14 unique playable powerful wizards
5 schools of magic and 18 traits to customize your wizard
Over 60 special abilities
Over 200 spells to research
14 fantasy races to command, including elves, dwarves, trolls, draconians, orcs, klackons, gnolls and many more
196 unique unit types
Over 250 unique magical items, as well as custom crafting
Two parallel dimensional planes, Arcanus and Myrror

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About the Game

Master of Magic is a combination of an RPG and a strategy game, a remake of a classic from the 90s.

In Master of Magic you take up the role of one of 14 unique and diverse great wizards who compete with each other to dominate the worlds of Arcanus and Myrror.
Choose from different schools of magic and fantasy races to command, then lead your minions and expand your influence and power across the land.

Recruit and command mighty armies of elves, dragons, dwarves, orcs and many more. Support them with powerful spells. Fight tactical turn-based battles and affect the outcome with your magic.

Research new spells, engage in alchemy, perform rituals and use your arcane powers to change the world around you.
Always beware of the machinations of your rival wizards, who seek to reach your same goals. But in the end, remember: there can be only one Master of Magic.

Features:

14 unique playable powerful wizards
5 schools of magic and 18 traits to customize your wizard
Over 60 special abilities
Over 200 spells to research
14 fantasy races to command, including elves, dwarves, trolls, draconians, orcs, klackons, gnolls and many more
196 unique unit types
Over 250 unique magical items, as well as custom crafting
Two parallel dimensional planes, Arcanus and Myrror

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Its war strategies are often tedious, and the auto-resolve system is unreliable, leading to frustrating and unrewarding combat experiences.",{"_323":391,"_325":392,"_327":342,"_329":393,"_331":394},"Slow Pacing and Performance Issues",0.19563557250916092,22,"The game suffers from slow pacing, especially in early turns, and significant performance issues. Players report long turn times, sluggish operations, and lag even on high-end machines, hindering the overall experience.",{"_323":396,"_325":397,"_327":360,"_329":398,"_331":399},"Broken Diplomacy System",0.1318254730623669,14,"The diplomacy system is widely considered shallow, non-existent, or completely broken. 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This highlights significant dissatisfaction with the product's value or quality.",{"_323":555,"_325":556,"_327":488,"_329":134,"_331":557},"DLCs are considered",0.021660117621249125,"Some players are considering purchasing DLCs or recommend them if the base game is enjoyed. This indicates a potential for continued engagement for those who do like the core game.","miscSummary",[560,565,568,572,575,579,583],{"_323":561,"_325":562,"_327":372,"_329":563,"_331":564},"Strong modding support",0.16875739682536992,17,"The game offers good modding capabilities, including workshop content and an in-game editor. 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Many feel it fails to live up to the original's legacy, citing issues like a clunky UI, unbalanced gameplay, and an uninspired AI, leading to a sense of a missed opportunity and an unfinished product.",{"_323":594,"_325":595,"_327":595,"_329":596,"_331":597},"Satisfaction",0.21204188481675393,81,"Conversely, many players express satisfaction with the game's faithfulness to the original's core gameplay and its improved graphics and UI. They appreciate the quality of life enhancements, strategic depth, and replayability, finding it a competent and enjoyable modern adaptation of a beloved classic.",{"_323":599,"_325":600,"_327":600,"_329":601,"_331":602},"Frustration",0.18586387434554974,71,"Frustration stems primarily from persistent technical issues such as frequent crashes, freezes, and long loading times. Players are also annoyed by the poor AI, clunky and unintuitive UI, and repetitive or tedious gameplay mechanics like slow unit movement and micromanagement, which hinder the overall experience.",{"_323":604,"_325":605,"_327":605,"_329":606,"_331":607},"Nostalgia",0.07329842931937172,28,"A strong sense of nostalgia is evident among players who fondly remember the original game. The remake's close adherence to the classic's gameplay and world evokes warm memories, making it a pleasant walk down memory lane for long-time fans.",{"_323":609,"_325":610,"_327":610,"_329":137,"_331":611},"Excitement",0.060209424083769635,"Players feel excitement due to the game's variety, replayability, and strategic depth, considering it a fun and engaging turn-based experience. The potential for future content, modding, and the 'one more turn' addictive gameplay loop also contribute to this positive emotion.",{"_323":613,"_325":614,"_327":614,"_329":615,"_331":616},"Appreciation",0.049738219895287955,19,"Appreciation is shown for the developers' efforts in creating a faithful homage that improves upon the original, particularly regarding art style, music, and modding capabilities. Players value the ongoing support, patches, and quality of life improvements that enhance the classic experience.",{"_323":618,"_325":619,"_327":619,"_329":563,"_331":620},"Enjoyment",0.04450261780104712,"Players find enjoyment in the game's addictive nature, strategic depth, and the fun of learning and combining spells. 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Players are particularly incensed by the atrocious AI, broken systems, and abysmal UI, which suggest a lack of care.",{"_323":629,"_325":630,"_327":630,"_329":177,"_331":631},"Hope",0.015706806282722512,"Players express hope for future updates to address existing issues like diplomacy and animations, and for the game's potential to improve through modding. There's a desire for localization and new features to enhance the overall experience.",{"_323":633,"_325":634,"_327":634,"_329":173,"_331":635},"Love",0.013089005235602094,"Love for the game stems from its status as a favorite old game, with players appreciating the new version's faithfulness to the original Master of Magic. This deep affection is rooted in personal history with the title.",{"_323":637,"_325":638,"_327":638,"_329":169,"_331":639},"Joy",0.010471204188481676,"Joy is experienced through the game's addictive and enjoyable gameplay, offering real pleasure for fans of turn-based fantasy. The classic fun derived from the game contributes to this positive emotion.",{"_323":641,"_325":642,"_327":642,"_329":165,"_331":643},"Confusion",0.007853403141361256,"Confusion arises from the game being initially overwhelming for new players, particularly in the early game. Some players also express bewilderment at how a remake could be perceived as worse than its original.",{"_323":645,"_325":646,"_327":646,"_329":134,"_331":647},"Acceptance",0.005235602094240838,"Players show acceptance by overlooking minor personal preferences and acknowledging that, despite their own issues, the game can still be a good experience for others. 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DUELYST II is a free, fair, competitive tactics game. Build your collection of beautifully animated pixel art cards and put your skills to the test on the ranked ladder.

Position your units on the battlefield and destroy the enemy General to claim victory in strategic turn-based combat.
Construct a deck from hundreds of unique cards - use minions, spells, and artifacts to discover new strategies and devastating combos.
Choose from six powerful factions: Lyonar Kingdoms, Songhai Empire, Vetruvian Imperium, Abyssian Host, Magmar Aspects, and Vanar Kindred.

The Factions

Lyonar

The Lyonar Kingdoms are proficient close quarter fighters who use Provoke and Zeal establish a massive presence on the battlefield. Utilize their healing prowess and you can whittle down your opponents in a war of attrition.
Songhai

Subterfuge is no stranger to the Songhai Empire, who steal the initiative with their displacement, ranged and backstab techniques. They're also masters of spell synergy, weaving devastating damage combos.
Vetruvian

The Vetruvian Imperium focuses on ephemeral Dervish summoning and specialized minions. Use a myriad of buffs and debuffs to swing the fight in your favor, and equip powerful artifacts to make your General a lethal force.
Abyssian

Masters of Deathwatch, the Abyssian Host know best how to profit from demise. They create deadly Shadow Creep and outnumber their opponents with an army of Wraithlings - weak alone, strong in numbers.
Magmar

As resilient as nature itself, the Magmar Aspects are a powerful force to reckon with. Their Grow and Rebirth abilities require foes to invest heavily into tearing down their units, lest they get torn themselves.
Vanar

The Vanar Kindred are an elite group of tacticians with the tools to manipulate the battlefield. Utilizing Infiltrate minions and Walls, they'll exercise swift and precise removal. With the cold as their ally, nothing runs away far.

The world of Mythron awaits...

-

Dream Sloth Games has no affiliation with Counterplay Games. We extend our thanks to them for releasing much of the original Duelyst source code under a Creative Commons license in 2022.","https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/2004320/page_bg_raw.jpg?t=1693467163",[],"https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/2004320/capsule_184x69.jpg?t=1693467163",{"_288":893,"_290":894},"Minimum:

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Memory: 4 GB RAM
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Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 2 GB available space

","Recommended:

OS: Windows 10 64-bit
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Storage: 2 GB available space

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In Grey Heritage: Faded Vision, we will be taking a close look at the land of Astrea, a beautiful land filled with knights and nobles. However, Astrea has been war-stricken for decades. The people of Astrea had lost all hope in having a competent king lead them towards a brighter future.

However, King Edward Estore, the puppet king of Astrea and prodigy grandson of Emperor Augustus Estore, rose up to this challenge. A man with grand ambition for the future of Calista, are guiding the people despite being a foreigner to Astrea. The people must choose between following their new king towards his ambition or face the mighty dragons of the Estore Empire.

Leon Beaumont, the son of King Beaumont and Exiled Prince of Astrea, wish to put an end to the Estore Empire's tyranny upon his land. Prince Leon finally risen the banner once more, to put an end to a long lost friend.

GAMEPLAY

Fight through hand-crafted scenarios across 14 chapters with all unique objectives and map design.
Play as 11 playable units with all unique skills, classes and abilities on the battlefield.
Use terrain to your advantage in this turn-based tactical RPG.
You are not alone! AI controlled allies will help you turn the tide of war.
Give your soldiers experience and stat boosting items so they can shine in JRPG combat.
Every soldier is key to completing the objective.
Inventory Management is paramount towards victory.

FEATURES

No Permadeath so you won't lose progress on your soldiers.
A narrative driven love-letter to RPG fans.
An emphasis on indoor and outdoor combat.
The ability to save at checkpoints to undo any mistakes you've made.
A story focus ~10 hour experience for busy adults who love RPG.

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Memory: 512 MB RAM
Graphics: 1280 x 720 pixels or higher desktop resolution
Storage: 600 MB available space

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Memory: 512 MB RAM
Graphics: 8 RDNA 2 CUs, 1.0-1.6GHz (up to 1.6 TFlops FP32)
Storage: 600 MB available space

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Your Marvel Adventure

You are the Hunter, the first fully-customizable original hero in the Marvel Universe. Personalize your appearance, choose your reactions to situations, and build friendships with Marvel legends spanning The Avengers, X-Men, Runaways, and more. Decide who to take with you on missions, which missions to embark on, and a host of other options to make this a unique experience.

Fight and Think like a Super Hero

From the creators of the critically-acclaimed tactical XCOM series comes an engaging and deeply customizable card-based battle system that rewards clever thinking with Super Hero flair. Deploy a squad of Super Heroes on tactical turn-based missions to thwart the forces of evil. Use your environment, move around the battlefield lining up the perfect shot or combo, and then launch devastating hero abilities to gain the advantage in each epic encounter. The combat leverages the best elements from tactical games and card-based combat in a truly unique and thrilling experience.

Live Among the Legends

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Windows 10 64-bit
Processor: AMD Ryzen 3-2200G / Intel Core i5-4430
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: AMD RX 470 / GeForce GTX 960 - 4GB
DirectX: Version 12
Storage: 60 GB available space

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Marvel's Midnight Suns Legendary Edition

DARKNESS FALLS. RISE UP!

Customize the look of the Midnight Suns team and extend your adventure with the Marvel’s Midnight Suns Legendary Edition!

The Legendary Edition includes:
- Marvel’s Midnight Suns base game
- Marvel's Midnight Suns Season Pass, which includes 23 premium skins available at launch and four post-launch DLC packs

The four playable post-launch DLC heroes included in the Season Pass are:
- Deadpool
- Venom
- Morbius
- Storm

Season Pass Premium Skins available at launch:
- Captain America (Future Soldier)
- Captain America (Captain of the Guard)
- Captain Marvel (Mar-Vell)
- Captain Marvel (Medieval Marvel)
- Magik (Phoenix Five)
- Magik (New Mutants)
- Nico Minoru (Sister Grimm)
- Nico Minoru (Shadow Witch)
- Wolverine (X-Force)
- Wolverine (Logan)
- Blade (Demon Hunter)
- Blade (Blade 1602)
- Iron Man (Iron Knight)
- Iron Man (Bleeding Edge)
- Ghost Rider (Spirit of Vengeance)
- Ghost Rider (Death Knight)
- Doctor Strange (Strange Future Supreme)
- Scarlet Witch (Boss Witch)
- Scarlet Witch (Fallen Scarlet Witch)
- Spider-Man (Symbiote Suit)
- Spider-Man (Demon Spider)
- Hulk (Fallen Hulk)
- Hulk (Maestro)

With the inclusion of the Season Pass, the Legendary Edition lets you keep the pressure on Lilith and expand your roster of Marvel heroes. This extra dose of vengeance includes four post-launch DLC packs, each introducing a new fully playable hero, new missions, new enemies, and more. The Season Pass also includes 23 Premium Skins at launch so you can customize the look of the Midnight Suns team.

Note: Premium skins must be used with the equivalent in-game character. Characters may require unlocking through gameplay. Post-launch Season Pass content and the premium skins will be automatically delivered in-game upon release. DLC release timing for post-launch DLC will be revealed at a future date. Terms apply.

Marvel's Midnight Suns Digital+ Edition

DARKNESS FALLS. RISE UP!

Customize the look of your Midnight Sun team with the Marvel’s Midnight Suns Digital+ Edition!

The Digital+ Edition includes:
-Marvel’s Midnight Suns base game
-11 Premium Skins

Premium Skins include:
-Captain America (Future Soldier)
-Captain Marvel (Mar-Vell)
-Magik (Phoenix Five)
-Nico Minoru (Sister Grimm)
-Wolverine (X-Force)
-Blade (Demon Hunter)
-Captain America (Captain of the Guard)
-Iron Man (Iron Knight)
-Nico Minoru (Shadow Witch)
-Ghost Rider (Spirit of Vengeance)
-Magik (New Mutants)

Note: Premium skins must be used with the equivalent in-game character. Characters may require unlocking through gameplay. Premium skins will be automatically delivered in-game by 1 December 2022. Terms apply

UNLEASH THE DARKER SIDE OF MARVEL

When the demonic Lilith and her fearsome horde unite with the evil armies of Hydra, it’s time to unleash Marvel’s dark side. As The Hunter, your mission is to lead an unlikely team of seasoned Super Heroes and dangerous supernatural warriors to victory. Can legends such as Doctor Strange, Iron Man, and Blade put aside their differences in the face of a growing apocalyptic threat? If you’re going to save the world, you'll have to forge alliances and lead the team into battle as the legendary Midnight Suns.

With an array of upgradeable characters and skills allowing you to build your own unique version of The Hunter, you will choose how to send Lilith’s army back to the underworld.

About the Game

Marvel’s Midnight Suns is the ultimate crossover event combining the rich story, character relationships, customization and progression of an RPG with the tactical strategy and combat mechanics of a revolutionary new card-based tactics game. Set in the darker side of the Marvel Universe, you will forge unbreakable bonds with legendary Marvel Super Heroes and dangerous supernatural warriors in the fight against the world’s greatest threat yet…the demonic forces of Lilith and the elder god Chthon.

Your Marvel Adventure

Fight and Think like a Super Hero

Live Among the Legends

Spend time exploring what Super Heroes do in their off hours. Explore The Abbey—your very own mystical secret base—to discover powerful hidden items and secrets to aid you in the conflict against Lilith and her minions. Befriend and get to really know some of your favorite Marvel heroes as you interact with them in ways beyond the comics or the films.",{"_30":1761,"_14":1545,"_316":1762,"_318":1763,"_320":1764,"_367":1818,"_428":1843,"_505":1869,"_531":1904,"_558":1928,"_586":1954,"_667":2028,"_759":2063,"_767":2070,"_769":2071,"_797":56,"_312":56},"17732d01-406f-4133-a1ff-8b296cd5c3ec","2025-09-09T10:34:55.57633","2025-09-09T10:56:05.186",[1765,1770,1775,1780,1785,1790,1795,1800,1804,1808,1813],{"_323":1766,"_325":1767,"_327":158,"_329":1768,"_331":1769},"Engaging Card-Based Combat",0.7522628900215638,756,"Players consistently praise the game's unique card-based, turn-based combat system, finding it surprisingly fun, strategic, and addictive. 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EARLY ACCESS NOTIFICATION

This game is still highly in development, if you want to have the full experience it's better to wait until full release. We hope you will give us feedback during development to help us improve the game.

You can also join us at Discord for feedback at

In END STATE you manage an international mercenary company hired to track down a network of terrorists in a war-torn country where warring rebel groups, criminal organizations and private security forces fight for power.

HIGHLIGHTS

REACTION SYSTEM
Opportunity Fire triggers a reaction test when an enemy walks in to view. All participants in these situations can choose to shoot which often to intense firefights.
BALLISTICS SIMULATION
Each bullet is traced through the scene and react with the environment according to its penetration value and the resistances of walls and objects.

DESCRIPTION

The game features a strategic satellite map where you manage your organization, hire operatives, buy gear and find missions. Explore the Eastern European themed Brekovia, encounter enemy patrols, engage road blocks and make contact with the different factions operating within the country.

When you enter a mission on the map, the game switches to tactical scenario where you control each of your soldiers in turn based tactical battle. There are many viable tactics to each scenario, ranging from stealthy take-downs, coordinated assaults, strategically positioned snipers to explosive entry using C-4. Choose the best approach for each mission.

FEATURES

Turn-based tactical combat, with action points and interruptions.
Strategic layer where you manage your operatives, skills, equipment, leads and missions.
Interactive levels with different types of cover, peeking around corners, climbing through windows.
Destructible environments.
Bullet penetration, different materials
10+ weapons. Lots of armor, helmets, grenades and other equipment.
Character appearance customization.
Skills and experience.
Stealth with advanced visibility and hearing systems.

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Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS *: Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, Windows 11
Processor: Intel® i5-4200m 2.50GHz or similar.
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® 750M or similar with at least 2GB Video RAM, 1280x720 minimum resolution.
DirectX: Version 11
Storage: 5 GB available space

","Recommended:

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Windows 10 or Windows 11
Processor: Intel i7 6700k 4 GHz or AMD equivalent
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: GeForce GTX 970 or AMD equivalent
DirectX: Version 11
Storage: 5 GB available space

