Mystic Box has an interesting combination of genres built into its soon to be released PC and MAC title, Runespell: Overture. This role-playing game combines Yahtzee/Poker mechanics with power ups and turn-based card battles in what looks to be a fun twist on  RPG/puzzle hybrids.  The team states that Runespell: Overture will premiere on Steam in the summer of 2011, followed by releases on Impulse, Macstore, and Direct 2 Drive. Mystic Box already has a Steam Community portal established.

Check out the first trailer here and see what kind of gameplay is in store:

Runespell appears to have an overhead quest map like Puzzle Quest. The trailer states defeated enemies can become one’s pets or allies (how about both?).  Unfortunately, the trailer does not depict in great detail the mechanics behind the poker gameplay other than showing that it is turn based with specials lined up on the side of the screen and cards that seem dealt out more like Solitaire. The press release states the story is set in an alternative version of medieval Europe and there are more than 30 monsters types each with a unique card set and attack style.

I’d like to see some Yahtzee  gameplay footage next. Now that’s a game I love to hate. What are your thoughts on this poker/RPG hybrid?

Source: Runespell