We're so glad you enjoyed it!! ☺️ Tonic (artist/writer) here. Your comment about Emblems being "it's own thing" rather than reminding you of another popular roguelike is absolutely one of our favorite bits of feedback we've ever received... So, thank you so much! That really means a lot to us. It's harder to get existing fanbases to take chances on games that aren't already very similar to something else they love, so we realize it wasn't a good move on our part in terms of our first release. But we're a fan of things that aren't afraid to get weird. So we're really touched when folks like you start to find it fun/invest in it more as the gameplay elements are built upon over time!
Our goal as developers is: To create fun and heartfelt games, filled with the things we cherish. For us, one of those things is- gameplay that can be enjoyed by folks who want a less intense experience, but also has the depth for complicated strategy and rewarding challenges. Another is- games with queer main characters that also have solid gameplay. I'm especially grateful whenever I get to connect with fellow non-binary players, and I love Magic so much even though they're a brat lol. So I'm really happy voicing/experiencing them was able to bring you some joy!
We'll definitely keep you updated if we need any additional feedback/about the release! ⚔️🔮🪴 Thank you again 💚