Underplayed Gems

Children of Zodiarcs (2017)

Children of Zodiarcs cover
Developer
Cardboard Utopia
Publisher
Square Enix Collective, Plug In Digital
Platforms
PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Genres
Role-playing (RPG), Strategy, Tactical, Adventure, Indie, Card & Board Game
Rating
4.0 of 5, 7 player ratings
Where to get it
Nintendo eShop
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How it feels

A deliberately-paced tactical RPG where card draws and dice rolls shape each skirmish.

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About

Children of Zodiarcs is a story-driven, single-player tactical RPG that combines traditional tactical gameplay with the thrill of collectible cards and craftable dice! Children of Zodiarcs was inspired by our deep love of tactical RPGs, namely Final Fantasy Tactics and the 16-bit Shining Force games, as well as a love of playing board games and collectable card games like Magic: The Gathering. We decided to bring these passions together to make a game that would resonate with fellow fans of the genre, as well as to push the envelope in fun and exciting way

Screenshots

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