Game News Swordhaven: Iron Conspiracy now available on Early Access

[Mr. Magniloquent]

I tried both TB and RTwP in the demo. It works well either way because they have an AP system. These guys get it. It's going to be good.

I get a "no licences" error when I try boot up the demo but from memory there was only one attack type (no fast/regular/power option).

Lacking ZOC, the only use of your excess action points (outside of healing items) is to run away from the enemy and try deplete some of their AP in coming towards you on their turn. That can be useful for enemies who would normally get two attacks at full AP but always feels quite silly when turn-based games do this attack then run away thing. Like two children having a play fight with brooms.

AtomTeam have their heads screwed on so hopefully they'll steer the turn-based combat to a more Age of Decadence/BG3 style.

I understand what you're saying here and generally agree. In turn based mode, my halberd wielder would always have a few remaining AP. It made great sense to take a few steps away, because whatever movement the horde of rats or wolves made would diminish the volume of attacks they could make. I was effectively kiting in turn based mode.

 

[Highgrade]

I just bought the game and it's not bad at all. Only tried TB so far but I am enjoying it.