",{"_192":2177},116,{"_288":297,"_290":298},"End State is a turn-based tactics game where you manage a mercenary company tracking down a terrorists in a war-torn country. Hire, gear up and gain experience for your mercenaries. Take on rebels and criminal gangs, do side contracts and explore Brekovia.",{"_288":297,"_290":298},{"_305":2182,"_307":2183},[134,173],"Violence, combat with firearms, blood",{"_30":2185,"_14":2089,"_316":2186,"_318":2187,"_320":2188,"_367":2209,"_428":2235,"_505":2275,"_531":2280,"_558":2306,"_586":2334,"_667":2388,"_759":2434,"_767":2441,"_769":2442,"_797":56,"_312":56},"66d634cb-a3c4-4f58-8b02-f426748ea79f","2025-09-09T07:56:16.901389","2025-09-09T08:19:59.341",[2189,2194,2198,2201,2205],{"_323":2190,"_325":2191,"_327":328,"_329":2192,"_331":2193},"Strong Potential & Enjoyable Core",0.7760765524058563,74,"Players find the game highly enjoyable in its current state, recognizing significant potential for future development. The core gameplay, graphics, and overall concept are well-received, with many expressing excitement for its evolution.",{"_323":2195,"_325":2196,"_327":372,"_329":1109,"_331":2197},"Excellent Tactical Combat",0.4552624084539638,"The game's tactical combat system is a major highlight, frequently compared to XCOM and Jagged Alliance. Players appreciate its depth, challenge, and unique mechanics like reaction fire and overwatch, finding it both immersive and satisfying.",{"_323":2199,"_325":1079,"_327":342,"_329":177,"_331":2200},"Good Visuals & Sound","The graphics are generally praised for their quality, especially considering the game's early access stage. The sound design, particularly bullet and ricochet effects, also contributes positively to the experience.",{"_323":2202,"_325":2203,"_327":365,"_329":134,"_331":2204},"Looting & Mission Rewards",0.044062067252257905,"The ability to loot items while still receiving mission rewards is a liked feature, adding to player satisfaction.",{"_323":2206,"_325":2207,"_327":426,"_329":158,"_331":2208},"Save Game Issues",0.02305845395023564,"One player reported that the game became uninteresting after save games stopped working, indicating a critical bug that needs addressing.",[2210,2214,2219,2223,2227,2231],{"_323":2211,"_325":326,"_327":328,"_329":2212,"_331":2213},"Unpolished and Buggy State",102,"The game is frequently described as unpolished, janky, and riddled with bugs. Players experience issues like freezing, crashes, animation glitches, targeting problems, and general instability, indicating a need for significant development and quality assurance.",{"_323":2215,"_325":2216,"_327":158,"_329":2217,"_331":2218},"Game Lacks Core Content",0.8644887296112358,84,"Players overwhelmingly report that the game is severely lacking in content, feeling more like a demo or pre-alpha than a full game. This includes missing features, limited maps, enemy diversity, story depth, and overall gameplay options, making it feel unfinished and repetitive.",{"_323":2220,"_325":2221,"_327":354,"_329":941,"_331":2222},"Overpriced for Current State",0.7776293548673839,"Many players feel the game is not worth its current price point, especially given its limited content and unpolished state. They suggest it's overpriced for what feels like an early access or even a demo version.",{"_323":2224,"_325":2225,"_327":409,"_329":398,"_331":2226},"Lack of Narrative and Dialogue",0.1941943411302306,"The game is criticized for its simple narrative, lack of engaging story, and absence of voice acting or character dialogue. This contributes to a feeling of a barebones experience without immersive storytelling.",{"_323":2228,"_325":2229,"_327":360,"_329":181,"_331":2230},"Limited Mercenary Customization",0.11800793581442462,"Players note a lack of personalization for mercenaries, including no female options and insufficient information about their stats or equipment. The inability to replace fallen mercenaries also limits strategic choices.",{"_323":2232,"_325":2233,"_327":426,"_329":165,"_331":2234},"Unclear Level-Up System",0.052561908502028916,"The level-up screen lacks clarity, with no option to reallocate points and insufficient information about the cost of increasing attributes. This makes character progression less intuitive and user-friendly.",[2236,2240,2244,2248,2252,2256,2259,2263,2267,2271],{"_323":2237,"_325":2238,"_327":372,"_329":193,"_331":2239},"Familiar Turn-Based Tactical Gameplay",0.1956574698226723,"Players consistently note the game's strong resemblance to established turn-based tactical franchises like XCOM and Jagged Alliance, particularly in its combat and pre-combat exploration mechanics. This suggests a familiar yet potentially refined experience for fans of the genre.",{"_323":2241,"_325":2242,"_327":354,"_329":177,"_331":2243},"Detailed Stance and Aiming Mechanics",0.11468801613122624,"The game incorporates a detailed system for character stances (standing, crouching, prone) that directly influences aiming percentages for different body parts. This adds a layer of tactical depth to combat encounters.",{"_323":2245,"_325":2246,"_327":360,"_329":173,"_331":2247},"Basic Loot and Progression Systems",0.09168856738622688,"The game includes a functional inventory system where players can loot items and receive mission rewards. Soldiers can also level up and gain skills through experience points, providing a basic sense of progression.",{"_323":2249,"_325":2250,"_327":342,"_329":169,"_331":2251},"Reaction Time Combat System",0.08200874777406941,"A unique 'reaction speed' system is implemented, determining initiative in overwatch and counter-fire scenarios. However, some feedback suggests this system can be inconsistent, particularly with non-linear enemy movement.",{"_323":2253,"_325":2254,"_327":483,"_329":177,"_331":2255},"Good Stealth and Cover Mechanics",0.07987682757159083,"The game features good stealth mechanics and functional cover, which are important elements for tactical gameplay. However, the cover system is noted as 'somewhat' working, implying potential minor issues.",{"_323":2257,"_325":2203,"_327":365,"_329":134,"_331":2258},"Limited Overwatch Functionality","The current overwatch system is restrictive, only allowing 90-degree angles for its area of effect. This limitation could hinder tactical planning and player flexibility.",{"_323":2260,"_325":2261,"_327":403,"_329":134,"_331":2262},"Inconsistent Damage and Durability",0.04167133037915653,"Players reported instances of highly inconsistent damage, such as enemies surviving multiple headshots while the player character dies instantly from a single pistol shot, despite wearing armor. This suggests a need for balancing.",{"_323":2264,"_325":2265,"_327":426,"_329":134,"_331":2266},"Small and Repetitive Enemy Encounters",0.03877954253609201,"Each map consistently features the same small number of enemies (five), which could lead to repetitive gameplay and a lack of variety in encounters.",{"_323":2268,"_325":2269,"_327":483,"_329":134,"_331":2270},"Initial Squad Size of Three",0.035041272334685944,"Players begin the game with a team of three mercenaries, which is a standard setup for tactical games of this type.",{"_323":2272,"_325":2273,"_327":503,"_329":134,"_331":2274},"Limited Contextual Feedback",0.024777921289260995,"This point is based on limited and low-quality feedback, providing only specific details about a player's mission progress and gear without offering broader insights into gameplay or mechanics.",[2276],{"_323":2277,"_325":2278,"_327":328,"_329":181,"_331":2279},"Poor Performance and Stability",0.13237449079300267,"Players are experiencing significant technical issues, including frequent crashes, random freezes, and low frame rates (15-20 FPS) even on high-end systems. These issues often necessitate force-closing the game and restarting scenarios, severely disrupting gameplay.",[2281,2286,2290,2294,2297,2300,2303],{"_323":2282,"_325":2283,"_327":372,"_329":2284,"_331":2285},"Game has strong future potential",0.6542201802006448,60,"Many players acknowledge the game's potential and express excitement for its future development. However, they also caution that the current state is akin to an early alpha or demo, suggesting that those expecting a complete experience should wait for further updates and polish.",{"_323":2287,"_325":2288,"_327":348,"_329":410,"_331":2289},"Recommended for genre fans",0.1480833611241002,"Despite its early state, the game is recommended for fans of turn-based strategy, especially those who appreciate strategic depth and tension. Hardcore fans of the genre who understand the implications of an alpha build are more likely to enjoy it.",{"_323":2291,"_325":2292,"_327":336,"_329":181,"_331":2293},"Purchase to support development",0.1268077795427432,"A significant portion of the feedback indicates that purchasing the game in its current state is primarily an act of supporting the developers and their vision. Players are advised to buy only if they are willing to invest in the game's potential, rather than expecting a fully fleshed-out product.",{"_323":2295,"_325":2203,"_327":365,"_329":134,"_331":2296},"Desire for Jagged Alliance features","There's a clear desire for the game to evolve more towards a 'Jagged Alliance' style experience, particularly with customizable elements, rather than resembling an 'XCOM2' clone. Improved mercenary hiring is also a specific request.",{"_323":2298,"_325":2269,"_327":483,"_329":134,"_331":2299},"Refunds considered/requested","A small number of players have considered or requested refunds, indicating dissatisfaction with the game's current state. This suggests that for some, the game did not meet even basic expectations.",{"_323":2301,"_325":2273,"_327":403,"_329":158,"_331":2302},"Developer communication is key","One reviewer emphasized the importance of developers maintaining clear and consistent communication with players. This is crucial for building trust and demonstrating ongoing improvement throughout the game's development cycle.",{"_323":2304,"_325":2207,"_327":426,"_329":158,"_331":2305},"Not for constant action seekers","Players looking for continuous, high-intensity action may find this game unsuitable. This suggests the game's pacing or design might be more deliberate or tactical, which may not appeal to all players.",[2307,2311,2315,2319,2323,2326,2330],{"_323":2308,"_325":2309,"_327":372,"_329":927,"_331":2310},"Very Early Access State",0.28700072597038845,"Players consistently highlight that the game is in a very early Alpha or 'EARLY Early Access' stage, feeling more like a demo than a full game. This indicates a significant lack of content and polish, with many features appearing as placeholders. There's an expectation that the game will grow substantially with future updates.",{"_323":2312,"_325":2313,"_327":342,"_329":1882,"_331":2314},"Long Development History",0.22099560219124928,"Many players have been following the game for years, noting its 6+ year development cycle, much of which was perceived as abandonment. Despite this, there's a 'grudging affection' for the developer's return and commitment, with hopes for a clear roadmap.",{"_323":2316,"_325":2317,"_327":348,"_329":181,"_331":2318},"Developer Effort & Communication",0.12264445317140081,"There's an acknowledgment that the developers are actively working on the game, with a recent major update bringing new features and bug fixes. However, some players desire a direct feedback mechanism and a clear roadmap to understand future development plans.",{"_323":2320,"_325":2321,"_327":965,"_329":173,"_331":2322},"Suggested Gameplay Improvements",0.0935417980453737,"Players are suggesting specific improvements for core gameplay, including the ability to create custom mercenaries, more varied item acquisition, and enhancements to melee combat, loot, random encounters, and tactical combat mechanics, such as color-coded movement radii.",{"_323":2324,"_325":2273,"_327":403,"_329":158,"_331":2325},"Concerns About Abandonment","Despite the developer's return, some players express concern that the game, in its current early state, might still be abandoned, a common fate for many Early Access titles.",{"_323":2327,"_325":2328,"_327":483,"_329":158,"_331":2329},"Solo Developer Project",0.020835665189578266,"The game appears to be a solo developer project, which might explain the extended development time and early state of the game.",{"_323":2331,"_325":2332,"_327":493,"_329":158,"_331":2333},"Lack of Recent Improvements",0.017520636167342972,"One piece of feedback, though limited, suggests a perceived lack of substantive improvements over several months, which could be a point of concern for some players.",[2335,2338,2341,2344,2347,2350,2353,2356,2359,2362,2365,2368,2370,2372,2374,2377,2380,2382,2384,2386],{"_323":589,"_325":2336,"_327":2336,"_329":1026,"_331":2337},0.2391304347826087,"Players are primarily disappointed by the game's unfinished state, characterized by a severe lack of content, missing basic features, and repetitive gameplay, especially given its price and long development time. Many feel the game was released too early, resembling a beta or demo rather than a complete experience, leading to unmet expectations regarding depth, dynamics, and overall quality.",{"_323":629,"_325":2339,"_327":2339,"_329":852,"_331":2340},0.1956521739130435,"Despite current shortcomings, players express hope due to the game's perceived potential and the developers' ongoing efforts. They anticipate future updates and improvements, believing the game can evolve into a much better and more complete experience, particularly in areas like combat, content, and overall polish.",{"_323":599,"_325":2342,"_327":2342,"_329":536,"_331":2343},0.16304347826086957,"Frustration stems from numerous technical issues, including frequent crashes, game freezes, and unplayable states. Players are also frustrated by poorly implemented mechanics, unintelligent AI, repetitive gameplay, and a lack of clear tutorials or instructions, which collectively hinder the gameplay experience.",{"_323":594,"_325":2345,"_327":2345,"_329":2001,"_331":2346},0.15760869565217392,"Players find satisfaction in the game's core concept, particularly its tactical combat system and resemblance to beloved titles like Jagged Alliance. Enjoyment is also derived from observing development progress, new features, and bug fixes, indicating a positive response to specific gameplay mechanics and the overall direction of the game.",{"_323":609,"_325":2348,"_327":2348,"_329":398,"_331":2349},0.07608695652173914,"Excitement is driven by the game's promising potential, unique combat mechanics, and strategic depth. Players are enthusiastic about future developments and anticipate the game evolving into a strong and refreshing entry in the tactics genre, appreciating its innovative ideas and smart AI.",{"_323":626,"_325":2351,"_327":2351,"_329":173,"_331":2352},0.02717391304347826,"Anger arises from the game's extremely poor quality, numerous bugs, and the perception that it might be a scam. Players feel cheated by the game's unready state and express frustration over unfair game design elements, such as instant deaths despite having armor.",{"_323":1477,"_325":2354,"_327":2354,"_329":169,"_331":2355},0.021739130434782608,"Players are looking forward to the game's future development, including upcoming patches and content. There is a strong belief in its potential to become a significant title within its genre, driving a desire to see how it evolves over time.",{"_323":637,"_325":2357,"_327":2357,"_329":165,"_331":2358},0.016304347826086956,"Joy is experienced by players who enjoy the challenging gameplay and appreciate finding a game that aligns with their preferred genre. This emotion is tied to the inherent fun derived from the game's core mechanics and type.",{"_323":2360,"_325":2357,"_327":2357,"_329":165,"_331":2361},"Mild disappointment","This emotion is caused by the game's current unfinished state, which includes a lack of content, short length, and ease of gameplay. It reflects a less severe form of disappointment compared to the primary 'Disappointment' emotion, focusing on specific limitations rather than overall quality.",{"_323":1122,"_325":2363,"_327":2363,"_329":134,"_331":2364},0.010869565217391304,"Concern is primarily about the game's long development time and the possibility of it being abandoned. Players worry that the project might not reach its full potential or could be left incomplete by the developers.",{"_323":2366,"_325":2363,"_327":2363,"_329":134,"_331":2367},"Caution","Players express caution to warn potential buyers about the game's current early alpha state and its limited value. This emotion is driven by a desire to inform others about the risks of purchasing an unfinished product that might be abandoned.",{"_323":641,"_325":2363,"_327":2363,"_329":134,"_331":2369},"Confusion stems from a lack of guidance within the game, leaving players unsure of what to do. There is also confusion regarding the timing of the game's release in its current state, questioning the developers' decisions.",{"_323":1496,"_325":2363,"_327":2363,"_329":134,"_331":2371},"Skepticism arises from doubts about the game's progress after a long development period and concerns about whether certain elements will ever be fully developed. Players question the developers' ability to deliver on promises and improve the game significantly.",{"_323":1980,"_325":2363,"_327":2363,"_329":134,"_331":2373},"Players are surprised by the game's release, particularly given its current unfinished state. This indicates an unexpected launch, especially considering the quality or completeness of the product.",{"_323":2017,"_325":2375,"_327":2375,"_329":158,"_331":2376},0.005434782608695652,"Amusement is derived from the game's premise and the unexpected quick deaths experienced in gameplay. This suggests a lighthearted or ironic enjoyment of certain game elements.",{"_323":2378,"_325":2375,"_327":2375,"_329":158,"_331":2379},"Grudging affection","This emotion describes players who, despite acknowledging the game's flaws, still purchase it due to an appreciation for the developers' efforts. It reflects a conflicted positive feeling, where loyalty or support outweighs the game's current shortcomings.",{"_323":1158,"_325":2375,"_327":2375,"_329":158,"_331":2381},"Players express encouragement, desiring the developers to continue working on the game. This indicates a supportive stance, hoping for further development and improvements to the current product.",{"_323":2021,"_325":2375,"_327":2375,"_329":158,"_331":2383},"Regret is felt by players who wish they could get a refund for the game. This emotion signifies dissatisfaction with the purchase and a desire to undo the transaction due to the game's quality or state.",{"_323":1481,"_325":2375,"_327":2375,"_329":158,"_331":2385},"This emotion is caused by the game's difficulty, indicating that players find the gameplay demanding. It suggests a positive engagement with the game's level of complexity and skill requirement.",{"_323":1469,"_325":2375,"_327":2375,"_329":158,"_331":2387},"Interest is generated by the game's core concept. This indicates an initial attraction to the game's premise or idea, drawing players in to explore further.",{"_669":2389,"_677":2393,"_687":2397},{"_671":2390,"_673":2391,"_675":2392},6733,6087,646,[680,681,2394,683,682,1506,2395,2396],"Strategic Planning","Stealth Gameplay","Squad Management",[2398,2401,2404,2407,2410,2413,2416,2419,2422,2425,2428,2431],{"_323":2399,"_327":158,"_331":2400},"Improved Stability and Performance","Players report frequent crashes, freezes, animation glitches, targeting problems, and low frame rates, indicating a critical need for technical polish and optimization.",{"_323":2402,"_327":372,"_331":2403},"More Core Content","The game is severely lacking in content, feeling like a demo with limited maps, enemy diversity, story depth, and overall gameplay options.",{"_323":2405,"_327":360,"_331":2406},"Enhanced Mercenary Customization and Management","Players request options for female mercenaries, more detailed information on mercenary stats and equipment, the ability to create custom mercenaries, and a system to replace fallen operatives, along with an improved hiring system.",{"_323":2408,"_327":365,"_331":2409},"Deeper and Engaging Narrative","Players desire a more compelling story, character dialogue, and the addition of voice acting to enhance immersion.",{"_323":2411,"_327":403,"_331":2412},"Direct Player Feedback Mechanism and Roadmap","Players desire clear and consistent communication from developers, including a direct feedback system and a public roadmap for future development plans.",{"_323":2414,"_327":426,"_331":2415},"Clearer Level-Up System","The current level-up screen lacks clarity, with no option to reallocate points and insufficient information about the cost of increasing attributes.",{"_323":2417,"_327":426,"_331":2418},"Improved Overwatch Functionality","The current overwatch system is restrictive, only allowing 90-degree angles, which limits tactical planning and player 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Rock, Paper, Shotgun

“The best game of the year is *drum roll* -Second Front!”
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Introducing Second Front, the highly anticipated World War II strategy game developed by Hexdraw and published by Microprose.

As the commander of a military force in the era of WWII, you must use your tactical prowess and cunning to lead your troops through intense battles and challenging missions. With a vast array of weapons, vehicles, and equipment at your disposal, you must carefully plan your attacks and outmaneuver your enemies to secure victory on the battlefield.

But Second Front isn't just about strategy and tactics – it's also about the human element of war. You'll need to carefully manage your soldiers' morale and physical condition, as well as their equipment and ammunition. And with the ability to issue orders, you'll be able to react to changing situations and make strategic decisions that could make all the difference on the battlefield.

With a rich, detailed world, Second Front is a game that will transport you back to the days of World War II. Whether you're a seasoned veteran of strategy games or just starting out, Second Front offers a challenging and rewarding experience that will keep you coming back for more.

So why wait? Join the fight and experience the intense-strategic action of Second Front today!

Second Front Key Features

Second Front features 48 epic scenarios set in iconic locations of World War II, including the Stalingrad Factory District, Borisov, and Korostychiv.
Second Front includes an editor to not only create and share custom maps but also complete campaigns. Players can then share their creations with the steam community - making Second Front an infinite tactical sandbox experience.
Craft your own treacherous maps and scenarios in the integrated scenario and map editor. Then share with your allies on the steam community.
Command the battlefield with absolute precision and realism. Outmaneuver your opponent while compensating for realistic persistent loss, unit fatigue and other unforeseen battlefield considerations.
Choose to play as German, American or Russian forces, with unique leaders from each nation casting influence over the battlefield.
Over 40 infantry units to command, each with its own tactical function and strategic value.
Build a mechanized army from over 216 types of tanks, vehicles, ordnance and weaponry including MGs, Flamethrowers, Mortars, Panzerschrecks and Bazookas.
Competitive AI, built from emergent AI behaviour, provides a more challenging and adaptive opponent on the battlefield.
Easy-to-identify controls and mechanics make Second Front easy to play, while the in-depth strategic layers make it a challenge to master.
Play over a wide variety of terrain, with 30 terrain types, 148 types of destructible and flammable buildings, bridges and environment pieces.

More To Come

Second Front continues to expand with plans to add new features and content. Some examples of what players can expect in future updates include new desert and jungle environments, artillery support, and close air support. The team is passionate about making Second Front a great game, and they are committed to continuing to improve and expand it over time.",[2581],{"_16":251,"_252":2582,"_266":2586,"_268":113,"_32":113,"_269":152,"_270":271,"_272":273},[2583],{"_255":2493,"_256":2584,"_258":100,"_259":152,"_260":113,"_261":112,"_262":263,"_264":2585},"Second Front - 33,99€",3399,"Buy Second Front",{"_276":2585,"_277":2585,"_278":279,"_280":2588,"_282":152,"_283":113},"33,99€","https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/1148490/capsule_184x69.jpg?t=1756362475",{"_288":2591,"_290":2592},"Minimum:

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Processor: Intel or AMD, Dual Core or better
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: 2GB of VRAM
DirectX: Version 11
Storage: 2 GB available space
Sound Card: Direct X- compatible soundcard.

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OS: Windows 10 64-bit or newer
Processor: Intel or AMD, Dual Core or better
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: nVidia or AMD, 4GB of VRAM
DirectX: Version 11
Storage: 4 GB available space
Sound Card: Direct X- compatible soundcard.

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Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: Metal
Storage: 2 GB available space

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“A deck-building card game that’s steeped in Japanese mythology while offering up an accessible and often challenging experience for newcomers and strategy veterans alike.”
90 – Tech Raptor

“Rather than making slight iterations to an established formula, it breaks some genre trends apart and remixes them into something that feels entirely new. The end result is a unique fusion of deck-building and strategy, carving another path for both genres to explore.”
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Developed by Game Source Studio. Licensed exclusively to and published worldwide by Iceberg Interactive. Iceberg Interactive design and mark are registered trademarks of Iceberg Interactive B.V. Microsoft®, Windows® and DirectX® are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other brands, product names, and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. All rights reserved. Made in France.",{"_233":3069,"_235":100},"24 Jan, 2023",{"_238":113,"_240":3071},"support@iceberg-games.com","https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/1717640/capsule_231x87.jpg?t=1728483531","

Wielding both blade and magic, it is your duty to protect the floating Celestial Islands from powerful opponents who seek to corrupt them. Challenge your fate and build your card deck to defeat foes and complete missions. Evolve your character with every playthrough, and become the Mahokenshi the world needs.

Where will you start your journey? Will you hail from the sturdy House of Sapphire? The cunning House of Topaz? The fierce House of Ruby? Or the secretive House of Jade? Each house draws its strength from a different elemental spirit and allows you to create different playstyles.

There are more than 200 lovingly illustrated cards to discover. Begin with a basic set of cards and choose how to build your deck as you defeat formidable foes, uncover treasures, and find remote locations. Be careful, as each terrain offers different advantages, so plan your actions with the surroundings in mind. Evolve your playstyle and strategy in every mission and leverage the strengths of your samurai house to create powerful combos.

Travel a vast array of vibrant and beautifully designed 3D maps. Meet the different people of the Celestial Islands, save villages, discover shrines and defeat deadly demons. See your battles brought to life with fully animated characters. Perform magical maneuvers, fiery attacks, strong defensive moves, and swift counterattacks on your way to restoring peace to the world.

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Processor: 1st gen Intel i5 or AMD equivalent
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 770 series or AMD equivalent graphics card
DirectX: Version 11
Storage: 3 GB available space

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Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Windows 10 or higher
Processor: 2nd gen Intel i7 or Ryzen equivalent
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Graphics: Nvidia RTX 2080 or AMD equivalent graphics card
DirectX: Version 11
Storage: 3 GB available space

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OS: Macbook 2015
Processor: Intel i7
Memory: 16 GB RAM

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OS: Macbook 2023
Processor: M2 Max
Memory: 32 GB RAM

","Begin your journey to become a mighty samurai mage! In a blend of adventure, strategy and deckbuilding gameplay, choose how you will follow the way of the Mahoken. Explore the Celestial Islands, build your deck, battle challenging demons, and protect the land from the forces of corruption.",{"_288":297,"_290":298},{"_305":3096,"_307":-5},[],"English*, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Portuguese - Portugal, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish - Latin America, Traditional Chinese
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While card selection and draws have random elements, the overall roguelike aspect is limited, focusing more on mission-specific deck curation.",{"_323":3229,"_325":3230,"_327":348,"_329":927,"_331":3231},"Meta-Progression and Upgrades",0.21721650691522515,"Players earn permanent upgrade points by completing side objectives and challenges, which can be spent on an upgrade tree to improve characters across missions. This meta-progression makes harder missions more manageable over time.",{"_323":3233,"_325":3234,"_327":415,"_329":410,"_331":3235},"Varied Combat and Quests",0.10035631635976285,"Missions involve turn-based combat against diverse enemies and bosses, alongside various side quests. 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This is a common complaint despite the game not being graphically intensive for some users.",{"_323":3245,"_325":3238,"_327":403,"_329":181,"_331":3246},"Steam Deck performance is decent","The game appears to run acceptably on the Steam Deck, offering a playable experience for users on that platform.",{"_323":3248,"_325":3249,"_327":360,"_329":173,"_331":3250},"Stable for some players",0.07389433320391205,"A notable portion of players report a smooth and bug-free experience, with no crashes or major technical problems. 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Dungeons of Aether is a turn-based dungeon crawler designed by Nikita ‘ampersandbear’ Belorusov from the Aether Studios team. Rivals of Aether is known for its intense competition and twitch skills, while Dungeons of Aether allows you to take things at your own pace - but it’s still just as challenging! Every choice you make can lead you deeper into the dungeons or to an early demise. Will you carry out a treasure chest, or be carried out in a pine box?

The combat in Dungeons of Aether uses a dice draft system that ensures each battle is unique while challenging the player to adapt the pool of dice each turn. Use fortune to your favor to defeat your foes, collect treasures and shift the odds in your favor...

Dungeons of Aether introduces four exciting new heroes to the world of Aether, each with their own unique skills and memorable personalities.

Fleet is the self-proclaimed protector of her hometown of Julesvale, although she’s seen as a clumsy menace more than a hero. As the jack of all trades, Fleet is a great character for learning the combat system.

Hamir is a former Wall Runner from the mighty Rock Wall. He has made his way to Julesvale in exile after losing his trusted partner. Hamir now finds himself looking for a purpose and the courage to carry on.. Hamir is strong and sturdy, weathering blows until the time is right to crush his foes.

