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Live by the Sword: Tactics
Live By The Sword: Tactics is a streamlined tactical RPG that blends classic and contemporary gameplay elements. The game is set in a world recovering from the ravages of war, you must navigate the treacherous landscape to prevent further turmoil. Single Player and Multiplayer modes available.
Released:
Oct 28, 2022
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Developer:
Labrador Studios
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Publishers:
Unknown
Indie
Turn-Based Tactics
Strategy
Turn-Based Strategy
Strategy RPG
Turn-Based Combat
Pixel Graphics
Colorful
Fantasy
Class-Based
Tactical
Retro
Local Multiplayer
Multiplayer
Singleplayer
RPG
Tactical RPG
Roguelite
Roguelike
PvP
The Developer Says...
Live By The Sword: Tactics is a streamlined tactical RPG that blends classic and contemporary gameplay elements. The game is set in a world recovering from the ravages of war, you must navigate the treacherous landscape to prevent further turmoil. It’s a journey that will test not only a brotherly bond but the player’s tactical skills as they form a team and go on this heroic quest.
The game is a new take on Tactical / Strategy gameplay. Characters do not gain experience points and you cannot collect overpowered equipment to easily bypass difficult fights. You, the player, must become more skilled to achieve victory. Are you up for the challenge of becoming a true Tactician?
Multiple Game Modes
Live by the Sword: Tactics features many ways to play:
- Story Mode that features a group of adventurers who discover an evil plot.
- Adventure Mode that has you building the world as you explore it. Beware, defeat means death in this mode.
- Tactician Mode that places you in odd battle scenarios to solve. Many with unique win conditions.
- Online battles between two players.
- Local battles between two players.
Coming Post-Release
- Ranked Online multiplayer.
- Additional Classes
Classes
The battle system in Live by the Sword revolves around 5 vs 5 battles. The player has the choice of building their team with 7 unique classes and 3 additional in Adventure Mode.
- The Alchemist, Archer, Assassin, Brawler, Medic, Warrior and Wizard
Each class possess an innate ability as well as a pool of 8 unique abilities to choose from. Choose wisely as you can only take 4 into battle.
Back of the Box Details
Steam Deck
Verified
DLC
None
DRM/EULA Notices
None
Achievements
None
Ratings
None
Metacritic
None
Content Notices
Online interactivity
Controller Support
Xbox
Reviews
72%
Mostly Positive
Based on 74 reviews
Individual reviews are not available yet.
