenges.
Kickstarter trailer for Cyberpunk Legends from Night Crew Games studio's YouTube channel
Cyberpunk Legends is expected to reach Russian-speaking players in 2027.
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