Aeloren Tactics (2020)

Developer: Team Syukino
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Strategy
Rating: 3.6 of 5, 7 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.4 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A strategic, retro-styled tactical RPG with deliberate, turn-based combat and a narrative-driven campaign.

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What players say

Players are split on the challenge: some say it is too hard, others find it manageable with one-hit kill items. The game uses the SRPG Studio engine with basic assets, and long-time SRPG fans note its lack of permadeath and poor ally AI. Grammar and spelling issues are mentioned, along with the absence of a tutorial.

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