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"Rootwork is atmospheric, aesthetically pleasing and full of mystique." -- Casual Gameplay @ jayisgames.com
"[Rootwork is] an unsettling game, rooted in mysticism and darkness, and the creepiness weaves its way into the mechanics of the thing almost unseen." - Touch Arcade, 4 Star Review.
"Rootwork is a solidly built, psychologically disturbing, yet strangely inviting game." - kellogthoughts.com

You are lost. Lost in the woods. But this is no ordinary forest. Malevolent spirits stalk these woods, strange stick sculptures decorate its trees, and something evil hovers at the edge of your vision, unseen and yet powerful. “She” is the dark heart of the woods, and She taunts you as you flee deeper into Her depths.

Rootwork is a Sophisticated Card Game that offers a brisk yet challenging contest as you seek to use found objects to drive off the dangers and spirits that plague the woods. Each game is quick and deadly, but as you play you unlock the story of the four Evil Spirits who haunt the woods, and ultimately the shadowy force who stands behind them all.

You are not alone in your quest. A traveling Hoodoo Man and his son Lucas have also lost their way. The Hoodoo Man’s practice of Rootwork keeps the dangers of the woods at bay, and Lucas teaches it to you so you can escape. Rootwork is a folk practice related to the Hoodoo spiritual path that uses simple found objects to weave powerful spells. With the aid of nothing more than stones and keys and coins left by previous travelers you must escape the woods or be lost to Her forever.

Rootwork features:

• A Sophisticated Card Game with challenging and fast card play using a matching system with a few surprises designed to make you feel lost in the woods.
• She is always nearby, ready to “help” you escape. Do not trust Her! Do not let her help you. She will betray you!
• Big, unadorned, beautiful cards filled with original artwork at the highest possible resolution. The ambience of the forest is supplemented with original music.
• Eight different characters, each with a slightly different game play. Four of these characters must be unlocked via achievements.
• Twelve short films fully voice acted that tell the story of the Evil Spirits in the woods, unlocked by achievements, that culminate in a final revelation about She.
• A full tutorial, taught by Lucas, that shows you how to escape the woods. The tutorial assumes you have never played a Sophisticated Card Game.
• The first of four Evil Spirit Mini-Games: Ruin's Run. Ruin's Run is a complete card game with 9 new game pieces and its own tutorial. It is unlocked by playing the main game. Three more to come!
• The Hoodoo Man’s notebook, in which he has recorded the Rules to the game. He also keeps statistics on your progress and an encyclopedia of cards.
• A puzzle mini-game, where you can unlock a powerful card if you’ve been listening.
• An achievement system that lets you unlock helpful cards with unique artwork that make the game easier as you progress.
• An in-app-purchase to unlock all the locked cards. You should never use this, as Lucas will be upset if you cheat. Cheaters never really win.

Rootwork is a Universal app with a simple business model: buy the game, put it on all your devices, and enjoy the game. No points or coins or hearts to buy.

Visit us at www.simulatedculture.com for the Rootwork FAQ, Blog, and the Rules to the game!