Pokemon Overlord

Game Overview

This is a fast-paced roguelike strategy game inspired by Unicorn Overlord, blending tactical team positioning with short, intense battles that last around one minute each. Every decision matters—from formation choices to ability selection—creating a highly replayable experience built around smart planning rather than grinding.

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Core Battle System

Each team consists of up to 3 Pokémon, placed strategically across two rows:

• Front Row: Takes the majority of enemy attacks
• Back Row: Protected as long as a front-row Pokémon remains, but acts 30% slower

Before each battle, you configure your squad:

• Every Pokémon has 2 attack slots and 1 ability slot
• You must choose which attacks and abilities to bring based on upcoming opponents
• Battles resolve quickly, rewarding preparation and synergy over reaction time

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Pokémon Design Philosophy

Every Pokémon is designed to be useful and viable—no filler, no strictly worse options.

To achieve this, Pokémon are categorized by rarity:

• Example: Entei (Super Rare) vs Flareon (Uncommon)
• Higher-rarity Pokémon start stronger, but stat-boosting items scale better on lower-rarity Pokémon

This means:

• You can heavily invest in a favorite low-rarity Pokémon
• With the right items, an uncommon Pokémon can rival or surpass a super-rare one
• Team-building favors creativity, attachment, and long-term strategy

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Setting & Story

The game takes place in a familiar hotel setting, where a Pokémon card game tournament is underway. You’ve been summoned to participate—but as the tournament unfolds, it becomes clear that something else may be happening beneath the surface…

You’ll encounter many recognizable characters from the series, each with:

• Their own unique teams
• Increasing difficulty as the tournament progresses

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Game Modes

• Story / Tournament Mode
  Progress through the narrative, face recurring characters, and uncover hidden layers behind the competition.

• League Challenge Mode
  Play as any character you’ve met, using only their team to challenge the tournament.

• Battle Frontier Mode
  Skip the story and dive straight into 30 consecutive battles, building and evolving your team as you go.

• Versus Mode
  Offline multiplayer designed purely for fun—no balance stress, just “good times only.”

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Replayability & Extras

• Short, replay-friendly runs
• Multiple team compositions and synergies
• Unlockable secrets and surprises
• Designed for experimentation rather than perfection