Hello friends. This is a Let’s Play video of “Shards of Order”. A grim RPG with card-based combat where nothing stays dead. Lead a party of survivors through a world undone by shattered Laws. Restore them and reshape the rules of the game—but be ready to face the consequences.
Shards of Order brings the acclaimed dark fantasy sensibilities of board game publisher Awaken Realms into the digital deckbuilder space, crafting a card-based RPG where the very rules of reality become gameplay mechanics you restore and reshape. Set in a decaying world where ancient Laws governing life, death, and time have been shattered, you lead a party of five distinct survivors through three unique regions, each character bringing multiple playstyles, personal arcs, and equipment that fundamentally alters your shared deck. The combat system abandons traditional turns entirely – a dynamic time counter tracks enemy actions, and every card you play reduces those counters, making timing as critical as card selection. This creates tactical depth where misjudging the flow of battle can collapse your entire party, positioning time itself as your most valuable resource. Developer Fardust has layered true RPG systems atop the card foundation: skill trees, equipment customization, dialogue choices, and skill checks ensure this plays like a full role-playing experience rather than a pure deckbuilder. The restored Laws mechanic promises game-changing consequences that twist rules in brutal and rewarding ways, opening new strategies as you piece the world back together. With hand-crafted boss battles demanding mastery of deck, timing, and party composition, this targets players seeking challenge with narrative weight.
Developer: Fardust
Publisher: Awaken Realms
Genre: Adventure, RPG, Strategy, Deckbuilding, Card Game, Dungeon Crawler, Indie
Release Date: To be announced
Reviewed on: PC/Windows
Available on: PC/Windows
Link: Steam
Review copy was provided.
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