Brave Nine (2023)

Developer: Valiant
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Adventure, RPG, Strategy, Free To Play
Rating: 3.5 of 5, 454 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 5.6 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A tactical free-to-play RPG with turn-based combat and a dramatic revenge narrative set in a fantasy empire.

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What players say

This is the offline version of a retired gacha game. Players say all characters are unlocked at max level from the start, making the auto-battler campaign a power fantasy with no challenge. Reviews are split on whether this is a generous way to preserve a story or a hollow experience with nothing to grind for.

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