Ash of Gods: Redemption
Do you like story-driven turn-based tactical RPGs? Even those who have nothing to do with Japan and with fantasy in general?
Well, I was just searching for other turn-based games, and this one popped out as one of the recommended titles on Steam.
And I was not disappointed at all, as a long-time RPG player and turn-based lover.
The gameplay isn’t really innovative, but I wanted exactly the contrary - here you’ll face a classical turn-based system in which everyone will stay put until you choose which action to do (each turn is timed anyways).
– Real player with 191.4 hrs in game
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Choices. Much like the choice you’re making on whether to buy this game or not, making difficult choices is one of the key aspects of this game. It will affect how the characters react, whether they’ll live or die, how the story develops, and ultimately how it will end. A lot of that takes time and setup, and in many ways this is the kind of game that takes patience to love. It has its share of faults, but if you can get past them I think there’s an excellent strategy game just waiting to be played.
– Real player with 64.9 hrs in game
Defense and Revenge
Показалось нечестным, что противники используют способности постоянно, а у меня по одному заряду… в итоге стал играть быстрее и агрессивней и игра стала интересней.
– Real player with 6.3 hrs in game
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Defense and Revenge is a turn-based strategy game, similar to Fire Emblem and Advance Wars. It has an XCOM-style village system, where you craft items, research technologies, hire soldiers, etc. The battles themselves aren’t as in-depth as XCOM, but they have more to them than your typical Fire Emblem game. One of the biggest flaws of the game is the lack of a compelling narrative. There is no alien invasion story line like XCOM, nor is there a Fire Emblem-esque plot featuring a variety of characters. You get a few sentences from random text boxes, but nothing approaching what I would call a story. Overall, it’s a decent game but fails to do anything new or unique.
– Real player with 2.4 hrs in game
Mordheim: City of the Damned
Hi all,
I will present this review in different segments depending on if you are:
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a GW fanatic and preferably familiar with the Mordheim Tabletop game. (GWF)
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A general fantasy/tactics lover (GFTL)
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everyone else (EE)
First the TL:DR version:
- a GW fanatic and preferably familiar with the Mordheim Tabletop game. (GWF)
You have been waiting for this game since the first time you critted the Ogre mercenary. It’s here. Go buy it. Oh wait, its not a straight conversion like BB? Hmmm. Well then have a look below to see if this adaptation is for you. Yes there are some bugs and yes the AI is not great, but this is meant to be played vs friends anyway right?
– Real player with 874.9 hrs in game
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I know the feelings about this game are very mixed but as far as I am concerned it is perfect. The difficulty is the kind of unfair that requires you to think about every move you make, even one attempt to cut a corner and you’re punished severely.
I’ve played a fair bit now and from the negative reviews I’ve read alot of people seem to dislike the hardcore nature of the game. I can appreciate why but I don’t think anyone was ever mislead about how difficult this game would be or the penalties your units face for going out of action in a mission. This is almost a roguelike RTS, the best thing about this game is that you use the environment as part of your strategy to out manouvre the far superior enemy, lock them down and beat them into nothing.
– Real player with 749.8 hrs in game
Wulin Chess
我在测试之初就玩了这款游戏，高难度通关了测试版之后，有惊喜，存回味，亦有遗憾。
游戏画风独特，难度硬核，叙述古风，难为大众，却不失精品。
对于它，有的人踌躇不前，躲避不及；有人却砥锋挺锷，悻然前往，也许这就是江湖，这就是【天下为棋】的独特魅力。
– Real player with 47.8 hrs in game
just cut all those online wuling bullsh1t and get this NOW.
solid game yet lack of content.
– Real player with 18.3 hrs in game
Disciples: Liberation
Never played Disciples (1). Was a big fan of Disciples 2. Disciples 3 was a disappointment. I was grateful for the release of Reincarnation which allowed me to finally play the 3rd issue of the game, but I didn’t finish it. I truly thought that the Disciples series was over.
So I was completely surprised in October of this year when I came across Disciples Liberation. The trailer looked interesting and there was a lengthy free demo being offered. I downloaded it, played it for some 30 hours, and was hooked. Later the full game was released and I just finished it after investing more than 120 hours.
– Real player with 182.3 hrs in game
73 hours to finish the game, well I’m not the speedrun type. I like to go away from my screen and make me another coffee. With 73 hours I finished the first run, if you want to do the true ending you’ll need to unlock and launch Liberation mode.
Pros :
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Beautiful art, proof that you can design lots of armors for a woman, and none of them is a titanium bikini. Maps, dungeons, Yllian, gear… really satisfying.
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The big story is kind of déjà vu. No spoiler : you decide who is the bad guy, you have 4 choices and in the end you crush all of them anyway to become the champion of the gods of god champions. And nobody cares ! Look : when you take the highway from Lisboa to Vladivostok, ALL THE WAY you are fully conscious that your destination will be Vladivostok, right ? So if the big direction is 300% predictable, the good part is the quality of the journey, the details :
– Real player with 81.7 hrs in game
Disciples II: Gallean’s Return
!!!!! ON WINDOWS 7/10: !!!!!
Run with Direct3D turned on, stretch to fullscreen, and 800x600 res. Trust me btw, the 800x600 res looks INCREDIBLE b/c of the awesome textures in this game.
70 hours in at the time of this review, I just finished the 2nd campaign (there are 4, and this isn’t even the expansion set) on Average (normal) difficulty. This is a game that will challenge you, but also reward you. Whether you build massive armies or put all of your time and energy into one unit, you will be surprised how difficult it is to stop moving those little bastards around. Buy this game if you have the opportunity.
