Mordheim: City of the Damned is one of the toughest games you’ll ever love. Based on a tabletop game by Games Workshop in 1999, you will find yourself leading a warband through a cursed city fighting for supremacy, and facing perma-death down every dark alley.
Play as a member of an invading Ork army in this Warhammer 40,000 turn based strategy game. Set in the 41st millennium and the imperial World of Armageddon, players must use Ork units to defeat enemies and capture hexes in this fun but challenging space fantasy game.
While the PC may be filled with excellent turn-based strategy games, they are far fewer for consoles. Battle Worlds: Kronos attempts to fill that void with a game that is completely unforgiving, yet rewarding for commanders who put in the effort.
A journey of a thousand miles begins with one small step. Overfall follows Lao Tzu in this thinking, except in a boat, during this turn-based RPG that neither entirely over-delivers nor underperforms. Oh, did we mention the really cool big heads?
The Battle is Joined! On the anniversary of D-Day, we take a look at the new DLC for the Order of Battle Pacific strategy game, the US Marines. If you thought the war was hell before, try conquering the campaigns that the Marines had to manage. This amazing sequel should appeal to armchair generals everywhere.
The Banner Saga 2 picks up where the first game ended. Happily, for those who haven’t played the first game, you can jump right in with the sequel, thanks to a handy animated synopsis of the first saga. However, you’ll get more out of the story if you play from the first one, as , much like BioWare games, such as Mass Effect, your choices from the first game impact on how things go in the next. The Banner Saga 2 does let you choose your starting character, regardless of your previous ending, which I really liked. First, Stoic has listened … Continue reading Beautiful Storybook Battles With Banner Saga 2
Set in the Pacific theater of World War II, Order of Battle: Pacific features turn-based strategy challenges based on historical records. It’s nice to see such a detailed game centered around a theater of war that often takes a backseat to its European sibling.
Hard West offers an excellent turn-based strategy game that includes supernatural elements, cults, and even the devil himself. Playing Hard West is thus a non-stop rollercoaster of events that still manages to be interesting despite some being told in Choose Your Own Adventure Style.
The evil aliens are back in XCOM 2, a game that follows the 2012 reboot of the classic 1994 tactical battle title. Aliens are even tougher this time, and have solid control over Earth, making battles and strategic decisions much more difficult for XCOM teams.
Endless Legend is a fantastic strategy game that recently expanded with the Guardians DLC, a $10 expansion that adds great depth to an already fantastic experience. Whether your are an expert with the game or just getting started, adding Guardians can help boost your enjoyment.
