Gorgon Shield

Gorgon Shield is an action RPG in which you lead expendable heroes up a tower to defeat the gorgon Medusa. You control a party of up to four heroes, fight waves of monsters, explore the tower’s secrets and collect treasure. When a hero falls, their treasure and upgrades pass on to the next heroes, helping the quest continue.

The tower

The tower’s ascent includes two kinds of challenge:

• The Elevator: stand fast on a giant shield, protect it from enemies and gather valuable loot.
• The Labyrinths: crawl through fast-paced dungeons and the tower’s fiendish mazes.

Heroes and combat

There are 10 playable heroes, including the priest, knight and rogue. You gain a second hero when you reach level 4, then gain additional heroes at certain points in the quest. Use special powers such as healing, lightning to clear mobs and haste to gather loot quickly.

Combat is fast-paced but strategic, with party synergies and choices to make on each run. Four barbarians may sound powerful, but a party without a healer can struggle when things get dire. Heroes can die early and often, but their upgrades live on, and new allies join as you venture further.

Progression

Unlock upgrades, collectables and powers as you make your way toward Medusa. Treasure and upgrades carry over from fallen heroes to those who follow, while powerful unlocks help your party progress through the tower.