Duelyst goes into full launch with a swanky new cinematic

Duelyst, the turn-based tactical card game that went into open beta last October, is now in full launch. To mark the moment, which actually happened a couple of days ago (sorry about that), developer Counterplay Games has released a new cinematic trailer that manages to be simultaneously stirring, and a little confusing.

That's from the perspective of someone unfamiliar with the game, I should point out, and it's unquestionably a thematic fit with the cutscene cinematic we were treated to as part of Tom's conversation with the team earlier this month. And since he is familiar with the game—and a fan—I'd recommend having a look at what he has to say about it.

Duelyst is now available as a free download at duelyst.com.

Andy has been gaming on PCs from the very beginning, starting as a youngster with text adventures and primitive action games on a cassette-based TRS80. From there he graduated to the glory days of Sierra Online adventures and Microprose sims, ran a local BBS, learned how to build PCs, and developed a longstanding love of RPGs, immersive sims, and shooters. He began writing videogame news in 2007 for The Escapist and somehow managed to avoid getting fired until 2014, when he joined the storied ranks of PC Gamer. He covers all aspects of the industry, from new game announcements and patch notes to legal disputes, Twitch beefs, esports, and Henry Cavill. Lots of Henry Cavill.