Dawn of the Mexica is a turn-based roguelike that blends accurate history and mythical fantasy. It features complex combat mechanics, tactics and skills, yet also brings you an easy to use interface. Fight your way through the procedurally generated scenarios and stop the fall of the Fifth Sun!
RPG Gamers summaryDawn of the Mexica is a challenging and intense roguelike game that is based on the mythological stories of the indigenous people of the Valley of Mexico during the time of the Culhua-Mexica Empire, set amidst the Spanish conquistadors’ invasion. In the game, players must navigate through procedurally generated levels with dynamic lighting that acts as a crucial element in a world without sunlight. The combat system is complex yet realistic, taking into account every weapon and armor type combination with over one thousand detailed critical effects to give a truly immersive experience. The character sheet is extensive, with nine different stats and 12 different classes to choose from, plus over one hundred spells and more than 40 skills to level up, making it a deep and strategic game. The game also boasts a survival system where players must cope with changing temperatures and weather conditions. One of the unique aspects of the game is its deeply researched mexica background, as weapons, armor, clothing, and other items from that era are recreated to the best of the developers’ abilities based on historical data. With easy-to-use mouse and keyboard controls and a friendly interface, Dawn of the Mexica is a must-play for any hardcore gamer who’s looking for a challenging and authentic experience.