Slade is a pirate from the far-off Polekai Islands. He has made his way to Julesvale hunting a mysterious rare mineral unique to Julesvale. Rumor has it the mineral is key to saving his homeland. Slade’s style and swagger allow him to dodge attacks entirely if his speed is high enough.

Artemis is a renowned general in the Fire Mora who often fought alongside Zetterburn. She was sent to Julesvale by Emperor Loxodont on a secret mission. Artemis can heal her wounds in battle, showing off her innate regeneration abilities.

The world of Aether is expanding and Dungeons of Aether adds a new, fascinating facet to the ever-expanding lore! Travel to the steam-punk town of Julesvale and brave the sprawling caverns underneath it. In Story Mode, you’ll play a roguelite adventure that has you starting each dive from town. There you can interact with towns folk and spend your hard-earned gold to gear up for your next run.

Each of the dungeons you’ll dive into have new challenges to face and rewards to collect. As you dive into Julesvale Mines, the Lava Caves, the Underground Oasis and the Mineral Deposits, you’ll be able to collect Journal Entries that reveal even more about Julesvale and its legendary past.

For those of you looking for true roguelike difficulty, the Challenge Dungeons are where you will want to test your skills. Each Challenge Dungeon is randomly generated with unique events and fights. Your mission is to go through all of the biomes in the game in a single run.

Story Mode gives you a chance to casually prepare, interact with NPCs, and savor the exploration of the world, In Challenge Dungeons it’s all up to you!. The Challenge Dungeons also feature a leaderboard based on how much gold you have at the end of the run. Will you spend your gold to make sure you can get through or are you greedy?","https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/1668290/page_bg_raw.jpg?t=1714080470",[3574],{"_16":251,"_252":3575,"_266":3579,"_268":113,"_32":113,"_269":152,"_270":271,"_272":273},[3576],{"_255":3493,"_256":3577,"_258":100,"_259":152,"_260":113,"_261":112,"_262":263,"_264":3578},"Dungeons of Aether - 14,79€",1479,"Buy Dungeons of Aether",{"_276":3578,"_277":3578,"_278":279,"_280":3581,"_282":152,"_283":113},"14,79€","https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/1668290/capsule_184x69.jpg?t=1714080470",{"_288":3584},"Minimum:

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The unique dice-based combat system, tactical depth, and roguelike elements are highlighted as particularly enjoyable and innovative, offering a fresh experience that encourages strategic thinking and makes players feel clever.",{"_323":3603,"_325":3604,"_327":328,"_329":917,"_331":3605},"Exceptional Art & Visuals",0.48781025646127263,"The game receives high marks for its stunning pixel art, detailed character sprites, and smooth animations. Reviewers frequently mention the charming aesthetic, high-quality visuals, and impressive overall art direction, contributing significantly to the game's personality and appeal.",{"_323":3607,"_325":3608,"_327":372,"_329":922,"_331":3609},"Memorable Characters & Lore",0.46674973296635874,"The game's characters are consistently described as unique, charming, and well-written, with distinct playstyles and understandable motivations. Fans of the Aether universe particularly appreciate the expanded lore and characterization, which enriches the game's world-building.",{"_323":3611,"_325":3612,"_327":354,"_329":2501,"_331":3613},"Outstanding Soundtrack",0.20812958410835766,"The music is a standout feature, with many players calling the soundtrack excellent, amazing, and incredibly good. The use of FM synth tracks and memorable melodies contributes to an immersive and enjoyable audio experience that enhances gameplay.",[3615,3620,3624,3628,3632,3636,3640,3644],{"_323":3616,"_325":3617,"_327":328,"_329":3618,"_331":3619},"Combat is tedious and unfair",0.5824352934507451,95,"Players report that combat encounters are often prolonged, tedious, and feel unfair due to significant enemy stat advantages, relentless AI, and a heavy reliance on luck-based dice mechanics. This leads to frequent stalemates, forced defensive play, and a lack of player control, especially in later stages and harder modes.",{"_323":3439,"_325":3621,"_327":354,"_329":3622,"_331":3623},0.5439521428775481,90,"The game's story mode is criticized for being too short and monotonous, with limited character development. Players also feel there isn't enough content, item variety, or replay value to keep them engaged after a few hours, leading to a repetitive and quickly boring experience.",{"_323":3625,"_325":3626,"_327":348,"_329":606,"_331":3627},"Character design and forced play are issues",0.2158574846435832,"Players are frustrated by being forced to play specific characters in sequence, even those they dislike, and cannot choose their preferred hero. Some characters, particularly Hamir and Fleet, are highlighted as poorly designed with frustrating mechanics or ineffective abilities, making their chapters a painful slog.",{"_323":3629,"_325":3630,"_327":342,"_329":1877,"_331":3631},"Challenge mode is unbalanced",0.17699209315598588,"The Challenge mode is perceived as having an excessively high and unfair difficulty spike compared to the story mode. Players encounter unwinnable situations, strong enemies from the start, and a lack of resources like treasure chests, making progression unsatisfying and frustrating.",{"_323":3633,"_325":3634,"_327":409,"_329":398,"_331":3635},"Unclear mechanics and difficulty curve",0.12084001697383633,"New players struggle to understand the game's complicated mechanics, with some elements being over-explained while others are under-explained. The difficulty curve is volatile, becoming ruthlessly hard in later stages, which can be frustrating for casual players.",{"_323":3637,"_325":3638,"_327":360,"_329":193,"_331":3639},"Poor inventory and item management",0.11001396709917417,"The game's inventory system is criticized for being too small and clunky, limiting item collection and hindering exploration. Players find it difficult to manage items, especially less useful ones, and note a general lack of item variety for a roguelike.",{"_323":3641,"_325":3642,"_327":426,"_329":410,"_331":3643},"Boss fights are underwhelming",0.074556630821911,"Despite the overall high difficulty, some players found the boss fights, including the final bosses, to be underwhelming and not challenging enough. Their mechanics were often easily bypassed, leading to a lackluster experience.",{"_323":3645,"_325":3646,"_327":478,"_329":181,"_331":3647},"Tedious map navigation",0.058997364385328634,"Map movement is described as stressful and tedious, with players being stopped by gimmicks even in previously visited areas. The map itself feels claustrophobic, and the inability to revisit completed levels is a point of frustration.",[3649,3654,3658,3662,3666,3670],{"_323":3650,"_325":3651,"_327":328,"_329":3652,"_331":3653},"Deep Dice Combat System",0.6896284995836736,119,"The core gameplay revolves around a unique turn-based dice drafting combat system. Players and enemies strategically pick dice from a shared pool to boost four main stats (Attack, Defense, Precision, Speed) and activate abilities, creating a puzzle-like experience with surprising depth.",{"_323":3655,"_325":3656,"_327":342,"_329":1986,"_331":3657},"Strategic Depth and Learning Curve",0.4225182733487682,"Despite its seemingly simple mechanics, the game offers significant strategic depth, requiring players to think critically about dice placement and resource management. The game effectively introduces mechanics gradually, making it easy to learn but challenging to master.",{"_323":3659,"_325":3660,"_327":336,"_329":2284,"_331":3661},"Adjustable Difficulty & Modes",0.39528470752104744,"The game offers multiple difficulty settings (Easy, Hard, Very Hard) that can be adjusted at any time, impacting enemy AI, stats, and item availability. Beyond the main story, there's a 'Challenge Mode' featuring roguelike elements and randomized dungeons, adding replayability.",{"_323":3663,"_325":3664,"_327":354,"_329":1224,"_331":3665},"Varied Character Playstyles",0.32881164030856225,"The game features four distinct playable characters, each with unique abilities, stat distributions, and 'gimmicks' that significantly alter their playstyle. While some characters are praised for their unique mechanics, others, like Slade, are noted for having challenging or less enjoyable playstyles.",{"_323":3667,"_325":3668,"_327":365,"_329":1816,"_331":3669},"Story Mode Length",0.29730177875068026,"The main story campaign is generally considered to be relatively short, with completion times ranging from 8 to 15 hours. Some players found this duration to be a bit short-lived, despite the presence of multiple characters and difficulty settings.",{"_323":3671,"_325":3672,"_327":360,"_329":177,"_331":3673},"RNG and Mitigation",0.0654146962120066,"The combat system incorporates a degree of randomness due to dice rolls and drafting. While some players find this frustrating, the game provides ways to mitigate RNG through items and the Stamina mechanic, adding a layer of strategic decision-making.",[3675],{"_323":3676,"_325":3677,"_327":360,"_329":158,"_331":3678},"Performance issues on PC",0.017063255391931667,"Players are experiencing refresh rate problems on PC, even on high-end systems capable of running other demanding games. 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Some players recommend starting on harder difficulties for a challenge, while others feel the game needs serious balance changes to be fairer and less grindy, with some even suggesting waiting for updates.",{"_323":3689,"_325":3638,"_327":360,"_329":193,"_331":3690},"Not for Everyone","A notable portion of players found the game didn't suit their preferences, leading to them abandoning it or not recommending it. Reasons include the game not being their 'cup of tea' or feeling it failed to 'hit the mark,' suggesting a strong divide in player experience.",{"_323":3692,"_325":3693,"_327":342,"_329":185,"_331":3694},"Desire for Future Content & Support",0.0858236309961299,"Players express strong interest in future content, including potential sequels, DLC, and post-launch support. There's also a desire for quality-of-life improvements, mod support, and specific character buffs, indicating a belief in the game's underlying potential.",{"_323":3696,"_325":3697,"_327":365,"_329":173,"_331":3698},"Ties to Rivals of Aether Universe",0.05451224684333884,"The game strongly appeals to fans of the 'Rivals of Aether' universe, with many recommending it specifically for those familiar with its characters and lore. This connection significantly enhances the experience for existing fans.",{"_323":3700,"_325":3701,"_327":403,"_329":165,"_331":3702},"Suggestions for Core Mechanic Changes",0.03514633282439682,"Some players express a desire for fundamental changes to the game's core mechanics, such as ditching the dice gimmick for a more traditional RPG leveling system or integrating roguelike elements with power scaling. This indicates a dissatisfaction with certain foundational design choices.",{"_323":3704,"_325":3705,"_327":493,"_329":165,"_331":3706},"Numerical Ratings Provided",0.024852210273970332,"A few players provided specific numerical ratings for the game, ranging from 7/10 to 9.5/10. While these offer a general sense of satisfaction, they lack detailed context.",{"_323":3708,"_325":2783,"_327":483,"_329":134,"_331":3709},"Comparison to Other Games","One player explicitly stated they would rather play 'Slay the Spire,' indicating that the game might not stand up favorably against established titles in similar genres for some players.",[3711,3715,3719,3723,3727,3731,3735,3739,3743],{"_323":3712,"_325":3713,"_327":354,"_329":852,"_331":3714},"Short Story, Lacking Depth",0.273593443440759,"Many players found the game's story mode to be quite short, with completion times ranging from 6 to 18 hours. This brevity often led to a lack of character development, despite the diverse cast. 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Journals found in dungeons were noted as an effective way to flesh out the world and its backstory, appealing to those interested in the broader universe.",{"_323":3724,"_325":3725,"_327":503,"_329":393,"_331":3726},"Limited Feedback on Specific Modes",0.09312871062947473,"Some reviewers mentioned not trying challenge mode, hard mode, or 'ranked runs,' indicating that feedback on these specific game modes is limited or incomplete.",{"_323":3728,"_325":3729,"_327":348,"_329":185,"_331":3730},"Fleet Character is Polarizing",0.08435601953575327,"The character Fleet garnered significant attention, with players finding her both 'adorable' and 'obnoxious in all the right ways.' Her journey and design were frequently highlighted, indicating a strong, albeit sometimes polarizing, presence in the game.",{"_323":3732,"_325":3733,"_327":483,"_329":177,"_331":3734},"Minor Technical/QoL Issues",0.049704420547940664,"A few minor issues were noted, including a potential bug with key item drops, a desire for item rearrangement in the warehouse, and the lack of French language support. These are quality-of-life suggestions rather than critical flaws.",{"_323":3736,"_325":3737,"_327":503,"_329":410,"_331":3738},"Miscellaneous Observations",0.04763744513949513,"Several isolated points were made, such as the game's core idea being cool, a surprisingly good twist, and specific details like dot behavior upon death or an Axolotl shopkeeper. These are minor observations without significant impact on overall sentiment.",{"_323":3740,"_325":3741,"_327":426,"_329":165,"_331":3742},"Basic Level and Sound Design",0.0327073481060033,"While not heavily criticized, the level design was described as 'acceptable' but 'not outstanding,' and sound design as 'alright.' This suggests these aspects are functional but do not stand out as major strengths or weaknesses.",{"_323":3744,"_325":2787,"_327":488,"_329":134,"_331":3745},"Difficulty Renamed to Advanced","The 'Normal' difficulty was renamed to 'Advanced' due to many players finding it challenging. This indicates a potentially higher-than-expected difficulty curve for some players.",[3747,3750,3753,3756,3759,3762,3765,3768,3771,3774,3776,3778,3780,3782,3785,3787,3790,3793,3796,3799],{"_323":594,"_325":3748,"_327":3748,"_329":2719,"_331":3749},0.23722627737226276,"Players felt satisfied by the game's well-rounded quality, including engaging and strategic gameplay, unique mechanics like the dice battle system, and a rewarding difficulty curve. The compelling story, charming characters, high-quality pixel art, and excellent soundtrack also significantly contributed to this positive emotion, often leading to a sense of accomplishment upon mastering the game.",{"_323":599,"_325":3751,"_327":3751,"_329":3450,"_331":3752},0.20437956204379562,"Frustration stemmed primarily from perceived unfairness in combat, including unwinnable fights, difficulty spikes, and an over-reliance on RNG. Players also experienced tedium from long, stalemated battles, repetitive gameplay loops, and specific character mechanics (like Hamir's stamina) that felt poorly designed or led to forced defensive play.",{"_323":589,"_325":3754,"_327":3754,"_329":960,"_331":3755},0.18248175182481752,"Disappointment arose from the game not meeting expectations, often due to its short story mode, lack of content, and repetitive or monotonous gameplay. Players felt the game's potential was unrealized, with issues like generic stories, underdeveloped characters, and core mechanics that ultimately failed to be enjoyable or provide sufficient depth.",{"_323":618,"_325":3757,"_327":3757,"_329":955,"_331":3758},0.11678832116788321,"Players enjoyed the game's accessible yet strategic combat system, diverse characters, and engaging story. The high-quality art, music, and overall presentation also contributed significantly to a fun and addicting experience, making the game a pleasant puzzle RPG.",{"_323":609,"_325":3760,"_327":3760,"_329":1227,"_331":3761},0.06569343065693431,"Excitement was generated by the game's dynamic and challenging combat, unique roguelike elements, and character evolution. Fans of the Aether universe also expressed excitement for the world-building, character development, and potential for sequels or future projects.",{"_323":622,"_325":3763,"_327":3763,"_329":185,"_331":3764},0.029197080291970802,"Boredom was caused by the core gameplay mechanic becoming repetitive quickly, leading to monotonous battles and constant rerolling of dice. A lack of variety in enemies, characters, upgrades, and overall content depth also contributed to the game feeling stagnant.",{"_323":1155,"_325":3766,"_327":3766,"_329":173,"_331":3767},0.01824817518248175,"Annoyance was primarily linked to the game's perceived unfair scaling of enemy accuracy, forcing defensive play, and slow, tedious animations in combat. Players also expressed irritation over the developer's approach to difficulty changes and the constant stalling in gameplay.",{"_323":637,"_325":3769,"_327":3769,"_329":169,"_331":3770},0.014598540145985401,"Joy was experienced through the game's fun writing, engaging gameplay, and its ability to enhance the story of the Rivals of Aether universe. Players found the overall experience delightful and enjoyable, even overcoming initial hesitations.",{"_323":665,"_325":3772,"_327":3772,"_329":165,"_331":3773},0.010948905109489052,"Players expressed a strong desire for more content, including additional game modes, characters, and a sequel. They hoped for a second game that would refine existing mechanics and expand upon the established universe.",{"_323":633,"_325":3772,"_327":3772,"_329":165,"_331":3775},"Love for the game stemmed from its captivating art style, compelling story, and the expanded characterization of Aetherians. Specific characters, such as the axolotl merchant, also garnered significant affection from players.",{"_323":641,"_325":3772,"_327":3772,"_329":165,"_331":3777},"Confusion arose from unclear explanations of combat mechanics, a complicated initial understanding of the game, and ambiguous save system specifications. 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Enemies tested player patience, requiring strategic utilization of stats and careful planning.",{"_323":1122,"_325":3783,"_327":3783,"_329":134,"_331":3786},"Concerns were raised regarding the game's short length and potential scaling issues in later stages. The misleading genre labeling was also a point of concern, as it could lead to disappointed buyers with different expectations.",{"_323":3788,"_325":3783,"_327":3783,"_329":134,"_331":3789},"Confidence","Confidence was expressed by players who believed the combat system was unique and polished, effectively refuting claims of artificial difficulty. 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This aimed to manage expectations for niche gameplay.",{"_323":3797,"_325":3791,"_327":3791,"_329":158,"_331":3798},"Fatigue","Fatigue set in due to the constant requirement to play as close to 'perfect' as possible, indicating a demanding gameplay loop that could become mentally exhausting over time.",{"_323":652,"_325":3791,"_327":3791,"_329":158,"_331":3800},"Players found the game delightful, particularly enjoying its combat and story. 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\r\nDescending suddenly on the world, the macabre Mort armies destroy nation after nation, leaving humanity decimated in the wake of their overwhelming terror and might. Amid the despair, a small, localized contingent crosses swords with the Mort—the Ashen Hawk Brigade. A cunning band that specializes in surprise attacks, they were once known as the Faithless Reapers and despised by the masses. Little did the public know that this very unit was about to become the only hope in resisting the Mort.
\r\n
\r\nGameplay
\r\nRedemption Reapers is a dark fantasy simulation game set in a medieval world. Be immersed in the tale of the desperate struggle between the Ashen Hawk Brigade and the terrifying Mort legions.
\r\nWith despair looming as the menacing Mort horde marches ever closer, help your small resistance defeat the enemy masses by bringing together a rich variety of character builds and a meticulous strategy. Experience the exhilaration as you rise up to overcome the odds and achieve victory!
\r\n
\r\nGame Features
\r\n- Conquer fierce battles with tactical expertise.
\r\nGet to know a small but elite force of five, and figure out how to best utilize each member's unique skills.
\r\nCarefully manage limited resources, including weapons and recovery items, with an eye on the demands of impending battles.
\r\n
\r\n- Forge bonds with the members of the Brigade through both story and strategy.
\r\nAdapt to every situation by taking advantage of all five members' unique weapons and strengths.
\r\nCoordinate attacks between members who share the same attack range to join forces and take down powerful opponents!
\r\nMake full use of each member's special active skills to have each member play their part on the battlefield.
\r\nHowever different the Brigade members may seem, all are harboring heartbreak and experiences of loss. Get to know what each member has been through and how they feel to gain insight into the path ahead for the Brigade.
\r\n
\r\n- Be transported to a dark medieval fantasy by stunning visuals and effects.
\r\nExplore a series of strategy maps depicting a doomed and decaying world ravaged by the Mort monstrosities.
\r\nBe captivated by rich, fully voiced cutscenes and conversations.
\r\nResist with all your might against the omnipotent Mort forces as you embark on a journey with no hope in sight! An intense and brutal experience awaits as you put everything on the line to guide the Brigade to the end of their journey.","https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/2139300/page_bg_raw.jpg?t=1680657983",[4000],{"_16":251,"_252":4001,"_266":4005,"_268":113,"_32":113,"_269":152,"_270":271,"_272":273},[4002],{"_255":3926,"_256":4003,"_258":100,"_259":152,"_260":113,"_261":112,"_262":4004,"_264":1325},"Redemption Reapers - 24,99€ 12,49€","-50% ","Buy Redemption Reapers",{"_276":1325,"_277":4007,"_278":279,"_280":1328,"_282":960,"_283":4008},2499,"24,99€","https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/2139300/capsule_184x69.jpg?t=1680657983",{"_288":4011,"_290":4012},"Minimum:

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Processor: Corei5 4Core
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: GeforceGTX1060
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 8 GB available space

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Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

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Players find repair costs exorbitant, weapons break too quickly, and the system forces them to use weaker weapons, undermining character progression and combat strategy.",{"_323":4057,"_325":4058,"_327":336,"_329":987,"_331":4059},"Random & Unbalanced Character Growth",0.23806646188445352,"The random allocation of stats upon level-up is a significant source of frustration. Players feel this system is poorly implemented, leading to unpredictable character strength, artificial difficulty, and often forcing restarts or 'save scumming' to achieve viable builds.",{"_323":4061,"_325":4062,"_327":342,"_329":1877,"_331":4063},"Overpriced for Content & Quality",0.2119322634418827,"A recurring complaint is that the game's price is too high given its perceived lack of content, polish, and overall quality. 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This suggests a tactical RPG experience familiar to fans of those franchises.",{"_323":4165,"_325":4166,"_327":403,"_329":173,"_331":4167},"Not Groundbreaking but Good",0.06173192084045251,"While not considered the best in its genre or groundbreaking, the game is still viewed as good. This suggests a solid, if not exceptional, experience.",{"_323":4169,"_325":4170,"_327":360,"_329":165,"_331":4171},"Pricing and Accessibility",0.0465742685659954,"The game's price has been permanently reduced by 50%, and a demo is suggested as a way to attract more players. This indicates a potential barrier to entry or a strategy to boost player acquisition.",{"_323":4173,"_325":4124,"_327":365,"_329":134,"_331":4174},"Desire for Character Customization","Players expressed a desire for more character variety, specifically magic-using characters, and improved character graphics. This suggests an appetite for more diverse gameplay options and visual polish.",{"_323":4176,"_325":4177,"_327":403,"_329":134,"_331":4178},"Game Balance Concerns",0.031049512377330266,"One player noted that the story could be completed even with a weak character under a no-leveling restriction, which might indicate a lack of challenge or balance issues. Another suggested using a cheat engine to manage resources, pointing to potential frustration with the game's economy or repair mechanics.",{"_323":4180,"_325":4181,"_327":426,"_329":134,"_331":4182},"Developer's Other Titles",0.02889482709109433,"Players noted the game comes from the same company that developed Ender Lilies and Ender Magnolia, which are well-regarded titles. 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Developed by Owned By Gravity GmbH published by THQ Nordic GmbH, Austria. SpellForce is a registered trademark of THQ Nordic AB, Sweden. All other brands, product names and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. All rights reserved.",{"_233":4481,"_235":100},"3 Feb, 2023",{"_238":113,"_240":4483},"support@quanticlab.com","https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/1581770/capsule_231x87.jpg?t=1747227579","In this turn-based strategy game set in the fantastic world of SpellForce, take up the mantle of your master as the heir to his mysterious wizard’s tower.
Study a multitude of spells to cast over the lands around you, summon fantastical minions and train mighty warriors to roam the world. Fight in fast-paced but tactical turn-based battles.