– Real player with 213.3 hrs in game
One of the all times favourites games : Diablo2, Age of Empires 1&2, Disciples 1&2. Special mention for Civilizations 3 Heroes of might and magic 3. There was nothing like them at that time, and there still isn’t.
For fans of the genre and disciples 2 in special, i recommend checking Atlantica Online (cashgrabber and if you are not in an active strong guild there is no way to have the top mercs and craft top equipment, but the game itself is so much like Disciples 2, only mmorpg)
Disciples 2 had lots of room for improvement, but is a fantastic game, simply amazing. Disciples 3 unfortunately turned away from the style of the game, moving units in battle ruined the tactical pre-battle arrangement of troops.
– Real player with 135.3 hrs in game
Loop Hero
A wonderful, clever and new take on the roguelike genre w elements of other genres that would seem contrary, yet it works perfectly as a whole. There are plenty of secrets and combinations to discover, and I would suggest a new player stay far away from any spoiler guides as a big part of the fun is discovering these hidden elements on your own. Graphics are good for the style they’re trying to emulate and there’s a definite minimalist aesthetic to the game that adds much to the overall story and themes of the game itself. Honestly, after all the time I’ve spent, I really just want more of everything and hope there’s an expansion or, at least, DLC coming. I’d take a sequel too, as long as it maintains the core of the first one. This is, of course, best for people who actively already love the genres this straddles, have an open mind and love experimental games, or, at least, are not slaves to the graphical arms race of the triple A field.
– Real player with 289.6 hrs in game
7/10
Loop Hero is a very impressive and creative indie game. However, the advantages of this game cannot hide the disadvantages.
Roguelike, Management, Tactical. Of course, this game has such rich elements, you might feel very interested in the first few hours. Keep playing this game, you will find it becomes a little boring. You also need to spend a lot of time on this game or you might not pass this game easily, even from my points of view, this game maybe not worth you to spend those time.
– Real player with 107.2 hrs in game
Fear & Fury
In Fear & Fury, you play as Simon Shaw. A mechanic, cursed with lycanthropy. You can either relish in, or fight against lycanthropy in the City of The Cursed. Search for a cure amongst vandals, the law and the afflicted by joining forces or clashing with guns and claws. Fear & Fury is a challenging turn-based Tactics RPG. Set in a unique modern dark fantasy world where your crucial choices will shape the story and alter how you play.
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Give into lycanthropy or reclaim your humanity to decide your fate.
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Use fear to intimidate and spare your foes or show no mercy.
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Befriend, fight or negotiate with key characters from The Crimson Vandals, Sentinels and The Cursed - three factions with conflicting ideals.
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Play in unique turn-based combat encounters in the disturbing streets of Crimson City.
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Navigate through Crimson City, where you only have one shot at making choices, so make them count.
Wellspring: Altar of Roots
What is Wellspring: Altar of Roots?
Wellspring: Altar of Roots is a turn-based, role-playing game that seamlessly integrates classic RPG genres and elements into a cohesive and novel gameplay experience. Featuring an engaging storyline, unique tactical combat, a progression system reminiscent of old-school JRPGs – and numerous Western influences as well – Wellspring: Altar of Roots offers massive environments and open-world exploration in a modern, 3D art style.
Key Features
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Enjoy a mature and highly-detailed plot spanning thousands of years – inspired by games like Xenogears and Shadow Hearts.
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Fight in a challenging tactical, turn-based combat system where proper positioning and timing are critical.
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Visit a beautiful, massive world with modern 3D environments to discover, explore, and conquer.
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Fend off free-roaming enemies with a wide variety of movement patterns, behaviors and habitats.
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Prepare for an unrelenting and highly-intelligent enemy AI that can be scaled to various difficulty levels.
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Play alongside a large cast of interesting characters with defined roles, yet deeply customizable skill sets – allowing multiple builds for each combatant.
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Face enemies that learn and level up dynamically – accessing new skills, tactics, and other enhancements.
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Unlock, learn, and equip from hundreds of combat skills, attribute bonuses, and world-based buffs.
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Explore loads of side quests, optional bosses/areas, and minigames!
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Scavenge, create, and upgrade items using an original skill-based crafting system.
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Utilize an integrated bestiary system that rewards discovery, experimentation, and exploitation of enemies for rewards.
Note that Wellspring: Altar of Roots was previously titled Bevontule
Dungeon Deathball
Fun tactics game. It plays like into-the-breach-lite.
What this game does better than into the breach:
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Every turn is more connected. Enemies can only move a small amount and won’t jump across the map and target something else unlike ITB.
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Enemies can be manipulated easily; A big part of mastering the game involves manipulating enemies which is really fun
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The orange monsters and goalies chases the ball
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Cyan monsters that chases players.
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You can stand in an enemies attack range to make them attack you the next turn
– Real player with 102.7 hrs in game
Quick note: My actual playtime at the time of writing this is closer to 8-10 hours, as I’ve been playing it since the first public demo on itch, months before Early Access release.
Dungeon Deathball is a compact, turn-based strategy game, in part inspired by Into the Breach - it shows you exactly what enemies are going to do next turn and also allows you to turn them against each other by pushing them around. Unlike ItB, it’s a very easy game to pick up and play a quick round or two while on a short break.
– Real player with 45.2 hrs in game