The Long Arc
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| Released on 2025-07-08 | ||
| Made by Elephant Star Balloon | ||
| Download: Playdate Catalog | ||
| 3.1 MB | ||
The Long Arc is a fast-paced action arcade game developed by Elephant Star Balloon and available on the Playdate Catalog. It combines elements of classic tower defense and roguelike progression, using the Playdate's crank for its central mechanic.
Description
Players take on the role of an archer stationed in a tower, tasked with fending off relentless waves of diverse enemies. These foes (including knights, wraiths, skeletons, golems, and griffins) approach the tower, attempting to break down its defenses. The ultimate goal is to hold the line for as long as possible while strategically upgrading your gear.
Media and Reviews
Gameplay
- Crank Control: The Playdate's crank is used to simulate the action of drawing and firing the archer's bow. The player cranks back to nock the arrow and cranks forward to launch it, while the D-pad is used to aim for parabolic shots.
- Tower Defense: The top of the screen displays the tower's health, which visually crumbles as it takes damage from approaching enemies. The game features an increasing variety and difficulty of enemies as you progress.
- Roguelike Upgrades: Between each level, players spend earned points to purchase a single upgrade. Upgrade options can include:
- New arrow types (e.g., poison tipped arrows, triple shot arrows).
- Increased arrow damage
- Spells
- Increasing tower defenses
- Features: The game supports Playdate Achievements and features online Scoreboards for high scores.