Explore the Realm of Eo

Win over mighty heroes to go on adventures for you, find useful artefacts and ingredients or bring back riches.
Seek out talented apprentices to expand your domain and workers to gather a wealth of resources for you. Unearth the secrets inherited from your master and follow his quest to tap and unleash the ultimate source of magical power – the Allfire!

Face powerful foes

Among the other mages, there are those who would oppose your rise to power. You will have to face great armies and even greater ambitions of your rival Mages. Can you survive the struggle for domination?
To expand your domain, you will need to control sources of Allfire, so you can fill your grimoire with new magical spells, craft mighty artefacts, and expand and improve your tower.

Choose wisely

Become a Necromancer creating dozens of powerful undead, an Alchemist concocting potions and explosive vials for use in battle or an Artificer crafting glyphs and magical items to furnish your troops with. Bolster your might with over 60 spells and more than 100 different troops from lowly goblins to majestic griffons.

Leave your mark

Befriend cities, harvest resources, and expand your domain. Fill your grimoire with arcane knowledge to best your rivals as you vie for sources of power. Hunt arcane artefacts and unearth the long-hidden secrets of the Shapers or take control of mythical locations to absorb their power. Improve your tower and furnish it with new rooms to grow your dominion, with upgrades ranging from a necromancer’s crypt to the mystical crystal chamber.

Tower on the fly

Your immense magical sophistication allows your tower to levitate from the ground and travel the lands.
On your path to exploit the sources of magical power on Eo, you will face New Purity fanatics, hostile granite dwarves, and bloodthirsty orcs. Encounter undead, demons, and monsters as you explore forgotten ruins or help a village haunted by ghosts.
You might even need to face the other wizards’ armies of minions and best them in battle so you can march on your competitors’ towers and reduce them to rubble. Or perhaps you might find a way for you to appease them and profit from their knowledge?

SpellForce: Conquest of Eo lets you dive into a rich world, filled to the brim with magic and adventure. Will you succeed or perish in the struggle to become the greatest mage the world has ever seen?

Expand and improve your tower and construct new rooms to forge your wizard’s path
Choose from one of three archetypes and six spell lists, all allowing different styles of play
Recruit individual heroes and apprentices to lead your troops
Make the living interactive grimoire reveal new secrets and spells to you
Craft anything from magical glyphs and artefacts to undead minions
Explore over 600 adventures different with each procedurally generated campaign

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Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: 64bit OS - Windows 10/11
Processor: AMD Ryzen 3 1300X / Intel Core i4-4690K
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: GeForce GTX 1050Ti 4GB VRAM / Radeon RX 570 4GB VRAM
DirectX: Version 11
Storage: 9 GB available space

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Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: 64bit OS - Windows 10/11
Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 5600X / Intel Core i7-10700K
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Graphics: GeForce RTX 2080 / Radeon RX 5700XT
DirectX: Version 12
Storage: 9 GB available space
Additional Notes: SSD Harddrive highly recommended for quicker loading times

",{"_192":4501},1952,{"_288":297,"_290":298},"On a journey to great magical might, explore and control the lands of Eo in this ever-changing turn-based strategy role-playing game. Field armies and heroes in tactical combat, finish hundreds of quests, and gather spells and artefacts to become the most powerful mage of all. ",{"_288":297,"_290":298},{"_305":4506,"_307":-5},[],"English*, German, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Russian
*languages with full audio support",{"_30":4509,"_14":4319,"_316":4510,"_318":4511,"_320":4512,"_367":4545,"_428":4576,"_505":4609,"_531":4630,"_558":4650,"_586":4690,"_667":4747,"_759":4800,"_767":4807,"_769":4808,"_797":100,"_312":56},"b69c2773-7651-4228-94d9-66cfec6fa30d","2025-08-28T14:18:38.587191","2025-08-28T14:21:04.577",[4513,4517,4521,4525,4529,4533,4537,4541],{"_323":4514,"_325":158,"_327":158,"_329":4515,"_331":4516},"Highly Praised Turn-Based Strategy",301,"Players overwhelmingly enjoy the game, describing it as a fantastic, addictive, and deeply rewarding turn-based strategy game. Many consider it a hidden gem and a masterpiece in the genre, offering fresh ideas and engaging gameplay that keeps them coming back for 'just one more turn.'",{"_323":4518,"_325":4519,"_327":328,"_329":3106,"_331":4520},"Unique 4X/RPG Hybrid Mechanics",0.4671950833503462,"The game is lauded for its innovative blend of 4X strategy, RPG elements, and HoMM-style combat. Reviewers appreciate its streamlined approach, avoiding the tedious city management of traditional 4X games, and focusing instead on narrative, exploration, and powerful sorcery, often comparing it favorably to Age of Wonders 4 and Master of Magic.",{"_323":4522,"_325":4523,"_327":372,"_329":1816,"_331":4524},"Diverse Gameplay and High Replayability",0.24579140023646356,"The game offers significant variety through its distinct classes, varied factions, and multiple gameplay styles. This, combined with rich content, extensive lore, and adjustable difficulty, ensures high replayability and a fresh experience across multiple playthroughs.",{"_323":4526,"_325":4527,"_327":965,"_329":137,"_331":4528},"Balanced Difficulty and Progression",0.13049664444202486,"Players appreciate the game's balanced complexity, which is easy to start but offers a satisfying challenge, even on higher difficulties. The progression feels natural, and the game avoids becoming bloated or tedious in later stages.",{"_323":4530,"_325":4531,"_327":360,"_329":393,"_331":4532},"Excellent DLC Content",0.12371716272228907,"The game's DLCs are consistently praised for their high quality, adding significant variety, new factions, unique classes, and expanded lore. They are considered valuable additions that enhance replayability and provide new gameplay experiences.",{"_323":4534,"_325":4535,"_327":421,"_329":393,"_331":4536},"Large and Varied Maps",0.11513179278368735,"The game features large, beautifully designed maps that offer ample content and encourage exploration. The inclusion of random map generation in DLCs further enhances variety and replayability.",{"_323":4538,"_325":4539,"_327":365,"_329":1227,"_331":4540},"Faithful SpellForce Lore Expansion",0.101688539121741,"As a spin-off, the game is highly regarded for its excellent expansion of the SpellForce universe lore. It successfully integrates RPG elements and provides a nostalgic experience for fans of the series, often surpassing previous installments in certain aspects.",{"_323":4542,"_325":4543,"_327":409,"_329":563,"_331":4544},"Immersive Mage Role-Playing",0.09977057880220094,"The game excels at making players feel like powerful mages, with engaging interactions with mage classes, unique spells, and a fantastic UI that enhances the magical experience. The progression of heroes and apprentices further deepens this immersion.",[4546,4551,4556,4560,4564,4568,4572],{"_323":4547,"_325":4548,"_327":328,"_329":4549,"_331":4550},"Unbalanced & Repetitive Gameplay",0.6936244869257697,188,"Players report significant issues with game balance, including an unengaging and formulaic progression, inconsistent difficulty spikes (both too easy and too hard at different stages), and a general lack of depth. The core gameplay loop becomes repetitive and tedious, leading to a loss of interest.",{"_323":4552,"_325":4553,"_327":372,"_329":4554,"_331":4555},"Limited & Monotonous Map/Content",0.33661068742519706,73,"A major complaint is the lack of map variety, with the base game featuring only one fixed map that quickly becomes boring and repetitive across playthroughs. This significantly impacts replayability and makes the exploration phase unengaging once the map is known.",{"_323":4557,"_325":4558,"_327":354,"_329":4032,"_331":4559},"Poor Combat & Tactical System",0.3215536100628172,"The combat system is widely criticized for being unsatisfying, basic, and repetitive. Issues include cluttered battle screens, frustrating UI, lack of tactical depth, and poor animations/sound. Auto-combat is often unreliable, forcing manual fights that are also not engaging.",{"_323":4561,"_325":4562,"_327":336,"_329":3034,"_331":4563},"Lack of Core Features & UI/UX Issues",0.2534253954090811,"The game suffers from a poor user interface and user experience, making it unintuitive and cumbersome. Key quality-of-life features like a quest log, proper map navigation, and key rebinding are missing, contributing to player frustration and confusion.",{"_323":4565,"_325":4566,"_327":342,"_329":955,"_331":4567},"Weak Diplomacy & AI Behavior",0.17326184227390326,"Players note a complete absence of diplomacy options, limiting interaction with enemy factions to only hostile encounters. The AI is perceived as having infinite resources and spawning units unfairly, leading to an unbalanced and frustrating strategic experience.",{"_323":4569,"_325":4570,"_327":965,"_329":437,"_331":4571},"DLCs Essential & Pricey",0.07504953078261316,"Many players feel that essential content and features are locked behind paid DLCs, making the base game feel incomplete. The combined cost of the game and its DLCs is considered too high for the overall quality and content offered.",{"_323":4573,"_325":4574,"_327":403,"_329":416,"_331":4575},"Divergence from Spellforce Series",0.06188567412969347,"Long-time fans of the Spellforce series express disappointment that the game deviates significantly from the established gameplay and spirit of previous titles. It is perceived as more akin to other strategy genres like Heroes of Might and Magic, using recycled assets without maintaining the series' identity.",[4577,4581,4585,4589,4593,4597,4601,4605],{"_323":4578,"_325":4579,"_327":354,"_329":596,"_331":4580},"Mobile Wizard Tower Mechanic",0.3587514159806262,"Instead of traditional city-building, players control a mobile wizard tower that serves as their base. This unique mechanic encourages nomadic gameplay, as players frequently move their tower to new locations to gather finite resources and expand their influence.",{"_323":4582,"_325":4583,"_327":372,"_329":2801,"_331":4584},"Deep Class & Crafting Systems",0.3571544569938433,"Players choose from distinct wizard classes (Alchemist, Necromancer, Artificer) and various magic schools, which significantly alter gameplay and strategy. A robust crafting system allows for creating items, potions, or undead units, enhancing the role-playing experience.",{"_323":4586,"_325":4587,"_327":348,"_329":4192,"_331":4588},"Fixed Campaign Map with Randomization",0.30303057950741075,"The base game features a single, large, fixed world map for its main campaign, with key locations remaining constant across playthroughs. However, resource nodes, quests, and some encounters are randomized, and a DLC adds full map randomization, enhancing replayability.",{"_323":4590,"_325":4591,"_327":342,"_329":1997,"_331":4592},"Challenging Learning Curve",0.21246011487039554,"The game features numerous unique mechanics and a complex system that can be initially overwhelming. While some find it easy to grasp, many players report a steep learning curve and a challenging early game, requiring methodical planning and multiple attempts to master.",{"_323":4594,"_325":4595,"_327":409,"_329":1350,"_331":4596},"Customizable Units & Heroes",0.16779344412511804,"Units and heroes gain experience and level up, acquiring new abilities and perks from a random pool, allowing for varied army compositions. Apprentices act as special hero units, leading squads and establishing temporary lodges.",{"_323":4598,"_325":4599,"_327":965,"_329":987,"_331":4600},"Varied Victory Conditions",0.13472925203373765,"Beyond simply destroying rivals, the game offers multiple paths to victory, such as leveling up heroes, gathering apprentices, learning spells, or befriending cities. This provides strategic depth and encourages diverse playstyles in its turn-based wargame structure.",{"_323":4602,"_325":4603,"_327":360,"_329":137,"_331":4604},"Engaging Quest System",0.12791127204755334,"The game features a rich quest system with randomly appearing missions, city quests, and points of interest. These quests often involve choices that impact rewards and faction relations, adding narrative depth and supporting the RPG elements.",{"_323":4606,"_325":4607,"_327":415,"_329":181,"_331":4608},"Tactical Combat Focus",0.045805293410369506,"Combat is a significant aspect, featuring turn-based tactical battles on hex-based maps. Players manage small armies with unique unit abilities, and manual combat is often required for strategic victories.",[4610,4614,4618,4622,4626],{"_323":4611,"_325":4612,"_327":372,"_329":137,"_331":4613},"Mixed Performance & Optimization",0.1415570921008964,"Player experiences with game performance are varied. Many report smooth gameplay and good optimization, even on devices like the Steam Deck, with minimal bugs or crashes. However, a significant number of players also report optimization issues, high hardware temperatures, and performance drops, especially on the world map or with higher settings.",{"_323":4615,"_325":4616,"_327":336,"_329":177,"_331":4617},"Game Freezes & Crashes",0.050171959478627695,"Several players encountered game freezes and crashes, particularly in later stages of the game (after week 20) or after specific in-game actions like accepting city quests after using a 'Reputation Increase' spell, or accepting units after helping trolls. Some crashes also occur after key fights or during loading.",{"_323":4619,"_325":4620,"_327":342,"_329":173,"_331":4621},"Hardware Overheating Issues",0.04305939736646526,"The game can cause significant heating of CPU, GPU, and even SSDs, leading to high temperatures, fan protests, and in extreme cases, system halts or Blue Screens of Death (BSODs). Players have resorted to various workarounds like increasing fan speed or lowering graphics settings.",{"_323":4623,"_325":4624,"_327":348,"_329":169,"_331":4625},"Loading Time Concerns",0.035800956655694126,"While some players note fast loading times on SSDs, others experience constant menu loading or long scene loading times. Lowering texture settings can significantly reduce map loading times, suggesting a potential optimization area.",{"_323":4627,"_325":4628,"_327":426,"_329":158,"_331":4629},"Quest Disappearance Bug",0.010241308343185982,"One specific bug was reported where certain quests, like 'into the snows,' can disappear if another path is chosen and then the player returns. This suggests a potential quest-line logic error.",[4631,4634,4638,4642,4646],{"_323":4632,"_325":4553,"_327":372,"_329":4554,"_331":4633},"Mixed Value & Purchase Recommendations","Player sentiment on purchasing the game is highly divided. Many recommend buying it only on sale, especially the base game, while others feel it's worth full price or even more. There's also a strong desire for more DLC, with some recommending purchasing all available DLCs.",{"_323":4635,"_325":4636,"_327":354,"_329":3450,"_331":4637},"Genre Appeal & Comparisons",0.2720012375487964,"The game is highly recommended for fans of turn-based strategy, 4X, and RPGs, particularly those who enjoy titles like Age of Wonders, Heroes of Might and Magic, or Master of Magic. However, some players suggest other games like Age of Wonders 4 or Endless Legend as better alternatives within the genre, or advise against it if expecting a typical 4X experience.",{"_323":4639,"_325":4640,"_327":348,"_329":185,"_331":4641},"Desire for More Content & Features",0.0602097922288536,"Players frequently request more content, including additional scenarios, mage classes, enemy types, races, biomes, and a sandbox mode. There's also a specific request for a quest log as a crucial Quality of Life improvement.",{"_323":4643,"_325":4644,"_327":478,"_329":177,"_331":4645},"Specific Gameplay Feedback",0.03751228922892319,"Players provided specific feedback on game mechanics, such as the need for rebalancing the Demonology DLC, improving automatic combat, and making the combat spell system more flexible.",{"_323":4647,"_325":4648,"_327":403,"_329":169,"_331":4649},"Spellforce Fan Reception",0.031126846187656387,"There's a mixed reception among Spellforce fans; some recommend it for its universe, while others do not, suggesting a reboot of the original Spellforce game instead.",[4651,4655,4659,4663,4667,4671,4675,4679,4683,4686],{"_323":4652,"_325":4653,"_327":372,"_329":1224,"_331":4654},"Strong Developer Support & Content",0.2380697026027674,"Players appreciate the ongoing developer support, including bug fixes and frequent, high-quality DLCs. There's a strong desire for more future content, including expansions and sequels, indicating a positive long-term outlook for the game.",{"_323":4656,"_325":4657,"_327":360,"_329":1056,"_331":4658},"Localization Efforts Appreciated",0.23242913875451857,"The availability of multiple languages, including Japanese and Russian, is appreciated. There's a call for continued localization work and better visibility of supported languages on store pages.",{"_323":4660,"_325":4661,"_327":348,"_329":1816,"_331":4662},"Atmospheric World & Story",0.23082378931636086,"Players praise the game's cool, atmospheric setting and well-constructed world. The narrative is engaging and serves as a strong foundation for the gameplay, drawing players into the fantasy.",{"_323":4664,"_325":4665,"_327":336,"_329":1026,"_331":4666},"Visuals and UI Excellence",0.22358215223357122,"The game is lauded for its beautiful visuals, gorgeous illustrations, and fantastic UI, which is styled as a magic book. This strong presentation enhances the magical feeling and overall player experience.",{"_323":4668,"_325":4669,"_327":336,"_329":2501,"_331":4670},"Genre Identity Confusion",0.14631964256415628,"There is significant confusion among players regarding the game's genre. Many expected a traditional 4X game based on initial impressions, but found it to be a unique blend of RPG and strategy, leading to mixed expectations.",{"_323":4672,"_325":4673,"_327":348,"_329":437,"_331":4674},"Lore and Spin-off Status",0.07645293318738701,"The game is a spin-off within the SpellForce universe, which is appreciated by fans for expanding the lore. However, some players expected a traditional SpellForce RTS experience, leading to a divergence in expectations.",{"_323":4676,"_325":4677,"_327":365,"_329":181,"_331":4678},"Mixed Sound and Music Design",0.05007732931884317,"Feedback on sound and music is mixed. While some find it appropriate and atmospheric, others criticize the lack of variety, unregulated volume, and unmemorable musical themes, suggesting an area for improvement.",{"_323":4680,"_325":4681,"_327":360,"_329":173,"_331":4682},"Desire for Modding Support",0.040723063748067966,"Players express a strong desire for more robust modding support, particularly for custom maps and locations. While some QoL mods exist, the internal system complexity currently limits extensive modding.",{"_323":4684,"_325":4648,"_327":403,"_329":169,"_331":4685},"Non-Interactive World Map","The game features a non-interactive world map with a limited scale. Players hope for future updates or DLCs to expand the map and introduce more dynamic elements.",{"_323":4687,"_325":4688,"_327":426,"_329":134,"_331":4689},"Limited Character Depth",0.017223758946586103,"Some players feel that characters are mostly flat and utilitarian, lacking thematic ambition. This suggests an area where the narrative could be deepened to enhance player immersion.",[4691,4695,4699,4702,4705,4708,4711,4714,4716,4719,4722,4725,4728,4731,4733,4735,4738,4740,4743,4745],{"_323":594,"_325":4692,"_327":4692,"_329":4693,"_331":4694},0.30810092961487384,232,"Players are highly satisfied with the game's overall quality, fun gameplay, and unique blend of RPG and 4X genres. Specific causes include well-designed mechanics, engaging class differences, high replayability, and a challenging yet rewarding experience, often compared favorably to other titles in the genre.",{"_323":599,"_325":4696,"_327":4696,"_329":4697,"_331":4698},0.16600265604249667,125,"Frustration stems primarily from repetitive gameplay, a perceived lack of balance, and issues with the UI/UX. Players also express annoyance with the AI's behavior, high difficulty spikes, and technical problems like crashes or the inability to save during battles.",{"_323":589,"_325":4700,"_327":4700,"_329":4138,"_331":4701},0.13280212483399734,"Disappointment arises from unmet expectations regarding content, replayability, and game depth. Players are let down by a lack of map variety, an unengaging plot, and perceived shortcomings in combat and strategic gameplay, often feeling the game doesn't live up to its potential or previous titles.",{"_323":609,"_325":4703,"_327":4703,"_329":1223,"_331":4704},0.0903054448871182,"Excitement is driven by the game's innovative genre blend, its success as a successor to classic titles like Master of Magic, and the potential for long-term engagement. Players are thrilled by new content, unique fantasy elements, and the immersive wizard experience, often leading to an addictive 'one more turn' feeling.",{"_323":618,"_325":4706,"_327":4706,"_329":852,"_331":4707},0.04780876494023904,"Players enjoy the game for its absorbing single-player experience, richly rewarding gameplay, and high replayability. The blend of RPG and 4X elements, interesting mechanics, and varied units and factions contribute significantly to this positive feeling.",{"_323":613,"_325":4709,"_327":4709,"_329":1877,"_331":4710},0.027888446215139442,"Appreciation is shown for the game's originality, developer support, and the quality of DLCs. Players value the thoughtful integration of mechanics, beautiful map design, and the innovative approach to turn-based strategy, including community contributions like translations.",{"_323":637,"_325":4712,"_327":4712,"_329":563,"_331":4713},0.02257636122177955,"Joy is experienced through having an outright blast with the game, finding it incredibly fun and addictive. Players particularly enjoy specific character builds, the brilliant crafting system, and the unique 4X adventure experience, often preferring it over similar games.",{"_323":622,"_325":4712,"_327":4712,"_329":563,"_331":4715},"Boredom sets in due to repetitive gameplay, a dull campaign, and unengaging story. Players find the late game lacks challenge, and the grinding, slow movement, and uninteresting quests contribute to a feeling of monotony.",{"_323":629,"_325":4717,"_327":4717,"_329":404,"_331":4718},0.017264276228419653,"Players express hope for continued development, future DLCs, and bug fixes. There's a desire for significant improvements, new features like a sandbox mode, and for the small company to achieve commercial success and expand the game further.",{"_323":641,"_325":4720,"_327":4720,"_329":410,"_331":4721},0.01195219123505976,"Confusion arises from unclear narrative purpose, unintuitive UI, and difficulty understanding game mechanics or progression. Players struggle with poor tutorials, language barriers, and not knowing what actions to take for many hours.",{"_323":1980,"_325":4723,"_327":4723,"_329":185,"_331":4724},0.010624169986719787,"Players are surprised by unexpectedly high playtime, unexpected enjoyment after initial skepticism, and the game's good execution. Discovering hidden features like Russian language support or finding the mechanics crystal clear after initial doubts also contributes to this emotion.",{"_323":4210,"_325":4726,"_327":4726,"_329":181,"_331":4727},0.009296148738379814,"Admiration is directed towards the game's atmosphere, quality, and its ability to improve upon existing ideas, achieving masterpiece status. Players commend the lovingly crafted design and believe the game deserves high positive reviews for its quality and unique approach.",{"_323":3362,"_325":4729,"_327":4729,"_329":177,"_331":4730},0.00796812749003984,"Players experience mixed feelings due to a combination of enjoyment and various issues, such as a good combat system contrasted with a weak plot. This also stems from the game's deviation from series canons and moderate replayability, leading to an overall ambivalent experience.",{"_323":626,"_325":4729,"_327":4729,"_329":177,"_331":4732},"Anger is caused by perceived unfairness, such as rigged combat, AI cheating, and poor game balance. Players also express frustration with DLC practices and the developer's perceived misunderstanding of game length, leading to sarcastic recommendations.",{"_323":2014,"_325":4729,"_327":4729,"_329":177,"_331":4734},"Engagement is high due to the addictive 'one more turn' gameplay loop and the variety of game elements. Players find themselves spending double the usual amount of time, drawn in by rewarding exploration and a sense of urgency that keeps them on their toes.",{"_323":665,"_325":4736,"_327":4736,"_329":173,"_331":4737},0.006640106241699867,"Players express a desire for more content, such as frequent events, a multiplayer or co-op mode, and more extensive metagame content. There's also a wish for improved graphical immersion to enhance the overall experience.",{"_323":1122,"_325":4736,"_327":4736,"_329":173,"_331":4739},"Concerns revolve around the presence of bugs, game balance issues, and the potential for replayability to run dry due to a single map. Poor optimization, particularly related to large map textures, also raises worries among players.",{"_323":1144,"_325":4741,"_327":4741,"_329":169,"_331":4742},0.005312084993359893,"Players feel relief when the game is simpler and less overwhelming, especially regarding min/maxing. Finding a cheaper alternative or discovering the game to be refreshing and different despite initial concerns also contributes to this positive feeling.",{"_323":649,"_325":4741,"_327":4741,"_329":169,"_331":4744},"Gratitude is expressed towards the developers for their support, quality DLCs, and constant bug fixes. Players appreciate the overall experience and the continued enjoyment the game provides, acknowledging the developers' efforts.",{"_323":604,"_325":4741,"_327":4741,"_329":169,"_331":4746},"Nostalgia is evoked by the game's style and mechanics, reminiscent of classic titles like Civilization and Heroes of Might and Magic. Players feel a connection to the Spellforce series and see the game as a modern evolution of beloved classics.",{"_669":4748,"_677":4752,"_687":4754},{"_671":4749,"_673":4750,"_675":4751},7961,7007,954,[680,679,36,2034,4753,1508,686,681],"Crafting",[4755,4758,4761,4764,4767,4770,4773,4776,4779,4782,4785,4788,4791,4794,4797],{"_323":4756,"_327":336,"_331":4757},"More map variety and randomization","Players complain about the base game's single fixed map becoming boring and repetitive, impacting replayability. While DLC adds full map randomization, there's a strong desire for more inherent variety.",{"_323":4759,"_327":342,"_331":4760},"Improved combat system","The combat is criticized for being unsatisfying, basic, repetitive, lacking tactical depth, and having cluttered UI, poor animations, and sound. Players also want improved auto-combat and a more flexible spell system.",{"_323":4762,"_327":348,"_331":4763},"Quest log","Explicitly requested as a crucial missing Quality of Life feature to address player frustration and confusion regarding objectives.",{"_323":4765,"_327":348,"_331":4766},"Improved UI/UX","The user interface and experience are widely criticized for being unintuitive and cumbersome, making the game frustrating to navigate. This includes better map navigation.",{"_323":4768,"_327":965,"_331":4769},"More content (scenarios, classes, enemy types, races, biomes)","Players desire additional scenarios, mage classes, enemy types, races, and biomes to enhance variety and replayability, as the base game content can feel limited.",{"_323":4771,"_327":360,"_331":4772},"Diplomacy options","Players note a complete absence of diplomacy, limiting interaction with enemy factions solely to hostile encounters, which restricts strategic depth.",{"_323":4774,"_327":360,"_331":4775},"Improved AI behavior","The AI is perceived as having infinite resources and spawning units unfairly, leading to an unbalanced and frustrating strategic experience.",{"_323":4777,"_327":409,"_331":4778},"Improved performance and optimization","Players report mixed experiences, with many encountering optimization issues, high hardware temperatures, and performance drops, especially on the world map.",{"_323":4780,"_327":365,"_331":4781},"Sandbox 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Welcome to Kill the Brickman, a turn-based rogue-like brick breaker inspired by retro arcade madness.

