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role-playing video game
Northmark: Hour of the Wolf
By Rake in Grass, released 1 Jan 2014
- Microsoft Windows
- casual game
- adventure video game
What it is
Northmark: Hour of the Wolf is a card-based RPG from Rake in Grass, set across a kingdom threatened by a conspiracy. Choose a warrior, mage or druid, then investigate the danger to your homeland while facing assassins, thieves, monsters and warriors. Its original battle system uses more than 180 cards, and fights include arena combat as well as encounters during your journey. The world spans deserts, forests and cold mountain peaks, with cities, ruins and sacred sites to explore; the story also takes you to the kingdoms of elves and dwarves. You can develop stronger tactics as your character grows, while seeking the identity of the enigmatic Wolf. The game is listed for Windows and is single-player. Its Steam features include achievements, trading cards, Steam Cloud and Family Sharing. Northmark: Hour of the Wolf was released in 2014, with a Steam release date of Aug 2, 2014.
What players like, and what they don't
- Choose warrior, mage or druid
- Battle system features over 180 cards
- Explore varied regions and ancient sites
- Steam Cloud support
- Windows-only
- Single-player only
Who it suits
It suits solo players who enjoy RPG progression and card-based battles. Its exploration and arena fights offer a mix of story travel and combat.
Northmark: Hour of the Wolf centers its RPG adventure on card combat, exploration and a threat to the kingdom. It is a Windows-only choice for players seeking a solo journey.
