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Press release:
Paris, France, January 24, 2023.
The Haarlem-based (the Netherlands) indie games publisher Iceberg Interactive and Paris-based (France) indie games developer Game Source Studio, today announced with great thrill and delight that their Japan-inspired deck-building strategy game “Mahokenshi”, is now available for PC via digital stores (Steam, GOG, and the Epic Games Store).

The game is rendered in full 3D – players can zoom, rotate and see the direct confrontation between their character and the enemy. The four characters offer different play styles, each with distinctive cards to unlock.

Discover more about Mahokenshi in our release trailer!

Mahokenshi will be available in English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Chinese, Russian, Korean, Japanese, Portuguese, and Polish!

Explore the Celestial Islands

Traverse a vast array of vibrant 3D maps. Immerse yourself in the magical Japanese atmosphere, where the Mahokenshis are the only hope against the corrupt forces. You will face many threats throughout your journey, but, isn’t it all about honor? You bet it is. Find remote locations, uncover treasures, and leverage the strengths of the 4 samurai houses to create powerful combos.

Meet the different people of the Celestial Islands, save villages, discover shrines and defeat deadly demons. See your battles brought to life with fully animated characters. Perform magical maneuvers, fiery attacks, strong defensive moves, and swift counterattacks to bring back peace to the Islands.

Build your deck and battle ever-more-challenging demons

In order to protect the land from the forces of corruption, hone your skills and build your deck wisely. There are over 200 beautifully illustrated cards to discover and countless playstyles to be perfected.

Pick your house

4 houses, and 4 different playstyles. With each of them, you will have different abilities and strengths to choose from. Where will you start your journey?

Will you hail from the sturdy House of Sapphire? The cunning House of Topaz? The fierce House of Ruby? Or the secretive House of Jade? Each house draws its strengths from a different elemental spirit and allows you to create different playstyles.

SUMMARY:

Become a mighty Mahokenshi, a samurai mage, wielding both blade and magic.
4 Samurai Houses with different abilities and strengths to choose from.
Hone your skills and build your deck wisely. There are over 200 cards to discover and countless playstyles to be perfected.
Explore the Celestial Islands. Travel a vast array of vibrant and beautifully designed 3D maps.

Begin your journey by adding Mahokenshi to your Steam wishlist!

ABOUT GAME SOURCE STUDIO
Part of Virtuos, Game Source Studio was founded in 2004 to specialize in the creative exploration, creation, and co-development of original video games. Based in Greater Paris, the studio has previously worked on renowned titles including Assassin’s Creed Liberation Remastered (2019), Horizon Zero Dawn: Complete Edition (2020), and Marvel’s Avengers (2020).

Led by award-winning board game director David Cicurel, Mahokenshi is developed as an ode to Japanese mythology and the strategy deck-building genre.

ABOUT ICEBERG INTERACTIVE
Iceberg Interactive is an independent video game publisher founded in 2009 by an international group of games industry veterans. Located in Haarlem, The Netherlands, and staffed with avid gamers, Iceberg works closely with an assembly of game developers around the world, both midsize and indie.

Known for many hit franchises including Killing Floor 2, Maneater and Circle Empires; the company has enjoyed recent success with PC titles such as Strange Horticulture, Blazing Sails, Chivalry 2, Land of the Vikings, and King of Retail. Iceberg Interactive has many exciting games coming up, including Mahokenshi (PC), and DOOMBLADE (PC). To learn more, please visit www.iceberg-games.com.