Build your own bullet-blasting loadouts by combining relics, clip layouts, and bizarre bullets that explode, corrode, and multiply. Every run is a new experiment. Every build is a puzzle. Every bullet is a brick-busting tool to bring home the bank.

Shoot your way through chapters, face off against powerful bosses, and uncover synergies that turn your humble pee shooter into a galaxy-defying hand cannon. With hundreds of relics and a variety of build options, the depth here goes way deeper than just aim and fire.

MAIN MISSION

Choose a chapter, choose your weapon, grab an extra mission from the intergalactic bounty board if you're feeling brave enough, and fire your way to victory. Victory isn't easily earned however, so make sure you build and stack correctly to walk away with the cash.

LOADOUT

Pick your shooter, each with a unique set of starting abilities, and pay attention to Clips in the Shop that grant even more abilities to your bullets; which yes, also have abilities. It's just ability on top of ability here. Create a build and bolster your power with Relics, which yes, also have abilities.

LOCATIONS

Choose a chapter, select your sidearm, grab an extra mission from the intergalactic bounty board if you're feeling brave enough, and fire your way to victory. Victory isn't easily earned however, so make sure you build and stack correctly to walk away with the cash.

BULLET POINTS (GET IT???)

Accept extra missions if you think you can handle the pressure, big payoffs await the brave
Remember to blow your bank at the Shop, re-roll if your needs aren't met!
Keep a keen eye on Facilities when they appear, they may just work in your favor

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Processor: Intel Pentium 4 processor or later that's SSE2 capable
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: GeForce GTX 750 / Radeon R7 260X
Storage: 1 GB available space

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Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Windows 10 x64
Processor: Intel Core i5-8600K / AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: GeForce GTX 1060 / Radeon RX 5500 XT
Storage: 1 GB available space

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Knightica is a turn-based roguelike auto-battler where you lead an army of powerful units. Recruit, place and command your troops to free the Kingdoms. Discover amazing synergies, gather demonic souls, face dangerous monsters and lead your army to victory!

ASSEMBLE YOUR ARMY

Enroll units of all shapes and sizes! It's up to you to make them work together! Place and rotate them to use their specific talents to the fullest. Will you lead an army of undead or put your trust in the magician's guild?

YOUR CHOICES MATTER

Choose your commander, units, and items, and make decisions about the path you take. Is it worth stopping at this strange shop, or do you feel ready to fight an elite demon? Every run presents new opportunities to experiment with powerful combinations, ensuring no two adventures are ever the same.

FIND YOUR OWN STRATEGY

Upgrade your troops, swarm your enemies, search for the perfect ally or focus on your economy. It’s up to you to find the best way to use the enchants, troops and demonic souls at your disposal.

CONQUER THE KINGDOM

Lead your army through increasingly difficult worlds, adapt, and overcome many situations with varied enemies and terrifying bosses using unique demonic tactics. Try to go as far as you can because only you can secure the future of the realm and ensure peace prevails once more!

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OS: Windows 10 64-bit only
Processor: Intel Core i3 or AMD equivalent
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 630
Storage: 4 GB available space

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This bug ruins runs and wastes player time, leading to frustration.",{"_323":5489,"_325":5490,"_327":360,"_329":134,"_331":5491},"Unimpactful and weak relics",0.14571132209345763,"Many relics are perceived as unimpactful, offering only minor economic benefits rather than significant build-defining effects. This limits strategic depth and player agency.",{"_323":5493,"_325":5454,"_327":426,"_329":158,"_331":5494},"Unreliable Golden Dragon unit","The Golden Dragon unit is considered unreliable due to its dependence on luck and requiring additional spending to hatch. This makes it a less viable or frustrating option for players.",{"_323":5496,"_325":5497,"_327":478,"_329":158,"_331":5498},"No in-game compendium",0.0696094162183815,"The absence of an in-game compendium or encyclopedia makes it difficult for players to look up information about units, synergies, and other game mechanics.",{"_323":5500,"_325":5461,"_327":483,"_329":158,"_331":5501},"Limited campaign difficulties","The campaign offers only three difficulties, transitioning directly into an endless mode. This limited progression structure might not provide enough variety or challenge for some players.",{"_323":5503,"_325":5504,"_327":488,"_329":158,"_331":5505},"Arena lacks ranking system",0.06126406420513395,"The arena mode, which allows players to fight against other people's data, currently lacks a ranking or rank system. 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This leads to a choppy and unenjoyable visual experience, making the game feel unoptimized.",{"_323":5537,"_325":152,"_327":336,"_329":152,"_331":5538},"Numerous bugs and glitches","Players are encountering numerous bugs, such as broken quests, unresponsive controls, and graphical glitches. These issues detract from immersion and can make certain parts of the game unplayable.",{"_323":5540,"_325":152,"_327":348,"_329":152,"_331":5541},"Clunky user interface","The game's user interface is described as clunky and unintuitive, making navigation and interaction frustrating. Players find it difficult to manage inventory, access menus, and understand on-screen information.",{"_323":5543,"_325":152,"_327":360,"_329":152,"_331":5544},"Server connectivity problems","Some players are reporting issues with server connectivity, leading to disconnections and difficulty joining multiplayer sessions. 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Send your leaders to mysterious locations and uncover rich resource depots, giant crystal caves and stunning natural wonders.
Found new cities on craters and in lava Tubes. Make them thrive and meet your population's rising demands.
As the planet is procedurally generated, every new playthrough will be unique.

Choose the best buildings from a selection of randomly proposed project cards at the start of every turn.
Plan your city layout efficiently and find strong synergies between buildings.
Grow your cities into utopian metropolises or industrial settlements automated by robots.

Restart a volcano, construct giant space mirrors or nuke the poles to geo-engineer the entire planet.
From spreading adaptive bacteria, to planting full-grown forests with bears. Each life form has specific requirements and provides strategic benefits.

By making this game, we hope to inspire humankind to take its first steps out of the cradle and become an interplanetary species, starting with Mars! Do you want to join the terraforming movement, get updates about the game development? Then join our Discord server!

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Storage: 4 GB available space

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Graphics: AMD Radeon 8000 series (or newer) / Nvidia GTX 660 (or newer)
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Processor: Dual-core 2GHz CPU (or better)
Memory: 4 GB RAM
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Memory: 2 GB RAM
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OS: Ubuntu 12.04+ Desktop only
Processor: Dual-core 2GHz (or better)
Memory: 4 GB RAM
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It's suggested that players carefully consider if the game's mechanics align with their preferences.",{"_323":5955,"_325":5956,"_327":365,"_329":177,"_331":5957},"Desire for Future Content",0.024102598289951514,"Players express interest in future content, including potential multiplayer modes, sandbox options, and specific gameplay adjustments like core reactivation or altered victory conditions for longer games.",{"_323":5959,"_325":5960,"_327":403,"_329":173,"_331":5961},"DLC Purchase Advice",0.019881558472053605,"Recommendations vary regarding DLCs; some suggest getting the Megastructures DLC for higher difficulties, while others advise playing the base game first before purchasing any expansions, especially when on sale.",{"_323":5963,"_325":5964,"_327":360,"_329":165,"_331":5965},"Try Demo First",0.014999841754173711,"Players are advised to try the game's demo first to understand its mechanics and determine if it's a good fit for their preferences.",[5967,5971,5975,5979,5983,5987,5991,5995],{"_323":5968,"_325":5969,"_327":342,"_329":1227,"_331":5970},"Price-sensitive acquisition",0.06080336550096161,"Many players acquired the game through sales, bundles, or third-party key sites, indicating price sensitivity. 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The game's rigidity, lack of player control over the deck, and difficulty spikes that feel unfair rather than challenging also lead to frustration.",{"_323":609,"_325":6012,"_327":6012,"_329":1986,"_331":6013},0.07817969661610269,"Excitement is driven by the game's addictive nature, challenging gameplay, and high replayability through varied scenarios and new content unlocks. The overall quality, engaging mechanics, and the thrill of overcoming difficult challenges keep players hooked and eager for more.",{"_323":618,"_325":6015,"_327":6015,"_329":5755,"_331":6016},0.073512252042007,"Players experience enjoyment from the game's fun and addictive gameplay loop, often described as 'chill' or 'cozy'. The strategic elements, resource management, and the visual progression of terraforming Mars contribute to a pleasant and engaging experience, making time fly by.",{"_323":2014,"_325":6018,"_327":6018,"_329":1816,"_331":6019},0.056009334889148193,"Engagement arises from the game's challenging and immersive nature, drawing players in with strategic depth and tough decision-making. The 'just one more turn' addictive quality, combined with constantly changing dynamics and learning opportunities, keeps players deeply involved.",{"_323":613,"_325":6021,"_327":6021,"_329":393,"_331":6022},0.025670945157526253,"Appreciation is felt for the game's aesthetic qualities, including its visual and audio design, and consistent art style. Players also value quality-of-life features like the undo button, helpful tooltips, and the developers' commitment to a unique, combat-free terraforming experience.",{"_323":622,"_325":6024,"_327":6024,"_329":1877,"_331":6025},0.024504084014002333,"Boredom results from the game's perceived lack of replayability, repetitive gameplay loops, and insufficient challenge or motivation. Players find the pacing too slow or the mechanics too shallow, leading to a quick loss of interest.",{"_323":2828,"_325":6027,"_327":6027,"_329":615,"_331":6028},0.022170361726954493,"Addiction is a strong feeling driven by the game's highly engaging and replayable core loop, often leading players to lose track of time. 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Overview

From The Armchair History team comes Fire & Maneuver, a unique strategy game made by history buffs for history buffs, wargame enthusiasts, and casual players alike. Striking the perfect balance between history and playability, F&M combines true-to-life units created through extensive historical research with clever but engaging mechanics developed by a passionate team to create a strategy title that has a little something for everyone.

Find yourself plunged into Victorian warfare, where every moment seems to bring some new tactical or technological innovation. Forget about such matters as politics and economic affairs, as your sole purpose in F&M is military victory. Fight against your friends in recreations of historical battles, or forge a new path for Europe as you veer off the tracks of history. Consider carefully whether to push your campaign offensively or cede the initiative to your opponent, as constant offense will drain your precious resources. And with new countries and units always in development, discover new ways to write your name on the pages of history.

Turn-Based Combat with a Twist

No plan survives first contact with the enemy, and F&M places you in the same position as historical generals: anticipating your opponent’s movement.

The game’s innovative “simultaneous turn system” requires careful consideration of your opponent’s potential actions. Instead of passively waiting to react to a move already made, you must actively consider all possibilities, deciding which tactical choice your opponent is most likely to make… and which you can accept not responding to. Withdraw to better ground, vigorously attack, or simply dig in and see what your opponent does - the choice is yours, and your orders are final.

Campaign Mode

Play through four unique campaigns including the Franco-Prussian War, Crimean War, Austro-Prussian War, and Caucasus Theater. Each campaign is playable from either perspective and can be fought in multiplayer against a friend! Customize your divisions and personalize your troops using the all-new regiment skill tree. The unique historical event system, as well as a military doctrine system, makes each campaign playthrough completely unique.

The new linear scenario system also makes its debut, which allows you to battle through strings of historical battles, recreating famous campaigns such as the Expedition of the Thousand.

Multiplayer

Fight your friends or match wits against other armchair generals as you engage in everything from preset historical scenarios, stepping into the shoes of Moltke or Bazaine, to utter historical fantasy, pitting British redcoats against German Krupp guns on the Steppes of Russia.

F&M is designed to reward good generalship over random luck. Wear your laurels proudly as you defeat other players, confident that you truly earned each victory.

Factions 1853-1871

Take command of the greatest armies of Europe and beyond, and marvel as your troops develop through the Early and Late Periods of gameplay.

Second French Empire
A well-balanced and versatile force with a bevy of units to choose from, including the highly durable Foreign Legion… but beware your foes’ superior numbers and quality of artillery.

North German Confederation
Formerly the Kingdom of Prussia, this new nation boasts strong commanders who lead a patchwork of well-armed units from across the German States, from Bavarian and Württemberg infantry to the dreaded Krupp artillery… but beware the short range of your fast-firing rifles and the danger this poses to your men.

British Empire
Rigorously drilled infantry lay down punishing volleys, and the famed Highlander infantry from Scotland can repel any foolish enough to charge their lines… but beware the cost of your units, the highest in the game.

Russian Empire
Draw upon weight of numbers and the zeal of your soldiers to sweep the enemy from the field, with aggressive columns of infantry while the feared Cossack Cavalry flank behind enemy lines… but beware losing control of your men in the heat of battle.

Ottoman Empire
Fill the battlefield with your forces comprising a seemingly endless tide of militiamen, including the bizarre “Bashi Bazouks,” known in the West as “The Crazy Heads”… but beware the lack of discipline endemic to Ottoman armies.

Austrian Empire
Find the balance between two forces in one army, including expert skirmishers to engage your opponent at long range… but beware this sole advantage becoming a liability as the fight draws closer and closer.

Kingdom of Italy
Nationalism allows you to draw on expert mountain troops and political paramilitaries both… but beware your specialized troops’ lack of professionalism.

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All rights reserved.",{"_233":6732,"_235":100},"Aug 14, 2025",{"_238":6734,"_240":113},"https://studiovezelle.com/#contact","https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3141310/99f870d047307a1c1abb236a34c00e8ab8720ef4/capsule_231x87.jpg?t=1755183629","

The creature behind the desk insists that you play their wooden board game. And in this game, you are a captain looking for the mysterious realm known only as the abyss. To reach such a place, you’ll need to conquer a continent, acquire an airship, and sail into cursed skies. Or rather, assemble a crew and have them do it for you.

It will take more than one attempt to defeat the game master and achieve victory, and every run will be different from the last. However, with strategy, tactics, and tenacity, you will be destined to reach your goal.

Refine and upgrade a collection of distinct pieces and deploy them in a turn-based strategy board game. These pieces are your crew, and they will do as you say.
Find new classes of pieces as you solve puzzles and explore the murky chambers beyond the desk. Please ignore the dark stains on the carpet.
Add new pieces to your collection in the middle of each run by recruiting fallen foes. Whether or not they joined voluntarily is irrelevant, since they will bleed for you all the same.

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OS: Windows 10 (64-bit)
Processor: Intel i5-7400K
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070
DirectX: Version 12
Storage: 3 GB available space

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Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Windows 10 (64-bit)
Processor: Intel i7-10700KF
Memory: 12 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070
DirectX: Version 12
Storage: 3 GB available space

