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Tower Defense RPG Affogato Launches August 17th

Screenshot of Affogato, one of several RPGs coming this week

You better hone your barista skills, because the witch cafe is opening on August 17th — when Spiral Up Games and Befun Studio‘s Affogato releases for PC via Steam! Check out a fresh trailer for this hybrid “reverse tower defense” RPG and coffee shop sim:

Affogato centers on a sorceress struggling to juggle her new cafe and her debts while helping a diverse set of customers overcome their fears. To do so, she burrows into her patrons’ minds, which is where the game’s card-based, tower defense levels come into play. Affogato boasts more than ten hours of gameplay and features 30 “reverse tower defense” levels to overcome.

Affogato has been described as a mix between Persona and Coffee Talk, which sounds exactly right. I’m a big fan of the former, and I’ve been meaning to play the latter, so Affogato might be finding its way to my Steam wishlist very soon! Here’s more color on this title, courtesy of Spiral Up Games:

Innovative Reverse Tower Defense Gameplay – Embark on a unique journey into the minds of your customers and engage in strategic ‘reverse tower defense’ battles against their inner demons. With ever-changing landscapes and tactical demands, each stage promises a thrilling and fresh experience.

Collect Powerful Witch Cards: Assemble a dynamic roster of unique Witch Cards, your trusted allies in battles. Each card boasts its own unique abilities and powers, allowing you to craft your ideal team and strategically overcome every challenge.

Forge Special Friendships by Helping Your Customers: Build meaningful relationships with customers from all walks of life. Listen to their stories, help them resolve their inner conflicts, and become the approachable sorceress you aspire to be.

Master the Art of Coffee Making – Beyond your sorceress persona, hone your skills as a professional barista, perfecting a wide range of coffee recipes. Uncover hidden dialogues and storylines by catering to your customers’ preferences and serving the perfect brew.

Discover Unique Side Quests in the City: The eternal night city of Arorua is teeming with side quests that add depth to the main storyline. Venture beyond the café and immerse yourself in the bustling city life. Every corner holds a potential story waiting to be discovered.

Shape Your Own Adventure – In Affogato, how you spend your time truly matters. Be it mastering the art of coffee brewing, or nurturing relationships with your customers, each choice will shape your adventure!

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Cory Cauthon

It took Cory a few decades to connect his interests in writing and RPGs, but he finally did! When he isn't playing or writing about RPGs, you can probably find him listening to podcasts or trying to corral his dogs.

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