Underplayed Gems

Ancient lands: the Tsar awakening (2019)

Ancient lands: the Tsar awakening cover
Developer
Anatoliy Sidorov
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Indie, Strategy
Rating
4.8 of 5, 21 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 5.0 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

a measured, tactical turn-based strategy where you manage a squad and card-based gear to orchestrate combos and environmental traps against formidable enemies.

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What players say

Players praise the challenging turn-based card combat and deterministic battles, noting the game demands careful planning over brute force. Some find enemy variety low and battles repetitive, while others appreciate the ability to play in short sessions.

Screenshots

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