",{"_288":297,"_290":298},"Inkshade is a turn-based tactics game carved out of strange wooden miniatures, wrapped in a web of locked rooms, and orchestrated by an otherworldly game master. Victory is not guaranteed, and the only constant is the cruel black ink that flows within the pieces.",{"_288":297,"_290":298},{"_305":6757,"_307":-5},[],"English",{"_30":6760,"_14":6615,"_316":6761,"_318":6762,"_320":6763,"_367":6802,"_428":6856,"_505":6888,"_531":6901,"_558":6917,"_586":6930,"_667":6973,"_759":7029,"_767":7036,"_769":7037,"_797":56,"_312":56},"e72d387b-1ad2-4d68-b15e-27f85b2cd410","2025-08-16T12:03:46.31471","2025-08-16T12:15:56.857",[6764,6767,6771,6775,6779,6783,6787,6790,6794,6798],{"_323":6765,"_325":326,"_327":328,"_329":1101,"_331":6766},"Highly Enjoyable Gameplay Experience","Players consistently praise the game for being highly enjoyable, fun, and addictive, highlighting its overall positive gameplay experience and value for money. Many consider it a standout title.",{"_323":6768,"_325":6769,"_327":372,"_329":1350,"_331":6770},"Engaging Tactical Combat & Puzzles",0.7640053885726862,"The tactical turn-based combat and puzzle-solving elements are highly praised. Players enjoy the strategic depth, the challenging yet fair nature of battles, and the rewarding feeling of outmaneuvering the AI.",{"_323":6772,"_325":6773,"_327":1852,"_329":536,"_331":6774},"Exceptional Art, Atmosphere & Sound",0.6916529213614144,"The game's art style, atmosphere, and sound design receive significant acclaim. Players love the visual aesthetics, the immersive and creepy ambiance, and the fantastic music and sound effects that enhance the overall experience.",{"_323":6776,"_325":6777,"_327":354,"_329":137,"_331":6778},"Strong Inscryption-like Vibes",0.5617941531541549,"The game is frequently compared to Inscryption, often described as a spiritual successor or a game that successfully builds upon its concepts. 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Players report that initial runs are overly punishing, units are weak without significant upgrades, and progression feels like a grind rather than a challenge. This leads to a perception of unfair difficulty and a lack of meaningful choices.",{"_323":6808,"_325":6809,"_327":372,"_329":2501,"_331":6810},"Limited Content & Replayability",0.606655641227212,"Players feel the game is too short, lacks sufficient end-game content, and offers limited replayability. There's a desire for more content, including New Game+ or varied modifiers, to extend the experience.",{"_323":6812,"_325":6813,"_327":403,"_329":615,"_331":6814},"Performance Issues & Lag",0.40318726406015654,"Players report noticeable lag and FPS drops, particularly in certain areas and during boss encounters. 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This directly impacts player enjoyment, as combat is a central part of the game experience.",{"_323":6832,"_325":6833,"_327":478,"_329":169,"_331":6834},"Quality of Life Improvements",0.11141831909344194,"Players suggest quality-of-life improvements such as more unique unit abilities, better menu navigation for stats, and an option to speed up enemy turns.",{"_323":6836,"_325":6837,"_327":426,"_329":165,"_331":6838},"Repetitive Exploration & Board",0.09398268781423096,"The board game and exploration elements, including '?' travel points, are perceived as lacking variety and depth, feeling somewhat janky or repetitive.",{"_323":6840,"_325":6841,"_327":493,"_329":158,"_331":6842},"Unsatisfying Ending",0.031327562604743654,"A small number of players expressed dissatisfaction with the game's ending.",{"_323":6844,"_325":6845,"_327":503,"_329":158,"_331":6846},"Ultrawide Monitor Issues",0.02634323509296526,"One player reported issues with fullscreen mode on ultrawide monitors, requiring windowed mode to avoid freezing.",{"_323":6848,"_325":6845,"_327":503,"_329":158,"_331":6849},"Misleading Steam Videos","Some players feel that the Steam promotional videos do not accurately represent the game's actual content or gameplay.",{"_323":6851,"_325":6845,"_327":503,"_329":158,"_331":6852},"Unusual Storyteller Interaction","One player mentioned an unusual interaction with the 'Storyteller' character that resulted in being removed from the game.",{"_323":6854,"_325":6845,"_327":503,"_329":158,"_331":6855},"Limited Environmental Interaction","A player noted a missed opportunity for environmental interaction, specifically wishing they could knock enemies into spike pits.",[6857,6861,6865,6868,6872,6876,6880,6884],{"_323":6858,"_325":6859,"_327":372,"_329":185,"_331":6860},"Strong Inscryption resemblance",0.25810993660777704,"Many players note the game's strong resemblance to Inscryption, particularly in its initial feel and level advancement style. While some see it as a positive, others highlight differences in roguelike elements versus team building.",{"_323":6862,"_325":6863,"_327":354,"_329":177,"_331":6864},"Strategic turn-based combat",0.2050665267544168,"The game features strategic turn-based combat where players must exploit simple enemy AI and plan encounters carefully. It emphasizes tactical advantages with stronger units facing numerous weaker foes.",{"_323":6866,"_325":6829,"_327":336,"_329":173,"_331":6867},"Genre blend with puzzles","The game blends rogue-lite elements with turn-based strategy and point-and-click adventure, featuring engaging and challenging escape room-style puzzles between rounds set on a haunted ship.",{"_323":6869,"_325":6870,"_327":342,"_329":173,"_331":6871},"Crucial unit meta-upgrades",0.17334823561474857,"Unit upgrades are crucial for progression, with meta-upgrades allowing players to carry runs with a single fully upgraded unit. Specific upgrades like health, attack, range, and armor are highlighted as particularly effective.",{"_323":6873,"_325":6874,"_327":348,"_329":169,"_331":6875},"Progressive difficulty curve",0.14412725326290646,"The game starts slowly but introduces a steep difficulty curve as players progress and enemies become stronger. This requires players to adapt and improve their strategies.",{"_323":6877,"_325":6878,"_327":426,"_329":134,"_331":6879},"Lenient protagonist mechanics",0.06933929424589944,"The protagonist does not die, and a mysterious entity in the game is described as kind, hinting at narrative or gameplay elements that reduce player punishment.",{"_323":6881,"_325":6882,"_327":403,"_329":158,"_331":6883},"Map exploration for loot",0.044303863911720684,"Exploring the map for loot is an important aspect of gameplay, suggesting that resource gathering is beneficial for progression.",{"_323":6885,"_325":6886,"_327":478,"_329":158,"_331":6887},"Varied enemy factions",0.039392324489689684,"Enemy pawns are not always from the same faction, which implies a dynamic combat system where different faction types interact with specific strengths and weaknesses.",[6889,6893,6897],{"_323":6890,"_325":6891,"_327":354,"_329":165,"_331":6892},"Combat FPS drops",0.12193328633262415,"Players report significant FPS drops specifically during combat sequences, while performance outside of combat remains high. This suggests a potential optimization issue tied to combat effects or increased on-screen activity.",{"_323":6894,"_325":6895,"_327":342,"_329":134,"_331":6896},"Crashes and display issues",0.08718954657541554,"Some users experience game crashes with Unreal Engine errors and screen flickering when using Alt-Tab. These are critical stability issues that can disrupt gameplay.",{"_323":6898,"_325":6899,"_327":360,"_329":158,"_331":6900},"Need more graphics options",0.04903028516396484,"There's a request for more granular graphics options, particularly low-detail settings, to improve performance on less powerful hardware. This indicates a desire for broader accessibility.",[6902,6905,6909,6913],{"_323":5948,"_325":6903,"_327":328,"_329":1877,"_331":6904},0.5395379269406492,"Players overwhelmingly recommend the game, praising its quality and value. Many consider it a top-tier experience, indicating high satisfaction.",{"_323":6906,"_325":6907,"_327":354,"_329":563,"_331":6908},"Similar to Inscryption",0.44783499658040943,"The game is frequently compared to Inscryption, especially its puzzle and tactical elements. Players who enjoyed Inscryption, particularly its Leshy's cabin or strategic aspects, are likely to enjoy this title.",{"_323":6910,"_325":6911,"_327":348,"_329":134,"_331":6912},"Demand for a Sequel",0.08569857752302376,"There is a strong desire for a sequel to the game, indicating that players are very engaged and want more content from the developers.",{"_323":6914,"_325":6915,"_327":426,"_329":158,"_331":6916},"Wait for Patches",0.04122939103324542,"Some feedback suggests that the game could benefit from initial patches to improve the overall player experience, implying minor issues might be present at launch.",[6918,6922,6926],{"_323":6919,"_325":6920,"_327":965,"_329":134,"_331":6921},"Short game completion time",0.08412545815706395,"Players are reporting that the game's main story can be completed in a relatively short amount of time, typically ranging from 16 to 20 hours, even with some exploration.",{"_323":6923,"_325":6924,"_327":365,"_329":158,"_331":6925},"Desire for multiplayer mode",0.046845632559634906,"There is a desire among players for the future inclusion of a multiplayer mode, indicating interest in social or cooperative gameplay experiences.",{"_323":6927,"_325":6928,"_327":483,"_329":158,"_331":6929},"Puzzle difficulty encountered",0.03725496034525433,"One player reported getting stuck on a puzzle, which could indicate a potential difficulty spike or unclear puzzle design for some users.",[6931,6934,6937,6940,6943,6946,6948,6951,6955,6957,6960,6963,6965,6967,6969,6971],{"_323":594,"_325":6932,"_327":6932,"_329":1997,"_331":6933},0.32558139534883723,"Players felt satisfied due to the game's well-executed core gameplay, engaging atmosphere, and unique art style. The challenging yet fair combat, rewarding meta-progression, and clever puzzles also contributed to a strong sense of value and a fulfilling overall experience.",{"_323":609,"_325":6935,"_327":6935,"_329":2501,"_331":6936},0.1937984496124031,"Excitement stemmed from the game's unique concept, challenging encounters, and overall enthralling rogue-lite experience. Players found the gameplay, story progression, and intriguing setup to be highly engaging and fun, leading to a phenomenal impression.",{"_323":599,"_325":6938,"_327":6938,"_329":927,"_331":6939},0.15503875968992248,"Frustration was primarily caused by technical issues like crashes, lag, and poor optimization, alongside gameplay problems such as unbalanced combat, difficulty spikes, and excessive grinding. Players also expressed annoyance with dark areas, lack of instruction, and a slow progression system.",{"_323":589,"_325":6941,"_327":6941,"_329":416,"_331":6942},0.07751937984496124,"Disappointment arose from the game's short length, lack of end-game content, and limited replayability. Players also felt let down by the combat, upgrade options, and a perceived lack of depth, especially when compared to similar titles like Inscryption.",{"_323":637,"_325":6944,"_327":6944,"_329":185,"_331":6945},0.06201550387596899,"Joy was experienced through the game's overall enjoyable experience and its excellent soundtrack. Players expressed adoration and love for the game, finding it to be a source of pure fun.",{"_323":618,"_325":6944,"_327":6944,"_329":185,"_331":6947},"Players enjoyed the game's appealing aesthetics, sound design, music, and interesting gameplay mechanics. 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“There are eight puzzles about pushing trolls.”
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“... as well-balanced as God’s own see-saw, and as unforgiving as the fast food jobsworth faced with someone ordering a breakfast muffin at 12.01”
Rock, Paper, Shotgun
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The perfect coffee-break game for genius tacticians and chilled clickers alike:
Fight your way through fantasy dungeons in 10 minutes or less. We’re busy people too.
Prize-winning game design awesomeness (13th Annual IGF Awards)
Classic roguelike play re-imagined as a unique single-screen puzzle game sort of thing! Reviewers have a hard time with genres.
Explore unrevealed terrain to regain health and mana. Game hook!
6 hours of gameplay? Try 6 billion... You can (and will) play Desktop Dungeons for the rest of your life.
Randomly generated dungeons are different every time you play. Build your Kingdom to unlock hordes of new classes, races and challenges.
Daily Dungeon allows you to compete against your Steam friends!
Amazing soundtrack by the improbably astounding team of Danny Baranowsky and Grant Kirkhope.

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OS: Ubuntu
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REMASTER OUT NOW!

About the Game

FREE GAME UPDATE! Desktop Dungeons: Enhanced Edition. More ways to die horribly in 10 minutes or less. The award winning quick-play puzzle roguelike is now packed with new content, 2 new classes and a new way to play: Compete against your friends in the seeded Daily Dungeon!

The perfect coffee-break game for genius tacticians and chilled clickers alike:
Fight your way through fantasy dungeons in 10 minutes or less. We’re busy people too.
Prize-winning game design awesomeness (13th Annual IGF Awards)
Classic roguelike play re-imagined as a unique single-screen puzzle game sort of thing! Reviewers have a hard time with genres.
Explore unrevealed terrain to regain health and mana. Game hook!
6 hours of gameplay? Try 6 billion... You can (and will) play Desktop Dungeons for the rest of your life.
Randomly generated dungeons are different every time you play. Build your Kingdom to unlock hordes of new classes, races and challenges.
Daily Dungeon allows you to compete against your Steam friends!
Amazing soundtrack by the improbably astounding team of Danny Baranowsky and Grant Kirkhope.

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The game offers a challenging yet rewarding experience, suitable for both short sessions and extended play, with a charming aesthetic and well-designed mechanics.",[7228,7233,7237,7241,7244,7248,7252,7256],{"_323":7229,"_325":7230,"_327":328,"_329":7231,"_331":7232},"Overwhelming and Unfair Difficulty",0.5486092347031923,180,"Players consistently report that the game's difficulty is excessively high and often feels unfair, stemming from a combination of steep learning curves, unforgiving RNG, and a lack of clear progression or power-ups. This leads to frustration, repetitive grinding, and a feeling of being stuck or unable to progress, especially in mid-to-late game dungeons and against bosses.",{"_323":7234,"_325":7235,"_327":354,"_329":2177,"_331":7236},"Poor Explanations and Language Barrier",0.38377444913158376,"The game's explanations and tutorials are often insufficient, making it hard for new players to understand mechanics. Additionally, the use of complex English vocabulary in flavor text and general game information creates a language barrier for non-native speakers and slows down gameplay for everyone.",{"_323":7238,"_325":7239,"_327":342,"_329":416,"_331":7240},"Missing Quality-of-Life Features",0.05917566532253986,"The game lacks essential quality-of-life features such as cloud save functionality, leading to lost progress. There are also reports of problematic window sizing, missing language support (e.g., Russian), and a general lack of plot or meaningful player decisions.",{"_323":381,"_325":7242,"_327":360,"_329":173,"_331":7243},0.03327692205649765,"The user interface is frequently described as clunky, unintuitive, and prone to accidental touches, particularly on mobile. Hidden descriptive text and a generally cheap feel contribute to a frustrating user experience.",{"_323":7245,"_325":7246,"_327":426,"_329":169,"_331":7247},"Negative Visual and Performance Changes",0.02367026612901594,"Recent updates, specifically the 'Rewind' version, have introduced performance issues like lag and reduced readability. Additionally, a change from pixel-tile to cartoonish graphics has been negatively received by some players.",{"_323":7249,"_325":7250,"_327":403,"_329":165,"_331":7251},"Unengaging Humor and Text",0.020499051782066152,"The game's humor is generally not well-received, often feeling forced or flat. Reviewers also note a poor balance between the simple puzzle gameplay and overly verbose, medieval RPG-style flavor text, which can detract from the experience.",{"_323":7253,"_325":7254,"_327":478,"_329":134,"_331":7255},"Unimpactful Town Progression",0.0134473073926138,"The town UI's buildings lack visual distinctiveness, and the meta-progression system for upgrading the town feels slow to provide a noticeable impact on gameplay, diminishing the sense of long-term reward.",{"_323":7257,"_325":7258,"_327":483,"_329":134,"_331":7259},"Rune System and Class Balance Issues",0.012717678130250876,"The conversion system for extra runes can lead to the loss of crucial runes, and certain classes, like the Monk, become extremely difficult to play without specific rune drops, impacting build viability.",[7261,7266],{"_323":7262,"_325":7263,"_327":328,"_329":7264,"_331":7265},"Strategic Puzzle Roguelike Gameplay",0.6048171964625619,205,"The game is primarily a turn-based puzzle game with strong roguelike and RPG elements. It emphasizes strategic thinking, resource management, and careful planning over luck, with deterministic combat and short, self-contained dungeon runs. Players must optimize their actions to defeat bosses and manage limited resources like health and mana, which are often recovered by exploring new tiles.",{"_323":7267,"_325":7268,"_327":372,"_329":591,"_331":7269},"Deep Progression & Customization",0.32983798783718193,"The game offers significant replayability and progression through a wide variety of unlockable races, classes, items, and gods. Players develop a kingdom outside of dungeons, using earned gold to unlock new content and customize their gameplay experience, which in turn influences dungeon strategies and challenges.",[7271,7275],{"_323":7272,"_325":7273,"_327":354,"_329":173,"_331":7274},"Excellent Linux compatibility",0.036304467268971435,"The game demonstrates strong technical performance on Linux, with users reporting stable frame rates and low resource demands. Achievements are also obtainable, though a specific Proton version is required.",{"_323":7276,"_325":7277,"_327":348,"_329":158,"_331":7278},"Convenient auto-save feature",0.010343138582941298,"Players appreciate the automatic save feature, which ensures progress is consistently recorded without manual intervention. This contributes to a seamless and worry-free gameplay experience.",[7280,7284,7287,7291,7295,7299,7303,7307],{"_323":7281,"_325":7282,"_327":372,"_329":778,"_331":7283},"Highly Recommended for Genre Fans",0.23147785865749962,"Overall, player sentiment is highly positive, with many recommending the game, especially to fans of roguelikes, turn-based RPGs, strategy, and puzzle genres. Some reviewers specifically highlight its challenging nature and unique blend of elements as reasons for recommendation.",{"_323":7285,"_325":7239,"_327":342,"_329":416,"_331":7286},"Try Free Version First","Many players suggest trying the free alpha or prototype version of the game first to determine if the core gameplay aligns with their preferences before purchasing the full retail version. This approach helps manage expectations and ensures satisfaction.",{"_323":7288,"_325":7289,"_327":360,"_329":165,"_331":7290},"Wait for a Sale",0.022685929978213268,"Several players advise waiting for a sale, suggesting that the current full price might be too high. They recommend purchasing the game when it's discounted, ideally by at least 30%.",{"_323":7292,"_325":7293,"_327":403,"_329":134,"_331":7294},"Buy Base Game Before DLC",0.015123953318808845,"Players recommend buying the base game first and only considering the DLC if they thoroughly enjoy the core experience. This suggests the DLC might not be essential for initial enjoyment or could be an additional investment.",{"_323":7296,"_325":7297,"_327":415,"_329":158,"_331":7298},"Beware of Difficulty Spikes",0.008697508156867722,"A notable point of feedback is the game's difficulty, with some players specifically mentioning difficulty spikes. This suggests potential challenges for new players or those not accustomed to high difficulty.",{"_323":7300,"_325":7301,"_327":488,"_329":158,"_331":7302},"Early Game Retention Issues",0.007037212223658418,"Some players noted that they might stop playing after the early game, suggesting a potential drop-off in engagement or content appeal in later stages. This could indicate issues with long-term retention.",{"_323":7304,"_325":7305,"_327":493,"_329":158,"_331":7306},"Play Explorer's Guild Puzzles",0.006358839065125438,"A specific recommendation is to play the Explorer's Guild puzzles after completing the tutorial, suggesting these puzzles offer valuable content or a good progression path.",{"_323":7308,"_325":7309,"_327":503,"_329":158,"_331":7310},"Begin as Warrior",0.005347124975039263,"A specific tip for beginners is to start playing as a warrior, suggesting this class might offer an easier entry point or a more straightforward experience for new players.",[7312,7316,7320,7324,7328,7332,7336,7339,7343,7347,7351,7354,7358,7361,7364],{"_323":7313,"_325":7314,"_327":372,"_329":137,"_331":7315},"Game's Free Availability History",0.11567362292601265,"Many players obtained the game for free, either through promotions or by playing its original free alpha/beta versions. 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It was originally released in 2013.",{"_323":7325,"_325":7326,"_327":342,"_329":177,"_331":7327},"Cloud Save and Portability",0.040341922177841404,"The game supports cloud saving by linking a Steam account to an official website account, making it highly portable. However, the Steam store page's media can be misleading about the game type, and the community resources are somewhat limited.",{"_323":7329,"_325":7330,"_327":403,"_329":173,"_331":7331},"Good Value and Accessibility",0.030069093444219912,"The game is considered reasonably priced and suitable for quick gaming sessions, even on low-spec PCs. Its simplistic graphics, though dated, do not detract from the overall enjoyment.",{"_323":7333,"_325":7334,"_327":421,"_329":169,"_331":7335},"Excellent Soundtrack",0.02619545555947686,"The game features an excellent and well-regarded soundtrack, with music created by notable composers Grant Kirkhope and Danny Baranowsky.",{"_323":7337,"_325":7246,"_327":426,"_329":169,"_331":7338},"Genre Comparisons","The game is often compared to other roguelike titles like The Binding of Isaac and Spelunky, and also draws comparisons to classic games like Microsoft Minesweeper and 'number murder' mobile RPG ads.",{"_323":7340,"_325":7341,"_327":409,"_329":165,"_331":7342},"Mobile Version Availability",0.022197775104123966,"The game has been ported to mobile platforms (iOS and Android), expanding its accessibility to tablet users.",{"_323":7344,"_325":7345,"_327":365,"_329":165,"_331":7346},"Helpful Official Wiki",0.021675108282136837,"Players find the official game Wiki very useful and comprehensive for information and guides, even if it requires translation for non-English speakers.",{"_323":7348,"_325":7349,"_327":415,"_329":165,"_331":7350},"Desire for Future Development",0.019826031221501714,"Players express a desire for continued optimization and improvement from the developers, as well as the potential for community-made mods, especially with Unity programming.",{"_323":7352,"_325":7293,"_327":503,"_329":169,"_331":7353},"Mixed Aesthetic and Tone","Feedback on the game's aesthetic and narrative elements is mixed, with some finding the official team 'mean' or the administrator 'annoying', and the art style occasionally depicting 'ugly' characters despite overall nice sprite design.",{"_323":7355,"_325":7356,"_327":483,"_329":158,"_331":7357},"4:3 Aspect Ratio Display",0.007561976659404422,"The game's actual screen resolution is 4:3, with thematic decorations filling the side spaces.",{"_323":7359,"_325":7301,"_327":488,"_329":158,"_331":7360},"Email Display on Title Screen","Linking an account displays the user's email address on the title screen, which is a privacy concern for those taking screenshots.",{"_323":7362,"_325":7305,"_327":493,"_329":158,"_331":7363},"Post-Death Stat Summary","Even upon character death, the game provides a summary of character stats at the end of the level.",{"_323":7365,"_325":7309,"_327":503,"_329":158,"_331":7366},"Randomized Dungeons","The game features randomly generated dungeons, which contribute to its high replayability.",[7368,7371,7374,7377,7379,7382,7385,7388,7391,7394,7397,7400,7402,7404,7408,7410,7413,7415,7418,7420],{"_323":594,"_325":7369,"_327":7369,"_329":2447,"_331":7370},0.3208955223880597,"Players feel satisfied due to the game's unique blend of roguelike and puzzle elements, offering deep strategic gameplay, high replayability, and rewarding progression. The game's challenging yet fair difficulty, combined with its suitability for short play sessions, contributes to a sense of accomplishment and long-term enjoyment. Its overall quality, content, and value for money also consistently meet or exceed player expectations.",{"_323":599,"_325":7372,"_327":7372,"_329":1936,"_331":7373},0.20149253731343283,"Frustration primarily stems from the game's excessive reliance on RNG, which can lead to unavoidable failures and a feeling of unfairness. Players also experience frustration due to a steep learning curve, poor tutorials, unintuitive UI, and technical issues like the lack of cloud saves. The high difficulty, especially in later stages, and the demanding nature of calculations contribute to a sense of being stuck or punished.",{"_323":609,"_325":7375,"_327":7375,"_329":388,"_331":7376},0.13059701492537312,"Excitement is driven by the game's addictive core gameplay loop, strategic depth, and high replayability. The unpredictable nature of dungeons and the constant discovery of new content keep players engaged and eager for more. The game's overall brilliant design and the prospect of competing with friends also contribute to a thrilling experience.",{"_323":589,"_325":7375,"_327":7375,"_329":388,"_331":7378},"Disappointment arises when the game doesn't meet player expectations, particularly regarding its genre and progression. Issues like a lack of a 'getting stronger' feeling, excessive grind, and perceived low value for money contribute to this emotion. Players also express disappointment with the game's strict playstyle requirements, changes in graphics, and the absence of features like controller support or Russian localization.",{"_323":613,"_325":7380,"_327":7380,"_329":416,"_331":7381},0.03731343283582089,"Players appreciate the game's aesthetic qualities, including its classic art style, charming retro visuals, and pleasant soundtrack. The game's unique design, simple controls, and the thoughtful way content is presented in 'bite-sized pieces' are also highly valued. The game's ability to offer a good kind of difficulty that fosters a craving for challenge is also a source of appreciation.",{"_323":618,"_325":7383,"_327":7383,"_329":410,"_331":7384},0.033582089552238806,"Enjoyment is derived from the overall gameplay experience, including the addictive nature of quests and the short level lengths. Players find the game inherently interesting and enjoyable, particularly its replayability and unique philosophy regarding losing progress.",{"_323":4210,"_325":7386,"_327":7386,"_329":185,"_331":7387},0.029850746268656716,"Admiration is directed towards the game's craftsmanship, brilliant design, and its status as a classic. Players praise the top-notch graphics, sound, and musical accompaniment, as well as the excellent combination of Roguelike, RPG, and strategy elements. The developers are also admired for their intelligence and ongoing support.",{"_323":637,"_325":7389,"_327":7389,"_329":177,"_331":7390},0.022388059701492536,"Joy is experienced through the game's inherent fun and engaging puzzles. The game's humor often makes players smile and lifts their spirits, while its approachability for newcomers and enduring depth contribute to a lasting sense of happiness.",{"_323":622,"_325":7392,"_327":7392,"_329":173,"_331":7393},0.018656716417910446,"Boredom sets in due to repetitive gameplay, particularly the need to repeat lower levels and the tedious grinding. Players also find the puzzles themselves to be uninteresting or lacking in refreshing gameplay, leading to a quick loss of engagement.",{"_323":1155,"_325":7395,"_327":7395,"_329":165,"_331":7396},0.011194029850746268,"Annoyance is caused by the game's perceived annoying and tedious difficulty, leading to regret over having paid for the game. Obnoxious in-game text and pop-ups also contribute to this negative feeling.",{"_323":1980,"_325":7398,"_327":7398,"_329":134,"_331":7399},0.007462686567164179,"Players express surprise when they find themselves enjoying the game despite initial reservations, such as disliking similar genres like chess. The overwhelming pace at which new content unlocks also contributes to a sense of pleasant surprise.",{"_323":626,"_325":7398,"_327":7398,"_329":134,"_331":7401},"Anger arises from frustrating gameplay elements such as randomly generated dead ends and random spell drops that make progression impossible, leading to a feeling of unfairness and being stuck.",{"_323":3350,"_325":7398,"_327":7398,"_329":134,"_331":7403},"Neutrality indicates that while the game may be objectively good, it does not align with the reviewer's personal taste. The grindy repetition is also a factor that can lead to a neutral, rather than negative, overall impression.",{"_323":7405,"_325":7406,"_327":7406,"_329":158,"_331":7407},"Disinterest",0.0037313432835820895,"Disinterest is noted when a reviewer loses the desire to continue playing the game after a short period, indicating a lack of sustained engagement or appeal.",{"_323":1481,"_325":7406,"_327":7406,"_329":158,"_331":7409},"The emotion of challenge is directly caused by the game's high difficulty, which players acknowledge as a core aspect of the experience.",{"_323":7411,"_325":7406,"_327":7406,"_329":158,"_331":7412},"Preference","Preference is expressed when players explicitly state a liking for this version of the game over a newer iteration, such as the 'Rewind' version.",{"_323":629,"_325":7406,"_327":7406,"_329":158,"_331":7414},"Hope is specifically tied to the desire for community-made modifications, indicating a wish for future content or changes not provided by the 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Passant is a chess roguelike, where the rules can be twisted and unique pieces can be used to change the game.

