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Lead a mercenary band through a kingdom’s struggle over equality, fighting grid-based battles and shaping units with skills and classes.
Released 10 Jun 2021
Move After Acting
Build Custom Classes
Trigger Blaze Skills
“Mercenaries Blaze”is the 5th fantasy tactical simulation RPG. Turn-based battles are carried out on an isometric map. Attack and defense results vary depending on the direction you face, distance and elevation, making gameplay challenging enough to satisfy the even pickiest strategy lovers.
Developed by ESQUADRA,inc., RideonJapan · Published by Flyhigh Works









You lead a group of mercenaries drawn into a conflict in a corrupt kingdom, where political power and inequality shape the story. The campaign has two story branches.
Battles take place on isometric, grid-based maps. You direct units through turn-based movement and attacks, using facing, distance, and the layout of the battlefield to plan each turn. Units can move either before or after taking an action, and a rotating camera lets you inspect the 3D maps.
Units grow through skill points spent on abilities and job classes, with equipment adding further ways to customize the party. Filling a character’s gauge unlocks their unique Blaze Exceed ability, which can deal heavy damage or support allies.
Players who enjoy this style of tactics RPG often appreciate its solid, familiar turn-based battles and straightforward play, with some also praising character builds, pixel-art visuals, and the two story branches. Others find the story underdeveloped or the battles and progression less engaging; reactions to the challenge and amount of grinding vary.
| Platforms | Windows |
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| Achievements | 32 |
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| Controller support | Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| Website | Official website |