Build your board by earning powerful pieces with unique rules, items to change the tide of battle, and badges that can twist all the rules to deliver victory. Beat match after match of increasing difficulty until you can beat the final boss and become a grandmaster.

Expands on the rules of chess:

Unique pieces, such as the Archbishop, Dragon Knight, Dragon King and more!
Twists on traditional chess, such as Atomic Chess, Reflecting Bishops and Zombie Pawns.
Usable items that can give you an advantage, such as freezing a piece, demoting a piece to a pawn, or promoting one of yours to a queen!

There are also challenge modes and increasing levels of AI difficulty, so beginners and grandmasters alike can enjoy the game.

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OS: Windows 10
Processor: i3 8100
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: GT1030
Storage: 200 MB available space
Sound Card: N/A
VR Support: Not Supported

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The year is 401 AD, spring is in the air as the sun is slowly setting. What seems like a completely normal night by the river of the Rhine is turning out to be the beginning of the end for the world's longest lasting empire!

Yield! Fall of Rome is a turn-based 4X strategy game with fast-paced tactical gameplay set in the time of the imminent fall of the Roman Empire. Conquer provinces, expand your dominion, and immerse yourself in the drama of ancient Rome’s final days.

Forge Your Empire - Rewrite History!

The once mighty Roman Empire struggles to govern its vast realm. It is up to you to take advantage and lead your nation into the future.

Take command of one of eight playable factions - each with unique units, buildings, strengths and weaknesses.
Individual Campaigns for each faction- achieve long term objectives over multiple missions.
Advance your faction’s society according to the policies you choose - will you adapt Roman culture or keep the traditional ways?

Strategize, Conquer, Triumph!

Your strategic choices will determine your fate. Every move counts, and every choice echoes through history. Victory awaits those who choose wisely. Will you build an empire or crumble like ancient ruins?

Focused 4X experience - explore, expand, exploit, exterminate.
Gameplay designed to focus on tactics - outwit your opponents in matches won't take all day.
Decide how to deal with the Roman presence on the map and outmaneuver your competitors - will you choose trade or conquest?
Fulfill a variety of objectives to earn Crowns - the first player to reach the set amount of Crowns wins the match!

The Thrill Of Fresh Conquest Awaits!

Conquer provinces, expand your dominion, and immerse yourself in the drama of ancient Rome. Whether you focus on the grand scheme or individual battles - each mission, a fresh saga; each campaign, a new epic.

Campaigns: A string of solo challenges with overspanning objectives.
Multiplayer: Compete with other players in ranked and unranked matches.
Seasons: Aim for the top spots on the leaderboard and in additional dynamically generated Campaigns.
Custom games: Adjust the game to your liking - weight win conditions differently or even turn some of them off completely; give the Romans weaker or stronger presence; choose the map size from tiny to epic and decide for classic map borders or cylindrical wrapping.
You don’t have the time?: play by cloud and give each player up to 24 hours to make their turn.

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DirectX: Version 11
Storage: 500 MB available space

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Processor: Intel® Core™ i5-4670K / AMD® Ryzen™ 5 2400G
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 1650 (4GB) / AMD® Radeon™ R9 390X (8GB)

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Processor: Intel Core Duo Processor (2GHz or better)
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: ATI Radeon HD 6750 / NVIDIA GeForce 320 / NVIDIA GeForce 9600 or higher, 1024MB graphics memory required
Storage: 500 MB available space

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Storage: 500 MB available space

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Weekly Challenge

About the Game

Forge Your Empire - Rewrite History!

The once mighty Roman Empire struggles to govern its vast realm. It is up to you to take advantage and lead your nation into the future.

Take command of one of eight playable factions - each with unique units, buildings, strengths and weaknesses.
Individual Campaigns for each faction- achieve long term objectives over multiple missions.
Advance your faction’s society according to the policies you choose - will you adapt Roman culture or keep the traditional ways?

Strategize, Conquer, Triumph!

Focused 4X experience - explore, expand, exploit, exterminate.
Gameplay designed to focus on tactics - outwit your opponents in matches won't take all day.
Decide how to deal with the Roman presence on the map and outmaneuver your competitors - will you choose trade or conquest?
Fulfill a variety of objectives to earn Crowns - the first player to reach the set amount of Crowns wins the match!

The Thrill Of Fresh Conquest Awaits!

Campaigns: A string of solo challenges with overspanning objectives.
Multiplayer: Compete with other players in ranked and unranked matches.
Seasons: Aim for the top spots on the leaderboard and in additional dynamically generated Campaigns.
Custom games: Adjust the game to your liking - weight win conditions differently or even turn some of them off completely; give the Romans weaker or stronger presence; choose the map size from tiny to epic and decide for classic map borders or cylindrical wrapping.
You don’t have the time?: play by cloud and give each player up to 24 hours to make their turn.

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Players appreciate the beautiful, elegant, and functional design, often comparing it favorably to Civilization 6's art style.",{"_323":8054,"_325":8055,"_327":409,"_329":563,"_331":8056},"Promising potential and fresh ideas",0.1371127034126393,"Players see significant potential in the game, noting its fresh ideas and interesting upgrades. Despite being from a small studio, the game is considered a solid entry in the genre with room for further polish and quality-of-life improvements.",{"_323":8058,"_325":8059,"_327":348,"_329":404,"_331":8060},"Strong multiplayer experience",0.11909193579512639,"The inclusion of multiplayer is a significant positive, with players highlighting its intensity, fairness, and fast-paced nature. Simultaneous turns keep the game flowing, making it well-suited for competitive PvP.",{"_323":8062,"_325":8063,"_327":336,"_329":193,"_331":8064},"Responsive and active developers",0.11596014818394527,"The development team is highly praised for their active communication, responsiveness to player feedback, and rapid bug fixes. Their consistent updates and dedication are seen as a benchmark for the industry.",{"_323":8066,"_325":8067,"_327":965,"_329":416,"_331":8068},"Engaging historical setting",0.0960237515793218,"The game's choice of the late Roman Empire historical period is well-received, offering a compelling and educational narrative. Players appreciate the depth and intensity with which the game brings this tumultuous era to life, allowing for unique historical storytelling.",{"_323":8070,"_325":8071,"_327":421,"_329":169,"_331":8072},"Nuanced diplomacy and crucial decisions",0.04405532935180416,"The game features a nuanced diplomacy system and crucial turn-based decisions, leading to unpredictable twists and engaging interactions with other factions. This adds significant strategic depth to the gameplay.",{"_323":8074,"_325":8075,"_327":426,"_329":165,"_331":8076},"Streamlined tech tree",0.03208274985023558,"The tech tree is noted for adding strategic choice without being overwhelming, as it is smaller and does not require waiting for research to complete. This contributes to the game's streamlined yet strategic feel.",{"_323":8078,"_325":8079,"_327":478,"_329":165,"_331":8080},"Adequate AI functionality",0.030653232098503312,"Initial feedback suggests the AI is functional and adequate, showing promise for future development. This indicates a baseline level of challenge and competence from computer opponents.",[8082,8086,8090,8094],{"_323":8083,"_325":8084,"_327":328,"_329":791,"_331":8085},"Significant Technical Issues",0.5577275556467162,"Numerous technical issues plague the game, including frequent crashes, freezes, long loading times, and general performance lag. Players also report significant bugs, a confusing UI, and issues with AI turn processing and unit movement, making the game feel unfinished and unplayable for some.",{"_323":8087,"_325":8088,"_327":372,"_329":5878,"_331":8089},"Lacks Depth and Variety",0.5367270244004508,"Players consistently report that the game lacks depth, content, and variety, leading to repetitive and uninteresting gameplay. This includes limited tech trees, similar civilizations, and simplified resource management, making the game feel shallow compared to other 4X titles.",{"_323":8091,"_325":8092,"_327":348,"_329":2719,"_331":8093},"Overpriced for Content",0.39820788731932644,"Many players feel the game is overpriced for the content it offers, especially when compared to more established and feature-rich 4X strategy games like Civilization. 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It focuses on core 4X mechanics like exploration, expansion, exploitation, and extermination, while reducing micromanagement.",{"_323":8104,"_325":8105,"_327":336,"_329":855,"_331":8106},"Diverse Factions and Strategies",0.21303239516114347,"Players can choose from eight distinct factions, each possessing unique units, abilities, and strategic advantages. Gameplay involves managing these factions through military, economic, and diplomatic means to achieve victory.",{"_323":8108,"_325":8109,"_327":342,"_329":1867,"_331":8110},"Balanced Difficulty and Depth",0.20377253919765534,"The game offers a balanced difficulty curve, being accessible for beginners while still providing depth and challenge for experienced strategy players. It includes a 'Gods' Challenge' mode for advanced players seeking stricter conditions.",{"_323":8112,"_325":8113,"_327":354,"_329":1877,"_331":8114},"Historical Roman Empire Setting",0.1791304978244141,"The game is set during the historical period of the Roman Empire's decline, specifically around 401 AD. Players take on the role of various historical factions vying for control amidst the empire's collapse.",{"_323":8116,"_325":8117,"_327":348,"_329":393,"_331":8118},"Multiple Game Modes Available",0.17670215701428196,"The game features various modes, including a campaign mode with introductory, weekly, and custom scenarios, as well as skirmish and online multiplayer options. Campaigns often have specific story plots and victory conditions.",{"_323":8120,"_325":8121,"_327":360,"_329":398,"_331":8122},"Core Resource Management",0.12113905173745254,"Resource management is central to gameplay, with gold and supply being crucial for unit recruitment, building construction, and technology upgrades. Towns produce resources and expand their territory with improvements.",{"_323":4598,"_325":8124,"_327":965,"_329":404,"_331":8125},0.11690583380902723,"Victory can be achieved through multiple conditions, such as military conquest, economic prosperity, diplomatic alliances, or collecting crowns. Scenarios often have specific objectives, and players can customize win conditions in skirmish mode.",{"_323":8127,"_325":8128,"_327":409,"_329":181,"_331":8129},"Technology Tree Progression",0.07047977886253161,"The game includes a technology tree that allows players to unlock new units, tile improvements, and buildings. Technologies are instantly activated upon payment of resources.",{"_323":8131,"_325":8132,"_327":421,"_329":173,"_331":8133},"Online Multiplayer Focus",0.052081197582925134,"The game features online multiplayer with leaderboards, allowing players to compete against each other in real-time battles. The multiplayer aspect is a significant focus for the game.",[8135,8139],{"_323":8136,"_325":8137,"_327":354,"_329":181,"_331":8138},"Good performance and stability",0.07858299770465146,"Many players praise the game's smooth performance on various systems, including Linux, Macbook Air M1, and Steam Deck, noting low system requirements and efficient resource usage. The game is also reported to be largely bug-free.",{"_323":3242,"_325":8140,"_327":342,"_329":177,"_331":8141},0.06784675548758233,"Some players report experiencing long loading times, stutters, and general lag, particularly on the Steam Deck when many units are present. 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It's seen as a good alternative or a way to bridge the gap until new Civilization titles are released, offering a similar experience.",{"_323":8152,"_325":8153,"_327":342,"_329":181,"_331":8154},"Strong potential, needs content",0.07616214664738176,"Many players see strong potential in the game but believe it needs further development and content. They express a desire for future updates and improvements, suggesting the game could become a very solid title with more work.",{"_323":8156,"_325":8157,"_327":360,"_329":169,"_331":8158},"Positive ratings, engaging gameplay",0.04734053225803188,"Players generally rate the game positively, with scores ranging from 7/10 to 10/10. It's described as a game that can easily consume a weekend, indicating an engaging experience for many.",[8160,8164,8167,8171,8175,8179,8182,8185],{"_323":8161,"_325":8162,"_327":372,"_329":855,"_331":8163},"Anticipation for future content",0.2193985640703805,"Players acknowledge the game is in Early Access and express strong anticipation for future content, updates, and overall development. They expect continued improvements and new features to be added over time.",{"_323":8165,"_325":8153,"_327":342,"_329":181,"_331":8166},"Steep learning curve","The game, being a 4X strategy title, has a learning curve that players need to overcome. While not inherently bad, new players should be prepared to invest time to understand its mechanics.",{"_323":8168,"_325":8169,"_327":365,"_329":173,"_331":8170},"Casual 4X strategy experience",0.05347124975039263,"The game is seen as a casual 4X strategy experience, appealing to fans of similar genres like Civilization. The historical setting is present but not a primary focus for some players.",{"_323":8172,"_325":8173,"_327":360,"_329":165,"_331":8174},"Resource collection needs refinement",0.038153034390752634,"There's a specific suggestion to re-evaluate resource collection mechanics, particularly for scouts, to make resource acquisition more strategic and less instantaneous.",{"_323":8176,"_325":8177,"_327":965,"_329":158,"_331":8178},"Multiplayer community crucial",0.017075706030820044,"The long-term success and enjoyment of the game are perceived to be heavily dependent on the growth and activity of its multiplayer community.",{"_323":8180,"_325":7293,"_327":403,"_329":158,"_331":8181},"Future optimization expected","There is an expectation that the game will undergo further optimization in the future to improve performance and overall experience.",{"_323":8183,"_325":7258,"_327":483,"_329":158,"_331":8184},"English language dependency","The game is currently more accessible to English speakers, implying a need for broader language support.",{"_323":8186,"_325":8187,"_327":493,"_329":158,"_331":8188},"Small studio development",0.010694249950078526,"Players acknowledge that the game is developed by a small studio, which sets expectations regarding its scope and polish compared to AAA titles.",[8190,8193,8196,8199,8202,8205,8208,8210,8213,8216,8219,8221,8223,8225,8228,8231,8234,8236,8239,8241],{"_323":594,"_325":8191,"_327":8191,"_329":3622,"_331":8192},0.35714285714285715,"Players are highly satisfied with the game's ability to deliver a streamlined, fast-paced 4X strategy experience, often compared favorably to Civilization but with shorter session times. They appreciate the simplified yet deep mechanics, accessibility for new players, and the engaging puzzle-like aspects of tile building and resource management. Frequent bug fixes and ongoing developer support also contribute to a positive overall experience.",{"_323":589,"_325":8194,"_327":8194,"_329":536,"_331":8195},0.11904761904761904,"Disappointment stems primarily from the game's perceived lack of depth, repetitive gameplay, and limited content, which fails to provide long-term engagement. Players are also let down by uninspired design choices, unbalanced campaigns, and significant technical issues like frequent crashes and unplayable states, which prevent them from enjoying the game as intended.",{"_323":599,"_325":8197,"_327":8197,"_329":606,"_331":8198},0.1111111111111111,"Frustration is largely driven by persistent technical issues such as game-breaking bugs, freezes, crashes, and multiplayer desyncs. Players also express frustration with poor UI/controls, unintelligent AI, and balancing problems that hinder gameplay enjoyment. Specific issues like slow AI turns and confusing mechanics further contribute to a frustrating experience.",{"_323":609,"_325":8200,"_327":8200,"_329":987,"_331":8201},0.09523809523809523,"Excitement is generated by the game's strategic depth, fast-paced tactical gameplay, and its potential as a refreshing take on the 4X genre. Players are particularly excited about future content, anticipated multiplayer experiences, and the game's overall direction, which promises to redefine or enhance the strategy genre.",{"_323":613,"_325":8203,"_327":8203,"_329":1877,"_331":8204},0.08333333333333333,"Players appreciate the game's unique approach to simplifying 4X mechanics while maintaining strategic depth, making it accessible yet challenging. The appealing art style, good optimization, and efficient developer response to bug fixes are also highly valued. The campaign mode's ability to provide a strong sense of achievement is another point of appreciation.",{"_323":618,"_325":8206,"_327":8206,"_329":437,"_331":8207},0.04365079365079365,"Enjoyment comes from the game's high replayability, engaging gameplay loops, and the immediate gratification derived from core mechanics like founding cities and researching tech. Players find the game to be a brief yet deep experience that provides consistent fun and dopamine hits.",{"_323":629,"_325":8206,"_327":8206,"_329":437,"_331":8209},"Hope is centered on the game's future development, with players anticipating further optimization, new content, and continued bug fixes. The positive attitude of the development team and the game's perceived potential as a strategy title fuel this hope for significant improvements and growth.",{"_323":3378,"_325":8211,"_327":8211,"_329":177,"_331":8212},0.023809523809523808,"Optimism is based on the expectation of future content, planned updates, and the responsiveness of the developers. Players believe in the game's potential for continued improvement and development, looking forward to what future updates will bring.",{"_323":1477,"_325":8214,"_327":8214,"_329":169,"_331":8215},0.015873015873015872,"Anticipation is driven by the desire for more immersive experiences, quality-of-life improvements in the UI, and additional content. Players are actively looking forward to future updates that will enhance the game's features and expand its offerings.",{"_323":641,"_325":8217,"_327":8217,"_329":165,"_331":8218},0.011904761904761904,"Confusion arises from performance issues on seemingly small maps and a general lack of clarity regarding certain game mechanics, such as the purpose of crowns and how different civilizations truly differentiate themselves.",{"_323":622,"_325":8217,"_327":8217,"_329":165,"_331":8220},"Boredom is caused by the game's perceived lack of impact, blandness, and repetitive gameplay, often due to predictable AI and a scarcity of unique features that could sustain long-term interest.",{"_323":626,"_325":8217,"_327":8217,"_329":165,"_331":8222},"Anger is expressed due to poor game performance, a perceived low quality of the product, and a frustrating save system design. The high price point without sufficient follow-up content or quality also contributes to player anger.",{"_323":3350,"_325":8217,"_327":8217,"_329":165,"_331":8224},"Neutrality reflects an objective assessment of the game as a simple turn-based strategy title, acknowledging its similarities to other mobile-style games like Polytopia. Some players find the graphics questionable, indicating they may not appeal to everyone, but do not consider the game inherently bad.",{"_323":8226,"_325":8217,"_327":8217,"_329":165,"_331":8227},"Observation","Observations highlight specific technical behaviors, such as freezes occurring on Steam Deck with many units, and characterize the game's core loop as team-fighting rather than role-playing. 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🗺️ Scout procedural lands that shift beneath your feet.
🗡️ Survive against the fierce barbarian horde.
🎆 Discover deep systems and powerful combos.

🧪 Mix over 200 game-changing technologies.
🎲 Improvise to make the most of each unique run.
❄️ Watch your choices snowball, creating wildly different civilizations.

🎴 Draft your perfect deck of cards to craft a unique strategy.
🔨 Upgrade your cards, units and cities in every era.
📈 Build an enduring empire, from the stone age to the singularity.

🏆 Achieve tough challenges to reveal new content.
✨ Unlock permanent upgrades between matches.
⚰️ Die in spectacular fashion, and try again!

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Processor: x86, x64 architecture
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: Vulkan capable
DirectX: Version 12
Storage: 4 GB available space

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OS: High Sierra 10.13+
Processor: Apple Silicon, x64 architecture
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: Metal capable Intel & AMD GPUs
Storage: 4 GB available space

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OS: Ubuntu 20.04, Ubuntu 18.04, and CentOS 7
Processor: x64 architecture with SSE2 instruction set support
Graphics: OpenGL 3.2+, Vulkan capable

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They frequently release updates, fix bugs quickly, and incorporate player feedback, demonstrating strong dedication.",{"_323":8486,"_325":8487,"_327":342,"_329":1882,"_331":8488},"Solid & Varied Mechanics",0.16801411128364507,"The game's core mechanics, including the tech system and card-based resource management, are well-designed and contribute to varied and fresh experiences with each playthrough. This ensures high replay value.",{"_323":8490,"_325":8491,"_327":348,"_329":181,"_331":8492},"Satisfying Progression Pacing",0.09324166906103917,"The game features a well-paced progression system, including meta-progression, that makes it accessible for beginners while still offering a satisfying challenge as players improve.",{"_323":8494,"_325":8495,"_327":409,"_329":177,"_331":8496},"Effective Deck-Building Integration",0.07820168468692093,"The deck-building aspect is well-integrated, allowing for flexible strategies and satisfying manipulation of cards to strengthen and customize the player's deck.",{"_323":8498,"_325":8499,"_327":360,"_329":165,"_331":8500},"Engaging Barbarian System",0.04752156696947866,"The barbarian system is noted for providing a clear objective and a challenging, engaging dynamic, as barbarians scale in difficulty with the player's progress.",{"_323":8502,"_325":8503,"_327":365,"_329":165,"_331":8504},"Helpful Undo Feature",0.0454041386352455,"The inclusion of an 'undo last action' button is a convenient feature that enhances the player experience by allowing for error correction and strategic flexibility.",{"_323":8506,"_325":8507,"_327":421,"_329":165,"_331":8508},"Clever Faith System",0.044223801133942676,"The faith system is a clever mechanic that allows players to mitigate randomness and pursue specific builds, adding another layer of strategic depth and control.",{"_323":8510,"_325":8511,"_327":426,"_329":165,"_331":8512},"Clear & Functional Graphics",0.03996071531187393,"The graphics are functional and clear, effectively supporting the gameplay and making the map easy to read, even if they are not exceptionally detailed.",[8514,8518,8522,8526,8530,8534,8538,8542,8546,8550,8554,8558],{"_323":8515,"_325":8516,"_327":372,"_329":1223,"_331":8517},"Unpolished & Unfinished Game",0.5463290712888882,"The game is widely perceived as unpolished and unfinished, with many elements feeling like a proof of concept rather than a complete game. This includes issues with overall depth, balance, and general lack of polish, particularly in art and interface.",{"_323":8519,"_325":8520,"_327":328,"_329":373,"_331":8521},"Steep Learning Curve & No Tutorial",0.5291488794102929,"Many players found the game's initial experience very challenging due to a steep learning curve and a complete lack of an in-game tutorial. This forces players into a trial-and-error approach, which can be frustrating and lead to early failures.",{"_323":8523,"_325":8524,"_327":354,"_329":373,"_331":8525},"Inconsistent & Poor Art Style",0.5146378343688927,"A significant number of players criticized the game's art style, describing it as inconsistent, generic, 'wonky,' and resembling mobile game graphics. The use of AI art was specifically called out as a major detractor from the overall visual experience.",{"_323":8527,"_325":8528,"_327":336,"_329":2805,"_331":8529},"Balance Issues & Pacing Problems",0.38921886423599933,"The game's balance is frequently mentioned as problematic, with early game being overly difficult due to aggressive AI and strong barbarians, while the late game can become too easy or devolve into repetitive busywork. The meta-progression system also raises concerns about balance.",{"_323":8531,"_325":8532,"_327":348,"_329":1101,"_331":8533},"Lack of Content & Variety",0.3889196644611608,"The game lacks variety in enemies, currently featuring only barbarians, and does not include other civilizations. This, combined with only one playable character and a single conquest victory condition, limits replayability and strategic depth.",{"_323":8535,"_325":8536,"_327":360,"_329":437,"_331":8537},"Clunky & Unintuitive UI",0.12591988703549004,"The user interface is clunky and lacks essential quality-of-life features. Players noted the absence of a 'next unit' button, unit lists, clear icons, and proper tooltips, making navigation and unit management cumbersome.",{"_323":8539,"_325":8540,"_327":415,"_329":165,"_331":8541},"Weak Roguelike Implementation",0.04153076692630138,"The roguelike elements feel forced and do not contribute to a strong sense of 'build' progression. The absence of an 'easy' mode also limits accessibility for players new to the genre or seeking a more relaxed experience.",{"_323":8543,"_325":8544,"_327":426,"_329":134,"_331":8545},"Unit Production Difficulties",0.02948253408929512,"Players found it difficult to produce and acquire units, indicating potential issues with unit production mechanics or resource costs.",{"_323":8547,"_325":8548,"_327":478,"_329":134,"_331":8549},"Poor Localization Quality",0.028168874691536557,"The game's localization quality is poor, with instances of machine translation, unlocalized sections, and garbled text, particularly noted in the Japanese version.",{"_323":8551,"_325":8552,"_327":483,"_329":134,"_331":8553},"Unfun Enemy Movement Mechanic",0.02664047687458262,"The enemy's ability to use 'plans' to increase movement was not well-received, with players finding this mechanic to be unfair or not fun.",{"_323":8555,"_325":8556,"_327":488,"_329":134,"_331":8557},"Problematic Card System",0.024791757228283706,"Soldier cards are described as fragile and require discovery in the library. Upgrading the card deck to find soldiers paradoxically weakens the overall deck, creating a counter-intuitive progression.",{"_323":8559,"_325":8560,"_327":493,"_329":134,"_331":8561},"Expensive Road Construction",0.022401881504486007,"The cost of building roads between cities using rare resources is excessively high, making this essential infrastructure difficult to implement, while city-leveling road construction is uncontrollable.",[8563,8567,8571,8575,8579,8583,8587,8591,8595,8599],{"_323":8564,"_325":8565,"_327":158,"_329":536,"_331":8566},"Civ-like Roguelike Deckbuilder",0.3036357751812582,"The game is a unique blend of 4X strategy, specifically Civilization-like mechanics, with roguelike deckbuilding elements. Players use cards to manage resources, expand their civilization, and engage in combat, offering a fresh take on both genres.",{"_323":8568,"_325":8569,"_327":328,"_329":185,"_331":8570},"Persistent Roguelike Progression",0.11123984895790882,"The game incorporates roguelike meta-progression, allowing players to unlock new cards and gain permanent upgrades that carry over between runs. This system improves player chances and strength in subsequent playthroughs, encouraging continued engagement.",{"_323":8572,"_325":8573,"_327":372,"_329":185,"_331":8574},"Combat-Heavy Barbarian Focus",0.10974635792856534,"Combat is a central and significant aspect of the game, mirroring Civilization's combat mechanics. However, unlike traditional 4X games, the primary adversaries are barbarian hordes rather than competing civilizations, focusing the gameplay on a specific type of conflict.",{"_323":8576,"_325":8577,"_327":354,"_329":181,"_331":8578},"Limited Tech Tree Choices",0.0978791660405681,"The technology tree is structured by ages, where players must choose a limited number of technologies from a larger pool. Once an age ends, previously unchosen technologies cannot be acquired, emphasizing strategic decision-making.",{"_323":8580,"_325":8581,"_327":348,"_329":173,"_331":8582},"Variable Run Lengths",0.07244593338495083,"While some players find playthroughs manageable within an afternoon, others report longer runs, often exceeding three hours for a complete victory. This suggests a range in game session length, potentially depending on player strategy or game difficulty.",{"_323":8584,"_325":8585,"_327":360,"_329":173,"_331":8586},"Variable Difficulty Curve",0.06970714806775237,"Player feedback indicates a varied difficulty curve, with some finding the game challenging while others perceive it as starting slow and simple. This suggests a potential need for difficulty scaling or clearer progression guidance.",{"_323":8588,"_325":8589,"_327":342,"_329":165,"_331":8590},"Multiple Game Modes & Characters",0.05024793930719303,"The game offers two distinct modes: a standard mode and an 'Iron Man' mode, which removes accumulated aids for a more challenging experience. There are also 19 levels and two unique characters, providing replayability and varied playstyles.",{"_323":8592,"_325":8593,"_327":348,"_329":134,"_331":8594},"Diverse Resource Management",0.03643837539312807,"The game features a diverse resource system, including currency, raw materials (wood, iron), production points for deck improvement, and technology points for new cards. Meta-progression allows for starting with more resources or increased resource generation.",{"_323":8596,"_325":8597,"_327":965,"_329":134,"_331":8598},"Standard Starting Units",0.035769497149733154,"Players begin each game with a foundational set of units, typically a settler, warrior, and scout. This initial setup provides the basic tools for early expansion and exploration.",{"_323":8600,"_325":8601,"_327":365,"_329":134,"_331":8602},"Turn-Based Single-Player",0.03349862620479536,"The game is turn-based and designed exclusively for single-player experiences. There is no multiplayer component, and the focus is on individual strategic play.",[8604,8608,8612],{"_323":8605,"_325":8606,"_327":336,"_329":169,"_331":8607},"Performance issues and workarounds",0.06336208929263822,"Some players experience performance issues, particularly slowdowns in later game eras. A potential workaround suggested by the community is to manually force the game to use DirectX 11 or 12 to improve stability and frame rates.",{"_323":8609,"_325":8610,"_327":348,"_329":165,"_331":8611},"Pre-release bugs expected",0.04938868352027729,"Players acknowledge the presence of bugs, but many understand that this is expected given the game's pre-release status. They anticipate these issues will be resolved before the full launch.",{"_323":8613,"_325":8614,"_327":360,"_329":158,"_331":8615},"Smooth performance for some",0.020847299781104132,"Despite some reports of performance issues, a significant portion of the player base reports that the game runs smoothly on their systems. This suggests that performance problems may not be universal.",[8617,8620,8624,8628,8631,8635],{"_323":5948,"_325":8618,"_327":328,"_329":1867,"_331":8619},0.2692606632598793,"Many players highly recommend the game, praising its potential and current state, even in Early Access. They believe it's a worthwhile investment and a must-try experience.",{"_323":8621,"_325":8622,"_327":354,"_329":193,"_331":8623},"Genre-Specific Recommendation",0.14664007190247685,"The game is particularly recommended for fans of specific genres, including strategy, resource management, 4X, roguelikes, deck-building, and city-building. Players who enjoy titles like Civilization or Slay the Spire will likely find it appealing.",{"_323":8625,"_325":8626,"_327":360,"_329":177,"_331":8627},"Taste-Dependent Enjoyment",0.07992143062374786,"Some players suggest that the game's appeal is subjective and depends on individual taste. They recommend trying it to see if it suits personal preferences, especially given its current state and potential for future improvements.",{"_323":8629,"_325":8503,"_327":365,"_329":165,"_331":8630},"Purchase Timing & Trust","There's a suggestion to consider purchasing the game during a sale, possibly around 30% off. Additionally, some recommend buying it now, even in Early Access, if there's trust in the developer.",{"_323":8632,"_325":8633,"_327":348,"_329":158,"_331":8634},"Caution Due to Bugs",0.021666387638323986,"Players are advised to be cautious before purchasing due to the presence of bugs, despite acknowledging the diligent efforts of the solo developer. This suggests a need for awareness regarding potential technical issues.",{"_323":8636,"_325":8637,"_327":426,"_329":158,"_331":8638},"One to Watch",0.017530419653650015,"The game is identified as one to closely monitor, indicating that it has significant potential and is worth keeping an eye on for future developments and improvements.",[8640,8644,8647,8651,8654,8657,8661,8664],{"_323":8641,"_325":8642,"_327":372,"_329":563,"_331":8643},"Future potential and Early Access",0.1931564955338608,"Players acknowledge the game is in Early Access and has significant potential. They are eager for future updates, bug fixes, visual improvements, and new content like maps, enemies, and multiplayer, hoping the developer will deliver on these promises.",{"_323":8645,"_325":8610,"_327":348,"_329":165,"_331":8646},"Solo developer effort","Players frequently highlight that the game is developed by a single person. 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8/10 – IGN

“...a very clever, very different kind of adventure that will make you feel and make you feel bad...”
8/10 – PC Gamer

“God Will Be Watching is a fantasy that captures a very real, disturbing hint of apocalyptic reality.”
The AV Club
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An innovative departure from the traditional point and click adventure taking place in six intimate, tension-filled scenarios linked together through an epic narrative of interstellar espionage.

Set morals aside as you navigate Sgt. Burden and his team through harrowing predicaments and make decisions that will either save your team or sacrifice their lives for the sake of the mission.

Solve a wide variety of narrative puzzles and moral dilemmas using your own wits and burden the consequences of your choices. Do you intimidate or comfort your hostages to maintain your tenuous control of the situation? Should you kill the weakest member of your party to save on food for the strong? What is one life worth in the face of annihilation?

Receive your judgment from the gods upon failure and compare your choices to all other players in the universe over time.

Over 1,500 beautifully designed sprites tell your story against 15 stunning backgrounds and an emotionally stirring orchestral soundtrack.

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Their distinct personalities and evolving stories contribute significantly to the game's emotional impact and narrative depth.",[8972,8976,8980,8985,8988],{"_323":8973,"_325":326,"_327":328,"_329":8974,"_331":8975},"Excessive Difficulty & Frustrating RNG",267,"The game is perceived as excessively difficult and frustrating, often due to unclear mechanics, reliance on luck (RNG), and a punishing trial-and-error loop. Players frequently have to restart entire chapters after minor mistakes or unlucky rolls, leading to tedium and a lack of enjoyment. This high difficulty, especially in 'Original' mode, is seen as artificial and designed to prolong gameplay rather than provide a fair challenge.",{"_323":8977,"_325":8978,"_327":354,"_329":772,"_331":8979},"Repetitive & Tedious Gameplay",0.7614884823197811,"The gameplay loop is described as repetitive and monotonous, often involving the same limited actions and forced restarts. Players are forced to re-experience long dialogues and cutscenes after each failure, which quickly becomes tedious and detracts from the story and immersion. This repetition, combined with the high difficulty, makes the game feel like a chore.",{"_323":8981,"_325":8982,"_327":1852,"_329":8983,"_331":8984},"Meaningless Choices & Consequences",0.4809824124684573,105,"Despite being marketed with a focus on choice and consequence, players feel their decisions are largely meaningless. Characters who die often reappear in subsequent chapters, and choices do not significantly impact the linear ending. This undermines the narrative's emotional weight and the player's sense of agency, leading to a feeling that time spent on moral dilemmas is wasted.",{"_323":8986,"_325":8969,"_327":342,"_329":181,"_331":8987},"Misleading Marketing & Genre","The game's marketing, particularly on store pages, is criticized for being misleading. It is advertised as a 'point-and-click adventure' or a game focused on 'ambiguous moral choices,' when in reality, it functions more as a strategy or resource management game heavily reliant on specific optimal paths and RNG.",{"_323":8989,"_325":8990,"_327":360,"_329":173,"_331":8991},"Bleak Tone & Visuals",0.04455350442519889,"The game features a dark, nihilistic worldview and pixelated visuals that, while minimalist, depict harsh and gruesome scenes. This aesthetic, combined with the game's punishing mechanics, contributes to a bleak and often unappealing atmosphere for many players.",[8993,8997,9001,9005,9009,9013,9017,9021,9025,9029,9032],{"_323":8994,"_325":8995,"_327":372,"_329":1936,"_331":8996},"Core resource management",0.2937463650813618,"The core gameplay is a demanding resource management simulator, often described as a puzzle game in disguise. Players must meticulously manage various resources, time, and multiple complex tasks simultaneously, often under pressure, making it a micro-management heavy experience.",{"_323":8998,"_325":8999,"_327":354,"_329":1026,"_331":9000},"Chapter-based crisis scenarios",0.2483480719901513,"The game is structured into distinct chapters, each presenting a unique crisis scenario with different mechanics and objectives. These chapters vary in length and difficulty, often requiring multiple attempts to complete, especially on harder modes.",{"_323":9002,"_325":9003,"_327":336,"_329":1877,"_331":9004},"Intense scenario management",0.1404602773968475,"Specific scenarios involve managing complex, high-stakes situations like hostage crises or torture. Players must balance multiple objectives, make tough choices, and endure extreme circumstances to survive and achieve goals.",{"_323":9006,"_325":9007,"_327":403,"_329":437,"_331":9008},"Concise and simple mechanics",0.07272371659186347,"Despite its complexity, the game's core mechanics are straightforward and concise. While initial playthroughs may be challenging, players can grasp the fundamentals through repeated attempts, with typical playthroughs ranging from 3 to 8 hours.",{"_323":9010,"_325":9011,"_327":348,"_329":181,"_331":9012},"Time loop and repetition",0.0595956545387023,"The game incorporates a time loop or 'death regression' mechanic, where players repeatedly attempt scenarios. This design encourages learning through repetition and experimentation, as progress often resets to the beginning of an episode upon failure.",{"_323":9014,"_325":9015,"_327":965,"_329":177,"_331":9016},"Character management and delegation",0.05211447066482723,"Players are responsible for managing multiple characters or group members, making critical decisions about their well-being, task delegation, and survival. This often involves prioritizing actions like feeding, repairs, or mental care to prevent deaths.",{"_323":9018,"_325":9019,"_327":360,"_329":177,"_331":9020},"Attention to detail required",0.05108198960460197,"Success in the game requires keen attention to detail and careful consideration of subtleties within each situation. Players must think strategically and make purposeful decisions, factoring in both skill and the inherent luck elements.",{"_323":9022,"_325":9023,"_327":426,"_329":173,"_331":9024},"Post-story epilogue",0.037464882158140256,"The game includes an epilogue or extra chapter that takes place 20 years after the main story's conclusion. This content provides a glimpse into the characters' future and reflects on past events, though it doesn't fundamentally alter the original ending.",{"_323":9026,"_325":9027,"_327":365,"_329":169,"_331":9028},"Simple mouse-based controls",0.03600841859151716,"The game's interface is minimalistic, primarily controlled by mouse clicks. Players interact with the environment, select actions, and give orders using simple point-and-click mechanics.",{"_323":9030,"_325":9027,"_327":365,"_329":169,"_331":9031},"Turn-based action points","Gameplay is turn-based, with players having a limited number of action points or moves per turn. 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Players are advised to manage expectations regarding difficulty and be prepared for trial-and-error gameplay, resource management, and a significant time commitment.",{"_323":3681,"_325":9055,"_327":372,"_329":355,"_331":9056},0.45578075349174574,"Player sentiment on recommending the game is highly divided, with many suggesting it's not for everyone due to its unique and often frustrating nature. Many recommend purchasing it only on sale or after trying a demo, indicating a cautious approach to investment.",{"_323":9058,"_325":9059,"_327":354,"_329":9060,"_331":9061},"Unique & Demanding Narrative",0.4283041965355754,91,"The game offers a unique and impactful narrative experience, often described as an 'emotional test' or 'existential punch'. 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Players can then attempt 'Original' difficulty for a greater challenge if desired.",{"_323":9071,"_325":8990,"_327":360,"_329":173,"_331":9072},"Pixel Art & Mouse Control","The game's pixel art style is a notable feature, appealing to fans of 16-bit graphics and classic graphic adventures. It's also noted that playing with a mouse is the preferred control method.",{"_323":9074,"_325":9075,"_327":493,"_329":165,"_331":9076},"Irrelevant External Comparisons",0.01940695929783013,"Some reviews include unrelated or comparative recommendations, such as other games or activities, which do not directly contribute to constructive feedback about the game itself. These are considered less relevant for direct game improvement.",{"_323":9078,"_325":9047,"_327":483,"_329":158,"_331":9079},"Considered a Masterpiece","A single review refers to the game as a 'masterpiece'. While positive, this is an isolated, highly subjective opinion without further elaboration or specific constructive points.",[9081,9085,9089,9093,9097,9101,9105,9109,9112,9115],{"_323":9082,"_325":9083,"_327":372,"_329":410,"_331":9084},"Difficulty and added easy modes",0.07662298440690295,"The game was initially very difficult, leading to negative reviews. Developers responded by adding three easier game modes post-launch, specifically for players who want to enjoy the story without the high challenge.",{"_323":9086,"_325":9087,"_327":336,"_329":185,"_331":9088},"Ludum Dare origin and funding",0.06810931947280263,"The game originated as a Ludum Dare prototype in 2013, specifically Ludum Dare 26 and 28. Its success led to a Kickstarter campaign and a full release in 2014, featuring a minimalistic pixel art style.",{"_323":9090,"_325":9091,"_327":348,"_329":134,"_331":9092},"Missing dialogue options and voice acting",0.02328968211046102,"Players desire quality of life improvements such as an option to skip dialogue and the addition of voice acting for dialogues, which would enhance the narrative experience.",{"_323":9094,"_325":9095,"_327":965,"_329":134,"_331":9096},"Reviews from limited playtime",0.022862166846918042,"Many negative reviews appear to come from players who have not played the game extensively. 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This led to tedious repetition, lost progress, and a feeling that player choices or skill had little impact on outcomes, particularly in specific challenging sections or due to unclear mechanics and slow animations.",{"_323":594,"_325":9124,"_327":9124,"_329":917,"_331":9125},0.21367521367521367,"Satisfaction stemmed from overcoming the game's significant challenges, particularly difficult chapters and puzzles, which provided a strong sense of accomplishment. Players also found satisfaction in the game's compelling narrative, well-designed mechanics, high-quality aesthetics (music, pixel art), and the overall rewarding and impactful experience it offered.",{"_323":589,"_325":9127,"_327":9127,"_329":5289,"_331":9128},0.11396011396011396,"Disappointment arose from the game not meeting player expectations, often due to misleading marketing regarding meaningful choices and genre. Technical issues, unengaging gameplay, a perceived lack of genuine player agency, and the story being overshadowed by difficulty or tedious mechanics also contributed to this feeling.",{"_323":613,"_325":9130,"_327":9130,"_329":1877,"_331":9131},0.05982905982905983,"Appreciation was driven by the game's unique design, narrative depth, and high artistic quality, including its music, visuals, and clever writing. Players valued the game's philosophical themes, well-developed characters, and its overall professional and well-crafted presentation.",{"_323":1484,"_325":9133,"_327":9133,"_329":786,"_331":9134},0.045584045584045586,"Intrigue was sparked by the game's unique and dark nature, its philosophical themes, and the thought-provoking moral dilemmas it presented. Players were drawn in by the strong narrative, surprising plot developments, and the game's ability to evoke a sense of helplessness and provide a lasting, impactful experience.",{"_323":4210,"_325":9136,"_327":9136,"_329":1882,"_331":9137},0.042735042735042736,"Admiration was directed towards the game's overall high quality, unique concept, and its success in conveying deep philosophical themes and moral limitations. Players admired the engaging narrative design, experimental nature, and the game's ability to deliver an impactful and brilliant experience.",{"_323":609,"_325":1135,"_327":1135,"_329":404,"_331":9139},"Excitement was generated by the game's engaging plot, thrilling episodes, and the constant tension created by its challenging difficulty and moral choices. Players enjoyed the unique experiences, strong atmosphere, and the impactful music and action sequences.",{"_323":1481,"_325":9141,"_327":9141,"_329":437,"_331":9142},0.03133903133903134,"The game's high and often brutal difficulty, coupled with its unique and harsh gameplay mechanics, was a primary cause of the feeling of challenge. Players recognized and engaged with the intellectual demands and the need to play strategically to overcome the game's cruel nature.",{"_323":641,"_325":9144,"_327":9144,"_329":177,"_331":9145},0.017094017094017096,"Confusion stemmed from unclear game mechanics, particularly the micro-management system and choices that felt arbitrary or without meaningful impact. Players also experienced confusion due to misleading initial descriptions and a loss of emotional connection to characters because of certain game design elements.",{"_323":626,"_325":9147,"_327":9147,"_329":173,"_331":9148},0.014245014245014245,"Anger was primarily caused by perceived unfair and unreasonable difficulty, clunky user interface, and long, unskippable animations. These design choices led to players feeling stuck and frustrated with the core gameplay mechanics.",{"_323":9150,"_325":9151,"_327":9151,"_329":169,"_331":9152},"Tension",0.011396011396011397,"Tension was a result of the game's challenging choices, demanding resource management, and intense atmosphere. The high difficulty and moral dilemmas presented throughout the game contributed to a constant state of suspense for players.",{"_323":622,"_325":9151,"_327":9151,"_329":169,"_331":9154},"Boredom arose from repetitive and monotonous gameplay, particularly the need to re-read the same dialogue or repeat puzzles. The lack of variety in tasks contributed to a feeling of tedium.",{"_323":5191,"_325":9156,"_327":9156,"_329":165,"_331":9157},0.008547008547008548,"Thoughtfulness was evoked by the game's deep narrative, complex moral dilemmas, and its exploration of human nature and survival. The game prompted players to reflect on difficult questions and their own choices.",{"_323":618,"_325":9156,"_327":9156,"_329":165,"_331":9159},"Enjoyment was derived from the game's puzzle-like gameplay, interesting story, and the satisfaction of initial success after overcoming a difficult section. The overall scenario and gameplay loop provided a positive experience.",{"_323":2017,"_325":9161,"_327":9161,"_329":134,"_331":9162},0.005698005698005698,"Amusement was caused by the game's unique and challenging nature, particularly the presentation of moral dilemmas. 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The dramatic and psychological effects of the narrative drew players deeply into the game world.",{"_323":3362,"_325":9161,"_327":9161,"_329":134,"_331":9172},"Mixed feelings arose from the game's blend of different aesthetic elements and the inherent pros and cons associated with its reliance on randomness. Players found themselves weighing both positive and negative aspects of the game's design.",{"_669":9174,"_677":9178,"_687":9181},{"_671":9175,"_673":9176,"_675":9177},6804,6259,545,[683,5216,680,1505,9179,9180],"Moral Decision-Making","Character Management",[9182,9185,9188,9191,9194,9196,9199,9201],{"_323":9183,"_327":158,"_331":9184},"Improved game balance and reduced reliance on RNG","Players find the game excessively difficult and frustrating due to unclear mechanics and heavy reliance on luck (RNG), leading to tedious restarts. 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